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I thought the stuff about "digitizing the neck with a laser beam" was rather interesting
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Gibson Announces Eric Clapton Crossroads 335 Model
Guitar Center Purchases Signed Guitar Models for U.S. Distribution and
Benefit of "Crossroads Centre" in Antigua.
Eric Clapton Crossroads 335June 30, 2005
Gibson Guitar announced plans to reproduce 250 replicas of the Eric
Clapton Crossroads 335 model, from which a portion of the proceeds will
benefit the artist's "Crossroads Centre" in Antigua. "Crossroads Centre"
is an internationally recognized treatment center for addiction, founded
by the artist.
The ultimate blues and rock musician, 16 time Grammy winner, and the
only artist to ever be inducted into the Rock-n-Roll Hall of Fame three
times, Clapton originally purchased the now famous Gibson ES 335 guitar
in 1964 and used it throughout his illustrious career for the ensuing 40
years. The Clapton 335 has gone on to become one of most famous guitars
in rock music history, and was purchased by Guitar Center at a charity
auction in June of 2004 for a record price of $847,500.
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Guitar Center subsequently loaned the original instrument to Gibson
Custom so that it could be meticulously measured and recreated by
Gibson's luthiers in preparation for the limited edition "Crossroads"
model, which has been approved by Clapton himself. The processes used to
reproduce the guitar include digitizing the neck with a laser beam to
ensure dimensional accuracy, aging the finish to simulate 40 years of
loving use, replicating the Hare Krishna sticker given to Eric by George
Harrison, and stenciling the "distressed" case with the "CREAM" logo -
as per the original. All of the guitars will be signed by Clapton.
Guitar Center has purchased the first 175 of the 250 replicas now in
production at Gibson Custom in Nashville, Tennessee, the balance of 75
replicas are destined for export markets.
For more information, visit their web site at www.gibson.com.
/rick
Gibson Announces Eric Clapton Crossroads 335 Model
Guitar Center Purchases Signed Guitar Models for U.S. Distribution and
Benefit of "Crossroads Centre" in Antigua.
Eric Clapton Crossroads 335June 30, 2005
Gibson Guitar announced plans to reproduce 250 replicas of the Eric
Clapton Crossroads 335 model, from which a portion of the proceeds will
benefit the artist's "Crossroads Centre" in Antigua. "Crossroads Centre"
is an internationally recognized treatment center for addiction, founded
by the artist.
The ultimate blues and rock musician, 16 time Grammy winner, and the
only artist to ever be inducted into the Rock-n-Roll Hall of Fame three
times, Clapton originally purchased the now famous Gibson ES 335 guitar
in 1964 and used it throughout his illustrious career for the ensuing 40
years. The Clapton 335 has gone on to become one of most famous guitars
in rock music history, and was purchased by Guitar Center at a charity
auction in June of 2004 for a record price of $847,500.
Advertisement
Guitar Center subsequently loaned the original instrument to Gibson
Custom so that it could be meticulously measured and recreated by
Gibson's luthiers in preparation for the limited edition "Crossroads"
model, which has been approved by Clapton himself. The processes used to
reproduce the guitar include digitizing the neck with a laser beam to
ensure dimensional accuracy, aging the finish to simulate 40 years of
loving use, replicating the Hare Krishna sticker given to Eric by George
Harrison, and stenciling the "distressed" case with the "CREAM" logo -
as per the original. All of the guitars will be signed by Clapton.
Guitar Center has purchased the first 175 of the 250 replicas now in
production at Gibson Custom in Nashville, Tennessee, the balance of 75
replicas are destined for export markets.
For more information, visit their web site at www.gibson.com.