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Fender Eric Clapton Stratocaster Electric Guitar - Black

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Eric Clapton Stratocaster Electric Guitar - Black

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Eric Clapton Stratocaster Electric Guitar - Black
Eric Clapton Stratocaster Electric Guitar - Black
Eric Clapton Stratocaster Electric Guitar - Black
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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


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
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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
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Great guitar but with issues 5 of 7 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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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