Eric Clapton "Fool" SG

[Johnny Rhythm]

As a few of you know, I have already painted a couple of replicas of the famous Clapton "Cream-Era" 1964 Gibson SG... known as "The Fool"

A couple of weeks ago, I thought I would take another stab at doing one , this time to keep for myself...and here it is - almost finished, bar a few detailing and tidying.

So: in almost all its glory...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v215/ericclapton/DSCN0053.jpg

and....Here are a couple of gratuitous psychedelic shots to set the tone!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v215/ericclapton/Photo271.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v215/ericclapton/Photo273.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v215/ericclapton/Photo274.jpg


Did I hear some one say "Far out maaan?"

[im_only_sleeping65]

That looks pretty darn accurate. Where did you get it painted?

[Johnny Rhythm]

Thanks....

I painted it myself

[FPSHOT]

Thanks....

I painted it myself

LOL every artist's nightmare question

Far out maan !!!!

[instant karla]

that's b-yootiful, b

[Johnny Rhythm]

that's b-yootiful, b

thanx C xx

It will be nice when it's finished :clown1:

For your edification, entertainment and education meanwhile... here's a clip of the real Mccoy

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from 1968.... great sound/tone

[Johnny Rhythm]

Here's a clearer photo of the back of the guitar...

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a50/Hansifer/DSCN0091.jpg

smugly pleased with result....

[hibgal]

Nice artwork, B! :thumbu2:

What kind of paint are you using? Do you apply a varnish as well?

[Johnny Rhythm]

Thanks Hib

Yes, it will be polyurethane lacquered when its finished (and retouched)

The paints were those litle pots of "enamel' paints -so beloved of aero modellers everywhere.... i think the brand names are "Humbrol" and "Plastikraft" in the UK.

[whoops - just spotted that the pic above is blurred....]

[nazz]

Nice job! I had an SG custom painted back in the 80's. Here's a pic of the back of it.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v344/nazzman/lennonsgcropsm3.jpg