I Bought The Rocky Strat! | 2021 Fender George Harrison Rocky Strat Masterbuilt Paul Waller Review

[@Trog]

I have a newfound respect for this guitar after getting to spend some time with it - the neck feels GREAT! 🔴Check out on Reverb: reverb.com/item/40085787?_aid=growsumo&gs_partner=Trogly 🟢My Website: www.troglysguitarshow.com 💰New to Reverb? Get $10 on Me ➡️ reverb.grsm.io/earn10 ❓Private Help Sessions: troglysguitarshow.com/help-appraisals/ 👕 Merch: teespring.com/basic-logo-4245?pid=211

[@wesleyalan9179]

Your playing is getting real good,man..I've been following a long time,great video, Trogg!🤟

[@RobinBassett]

THE WORKBENCH? Even Rocky!?

[@hkguitar1984]

@Wendy Black I have a solid rosewood Telecaster, however it is not a signature model just a straight up solid rosewood body and neck. It is easily one of my most favorite guitars. Compared to a Pine body Telecaster I have the tone is very different. I find the overall tone to be very dark sounding (for a Telecaster). My advice to anyone who wants a solid rosewood Telecaster would be to play one first as they do sound different (at least mine does and it’s the only one I’ve ever tried). Weight is also a factor as some species of rosewood are so dense they do not float in water! My rosewood Telecaster is solid (no weight relief) and tips the scales at 11 Pounds 5 Ounces.

[@hkguitar1984]

What a great review, thank you Austin. I think those pickups sounded great in that guitar, so glad they convinced her to return for this tribute instrument for George Harrison. What a cool package Fender has put together. I can’t afford that guitar but will certainly see about purchasing myself a Tweed style briefcase! Thanks for this upload (especially being as busy as you are right now).

[@hkguitar1984]

@@wesleyalan9179 🍪

[@sixstringer3783]

I think people are missing the point here he did this for us the fans of the show the dedication he has for his channel is utterly amazing not many people would buy a $25,000 guitar to share with other people thank you so much Austin you are truly one of a kind !!!!!

[@hkguitar1984]

Good point Sir. Trogly is indeed a Man with a Mission. We are all very fortunate to have him share all of this with u. Personally, I hope this video gets as many views as possible. Whenever a new or limited guitar is released I know that if Austin reviews it that will most likely be the only way I could view the guitar’s internals.

[@dennismoes7281]

Not that hè wil make a profit on it🤔

[@hkguitar1984]

@@dennismoes7281 He could sell it for a little less than he paid for it and still profit as he was able to use it for some great content on his channel. Kind of a win-win for him.

[@hkguitar1984]

@@Rand_al_Thor372 Or it could be that his business can afford the cost of such an instrument. This guitar was purchased for the sole purpose of documentation for KZbin content and for resale. If he charged too much consistently over time he'd have gone out of business long ago. With on-line shopping and sites like reverb I would imagine he would need to remain competitive to keep his business open for so long. Maybe do a Poll of his past customers and see what they think, you may be surprised by what you'll find.

[@thornmatthew8395]

Something tells me he has other motivations beyond doing us this kind favor. I mean its almost cringe worthy

[@floopusdoopus]

Love how when you are standing up the green paint turns into the greenscreen

[@mordokch]

Ahhhh so that's what it was ! I was totally like 'hey that's not the same guitar' around 28.00, then it changes back at about 28.30, then changes again !!! I thought it might be a glitch in the matrix lol

[@s2seltaeb]

At first I thought he took a Sharpie to it. 😂

[@davegallagher7428]

As far as the two original sonic blue Stratocaster‘s go. One was for George Harrison and one was for John Lennon. I think it’s an awesome guitar, thanks for putting out the cash Trogly.

[@ericbgordon1575]

It was also John who played it on "Ticket to Ride", not George. George played the Rickenbacker.

