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Fender Eric Clapton Stratocaster Electric Guitar - Black
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Your Price: $2,969.99 CDN
or from $137 CDN/mo
Free Setup Included
In addition to the benefits of the Performance Warranty, we offer one complimentary setup with the purchase of a new or used guitar, to be redeemed at any Long & McQuade location within the initial free-warranty period (1-year on new, 90-days on used).
This Includes:
- Restring (Strings not included).
- Tighten and lubricate all hardware.
- Clean and test electronics.
- Replace battery if needed (Battery not included).
- Adjust or rehang loose wiring.
- Clean and condition the fingerboard.
- Fret polish to remove minor scratches, pits and corrosion.
- Cleaning of the entire instrument.
- Adjust truss-rod to correct neck relief.
- Adjust saddle radius to match fingerboard.
- Adjust action at bridge.
- File nut slots for proper string movement.
- Adjust intonation.
- Adjust tremolo bridge setting to player's preference.
- Add/remove trem-springs as needed (Parts not included).
- Adjust pickup balance.
- Full inspection and play test.
Long & McQuade Performance Assurance
Buying a new instrument is an exciting event and we want to ensure that every instrument we sell comes exactly how the manufacturer intended it to be. That is why Long & McQuade performs a quality control check for every stringed, brass, and woodwind instrument over $99 ordered online at Long-McQuade.com.
Our team of experienced staff will unbox your instrument and perform a detailed inspection to ensure it leaves our warehouse looking and playing great with our QC card signed and dated for your peace of mind.
We work hard to source the best instruments from around the world from the finest brands. It is important to us that you are completely satisfied with your new instrument purchase from day one onwards.
Stringed Instrument Performance Assurance Checklist
Unlike our free set-up, which is included within the first year of purchase, this process is done to have the instrument set to the factory specs rather than to each player's feel or preferences.
We look after the following:
- Inspect finish and hardware.
- Check electronics to make sure everything is in working order. Check batteries on active pickups.
- Inspect strings.
- Inspect frets and fretboard.
- Check truss rod. Adjust for bow and relief.
- Tune instrument to manufacturer's specified tuning.
- Check/set action height.
- Stretch strings and re-tune instrument and ensure machine heads are working well.
- Check for fret buzz by playing every note.
- Check/set intonation.
- Check/set pickup height.
- Cleaning and professional repacking.
3 models to choose from:
Slowhand fans will love the tonally versatile signature Eric Clapton Stratocaster guitar. Features include an alder body, three Vintage Noiseless pickups, active mid-boost (25 db) and TBX circuits, special soft "V"-shaped neck, and blocked original vintage synchronized tremolo.
Specifications:
BODY:
Body Material: Alder
Body Finish: Urethane
Body Shape: Stratocaster
NECK:
Neck Material: Maple
Neck Finish: Satin Urethane
Neck Shape: Soft "V"
Scale Length: 25.5" (648 mm)
Fingerboard: Maple
Fingerboard Radius: 9.5" (241 mm)
Number of Frets: 22
Fret Size: Vintage-Style
String Nut: Synthetic Bone
Nut Width: 1.650" (42 mm)
Position Inlays: Black Dot
Truss Rod Nut: 1/8" American Series
Headstock: Artist Signature on Headstock
Neck Plate: 4-Bolt with Micro-Tilt
ELECTRONICS:
Bridge Pickup: Vintage Noiseless Single-Coil Strat
Middle Pickup: Vintage Noiseless Single-Coil Strat
Neck Pickup: Vintage Noiseless Single-Coil Strat
Controls: Master Volume, Tone 1. Master TBX Tone Control, Tone 2. Master Active Mid Boost (0-25dB). Mid boost kit
Pickup Switching: 5-Position Blade: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Middle Pickup, Position 3. Middle Pickup, Position 4. Middle and Neck Pickup, Position 5. Neck Pickup
Pickup Configuration: SSS
Special Electronics: Active Electronics
HARDWARE:
Bridge: 6-Saddle American Vintage Synchronized Tremolo
Hardware Finish: Chrome
Tremolo Arm Handle: American Vintage
