Eric Clapton "Blackie" Replica by MCG

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    This build took 22 labor hours to complete! It was probably one of the most painstaking aging jobs I've ever done. It definitely turned out to be one of my favorite replica's so far and has such a cool vintage feel to it. It not only looks genuinely old, but it feels and sounds old as well.
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  • @jeffijeff
    @jeffijeff 4 ปีที่แล้ว +486

    0:55 Probably how the original guitar used to look like, after a gig in the 70's and 80's

  • @jakem5292
    @jakem5292 4 ปีที่แล้ว +224

    0:51 didn't expect it to be that much like the original

  • @commandrdude646
    @commandrdude646 4 ปีที่แล้ว +84

    0:54 I bet Blackie's looked like that before

    • @markking7889
      @markking7889 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      LMAO ! ♫

    • @guitarislife9831
      @guitarislife9831 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      ....👁️👄👁️waaaww lol 👍

    • @happyads9439
      @happyads9439 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Haha yeah man, like Tony Montana's desk more like😂😂

  • @michnyy
    @michnyy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +95

    Impressive... but could you make a Eric Clapton's SG called "The Fool"?

  • @darraghcoffey294
    @darraghcoffey294 4 ปีที่แล้ว +69

    Please do a rory gallagher stratocaster replica

  • @1777DK
    @1777DK 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    That razor blade levelling leaves me in ave every time.

  • @hunterreid5727
    @hunterreid5727 4 ปีที่แล้ว +66

    Do an Eric Clapton Brownie Stratocaster replica

    • @JPproductions303
      @JPproductions303 ปีที่แล้ว

      Prolly the same process except sunburst

  • @liamodonnchadha2328
    @liamodonnchadha2328 4 ปีที่แล้ว +59

    Great video. Would love to see a Rory Gallagher strat replica

    • @wolfbane4875
      @wolfbane4875 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Liam Odonnchadha that would be epic

  • @LuizFelipe-px5ot
    @LuizFelipe-px5ot 4 ปีที่แล้ว +188

    Mills make a Rory Gallagher strat please!

    • @otavio048
      @otavio048 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Standard sunburst strat + set it on fire

    • @GuitarlosCarlos
      @GuitarlosCarlos 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      SIMPLY COMMISSION HIM & THE INSTRUMENT IS YOURS
      CARLOS GUITARLOS 90042

    • @Camstrat-bo2dl
      @Camstrat-bo2dl 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Luiz Felipe Yessss!!

    • @marioverde7267
      @marioverde7267 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah, the heavy relic 🤘🏼

    • @stevefrancis6898
      @stevefrancis6898 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Take a sunburst strat put it on the top of your car go through a car wash for a week and then throw a cup of tea onto the pickups smack each retaining screw with a hammer, you'll have it

  • @dylanpatrick9753
    @dylanpatrick9753 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Man great job! Your craftsmanship is amazing to watch! You should build a Keith Richards macabre telecaster!

  • @jakeguitarguy
    @jakeguitarguy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Man the Fender Custom Shop has nothing on you! This looks incredible!

  • @chie1709
    @chie1709 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Mills made the Black1 for me and let me tell you, he is immaculate with his neck/fret work. He does relic-ing, yes. But he also has fantastic craftsmanship with his guitars. He’s straight up and artist but also a luthier. You won’t regret the purchase.

    • @darthsensei3838
      @darthsensei3838 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hey there I had him make me blackie. Do you know know if he’s still making guitars?

    • @chie1709
      @chie1709 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@darthsensei3838 first, congratulations for getting a Mills Custom Guitar! I’m not sure if he’s still making guitars now. I have not checked back with him. How’s Blackie going for you?

    • @darthsensei3838
      @darthsensei3838 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@chie1709 I gig with it constantly. I had been trying to contact him for another guitar as I’m really putting a lot of miles on it. I was blown away by his replica. I have access to the fender one replica too, and the one mills made is felt and looks identical. I haven’t had any issues I with it so I’d say it’s one of my faves at this point. How is your guitar? Do you still play it?

  • @CaptainCraigKWMRZ
    @CaptainCraigKWMRZ 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Outstanding! Thanks so much for giving us a glimpse into your process. And showing that even relicing isn't easy! Again, thank you.

  • @Silex8080
    @Silex8080 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Insane video bro !
    Please could you build a replica of the 1963 Jimi Hendrix Strat ?

  • @flyboymcgee8059
    @flyboymcgee8059 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sir, the growth of your talent and channel is a grand thing to witness. Been a subscriber for years and your efforts are appreciated

  • @wasabisushi128kb
    @wasabisushi128kb 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I haven't been with you from the start but watching all your vids, I love seeing the beard growth. Also, your work is just flooring. Awesome job!

