Slowhand Eric Clapton's 'Fool' Gibson SG Goes Under the Hammer!
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It's just a bit of wood. Repaired several times and with rusty/faulty wiring. I'll go up to 2 mill but that's my final offer.
But I take all the risk...it'll take up space.. I gotta frame it... Chum will screw it up etc etc
George Harrison's SG was given to Pete Ham by George.
Yess used to record " No Matter what" and"Day After Day"
That interview is so interesting. Back in '67 they already thought of bursts as vintage and more desirable
Yes, quite amazing the way he spoke about his '58 when it was in fact only 8 or 9 years old.
SGs were originally called Les Paul's, but Les himself didn't like the look (because of the two "horns" apparently). Maybe that's what Clapton meant when he said it was
"A Les Paul. A modern one"?
That's definitely it, even after the SG designation came out, a lot of players continued to call them new model Les Pauls. For a few years anyways.
Yes, that's what he meant.
It's nice to hear someone verbalize what i've been dreaming about doing for many years: Restore the guitar to its "original" condition, back when Clapton played it during Cream's heyday!😊
I'd certainly want to do that to it if I became the new owner (which I won't).
I think it has to be preserved as it is. A guitar, anything for that matter, is a reflection of all of its experiences. Taking any of them away is like forgetting whole blocks of time. Like guitar Alzheimers. Also it’s a guitar, and guitars are meant to be played, not stuck on a wall or shoved into case in a temperature controlled vault. So if it was mine I’d keep its character, make it playable (by a high end luthier) and play it from time to time. But I can barely afford what I already have so another will get this and treat it as their own.
It will be very interesting to see who buys it and consequently what actually happens to it!
Definitely one of the most famous SG’s of all time my guess it’s going to go for 1.8 million. Thanks for another deep dive into the history of Clapton, another great video buddy Jeff from Tennessee. I’ve been playing Les Paul for the last four years I recently bought a 61SG re-issue. It felt like a toy compared to the Les Paul.
They are very different to play, aren't they? The SG makes it much easier to get to the high frets.
Well, if I had a house to sell for it, that just might be worth it.
I personally think it should be restored to how it was when Eric last played it, it looked much nicer then. Perhaps it can go to a proper museum, with other musical relics. It has certainly earned it's rest.
Fun fact: the modified through-hole, vibrola tailpiece that Eric had later in Cream's run was crafted up by none other than Dan Erlewine. Better known today as the StewMac guy.
Another little fun fact for you all, I've recently stumbled onto some photos from the Jackie Lomax session that Eric played on, and in the background, between George Harrison and Lomax, you can see Eric with The Fool SG.
Cool. I agree with you about restoring it back to how it was when EC had it. That's what I'd do if was the new owner (no chance whatsoever of that).
I have a ‘tribute miniature’ version of it… £10 including stand!
1:13 A 22-year-old Eric talking like an old man as if 9 years previse (1958) was along time ago and those Gibson's were "vintage" already like fine Wine :) ah! the naivety of youth ... when you get to my age 9-years was Saturday fortnight past! :) ----
(I'm away for a cup of tea and a lay down as I feel an existential crisis coming on!)
Yes, Lee. Both of my Historics are older than his Les Paul when he wrote that!
My guess is 3.3 million dollars. It’s a historic guitar and would be nice if it was restored to as when Eric had it. Would be great to see it grace the stage again. I was lucky enough to see this guitar up close in November 1998 as it was at the Hard Rock Cafe in San Francisco. Right next Jimi’s white custom SG. Knowing what we know of the guitar world, my question at the time was, where they the real instruments. I was informed that they where indeed. Either way both guitars certainly looked vintage and I took a number of photos !
Great story, Arch. I agree, I'd like to see it back to how it was when Eric had it.
one million max I think.
Enjoyed that quite a bit Mark, thanks! I'd restore it to the way it was when Clapton had it after it was painted and I'm thinking it'll go for somewhere between U.S. $1.2M - $1.5M. Cheers! Matt
Yes! Me too. I'd put it back to how it was when he had it.
I came across a pic of the guitar and the Bass VI on the day they were handed over - taken by the Fool's photographer, if I recall. It wasn't that easy to find a good version of it online at the time - I had to grab it off Instagram. It's a very good, sharp presentation colour slide taken with the strings off with the paintwork obviously untouched by play wear.
With these guitars being pure collector's objects, I probably wouldn't change it since sadly it'd simply be an investment for any but the very richest players. But if I had enough money to get a replica done for fun, it'd definitely be with the ABR1 and the vibrola tail. It's probably the most standout of the psychedelic-painted iconic guitars along with Hendrix's Flying V (though I'm also very fond of Keith's Les Paul Custom).