Tuning Machines: 6-in-Line American Vintage
Pickguard: 1-Ply White
Control Knobs: White Plastic
Switch Tips: White
Specifications:
BODY:
Body Material: Alder
Body Finish: Urethane
Body Shape: Stratocaster
NECK:
Neck Material: Maple
Neck Finish: Satin Urethane
Neck Shape: Soft "V"
Scale Length: 25.5" (648 mm)
Fingerboard: Maple
Fingerboard Radius: 9.5" (241 mm)
Number of Frets: 22
Fret Size: Vintage-Style
String Nut: Synthetic Bone
Nut Width: 1.650" (42 mm)
Position Inlays: Black Dot
Truss Rod Nut: 1/8" American Series
Headstock: Artist Signature on Headstock
Neck Plate: 4-Bolt with Micro-Tilt
ELECTRONICS:
Bridge Pickup: Vintage Noiseless Single-Coil Strat
Middle Pickup: Vintage Noiseless Single-Coil Strat
Neck Pickup: Vintage Noiseless Single-Coil Strat
Controls: Master Volume, Tone 1. Master TBX Tone Control, Tone 2. Master Active Mid Boost (0-25dB). Mid boost kit
Pickup Switching: 5-Position Blade: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Middle Pickup, Position 3. Middle Pickup, Position 4. Middle and Neck Pickup, Position 5. Neck Pickup
Pickup Configuration: SSS
Special Electronics: Active Electronics
HARDWARE:
Bridge: 6-Saddle American Vintage Synchronized Tremolo
Hardware Finish: Chrome
Tremolo Arm Handle: American Vintage
Tuning Machines: 6-in-Line American Vintage
Pickguard: 1-Ply White
Control Knobs: White Plastic
Switch Tips: White
Specifications
| Active EQ: | No |
| Body Colour: | Black |
| Body Finish: | Gloss Urethane |
| Body Material: | Alder |
| Body Shape: | Stratocaster |
| Body Type: | Solid |
| Bridge Design: | 6-Saddle American Vintage Synchronized Tremolo |
| Bridge Type: | Tremolo |
| Case/Gigbag: | Vintage Style Hardshell Tweed Case Included |
| Celebrity Model: | Eric Clapton |
| Controls: | 1 Volume + 2 Tones |
| Country of Origin: | USA |
| Electronics: | Active Mid-Boost (25 db) / TBX tone circuits |
| Features: | Blocked tremolo, 1-ply pickguard, Dual wing string tree |
| Fingerboard: | Maple |
| Fingerboard Inlay: | Dots - Black |
| Fret Profile: | Vintage-Style |
| Fretboard Radius: | 9.5" / 241 mm |
| Hardware Finish: | Chrome |
| Included: | Strap/ Cable |
| Instrument Size: | Full |
| Neck Body Join: | 4-Bolt w/ Micro-Tilt Adjustment |
| Neck Body Join-Fret: | 16th |
| Neck Finish: | Satin Urethane |
| Neck Material: | Maple |
| Neck Shape: | Soft V |
| Number of Frets: | 22 |
| Number of Pickups: | 3 |
| Number of Strings: | 6 |
| Nut Material: | Synthetic Bone |
| Nut Width: | 1.65" / 42 mm |
| Orientation: | Right |
| Pickup Brand: | Fender Vintage Noiseless Strat |
| Pickup Configuration: | SSS |
| Pickup Type: | Single Coil(s) |
| Scale Length: | 25.5" / 648 mm |
| String Gauge: | Fender 250R .010-.046 |
| String Type: | Steel |
| Switching: | 5-Way Blade Switch |
| Tailpiece: | Synchronized Tremolo |
| Tuning Machines: | American Vintage 6-In-Line |
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Most powerful Humbucker guitar in the world 0 of 0 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
Great guitar. The absolute most powerful Humbucker guitar in the world. So its absolutely nothing for Stratocaster purists. But great great guitar.
Posted by Pete on Jun 25, 2024
Excellent playability. Looks awesome 0 of 1 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Brampton, Ontario
Almost perfect.
Posted by John Triano on Dec 27, 2023
Great guitar but with issues 5 of 8 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Edmonton Mayfield, Alberta
This has been a dream guitar for me, and when I finally got it, I was ecstatic! Loved everything about this guitar: the 9.5 radius neck, the tbx control and the midboost. To me, this was perfect.
Fast forward to 2.5 months later and the guitar is on its 2nd trip back to the shop. For some reason, it started to crackle after a month and a half. At first I thought it was my multi-fx pedal, so plugged it directly to the amp, still crackled after about 10 minutes of playing. What happens is the guitar would start fine but then after about 10 minutes, after I strum a chord or hit a "bassy' note, it would crackle or there'll be a static sound. It got so bad that in one of my band's rehearsals, I needed to change guitars.
