a large group of celebrities, including Clapton—was auctioned to benefit the victims of the 2004 Asian tsunami, selling for US$2.8 million surpassing Blackie's record. Custom Shop reproduction In November 2006, Fender announced a limited run of 275 Blackie reissues by the Fender Custom Shop, identical to the original. They were released on 24 November 2006 and sold out within hours. The original Blackie was exhaustively examined and measured for the reproduction. The reproduction Blackies were constructed by a team of master builders, with each of the various 275 produced being assigned to one master builder. See also The Fool Brownie List of guitars References External links BLACKIE: ERIC CLAPTON'S FENDER STRATOCASTER Clapton explains his relationship with Blackie Fender Custom Shop Blackie from their Tribute Series Eric Clapton's musical instruments Fender Stratocasters Individual guitars Electric guitars