[@DanRelayer_Ukraine]

George also used a Sonic Blue Strat, albeit with a mape fingerboard on Imagine

[@thelastjedijum955]

@@DanRelayer_Ukraine Apparently it was Lennons old one he used on Imagine at JL's house, of the original two. I heard somewhere that he had a maple neck fitted to the Body that was bought at the same time as George's but not sure if thats correct?

[@joaquincendrero1825]

George played the 2nd sonic blue strat given to The BEATLES, and owned by John, on rehersals for 'How do you sleep' after beatles split. Check it out on YT.

[@joejones9520]

yes and I thought the two guitars had been a gift like from Fender or something?

[@mikeroeder]

Another Clapton and Harrison Stratocaster story is that Clapton bought six 1950's Stratocasters in 1970 from Sho Bud guitar shop in Nashville. Clapton gave three of them away to Pete Townsend, Steve Winwood and George Harrison. He took the three remaining guitars and built the iconic "Blackie" out of the best parts of them.

[@joecalabrese5296]

yup

[@johndaugherty4127]

Sounds like Eli Wallach in TGTBATU taking apart the pistols to build a good one...

[@DavidFell]

What a great episode. I was gazing at one of these in person through glass at Chicago Music Exchange a few weeks ago, but you’ve given me a closer look than I got in person. I saw George playing the original on his only US solo tour. I was in the front row. The guy next to me said loudly ‘is that the guitar from Magical Mystery Tour?’ George stepped up to the mic and said proudly ‘Yeah, I painted it meself.’ 🤩

[@s2seltaeb]

Excellent! I wish there was more footage from the 1974 tour :).

[@keeganernst6641]

I love going into my local music store and telling my parents about the guitars and how it works

[@TechsHelpingHand]

I feel bad for your parents

[@TechsHelpingHand]

@@nateKitsura yeah me too. That’s why I feel bad lol

[@thejkyle]

I loved doing that too, kinda miss those days now that I’m thinking about it. I’m sure my parents do not 😂

[@hailmaryrecordings8255]

My dad was a good-player and collector. I *had* to learn about them . 😂 I spent hours talking with my pop about gear. He passed in ‘12, and he was a Gibson/Fender guy. So, it’s fun and familiar to watch this show & test my knowledge.

[@TechsHelpingHand]

@@hailmaryrecordings8255 that’s really sweet

[@robinosborne266]

What beautiful sounding pickups. People might quibble at the price of the guitar but the amount of man hours that went into producing that thing must have been enormous. Not keen on the finish of it but the sound and attention to detail is incredible. A true collectors instrument. Another great video.

[@santrixhimself3679]

everybody gangsta until trogly takes george harrisons guitar apart

[@benher973]

It's not his original guitar, so it's not that big of a deal that he took apart a new guitar.

[@larrybethune3909]

@@benher973 For US$25k or C$36,725 tax in here in Canada, I would rather you didn't thanks.

[@benher973]

@@larrybethune3909 taking a guitar apart for someone who has done it hundreds of times like he has its not a big deal he didn't take the neck joint apart on a les Paul.

[@aVoap]

@@benher973 even a veteran guitar repairman would be astounded at the price and be EVEN MORE careful with it so he doesn't break it. So, yes, it's a big deal

[@benher973]

@@aVoapGreat response, It's not a airline engine it's a guitar huge price or not it is very very simple what he is doing.

[@inkwab]

brother, thank you. most of these end up on a private collector's living room wall. it can be hard to get an in depth look at these recreations and they are so special.

[@vytautasvaicys8745]

This makes Hendrix's Flying V look downright affordable!

[@klinkov6393]

Yeah, I’m not trying to disrespect the craftsmanship put in too it but 25k seems excessive.

[@ygslyn6732]

@@klinkov6393 well only 100 were produced so it’s all about supply and demand. They need to make their money back

[@floopusdoopus]

Lmao, I just watched your Fender Namm 2020 thing talking about how you will probably never play one

[@jwaj]

Oops

[@gibsondrummer]

Mal bought two strats One for George and one for John which was typical They had two J160E’s Two Epiphone Casinos George was given a Rickenbacker 12 because john was not there to receive it

[@lessylessy]

Technically three casinos, paul got his first and recommended to the other two. Or at least that is what I heard.