  • @Hilai619
    @Hilai619 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Ur skill is so higher and higher! Love ur videos and dreaming about seeing replica of Yngwie Malmsteen's "The Duck"

  • @wilhelmtheconquerer6214
    @wilhelmtheconquerer6214 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Keith Richards's "micawber tele" would be cool to see! Don't think I've ever seen any really faithful replicas of that guitar

  • @bovtolgil3293
    @bovtolgil3293 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Can you do Billie Joe's "Blue" guitar?

  • @chie1709
    @chie1709 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I bought a John Mayer Black1 from Mills Custom Guitar and it’s worth every penny. Not only is his custom vintage craftsmanship impressive, the guitar sounds and feels fantastic. It’s intonation, action, and tuning is consistent and is as good as it gets. Congrats in this new awesome custom, MCG! ❤️

  • @joebaby555
    @joebaby555 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your attention to detail is inspiring...wonderful job bravo! 😳

  • @jackhopkins4679
    @jackhopkins4679 ปีที่แล้ว

    Man you knocked it out of the park brother

  • @MrRafaelMatiazoguita
    @MrRafaelMatiazoguita 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great relic working!! Amazing job!!!

  • @madeinheaven8329
    @madeinheaven8329 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    make an exact replica of the brian may red especial (with all its small details)

  • @nunoandradebluesdrive
    @nunoandradebluesdrive 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Man.. Such a wonderful job you do.

  • @GlassOnion-lh4hg
    @GlassOnion-lh4hg 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing job!!!!!!!!!
    Wonderful guitar

  • @sixpenske1940
    @sixpenske1940 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    BRAVO!! this was an awesome job !!

  • @noaahmilleer8072
    @noaahmilleer8072 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    You should build a replica of jimmy pages dragon painted telecaster

  • @NiftyPlymouth
    @NiftyPlymouth 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow! Awesome work😎🎸👍

  • @BruceColon-BSides
    @BruceColon-BSides 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Brilliant work. Love it.

  • @drdbailey
    @drdbailey 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful work. Inspiring!

  • @demarchiordie
    @demarchiordie 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another great build and video.

  • @eduardocorga
    @eduardocorga 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Congratulations for the work man! You rule!

  • @berndkoelbl3852
    @berndkoelbl3852 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Serious work ! Great Job done !

  • @billonbass2286
    @billonbass2286 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful. Wery well done.

  • @dougerikahazen542
    @dougerikahazen542 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    fantastic work all the way around

  • @bobbyburrows724
    @bobbyburrows724 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent work for sure.

  • @bobsorace8306
    @bobsorace8306 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great job as usual Dillon!

  • @thomasmussari2819
    @thomasmussari2819 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    WOW! another great job. I luv your videos .

  • @jcd248
    @jcd248 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow beautiful work.

  • @leftymadrid
    @leftymadrid 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Holy crap, that's more like perfection! That's like painting a Picaso, all the details, and patience that goes into doing this art!
    Hell, now I know why they charge way more for a relic guitar...

  • @russnurse2b807
    @russnurse2b807 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great job! Looks like a ton of work.

  • @erikestrada7951
    @erikestrada7951 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    In your fan! Great job!

  • @AllSpace
    @AllSpace 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    bloody great job!

  • @jerrymorganjr
    @jerrymorganjr 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really interesting way of aging. Nice work!!

  • @billsedge7360
    @billsedge7360 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Now that’s an artist 👍

  • @thh7164
    @thh7164 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Build An Yngwie malmsteen's Duck replica, It would be awesome!

  • @gastonf.4997
    @gastonf.4997 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your replicas are perfect dude, keep on the road!!!!!

  • @marloesbalk5158
    @marloesbalk5158 4 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    could you ever make a replica of Phil Lynotss (thin lizzy) fender bass ? love your channel

  • @guildofgamefails
    @guildofgamefails 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    A Springsteen Tele would be amazing 😍😍

  • @Treadplate367
    @Treadplate367 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Man! This video had me grinning ear to ear. Great work. I’m blown away by your attention to detail!
    Definitely checking out your Facebook page. Going to put one of your customs on my “someday” list :)

  • @bumblefritz
    @bumblefritz 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great job!

  • @peterhopqk
    @peterhopqk 4 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    Do a replica of Police's Andy Summers Telecaster, that would be awesome

    • @me-bk9er
      @me-bk9er 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      +1

    • @CedricsSpecialLP
      @CedricsSpecialLP 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      What was so special about that one? Did I miss something?

