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Black1 details

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Who uses it

John MayerHeavier Things 2003–2004
Black1 details (John Cruz build): Built by master-builder John Cruz in late 2004 with SRV-signature-style specs and gold Schaller tuners like those René Martinez fitted to SRV's guitar. GroundGuitar (gear archive): John Mayer's guitars, amps and gear ↗

Affordable clones & alternatives

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Squier Sonic Stratocaster Electric Guitar, Laurel Fingerboard~$250 new approx.
Squier Classic Vibe '50s Stratocaster Electric Guitar, Maple~$500 new approx.

Budget clone: Squier Classic Vibe Strat
Boutique clone: Suhr Classic S / Fender Custom Shop

Suggested alternative Clones are editorial suggestions, not claims about what any artist uses.

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