[@clicheguevara5282]

Brian Epstein said he'd pay for the Strats if they were matching colors. John didn't want the 12 string. He told the Rickenbacker reps that George would probably like it.

[@Jzap44]

I believe George's had a flamed neck, there's a pic on Google in black and white

[@victorlinge92]

George was sick and was the one not being there to recive the Rickenbacker 360/12. John suggested that George might like it and he did when he later saw it

[@ericbgordon1575]

Wasn't John given a 12 string version of the 325 also?

[@soulagent79]

George and John both wanted a Strat, that is why Mal Evans came back with two. Before 1965 it was literally impossible to find American guitars in the UK due to trade restrictions, so going out and buying a Fender was something really special at the time.

[@petegasper2806]

Actually the first Stratocasters that ever came to England came in December 1964 and only 13 Stratocasters. So George got his first Stratocaster in December 1964. As the Beatles picken up 2 of the 13 Stratocasters. Then for the rest of his life George Harrison almost Exclusively recorded with a Fender Stratocaster. He wanted one in 1956. He tried to buy a Stratocaster in 1956 but because of the US embargo there was not one Fender Stratocaster available in Liverpool. Thats Why George Said ” If I’d had it my way the Stratocaster would have been my first guitar”.

[@JohnnyArtPavlou]

Shout out to the great Pamelina H., who did all the painting.

[@monstrok]

Best Trogly Ultraviolet condition review ever!

[@RockHardRiffs]

“I am he as you are he as you are me and we are all together....goo goo ga joob”

[@marauder600]

George was the best player in the band too. Loved his slide playing. His work after the Beatles was all great stuff as well. Missed seeing him with the Traveling Willburys when Roy Orbison passed just a couple weeks before the show. What a group of guitar guys that was. Great review Trogly!

[@hkguitar1984]

I’m with you on that, George’s slide playing was great. He also had a pretty good slide teacher too 😉

[@yakacm]

I don't think anyone will dispute he was the best guitar player in the band, that's why they put him on lead.

[@NotDingse]

If you look it up, you can see that Paul and John also painted some of their instruments as well in the same period. Most famously Paul’s Rickenbacker 4003, but also some pianos. John even had a psychedelic painted Rolls Royce. George had a 1966 Mini with a unique spiritual paintjob as well.

[@rodrossi9749]

4001.

[@NotDingse]

@@rodrossi9749 ah right 4001S

[@rodrossi9749]

@@NotDingse ...yes sir.

[@grzn5254]

Anxiety rises when trogly puts down the case and the stanley-knife is still there.

[@joermnyc]

It’s a safety knife, the blade retracts automatically when he lets go of the handle.

[@aniquinstark4347]

@@joermnyc that's a thing?

[@Pannemat]

You guys must be new here, he he.

[@cchavez248]

uhhh, Jimi's hand painted vee was bomb!❤️💛♥️

[@MrEric622]

As a Fender fanboy, it's refreshing to see Trogly appreciating the brand- even if it is a ridiculous custom shop piece.

[@mass_of_rest]

crazily expensive but full respect for the job done at Fender in putting together this guy! As usual super fantastic, interesting and brilliant review from your side.

[@Luthiart]

Thanks for the in-depth video, Trogly. I'm a Beatles nut and a Fender fanboy, but I don't think I would drop $25k on that guitar (even if I HAD the money to spend). Thanks for letting us live vicariously through you. The actual reason why they got two Sonic Blue Strats is because both George and John wanted a Strat, and Brian Epstein said that if they both got the same color, he would pay for them (thinking matching guitars would look good on stage, to go with their matching outfits). The guitar solo in "Nowhere Man" is George and John playing in unison on their new Strats. It would seem that Lennon also acquired a black Strat (with a matching headstock) a little later. There are photos of John playing it when the Beatles were rehearsing for their last tour ('66). Nobody knows where it came from, or if he actually owned it, or borrowed it from somebody. Not sure why he would need to borrow a Strat for a rehearsal, but there's no other photographic evidence of him playing it.

