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It is based on the traditional Fender Stratocaster design but includes a number of custom features that match Eric Clapton’s playing preferences. This model includes an alder body, a one-piece maple neck with a soft "V" shape profile, and a maple fingerboard. The tone is shaped by a trio of Vintage Noiseless pickups, which deliver classic single-coil sounds without the hum, making it ideal for clean tones and blues-driven overdrive. A key feature of this model is the built-in mid-boost circuit (up to 25dB), which functions almost like a built-in overdrive pedal. Combined with the active TBX tone control, this makes the guitar extremely versatile for shaping your sound. The guitar also features a blocked synchronized tremolo bridge, similar to how Eric Clapton's personal guitars are set up, which enhances tuning stability and sustains his preferred playing style. It’s a professional-grade instrument ideal for demanding guitarists who want a reliable, expressive tool with personal touches inspired by an iconic musician. Whether for studio, stage, or personal enjoyment, the Eric Clapton Stratocaster delivers outstanding tone and refined playability.

Included Accessories: Deluxe Hardshell Case, Strap, Certificate of Authenticity

  • - Select alder body; Black, Mercedes Blue or Midnight Blue finish
  • - Three Vintage Noiseless™ single-coil Strat® pickups
  • - "Soft V"-shaped neck; 9.5"-radius maple fingerboard with 22 vintage-style frets
  • - Five-position blade pickup switch; TBX™ tone control; active mid boost
  • - Blocked tremolo; Eric Clapton signature on headsotck

- Body: Select Alder
- Body Finish: Urethane
- Body Material: Select Alder
- Body Shape: Stratocaster®
- Fingerboard Material: Maple
- Fingerboard Radius: 9.5" (241 mm)
- Neck Finish: Satin Urethane
- Neck Material: Maple
- Neck Shape: Soft "V"
- Number of Frets: 22
- Fret Size: Vintage Style
- Scale Length: 25.5" (648 mm)
- Nut Material: Synthetic Bone
- Nut Width: 1.650" (42 mm)
- Position Inlays: Black Dot
- String Nut: Synthetic Bone
- Bridge: Blocked American Vintage Synchronized Tremolo
- Bridge Cover/Tailpiece: Includes Chrome Bridge Cover
- Control Knobs: White Plastic
- Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
- Neck Plate: 4-Bolt Serialized
- Pickguard: 1-Ply White
- Strings: Fender® USA 250R Nickel Plated Steel (.010-.046 Gauges), PN 0730250406
- Switch Tip: White
- Tremolo Arm: Vintage-Style Tremolo Arm
- Tuning Machines: Vintage-Style
- Bridge 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
- Middle Pickup: Vintage Noiseless™ Single-Coil Strat®
- Neck Pickup: Vintage Noiseless™ Single-Coil Strat®
- Pickup Configuration: SSS
- Special Electronics: TBX™ Tone Circuit
- 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

Key attributes
Pickup Types
SSS
Colour
Black
Body Shape
ST-Model
Fingerboard Material
Maple
Body Material
Alder
Body
Guitar Construction
Solid Body
Orientation
Right-Handed
Top Material
Alder
Neck
Fingerboard Radius
9.5"
Neck Finish
Satin
Neck Material
Maple
Guitar Scale
25.5"
Neck Profile
"V" Profile
Number of Frets
22
Fret Size
Vintage
Nut Width
42mm
Nut Material
Bone
Position Inlays
Dots
Hardware
Bridge Type
Tremolo
Hardware Finish
Chrome
Silver
String Gauge
.010"
Tuning Machines
Vintage Tuning Machines
Coil Split
No
Including Bag
Hard case
Electric Guitar ST-Model attributes
Guitar Finish
Gloss
Unit
1 piece(s)
Product Details
Product Number
83175
Brand
Fender
Series
Signature Series
Category
Electric Guitar ST-Model
Brand Category
Fender - ST Models
Relevancy rank in Category Electric Guitar ST-Model
768 of 805
Date
December 2008
Dimension
Weight
3.5kg
Box Depth
692mm
Gross Weight
11.7kg
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In black (Blackie), no aging. I compare with my 1998 Fender USA Clapton Strat (Lace Sensors or more recent Noiseless pickups) and a 2017 Fender Clapton neck (as replacement of the 1998 neck). The Custom Shop guitar has of course the standard Clapton setup (Noiseless pickups, boost and TBX, onboard electronics (9V battery in the trem cavity), blocked trem, single ply 8 screws pickguard). Everything is very well setup and flawless (everything is approximately 10% better than on the standard USA model). The shape of the neck (V) is significantly different, much nicer and more user-friendly than on the standard USA. The Custom falls in the hands and stays there, for a better play. Simply better, an exceptional Clapton guitar. So there is a concrete added value in the Custom Shop model ... which I would strongly recommend (with no personal interest whatsoever).

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