Fender Eric Clapton Stratocaster

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The Fender Eric Clapton Stratocaster guitar is guaranteed to please all you "Slowhand' fans. Among the "Cream" of our crop, this signature Strat offers special features including a trio of Fender Vintage NoiselessTM pickups, plus powerful active mid-boost and TBX circuits, all of which make it one of the most versatile instruments we offer. Other features include a special soft V-shaped neck and a blocked original vintage synchronized tremolo bridge.

SPECIFICATIONS:

Eric Clapton Stratocaster®

Series:
Artist

Color / Part # :
• Black
Maple Fretboard
011-7602-806

• Candy Green
011-7602-871

• Olympic White
Maple Fretboard
011-7602-805

• Pewter
Maple Fretboard
011-7602-843

• Torino Red
Maple Fretboard
011-7602-858

Body

Body Material:
Alder

Body Finish:
Urethane Body Finish

Neck

Neck Shape:
Soft "V" Shape

Number of Frets:
22

Fret Size:
Vintage Style Frets

Position Inlays:
Black Dot Position Inlays

Fingerboard:
Maple

Fingerboard Radius:
9.5" Radius (241 mm)

Fretboard:
Maple

Neck Material:
Maple

Neck Finish:
Satin Urethane Finish

Nut Width:
1.650" (42 mm)

Scale Length:
25.5" (648 mm)

Headstock:
Artist Signature on Headstock

Neck Plate:
4-Bolt Neck Plate with Micro-TiltTM

Truss Rod Nut:
1/8" American Series Nut

Electronics

Pickup Configuration:
S/S/S

Bridge Pickup:
Vintage NoiselessTM Strat® Pickup

Middle Pickup:
Vintage NoiselessTM Strat® Pickup

Neck Pickup:
Vintage NoiselessTM Strat® Pickup

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

Special Electronics:
Active Electronics

Controls:
Master Volume, Tone 1. Master TBXTM Tone Control, Tone 2. Master Active Mid Boost (0-25dB). Mid boost kit

Hardware

Hardware Finish:
Chrome

Bridge:
American Vintage Synchronized Tremolo

Tuning Machines:
Vintage Style Tuning Machines

String Nut:
Synthetic Bone

Switch Tips:
White Switch Tip

Tremolo Arm Handle:
American Vintage Tremolo Arm

Tools

Truss Rod Wrench:
1/8" Hex (Allen) Wrench

Saddle Height Wrench:
.050" Hex (Allen) Wrench

Miscellaneous

Strings:
Super 250R, NPS, (.010-.046 Gauge)

Additional Comments:
Uses Case P/N 0023637000

Unique Features:
Special Soft "V" Shape Neck, Blocked Tremolo, Active Mid-Boost Circuit

Accessories

Case Gig Bags:
Vintage Tweed Case

Pickguard:
1-Ply White, (8 Hole)

Included Accessories:
Vintage Tweed Case, Strap, Cable

Control Knobs:
White Plastic Knobs

INCLUDES VINTAGE TWEED HARDSHELL CASE

Category:

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[MarshallAmpMan]

Great review... what's the difference between this guitar and the Fender Custom Shop Clapton? Thanks.

[NstuffMusic]

@MarshallAmpMan The Custom shop is totally hand assembled by one of the Custom shop luthiers. . Is it a hand selected two piece alder body. From what I have been told by Fender these are the same guitars Eric gets.

the production model is made on an assembly line. it is still amazing, but if you want exactly what Clapton has in his hands, then get the custom shop.

[jncoman69]

1 last question, what would you buy? EC strat or American deluxe strat hss?

[NstuffMusic]

@jncoman69 Well my friend... that is your choice...But from what you told me I would lean towards the American Deluxe. Either one is a strong guitar.

[jncoman69]

Ohhh ok i see. Its like putting an OD or booster pedal at the begining of ur chain right? And even the mid boost its in 0 it actualy send a very smooth boost signal. In fact i felt in love with the tbx, in fact thats the reason i wanted an EC strat. But im going to check the american deluxe hss and try to choose between those 2 (very difficult cause the 2 have unique features )

[NstuffMusic]

@jncoman69 Yes exactly! just a built in boost.

[xXlopoXx]

What is the name of the song you played toward the end?

[MrNarkolaj]

What settings are you using on the De ville ? :O

[dennisl2008]

Mark, probably the best description and demo I've seen on the Web for the EC Strat. You went thru all the pickups and tone settings at just the right pace. (BTW: I'm the guy that won the hand signed EC Strat in the Fender Contest from Guitar Player in 1993) In my opinion, the EC Strat(Standard or Custom Shop) is the best overall Strat Fender has ever made. Cheers!

[pingpongthegreat]

great review :) you may have changed my mind to get one of these (i was comparing both the SRV and the EC strats)...

PS: could you review Chuck Norris's stratocaster?

[JuanBluesMan]

@JuanBluesMan i forget, wat amp are you using?

[JuanBluesMan]

very good review, i want that guitar. cheers from argentina