[@engelsjn]

Never clicked on a new video so fast! Thank you for documenting this!

[@dosgos]

I wouldn't be surprised if this goes to Japan. They have a huge Abbey Road club in Tokyo for live Beatles music and love American guitars.

[@StudioBeast7575]

Thanks for documenting everything about this guitar. Nobody else would have dared to go as far into as You did. You did a great job of showing every detail about the RGH guitar. Keep up the good work.

[@agcacustoms2852]

Oh man you finally got one. Those are such cool replicas using accurate fluorescent paint and nail polish to make it as accurate as possible.

[@silverfr3ak]

I love how signature guitars can make people spend huge amounts of money for goofy looking guitars.

[@NotDingse]

As much as I agree... this is the exception!

[@superrookie-1]

@@NotDingse He's definitely getting the price back, at least these are gonna go up to 30k Other than that it's not worth it

[@IamMedicine]

It's a piece of wood.

[@silverfr3ak]

This headstock with “rocky” could easily be done by a 5 years old kid. Anyway, I love Beatles and George Harrison, and if I had money to spend on expensive guitars inspired on his collection, this certainly would be on the end of the list. But that’s just me.

[@NotDingse]

@@silverfr3ak i agree that i would much rather get a rosewood Tele, which is a beauuuutiful guitar, and then have my own custom colored strat or SG. Having someone elses custom job is a bit odd, but i don’r think it is ugly just because it’s primitive.

[@blood_red_sinnamon_official]

Oh He did it Oh god He actually did it

[@cavemanzach9475]

This has been my favorite guitar you've done next to the Toni Iommi guitars. so cool

[@hunterhelfrich1270]

I very much appreciate you buying one of these, I feel like if not for you documenting these works of art, they wouldn't be heard by most people

[@themac3421]

THE MADMAN ACTUALLY DID IT!!!!!!!

[@TayTayKemp]

One of your best reviews yet Austin!!!! Huge Beatles fan here! Just seeing this guitar gave me goosebumps 😭

[@stephencastro1437]

Great video. It has been on my list to make a copy of "Rocky" myself, and you have jumpstarted that project. Interesting footnote here: I have seen many videos and publications that erroneously stated he commissioned the same Dutch artists that did Clapton's S.G., the "Fool" guitar. Thank you for the up-close images. They help.

[@NoUploadJustComment]

That's pretty cool. I like the excessive case candy. The whole thing has the quirkiness of George. You could tell that Dhani had a lot to do with it.

[@markh3279]

You are a musical instrument historian, thanks buddy

[@johnm3152]

Almost forgot: Namaste! Got a big soft spot for kooky and special guit-fiddles

[@PowerInOne22]

First impression. I LOVE THE CASE

[@darvinclement3250]

That guitar is epic! The cutom shop hit it out of the ballpark with that one.

[@gabrielledebourg2487]

The reason the guitar was rarely seen live during The Beatles days was because they stopped touring in 1966.

[@PaperBanjo64]

Lennon played his Strat on the December 1965 UK tour but Harrison didn't, he used a Gibson ES 330.

[@watmun]

@@PaperBanjo64 a black strat I believe!

[@troytelck6765]

I think you see John's on the documentary he made about his solo album and George comes on and plays a solo on it. How cool to see so many guitar freaks out there..

[@av.punk.801]

Man, stop posting while I'm at work, I like being early lmaoo. Greetings and well wishes from Utah, man

[@edfeifert9838]

Awesome job at the history and the respect due George. Thank you for the one of liketime opportunity to see and hear Rocky up close and personal.

[@VintageSlide]

I think that Jimi’s ”summer of love” strat is the most iconic of these custom hippie painted guitars.

[@patrickfoster4586]

Yeah, Jimi definitely had more of an artist's eye. The work he did on that strat and the V are beautiful and are now iconic.

