Gibson Custom Shop ES 335 Eric Clapton Crossroads ES335 - eBay (item 320435306804 end time Nov-11-09 17:09:38 PST)


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Item specifics

Brand:	Gibson	Hand:	Right Hand
Type:	Electric Guitar	Title:	Gibson Custom Shop ES 335 Eric Clapton Crossroads
Model, Series:	Gibson Custom Shop ES 335 Eric Clapton Crossroads	String Configuration:	6 String
Style:	Hollow Body	Component Type:	Electric Guitar
Color:	Vintage Cherry	Effects Type:	N/A - Has Stock Volume And Tone Controls
Condition:	Used

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This auction is for an extremely rare Gibson Custom Shop Eric Clapton Cross Roads Model

ES-335 electric guitar.

The original factory Gibson hard shell case is also included.

This is a right hand guitar, but email me if you need a left handed ES335.

Many pro players believe the Gibson ES335 is the best guitar ever made.

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The Gibson Eric Clapton Crossroads 335 Model

A meticulous re-creation of the original 1964 model.

Gibson's Custom Shop produces some of the finest electric guitars on earth. Using the best materials money can buy, a staff of skilled luthiers reproduce some of the greatest Gibsons of the past and create stunning new instruments for players and collectors who demand the best.

About four years ago, on July 4, 2005 The Gibson Guitar Company in Nashville Tennessee, announced the production of 250 replicas of the Eric Clapton Crossroads 335 model, from which a significant portion of the proceeds would benefit the artist's "Crossroads Centre" in Antigua. "Crossroads Centre" is an internationally recognized treatment center for addiction, founded by the artist.

The ultimate blues and rock musician, 16 time Grammy winner, and the only artist to ever be inducted into the Rock-n-Roll Hall of Fame three times, Clapton originally purchased the now famous Gibson ES 335 guitar in 1964 and used it throughout his illustrious career for the ensuing 40 years.

The original Clapton 335 has gone on to become one of most famous guitars in rock music history, and was purchased at a charity auction in June of 2004 for a record price of $847,500.

The buyer subsequently loaned the original instrument to Gibson Custom so that it could be meticulously measured and recreated by Gibson's expert luthiers in preparation for the limited edition "Crossroads" model, which has been approved by Clapton himself. The processes used to faithfully reproduce the guitar include digitizing the neck with a laser beam to ensure dimensional accuracy, aging the finish to simulate 40 years of loving use, replicating the Hare Krishna sticker given to Eric by George Harrison, and stenciling the "distressed" case with the "CREAM" logo - as per the original.

All of the guitars were also personally signed by Clapton.

The first 175 of the 250 replicas were preordered and pre sold, before they were ever released, and the balance of 75 replicas are destined for export markets. Within 72 hours, ALL of the guitars were sold.

"It is the extraordinary history and music of this amazing musician that led us to want to create the Eric Clapton Crossroads 335 Gibson Custom guitar," said Henry Juszkiewicz, Chairman and CEO Gibson Guitar. "We are pleased to recognize Clapton's contributions to the world over his brilliant career. We know the attention we have spent on each and every model will stand the test of time with anyone who adds this magnificent guitar to their collection."

ABOUT GIBSON GUITAR
Gibson is known worldwide for producing classic models in every major style of fretted instrument including acoustic and electric guitars, mandolins and banjos. Gibson's digital guitar represents the biggest advance in electric guitar design in over 70 years. Founded in 1894 in Kalamazoo, Mich., and headquartered in Nashville since 1984, Gibson Guitar Corp.'s family of brands now includes Epiphone, Dobro, Valley Arts, Kramer, Steinberger, Tobias, Slingerland, Maestro, Baldwin, Hamilton and Wurlitzer

Don't miss this very rare opportunity to own a highly collectable classic.

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I'll ship this anywhere in the U.S. ( including Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico, as well as all military APO and FPO address's ) for $39.99 which includes Delivery Conformation

Insurance is an additional $399.99 and on this guitar, and it will be required on all shipments.

Texas residents pay sales tax.

I ship worldwide to every country and all international shipments are sent by Air Mail.

I'll ship this to Canada for $79.99 (plus $399.99 for insurance) Buyers in Asia Europe The UK United Kingdom will pay just $99.99 (plus $399.99 for insurance). All other international buyers, including those in Australia and New Zealand, will pay just $109.99 (plus $399.99 for insurance) for shipping anywhere else in the world.

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I ship worldwide to every country.

I can take your domestic or international PayPal payment, regardless of what country you live in.

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Will usually ship within 5 business days of receiving cleared payment.	Seller charges sales tax for items shipped to: TX (8.25%).

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Hello and thanks for the purchase. Please check the text in the add, for all the payment options, and shipping rates. Also, be sure to add the insurance, which is required on all shipments. Texas residents pay sales tax. Thanks again