    • @peterhopqk
      @peterhopqk 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@CedricsSpecialLP Because it's not just a sunburst Tele. It's a '61 Tele that Andy bought from someone before he joined The Police. It features booster, phase switch and a humbucker, which is not on a regular Telecaster, but Andy used it during many Police tours (and studio recordings)

    • @CedricsSpecialLP
      @CedricsSpecialLP 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      peterhopqk Ah okay. Thanks for the information.

  • @Pgcmoore
    @Pgcmoore 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    outstanding!!!

  • @mathsoouzaa
    @mathsoouzaa 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    You'd also do some famous bass. Like, Cliff Burton, Jaco Pastorius, Steve Di Giorgio

  • @pmaicol
    @pmaicol 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You are my inspiration

  • @berkc06
    @berkc06 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow! I been waiting since last year.

  • @_RLP
    @_RLP 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    You just got a new subscriber. Stumbled on this by accident and it was a huge surprise.

  • @jerrymorganjr
    @jerrymorganjr 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fine job!

  • @simplygreg17ify
    @simplygreg17ify 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    AMAZING patience & job overall...

  • @jayanthkumar7964
    @jayanthkumar7964 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Heck of a build.

  • @jasperhaze8309
    @jasperhaze8309 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I waited for this!

  • @stewiegriffin4
    @stewiegriffin4 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    It would be awesome to see James Hetfield's Electra Flying V!

    • @NULLANDV0ID
      @NULLANDV0ID 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Your wish was granted.

    • @stewiegriffin4
      @stewiegriffin4 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@NULLANDV0ID you have no idea how excited I got!

    • @eog5217
      @eog5217 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      What are the odds haha

  • @maxfreitas9333
    @maxfreitas9333 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Perfect MCG. You have a lot of patience!!!

  • @Greg-li5pw
    @Greg-li5pw 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

    It's amazing❤❤❤

  • @LaMusicade4
    @LaMusicade4 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    That defines an artist... attention to detail

  • @rudolfbittnermusic
    @rudolfbittnermusic 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great Job, Dude!!

  • @ChrisBluesman
    @ChrisBluesman 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing

  • @Megarobotsquadron
    @Megarobotsquadron 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great stuff!
    The question is....when will we get a Neil young "old black"

  • @The1queencollector
    @The1queencollector 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a craftsman, I am a new subscriber, very impressed. Try making a Brian May "Red Special". I know he makes his own replicas for sale but the challenge would be to make it exactly the way he made it with bike springs, pearl buttons, knitting needle ect. He has had it restored once but it's still full of scars and is still in full use today. It has had a couple of transformations from its early life, not sure you can get hold of a 200 year old fireplace mantle. Brian did produce a book of full specs for the old lady, hell if you made it he would probably put it on his website.

  • @marzzz1
    @marzzz1 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have to admit, I am one of those people who doesn't understand the point of doing these "relic builds," but I greatly admire your attention to detail.

  • @nicolecorbett9877
    @nicolecorbett9877 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    0:53 didn’t expect this to be so close to the original

  • @guillermomelametz6595
    @guillermomelametz6595 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    No me canso de ver a:estos artesanos del carácter del Alma de la guitarra sublime
    Saludos

  • @agungwayne3090
    @agungwayne3090 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love this

  • @seattleday9690
    @seattleday9690 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I always love Eric Clapton's Blackie strat and his Layla strat.

  • @paternuin
    @paternuin 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    stellar

  • @thereallbking
    @thereallbking 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Please do Philip Sayce's Mother strat! It would be so amazing!

  • @Jason-wo5rr
    @Jason-wo5rr 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Great job my friend! Clapton does include a mid-boost circuit on all his signature series guitars and it’s rumored that he had one in blackie but who honestly knows for sure other than the fender custom shop? Either way you did a great job and a disabled blues punk like me would be lucky to own something like this. Maybe one day when I can afford such luxuries but until the day I win the lottery it’s the odd MIM strat for me (not that I’m complaining. I’m grateful to own any guitars) keep up the great work and I always look forwards to new videos from you.

    • @harleck9119
      @harleck9119 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Maybe you could try to relic your MIM Strat. I planning to do it so

    • @American_Jeeper
      @American_Jeeper 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      From an interview with Lee Dickson about Blackie:
      -’56 Strat alder body
      -'57 Strat hard "V" shape one-piece maple neck
      -2 '56 Strat pickups & 1 '70 Strat pickup
      -The vibrato was blocked behind the bridge and the vibrato springs were tightened
      Over the years:
      -Several fret jobs
      -Pickup adjustments
      -A Five-position switch replaced the original Three-position toggle
      -The Volume pot was replaced
      But there is no mention of a mid-boost circuit.

    • @darthsensei3838
      @darthsensei3838 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      He had a twin of the original blackie made when he sold it. That one had a mid boost. The actual original 70s version did not have a mid boost.