[@s2seltaeb]

Great show! Shout out to Pamelina H. at the Fender Custom Shop for doing all the paintwork on these. She hand paints the bodies, headstocks, and pick guards. Then they go back to Paul Waller for the relic treatment, etc. Also, I am not 100% sure, but I think the serial numbers started in the triple digits. The George Harrison Telecasters you talked about (Masterbuilt from 2016) had serial numbers like this "GH 023" so I wonder if they started the Rocky's as "GHR 101" to continue the sequence without having duplicates? These look even better in person, and the neck is indeed phenomenal. Hare Krishna. 🕉

[@thetoneknob4493]

wow that is pretty light. 25k tho? i guess i understand the price, it sounds pretty great those pickups are nice! i custom built my own thick maple top mahogany back hard tail strat that just breaks 7 pounds, i used antique furniture to reclaim the best wood possible.took me a couple yrs to finish but it was worth the time invested.

[@peterlukach310]

The story I heard was John Lennon had the other strat and the manager said they had to be the same color.

[@aniquinstark4347]

@@BeesWaxMinder you triple posted. youtube sometimes does that

[@Aenima308]

This is a perfect guitar for an attorney or dentist who will never play it

[@romanmiller6924]

I would hope no one is buying a 25k historical repro to play it

[@smashdalde9713]

@@romanmiller6924 Yeah,sooner or later the pick guard is gonna scratch...then what? ha ha-gorgeous guitar no doubt but i'd rather have the Jimmy page dragon tele,least i can play that without worrying too much.

[@timetraveler_0]

Can confirm, I'm a dentist and looking for one in the market.

[@crankysports]

The blacklight portion was amazing. That is a crazy insane paint job. It sounds good too

[@eduardo0796]

I love it when Trogly causally drops 20k+ on a guitar (or two).

[@Madchris8828]

He probably figures he can make all the money back. Probably can

[@jackengels5077]

just checked on reverb, 2 people already with this in the cart lmao

[@gilbertramos6039]

One of those "If I win the lotto..." guitars. Well, a man can dream. Well done, Young Trogly.

[@ultimaweapon991]

Jesus Christ, Trogly, I wish I had 25 grand to casually drop on a guitar. Clearly the channel's doing well, props man 👍

[@christineblack4654]

you do realize he could resell it rite after making the video right?

[@ultimaweapon991]

@@christineblack4654 you do realize that offloading a guitar that expensive does not happen overnight right? Especially if doing so at a profit. You're very likely to sit on it for months to years.

[@robertobrien2903]

The Beatles always liked to add little extras in their releases. Sgt. Pepper was the first record with lyrics and the cutouts, the White Album had the posters etc...Sure you may pay dearly for anything Beatles related but the sounds are always top notch, whether it's an album or an instrument and there's always plenty of other secret bang from the bucks you spend included in their packaging.

[@svart_kors]

I saw this guitar advertised on my local guitar shop website a few months ago and was like "wtf....." and thought it had to be an elaborate joke, but I was really happy to see that it was a real thing and that you bought one. Very cool video, and also saw it on your website, so I hope you find a dedicated buyer for it. Hail brother!

[@N3WBTASTIC]

Great video! I always appreciate that you take the time and money to document guitars as thoroughly as you do. Probably my favorite KZbin channel

[@tm8951]

I hope one day you can get a Punkaster Guitar to review.

[@jeffreyhughes9162]

“I’ve Just Seen a Face” is such a great tune. Also appropriate since this guitar has a face on it. I am surprised Fender didn’t make the guitar in its original color only too.

[@Greg-vd5om]

Trogly's in the HOUSE!!!

[@clarkbabin9799]

Was going to say I believe the additional strap is one like George Harrison used at the time. The photo of him confirmed it.

[@chuckyz2]

All of the Modern CS Strats and Teles have those same features if you get the relics. I have and they are bad ass. Getting those pickups is the key to the sound and the light wood. It really does make a difference. You will be hard pressed to find Abby pickups. I have some of her Protégé's. Josefina Campos. Abby trained her for a few years for when she retired and they are basically the same. They sound amazing. They are expensive but worth it. I have them in my 59 CS Strat and my 51 Nocaster. They are both winds for the appropriate years. The harmonics that come out of these pickups is beautiful. As you just experienced. My Tele is a 19' and the Strat is a 20'. I can vouch for their work in those years. As do almost anyone that plays or owns them. Bout time you got a real Vintage CS relic Fender on here.