I plugged it directly to 3 different amps, in 2 different houses, even tried several guitar cords. Still it would crackle. L&M guitar tech couldn't find anything wrong and couldn't replicate the issue. I'm getting frustrated and disappointed as well. None of my guitars do this. I'm really hoping the issue is found and fixed as I really love everything about this guitar until the "crackling" started. If not, I will need to return it as no matter how I like it, I cannot be onstage with a crackling guitar.
Posted by Deo P. on Dec 22, 2022
Love everything on his guitar 3 of 4 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Edmonton Mayfield, Alberta
EC is my biggest influence reason why I've been waiting for this guitar to be available. When it did, i did not hesitate to trade my American Pro 2018 and a Godin XTSA, plus a little bit of cash to take this home. Glad I did. I love everything about this guitar: the midboost, the TBX, the 9.5 radius and the noiseless pick ups. I got the lead and clean tones I have been searching for in this guitar. This is now my number 1, out of 5 guitars, bumping my MusicMan Axis to 2nd spot. Have gigged with this for around 6x now and everytime I hear myself on the videos, it makes me smile.
This guitar will stay with me for a long time, probably all my life.
Posted by Deo on Nov 24, 2022
It?s Great, but... 2 of 6 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Kanata, Ontario
I ordered it sight unseen based on the reviews and the early models I remember from 1998. The V shaped neck is abit of a letdown comfort-wise but that is my personal taste. Takes different muscles to play it, and it is still a fine neck that most will like. How nice it would be to walk into a store, pick up the EC Strat and A/B compare it to a Fender American Ultra Telecaster, (Rosewood Fingerboard - Texas Tea). They are the same price and the features are unique to each. That way you can make an intelligent choice. Check out the Telecaster, I wish I might have made that choice, if I could have played both in the store. Like I would have at Guitar Center in Hollywood. In fact, I would suggest at this store keeping a few demos in the back room or in a VIP room. Staff was good and transaction was smooth,
Posted by Michael Sherrer on Mar 12, 2021
Clapton Strat 3 of 6 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Edmonton North, Alberta
I set the boost at 6, tone at 8 and run volume at 5 which takes out the brittle high end and smooths out the tone like a nice compressor.
For solos, I increase the boost to 10 which keeps the tone but drives the amp a little harder. If you increase the volume, it pushes the boost a little too hard for me. It gets loud and gritty and a bit too distorted for the tunes I play.
Watch EC on a few of his live tunes, and you'll see he does the same thing with the boost.
Because this is blocked, it is pretty much a hardtail and plays like one.
The fit and finish is great, and the neck is fast and comfortable with a modern 9.5 radius.
The vintage style frets are not for everyone; they tend to be a player's preference, If you can, try before you buy.
Posted by Anonymous on Feb 11, 2021
Blackie 5 of 5 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Edmonton North, Alberta
This is my #1 at the moment. This thing will sing or chime and anything in between using the right amp/pedals. Not for everyone as the neck is V shaped, quite narrow and has tiny vintage frets.
Posted by Anonymous on Nov 12, 2018
Eric Clapton Fender Strat - Pewter 8 of 8 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Ottawa, Ontario
Great guitar. This guitar has changed me from a tele to a strat guy, and it is now my go to guitar. Fit and Finish are top notch, and quality components used throughout. Tuner machines hold pitch very well, but it does take some getting use to for restringing at first, due to the type of machine head. Mid boost is a great feature, and the battery lasts a long time. Great finish on the guitar, looks great in pewter! One thing to keep in mind is the vintage frets. If you are not use to those fret profiles, I suggest you spend some time playing before you buy. Noiseless pickups are great. No complaints at all. Would recommend to any body. Just like any fender or gibson, you do pay a premium price, especially it being a signature model, but it has been my best guitar purchase regardless.
Posted by Ryguy on Jun 2, 2016
Clapton Strat 1 of 7 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Calgary East, Alberta
Posted by Larry on Nov 14, 2014
Blackie 3 of 7 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Edmonton South, Alberta
what a beautiful sounding and playing guitar. I am a huge Gibson fan but this guitar has made me a fender lover as well. I had a 2008 Strat Standard and the two can't compare in my opinion, other than the maple necks on a strat are remarkable.