    • @kylethedalek
      @kylethedalek 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@darthsensei3838 Replica?

    • @darthsensei3838
      @darthsensei3838 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@kylethedalek according to Gruhns guitars, Eric had a clone made of his original black strat from the 70s but he had the mid boost and tbx added where his original had two 56 pickups and a 72 in the lead.
      On a side note I ordered this guitar from Mills Custom guitars and it’s one of the best playing guitars I’ve owned.

  • @davemish4163
    @davemish4163 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I can't imagine the patience it takes to do all of that relicing.

  • @user-po7ij3ju6l
    @user-po7ij3ju6l 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello, master builder

  • @almafuerte7711
    @almafuerte7711 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Espectacular 🤘🤘🇦🇷

  • @codysifford5470
    @codysifford5470 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sweet torch!

  • @jaqueslagerweij6882
    @jaqueslagerweij6882 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    would be cool to see a johnny ramone replica mosrite!

  • @ncreb86
    @ncreb86 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I don't have anything to say but "Amazing."

  • @hekto34
    @hekto34 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I loved your frankenstrat build videos, and I'd love to see you make his 5150 Kramer guitar :O

  • @pierrygomes
    @pierrygomes 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Maybe, you are the best person who does replicas. Not only on youtube.
    My only BUT about all I saw is that, I believe the fretboard from the original Blackie was a little dirtier than yours. Well, I would like mine to be a little more dirtier, 'cause I always saw Blackie that way.

  • @greentopvideos204
    @greentopvideos204 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Is it possible if you could do the VHII Bumblebee guitar?

  • @Victorbrotto
    @Victorbrotto 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Hey Mills, first off, as always, awesome replica!!
    I'am building a frankenstrat and I've been following the ''tips'' from your videos, I have some questions: What do you use to yellow the paint or wood? And what grit is the sandpaper you use to age the chrome hardware, and what kind of motion to make it look authentic?
    Thanks!!

    • @harleck9119
      @harleck9119 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      To age the chrome parts I think it' steel wool

  • @kevinkirk4285
    @kevinkirk4285 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice!

  • @BtR76
    @BtR76 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’d love to see a version of Mike McCready’s ‘59 Strat on here. That would be super cool.

  • @lucas.serafico
    @lucas.serafico 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    you rule, pal! would like to see ya doing Hendrix Olympic White Strat

  • @Rainman270
    @Rainman270 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Gawd, is that labor intensive.

  • @frankdiscussion2069
    @frankdiscussion2069 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    The original "Blackie" was just a strat Clapton put together from various strats he'd bought while on tour of the USA. The story goes that Clapton bought several old 1950's Fender Strats (they were cheap back then) gave a couple away and took the best parts off of two of them to build his famous "Blackie".

  • @keitherickson8274
    @keitherickson8274 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great work, 😅

  • @user-vg9ui2do2z
    @user-vg9ui2do2z 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    браво!!!!!!

  • @ayronquiazon3421
    @ayronquiazon3421 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Can you make a Keith Richards micawber telecaster

  • @oneworld9071
    @oneworld9071 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Interestingly I was just thinking about Blackie the other day when listening to the "Journeyman" CD....... in 1989 or so a dude had an extra ticket to the Clapton show in Washington, D.C. While I've loved Eric's playing since the late 60's, I'd never considered going to a Clapton concert...... but I jumped on that opportunity. This dude knew a luthier that had built at least one of Clapton's guitars, in Silver Spring or Bethesda, Maryland. We were to see the concert then go to a club in D.C where Eric would jam with the luthier....... getting a lot more enticing, this prospect. I recall the luthier's name was quite similar to "D'Addario", as in the guitar string brand. We're talking the Journeyman tour here....... it was way too much to expect to see Eric play at a club after the show, and the fact that part of the evening didn't materialize? The concert was exceedingly awesome.
    Eric evidently has frequented the Annapolis, Maryland area for some years...... once heading out to Chesapeake Bay on my boat, my ma was with us....... she points at a beautiful trawler style boat also heading to mouth of river...... "Wow...... check out the name of that boat!!!!! "Blue Guitar!!!!!" Eric's boat indeed :)
    Mills, your gig and skills are enviable........ nice video to stumble upon.

  • @aphcr7306
    @aphcr7306 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    *PLEASE DO A TYLER BRYANT CUSTOM SHOP STRAT REPLICA - THE ONE WITH THE SHAWBUCKER IN THE BRIDGE AND GOLD, VINE DECORATED PICKGUARD!!!!*

  • @leewarren
    @leewarren 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing, amazing job! 👍👍
    Where or how did you come up with the ‘stencil map’ for the wear in the finish?

  • @xsamitt
    @xsamitt 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fender Man Approved!