[@hkguitar1984]

‘51 Nocaster, that is so bada$$. I’ve a few CS level instruments and can tell you that even after owning them for many years they still amaze me when I pick them up and play them. A few of my guitars I’ve owned for over 25 years and am still as excited playing them as I was the very first time.

[@ericbgordon1575]

You don't come across as a guy that favours the Les Paul over the Stratocaster, Austin. This one in particular was so natural in your hands, especially with all of your renditions of "I've Just Seen a Face" and what sounds a lot like Roxette at the end.

[@mikecarbone828]

Greetings Austin! Thanks for the review of this particular guitar! I couldn’t help but notice that when you blacked out the green screen it also turned the green areas of the guitar black also which gave the guitar a completely different look. I am not sure if your editing software would allow you to correct that or not, or if it would just be time consuming. It’s definitely a nice Stratocaster, but holy cow, it sure is expensive. A person could actually have a bunch of Fender Custom Shop guitars built for less, without all of the cosmetic details, of course. Thank you for posting this video! Please have an excellent and awesome day! 🙂

[@stanlee5465]

It's amazing how the colour of that guitar seems to change dramatically depending on the ambient light!

[@eddiecollins829]

Trogster with the early upload. 🙏🏼

[@peyotepete4903]

Love it! Thanks Trogly!

[@Cerberus4982]

Also the Beatles stopped touring in 66. So if he bought this in 65 I’m not surprised by not bringing on tour. Definitely learning a lot from your video though!

[@NotDingse]

As much as I love this, I wonder if George would have wanted a Fender licensed exclusively expensive signature run. He was a pretty modest guy throughout.

[@debrabrison4152]

The Harrison family usually gives most of the money to their charities. So, George rests in peace.

[@fongy200]

He would have had none of it i reckon. As you say far to modest a man to be doing things like that. I think he may have been disgusted at the asking price.$25000? You bought it for your collection or to punt on down the line. Like your doing us all a favour by documenting it. It was documented at Fender.

[@demoleramera]

@@fongy200 You make it sound like Trogly did a highly immoral or illegal thing. He bought a guitar and documented it for fucks sake!

[@yakacm]

You could always do it yourself and save a shit load.

[@traviesoarcefan3063]

Thank you Austin for showing us this unique instrument in detail. I'm much more of a Gibson fan but I still loved this demo. Great job! 👍

[@DLT1964]

George did not buy it from Grimwoods, he got it from Sound City in Charing Cross Road London. A gent by the name of Ron originally bought it from Grimwoods in Whitstable, Kent (Ron owned a guitar shop in Herne Bay called Macs Music) but then traded it for a Gretch in Sound City.

[@evyalley]

Hey you were playing I’ve Just Seen A Face for the demo weren’t you!! I could definitely tell! That’s my third fav by them!! Also I freaking LOVE this video.

[@heavymetal19610]

The Curator has spoken.......many thanks for sharing this important part of Fender's history and Mr Harrison's legacy. Cheers!

[@craigcruz2359]

Trogly nailed the park this time. I will always love Trogly's video!!♥️♥️♥️

[@SHENDOH]

Wow. Glad I can live vicariously through you. That was awsome. What a cool presentation. Fender did it up. Thanks.

[@Dan.Solo.Chicago]

The green to black moment in front of the green screen. That looked sooooo cool.

[@sneazlwatchs2546]

I have played one on these it’s sounded great and it was about 25k to lol

[@johnm3152]

YIKES

[@dommadonia5862]

Interesting, tonight when i have dinner at Maries restaurant in Cleveland right across the street from DAYGLO! I will have a great story to share with my focus group

[@jamesluther3506]

If I were loaded on LSD, I would love this guitar 🎸

[@sgtmac62]

Trog: "Document quick! Wife hasn't opened the credit card statement yet". "Plz sell quickly"; he runs down Brown Truck.

