PeteUK Posted February 22 Posted February 22 Have we all seen this? Your thoughts please. To me, I've never been aware of this guitar as part of Eric Clapton history. £17500? Maybe I just dont understand the whole signature series thing. 1
randythoades Posted February 28 Posted February 28 (edited) Ouch. That would make a dent in the bank account. I also don't associate a black LP with Clapton. Yes, the sunburst LP during the Bluesbreakers time, a 335 or SG with Cream and then obviously a black strat. A quick Google does pull up a handful of photos, but I certainly wouldn't associate this with him specifically. And £17500 when you could get pretty much 10 Clapton signature strats...? No thanks. Although, I suppose that is cheaper than an original 1958 one. You can buy a new (non signature) one for about £6000. So a 'signature' is worth over £10,000? Edited February 28 by randythoades
ezbass Posted February 28 Posted February 28 Gibson have also brought out a Johnny Marr signature Les Paul, another player I don’t really associate with an LP. 1
randythoades Posted February 28 Posted February 28 1 hour ago, ezbass said: Gibson have also brought out a Johnny Marr signature Les Paul, another player I don’t really associate with an LP. Are Gibson struggling again? Is the aim to create a stir on the internet and get people talking about the brand? Let's be honest, no publicity is bad publicity. I am happy for signature guitars to exist. Plenty of players want to more emulate their heroes, and doesn't take away the fact that they are also fine instruments for non fans to play. But this seems a bit silly, bringing out signature guitars that most wouldn't associate with. And with such a massive price tag.
Crusoe Posted February 28 Posted February 28 2 hours ago, ezbass said: Gibson have also brought out a Johnny Marr signature Les Paul, another player I don’t really associate with an LP. Let's face it, when you think of Johnny Marr playing, you think of Rickenbackers, Fender Jaguars or Gibson semi-acoustics. 1