As a fan and a guitarist, why would you ever part with something that special! That would be one of the last things I would part with.
I have one of Phil Xs customized ESP Vipers. Im open to a swap for The Fool.
Unless the neck got fixed it's a wall hanger. Todd retired it because the neck rotted due to sweat. It could be played a little but given that SG's had very thin necks, it's likely still hard to keep in tune when playing.
It has certainly seen its best days
Interesting. The last I heard of "The Fool" was from an interview with Todd Rundgren a while back. When asked by the interviewer what ever happened to "The Fool", Todd said " I played it 'till it literally fell to pieces! I put the pieces back together and had it put in a guitar frame, then hung it on my wall where it remains today" !!!!!
Guessing that's before he sold it for IRS money (with 10% going to Crossroads)
It was in such terrible shape when Lomax had it, no doubt it was unplayable until Rundgren had it patched up.
I wonder what the whole thing looks like beneath the paint, in terms of what's original wood and what's not.
Did it actually sell? btw, picked up the Genzolini book. Just getting into it now.
Yes, it did. Off the top of my head just under 1.5 million US. Apologies for the late reply. Cheers, Mark
I got mine from 'Painted Player', quite a bit cheaper!
Yeah Todd Rundgren saved that Guitar, I got to got to touch it on stage when he played in the 80s
Nice!
I saw the fool on display in los Angeles in January 2024 as part of the Jim Irsay collection. When was this made?
Just before the auction
@@mybluesguitar I saw the guitar 5 months agoIrsay Bought it in November 23
4.5 million!
Probably needs a refret and some new strings, so that'll knock a bit off the price!!
Nice try, Andrew!
I guess i'll have to make one myself. I hope it takes less time than the blues breaker that i've been making for the last 15 years. Being brought up in Ealing the old marshall shop was only down the road in Hanwell, although later it moved to Ealing Broadway. Cheers Andrew
2 million easy
Todd auctioned it off decades ago . God knows if this is even the original .There are replicas everywhere. If a fool wants to to pay over a million for the fool ,God bless him ! Buying the guitars of old rock stars is a hobby for the rich . I wonder if they ever get played .
As usual, a quietly authoritative account of your subject infused by your love of Clapton’s playing. What interests me about the famous guitars that are auctioned is the fact that their owners no longer feel the need to own them. Clapton now plays lightly customised versions of his signature Strat and seems content. Gilmore has indicated that he avoids getting ‘sentimental’ about guitars. When you’ve possessed all the famous makes and models you may decide that their best use is for exchanging into money to finance humanitarian causes like Crossroads. Of course some players are specially attached to particular guitars (Young) and some are consciously conserving (Page) or building (Bonamassa) collections. Still I think that some stellar musicians are highly conscious of the distinction between instruments and what you can do with them. Thank you for another richly suggestive video. PS I wouldn’t if I owned this guitar want to do anything to it that obscured the artwork.
That's an interesting point, Steve. The original owners do indeed seem to have no interest in owning them again. I wonder if that's what Eric feels about the Bluesbreakers (Beano) Les Paul.
I wonder if it isn't the case that many tones and instruments which have come to have a legendary status historically weren't at the time just options, so the original artists see them differently from their fans?
Holy shit
I would pay up to 5 million
2 million and a case of beer.
The original headstock stays with the guitar I’m pretty sure, at the showcases with The Fool featured, the original headstock is not far away under a display case.
I *think* the headstock is owned by a New York producer/player. Please correct me anyone if I am wrong.
@@mybluesguitar you may be right, not sure! I just know at the Play It Loud exhibition in NYC it was with the Fool SG
I'm not sure, either, Brooks. I may be wrong. I can't remember where I read that about the NYC producer/player. Maybe someone else could comment? @@brooksreed23
I still think this was George Harrison’s SG and haven’t seen it in the Beatles since Clapton worked with George during the White Album.
George played an SG in '66 for the Rain video. I read that he'd given it to Clapton, so that may be the one Clapton had painted, so I agree with you.
I thought he gave that to Pete Ham?
6 mil.+
Wow. Big bucks! Maybe?!
Joe bonamassa is going to buy it
He doesnt have the money
@@knightfall9394 how do you know?
@@georgedickson1410 what makes you think he has the money to buy something clapton owned/played during his 60s hey day and used quite a bit? Lets not forget todd rundgren also owned this same guitar and used it extensively, those are two big name (much bigger than joe) musicians.