[@crusefitzgerald]

It’s obvious you put a lot into this video, and it was great, as always. Thanks for the great content trogly.

[@evyalley]

I’m a lefty so I painted a Rocky Strat myself and I am very happy with it although I wish I could get my hands on some deglow paint. But now I want the accessories!!

[@jerryseinfeld9815]

Love you Trogly

[@rondobondo6600]

You win the wallmart aword for the first comment wooohooo you are absolutely awesome thank you......

[@hkguitar1984]

@@rondobondo6600 🍪

[@PaulSkies]

Those pickups sound amazing, cool strat!

[@allenmitchell09]

Trogley I thought you paid like 40k for the Steve Howe Les Paul? Going on memory...

[@charlesbolton8471]

I’m not sure how much he paid that one, but I know that was definitely the most expensive one he has sold. I think the point he was making with the comment was that this is the most expensive guitar he has bought specifically to review on the channel. I think he bought the Steve Howe guitar for his personal collection even though he did end up selling it.

[@joshuaross4644]

George debuted his Strat on “Your going to lose that girl”. He played his original Rickenbacker 360/12 on “Ticket to Ride”. John played his Sonic Blue Strat on TTR. You can clearly hear it on the A chord rhythm pattern. Also George used his Epiphone Casino on “Lucy in the sky with Diamonds” not Rocky He used it live with Delaney & Bonney in 1969 and also in open E on the 1974 Dark Horse tour I’ll wait for the FSR version 😉 I don’t t have 25k USD

[@Dan.Solo.Chicago]

I love those mini guitars. I have one of Claptons Fool. I have an Explorer that I turned into a Christmas tree ornament, and one I modified to make it look like a mini version of my Gretsch Jet Club. Like a Mini Me for my Gretsch.

[@sidiox7857]

This seriously might be my favourite trogly vid...

[@joshuasmith3114]

Great video man! Sounds so good! If i had that $ to spare id keep that! Perfect guitar! Thanks for making this!!!

[@strangebirdsir]

When the green backdrop came out I was hoping for a psychedelic slide show behind you haha :)

[@johncihon1]

I don't know if they still do, but Fender actually sold briefcases a little while back.

[@sgt.grinch3299]

That is an amazing set of extras. The photo is very nice. Anything George played is worth it.

[@ianfurqueron5850]

Thanks for documenting it for us. Hard to say if it's really worth that much money, but I give credit to Fender for making a solid attempt at justification.

[@wadeguidry6675]

For 25k it had better come with some original Owsley Monterey Purple tabs with the case candy.

[@OJASCKI]

For 25k it best come with George Harrison to play it

[@skaterjdub]

😂😂😂😂

[@crlujan]

Fender used to sell the briefcases by themselves back in the 90s, I believe. I’ve got a black tolex one with the fender amp logo on it. 🙌🏽

[@charlesbolton8471]

They sure did I bought one when I was in college (I graduated in 1994). Mine is tweed and I still have it. They were also available in brown tolex and maybe even in blonde tolex.

[@robempire]

I got to sell the Clapton Blackie strat on a clerk deal at GC from a familiar customer I knew who liked Clapton. I basically sold a car that day. Was crazy but was one of my coolest experiences to see a fan get a part of something he loved.

[@carlosjuarez3536]

Hopefully you can get a 52 Les Paul on the show after selling this guitar.

[@neilkanatt4557]

Was waiting for this for a long time. Looking forward for more

[@jeffsquires6620]

John owned one, first used on ticket to ride. John's back up while on tour. Recently sold in auction.

[@dlux8735]

Nice purchase, Thanks for sharing this, Any chance Gibson will do the Fool S-G ? That would look sweet next to your Rocky.

[@kdoghendrix]

My boi done got rocky

[@enema_myanemones598]

Love Rocky, would definitely pick one up if they do a cheaper mass run. Hope you check out a Murphy Lab les paul soon