Eric Clapton Signature Strat with Journeyman Relic Finish
With the addition of an eye-catching Journeyman Relic finish, the Fender Custom Shop has upped the coolness factor with this Eric Clapton Stratocaster. The "broke-in" look of this solidbody electric guitar ensures that its 2-piece select ash body's figure shows through, and its pliant nitro finish bears the feel of an instrument that's been played for decades. The Eric Clapton Stratocaster is packed with amazing tones, by virtue of three Vintage Noiseless pickups, a mid-boost circuit, and a Fender TBX master tone circuit. From its blocked vintage synchronized tremolo tailpiece to its soft "V" neck, every inch of the Fender Custom Shop Eric Clapton Stratocaster solidbody electric guitar is built to Eric's exact specifications.
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Just like Clapton's own guitar
The Fender Custom Shop Eric Clapton Stratocaster is as close to Eric's go-to guitar as you can get. Thanks to the active 25dB midrange boost and TBX circuitry, you can go from crystal-clear tone to a throaty growl with a simple twist of a knob. Combine that with three of Fender's legendary Vintage Noiseless pickups and the supple feel of a blocked American vintage synchronized tremolo, and you get the same kind of performance that Eric Clapton relies on every time he takes the stage.
Vintage tones plus midrange boost
The Fender Custom Shop Eric Clapton Signature Stratocaster comes standard with a modern 5-way blade switch, making it easy to access all the standard Strat tones. But that's just the beginning. To access a special active 25dB midrange boost, you just pull on the first tone knob. That gives the Eric Clapton Signature Stratocaster the kind of beefy tone you'd typically expect from a humbucker. And it gets even better. Pull the second tone knob, and you tap into the onboard Fender TBX master tone control, which can smoothly go from bright and glossy to dark and smoky by rolling off the highs!
Fast-playing maple neck with soft "V" shape
A little-known fact about the Eric Clapton Signature Stratocaster's custom neck carve is that it's actually based on Clapton's most prized acoustic guitars. By smoothing down the more dramatic Fender "V" shape, the Fender Custom Shop was able to create a neck profile perfectly suited to Eric Clapton's taste. What's more, this maple rift sawn neck and fretboard make for one of the fastest and most comfortable Strat necks we've ever encountered here at Sweetwater.
Journeyman Relic finish adds character to your axe
If you want your axe to look and feel "broke in," but without the vintage vibe, you'll love the Journeyman Relic finish on this Fender Custom Shop Eric Clapton Stratocaster. Although it looks as though it has been a well-cared-for, albeit well-loved, member of your guitar collection for years, this Fender Custom Shop Eric Clapton Stratocaster nonetheless projects an aura of distinct modernism. Aged, but without the heavy wear and tear, this guitar will feel as though you've played it for a lifetime!
Fender Custom Shop Eric Clapton Stratocaster Solidbody Electric Guitar Features:
- A legendary Fender electric guitar built to Eric Clapton's exact demands and specifications
- Broken-in, but not beat up, Journeyman Relic lacquer finish
- 2-piece select ash body joined with a maple rift sawn neck and fingerboard delivers the ultimate balance of resonant bite and epic sustain
- Custom soft V-shaped neck provides both the solid feel you demand and the fast action you've always wanted
- Vintage Noiseless pickups with TBX master tone circuit give you a truly astonishing sonic palette to play with
- Blocked American vintage synchronized tremolo gives you fixed-bridge stability with smoother and more forgiving action
- Eric Clapton's signature decorates the headstock
- Deluxe hardshell case, strap, and certificate of authenticity included