We’re not talking about a les paul that tommy bolin owned or some random burst and korina v, think about the pedigree of the fool sg. You ever see the comments by people who bitch about kirk hammett owning the peter green/gary moore les paul and how joe should have it? Do you know what bonamassa’s guitar tech mike hickey says about kirk owning it? straight out of mikes mouth “kirk had the money.”
People forget (or never knew) the original Les Paul was a bust; too heavy, horrible upper fret access, they sold like 600 a year before they switched to SG shape in late 1960. Yep, just like HemiCudas they weren't great cars, it was scarcity & low numbers that made 'em worth beaucoup, pretty fairly inflated value today. To this DAY SG is Gibson's top selling guitar every year. 🎸
Very true. The SG has always been a winner for Gibson.
7 million.
Could be!
Only a fool will pay that kind of money for that guitar.
We'll see who that is in a few weeks :)
Four Million Dollars
1.5 million
Good guess, Mark
8.2 mil
Soon find out... !
13 Chinese factories have made 700,000 replicas and put a contract on EC to boost sales since this vid uploaded three days ago...
Here's my Fool guess: $5.1 million USD and it will be bought by that guy that owns the Indianapolis Colts!
A very likely buyer.
Wasn't there extensive work done on the neck. Wormholes if I remember correctly.
Yes, new headstock and upper part of neck, I believe
my guess $2.78M. Looking in my couch cushions now for it.
Me too. Just slightly short. Will keep looking.
@@mybluesguitar check the washing machine
Joe Bonamassa has already sold a large portion of his collection
to buy this guitar…
(I don’t know!!)
🤣🤣🤣🤪😅
£12.50. Possibly as much as £17, but certainly less than £20.
$4 million dollars 🇺🇸
Maybe?!
I think Joe Bonamassa would be a great custodian of the guitar
I'd be very surprised if he goes for it.
@@mybluesguitar I agree, but it would be nice to see him restore it to former glory as he is a Clapton nut
2-3 mil. I bet Todd's kicking himself just as Joe Bonamassa is checking his bank account!
Perhaps sold a little to early!
$3 million USD plus fees.
Maybe Todd sold that guitar a bit to early..
I reckon it will not meet the reserve price…..too many issues……it even has been repainted and restored…..but then again, god only knows…..
It's a tough one to call, for the reasons you mention
My best guess is 1-1.5 million….if “blackie” didn’t break a million, well then!!
Wasn't that 15-20 years ago?
My guess is $2,950M.
Probably be going to be bought by a tech-bro and stuck in a vault until Clapton's sad demise. Then it will go up for re-sale, and you can imagine the profit they will make on re-sale! I mean, it would be lovely if it was bought by a wealthy guitar player and taken out gigging in local pubs, but it seems unlikely. ;-)
You're most likely correct!
I have way to many guitars already, so I won't be putting in a bid....
Always room for one more!
@@mybluesguitar "we're going to need a bigger house."...
blamy - i guess you can sleep under it when WW3 starts ....
I would say, the fool is probably gonna be bought by a fool for an excessively foolish amount of money.
£2-3 Million seems like a solid guess. true symbol of the 60's. Shame its going to end up in a glass vault instead of seeing stages and crammed audiences. Would be great if someone like Joe Bonamassa or Slowhand himself could play it before it is preserved for eternity.
Through a Marshall stack!!!
It's probably the most recognizable electric guitar of Rock...2.5 to 3 million?
I intend to leave it as is.
Hahahahahaha….nice👍
its so funny its not the guitar that has real value its the its the classic playing if you want to learn it it free
Unless you see it as also an art piece, which it is. To change anything about the pattern would be destroying a relic of the golden era of British music.
True. Although I think I'd want it back to how it was when EC had it. Not a problem I will have to wrestle with, however.
For the likes of Elon Musk/Bill Gates/Jeff Bezos, the price is negligible.
Very true!
It'll be bought for many millions of quids, and then hung up on a wall in a climate/humidity controlled display case, to show somebody's mates "look what I've got", instead of being maintained and played live regularly. I probably get more use out of my second hand Korean Epi SG that's had a bit of work done on it (pickups, tuners, electrics) than this guitar will ever get for the rest of it's life. Use 'em, abuse 'em and rebuild 'em.
According to Todd Rundgren it is only fit for display.
No serial number... Not even when Todd Rundgren owned it?? Sounds fishy to me. How can you prove it's the original?
lol
From memory, are SG s/n's not stamped into the wood? It would surely still be retrievable from the original headstock if the owner allowed an investigation.
What I'd like to know is, Why is Eric selling it?
Maybe he's not touring any more, but i would hope he's still playing.
No matter, it's a wee bit out of my range.
Eric is not the one who is selling it, did you even watch the video? Eric is still on tours btw.