Posted by anonymous on Dec 25, 2013
Amazing Guitar 9 of 10 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Fredericton, New Brunswick
Ok. I never thought I would buy a signature guitar but then I plugged this one in and fell in love with it immediately. The Fender Noiseless pickups have amazing clear tones with enough output to play any venue. I'm also fan of the mid-range boost which you'll find in the middle tone control. In my opinion, Fender hit a home run with this model based on Eric's setup. This guitar on a Fender Twin is as close to heaven as you will hear on earth. You don't have to keep the trem blocked neither, I didn't.
The only negative comment I can make about this guitar is the 1-ply pickguard. Some may want something more sturdy. But hey, it's good enough for Eric Clapton so unless you're jamming with him, you should be able to live with it.
Posted by anonymous on Aug 30, 2012
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A warranty can be a very important factor when making a buying decision. Because repairs can be very expensive in terms of parts and labour costs, manufacturers usually only provide one year limited warranties that generally only cover items that malfunction due to a manufacturer’s defect. With an important purchase such as a musical
instrument or piece of studio gear, however, many people want to have the peace of mind in knowing that their investment will be protected should the product no longer be performing at 100%.
Because of this, Long & McQuade provides our customers with a FREE one-year Performance Warranty on most of our products. The Long & McQuade Performance Warranty supplements the manufacturer’s warranty to ensure that our customers receive complete “no hassle” warranty coverage within their first year.
How does the Long & McQuade Performance Warranty differ from most manufacturers' warranties?
- Performance Guarantee: Normal wear and tear is covered, so your product will be performing as well as the day you purchased it for the entire duration of the coverage. Band and Orchestral Performance Warranty does not include replacing pads or cleaning for woodwind instruments, unless deemed necessary by our repair staff. Ultrasonic cleaning for brass instruments will be provided if deemed necessary by our repair staff, but is not routinely offered under the Performance Warranty.
- Product Replacement: If your product cannot be fixed or costs too much to fix, we will replace it with the equivalent model for no additional charge. If this is not possible, a full refund will be provided.
- No Lemon Policy: Your product will be replaced should the same problem occur multiple times.
- Convenient: Easy drop off and pick up of the product at any Long & McQuade location.
- Guitar Setup: Guitars purchased at Long & McQuade come with 1 free setup, to be redeemed within 1 year for new guitars and 90 days for used guitars.
- Loaners Available: A loaner product may be given while the product is being repaired.
- Power Surge Protection: Your product is covered even if damaged from a power surge.
- Accessory Coverage: Any peripheral devices or accessories that come with your product (i.e. foot pedal, case) are also covered.
- Commercial Use Coverage: Music and recording professionals who purchase gear for “heavy-use” commercial purposes will still be covered.
Long & McQuade reserves the right to restrict the purchase of additional years of Performance Warranty. Used products come with a 3-month Long & McQuade Performance Warranty. Some products (i.e. computers, software, cymbals and other items) are covered only by the manufacturer‘s warranty. Consumables (i.e. strings, reeds, drum sticks, batteries, tubes, cross faders) are excluded as they are designed to be replaced. Cosmetic Damage, Accidental Damage, or problems caused by Humidity or Temperature Issues are not covered. Speakers damaged by overpowering are generally not covered. Our coverage does not provide compensation for loss of use. As of June 2018 the Performance Warranty is no longer transferable. The warranty is only valid in Canada.
Purchasing additional years of coverage
Some manufacturers provide warranties for longer than 1 year; however, these are usually limited warranties that do not provide the same coverage as the Long & McQuade Performance Warranty. Customers interested in more complete and convenient (but not necessarily longer) coverage are still able to purchase additional years of the Performance Warranty.
If you are interested in receiving this coverage for longer than one year, you have the option of purchasing additional years of the Performance Warranty. The pricing is as follows:
- NEW products: Starting at 4% of the current new selling price to double the warranty from 1 year to 2 years. Starting at 4% for each additional year.
- USED products: Starting at 4% of the current new selling price to increase the warranty from 3 months to 1 year. Starting at 4% for each additional year.
- GUITARS: 4% of the current new selling price to double the warranty from 1 year to 2 years. 4% for each additional year. $45 maximum. An additional free setup is not included with additional purchased years of Performance Warranty.
- BAND and ORCHESTRAL instruments: 4% of the current new selling price to double the warranty from 1 year to 2 years. 4% for each additional year.
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| Eric Clapton Stratocaster Electric Guitar - Black | 102398 |
