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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).
Fender Eric Clapton Stratocaster MN (black)
Electric Guitar ST-Model
CHF 2399.00
MSRP: CHF 2625.30
MSRP: CHF 2625.30
Free delivery in Switzerland
| Product # | 79610 |
| Brand | Fender |
| Category | Electric Guitar ST-Models | Brand Category | Fender - ST Models |
| Series | Fender Signature Series |
| Release date | May 2011 |
| Availability |  1 unit in stock |
| Shop | Availability |
|---|---|
| Giebenach BL |
1 piece in stock |
Description
"Soft V" Neck Profile
The "soft V" neck profile (the shape of the neck in cross section) on the Eric Clapton Stratocaster has a distinctly comfortable fretting-hand feel that takes the more pronounced sharpness of a ’50s "V" profile and "softens" it into a somewhat more rounded shape. Ideal for players with larger hands whose thumb extends over the edge of the fingerboard.
TBX Tone Control
The first tone control knob operates this guitar’s TBX (Treble Bass Expander) tone circuitry. The knob has a detent at the center position (5) and works like a normal tone control from zero to the detent. Turning the knob clockwise from the detent adds presence and brightness; turning it counterclockwise from the detent rolls off high frequencies.
Active Mid Boost
The second tone control knob functions as an active mid-boost control. Turning it clockwise boosts mid and bass frequencies while decreasing treble frequencies.
Blocked Tremolo
The Eric Clapton Stratocaster comes with an easily removable wood block installed between the tremolo block and tremolo cavity wall to keep it from moving, as specified by the great guitarist himself.
Urethane Finish
Urethane guitar body finishes are especially strong and durable, and will hold colors with great vividness, sheen and clarity for extraordinarily long periods.
9.5" Fingerboard Radius
The fingerboard radius is an important spec that describes the amount of curvature across the width of the fingerboard. This instrument’s modern 9.5" fingerboard radius is slightly more flattened than a vintage-style radius, but still with enough arc to provide a natural and notably comfortable fretting-hand feel, and to make bending notes easier.
Experience the peerless Strat® style of Slowhand himself with the Eric Clapton Stratocaster, one of our most acclaimed and enduring artist signature models. With classic design and special features that give it exceptional tonal versatility and effortless feel worthy of one of the world's greatest names in rock and blues, it puts pure Clapton Stratocaster tone and feel straight into your hands. 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.
Supplied items
- Vintage Tweed Case
- Strap
- Cable
- Strap
- Cable
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Properties
- Alder body
- Vintage Noiseless™ pickups
- Active mid-boost and TBX tone circuits
- Special "soft V" neck profile
- Vintage-style blocked synchronized tremolo bridge
- Vintage Noiseless™ pickups
- Active mid-boost and TBX tone circuits
- Special "soft V" neck profile
- Vintage-style blocked synchronized tremolo bridge
Specifications
- Series: Artist
- Orientation: Right-Hand
- Color: Black
- Country Of Origin: US
- Neck Material: Maple
- Neck Finish: Satin Urethane
- Neck Shape: Soft "V"
- Fingerboard Radius: 9.5" (241 mm)
- Fingerboard Material: Maple
- Position Inlays: Black Dot
- Number of Frets: 22
- Truss Rod: Standard
- String Nut: Synthetic Bone
- Nut Width: 1.650" (42 mm)
- Nut Material: Synthetic Bone
- Body: Alder
- Body Finish: Gloss Urethane
- Body Shape: Stratocaster®
- Bridge: 6-Saddle American Vintage Synchronized Tremolo
- Pickguard: 1-Ply White
- Control Knobs: White Plastic
- Switch Tip: White
- Hardware Finish: Chrome
- Tuning Machines: 6-in-Line American Vintage
- Strings: Fender® USA 250R Nickel Plated Steel (.010-.046 Gauges), PN 0730250406
- Tremolo Arm: American Vintage
- Neck Plate: 4-Bolt with Micro-Tilt™ Adjustment
- Strap Buttons: Vintage-Style
- Bridge Pickup: Vintage Noiseless™ Single-Coil Strat®
- Middle Pickup: Vintage Noiseless™ Single-Coil Strat®
- Neck Pickup: Vintage Noiseless™ Single-Coil Strat®
- Pickup Configuration: SSS
- Controls: Master Volume, Tone 1. Master TBX™ Tone Control, Tone 2. Master Active Mid Boost (0-25dB). Mid boost kit
- 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
- Fret Size: Vintage-Style
- Scale Length: 25.5" (64.77 cm)
- Included Accessories: Vintage Tweed Case, Strap, Cable
- Saddle Height Wrench: .050" Hex (Allen) Wrench
- Truss Rod Wrench: 1/8" Hex (Allen)
- Orientation: Right-Hand
- Color: Black
- Country Of Origin: US
- Neck Material: Maple
- Neck Finish: Satin Urethane
- Neck Shape: Soft "V"
- Fingerboard Radius: 9.5" (241 mm)
- Fingerboard Material: Maple
- Position Inlays: Black Dot
- Number of Frets: 22
- Truss Rod: Standard
- String Nut: Synthetic Bone
- Nut Width: 1.650" (42 mm)
- Nut Material: Synthetic Bone
- Body: Alder
- Body Finish: Gloss Urethane
- Body Shape: Stratocaster®
- Bridge: 6-Saddle American Vintage Synchronized Tremolo
- Pickguard: 1-Ply White
- Control Knobs: White Plastic
- Switch Tip: White
- Hardware Finish: Chrome
- Tuning Machines: 6-in-Line American Vintage
- Strings: Fender® USA 250R Nickel Plated Steel (.010-.046 Gauges), PN 0730250406
- Tremolo Arm: American Vintage
- Neck Plate: 4-Bolt with Micro-Tilt™ Adjustment
- Strap Buttons: Vintage-Style
- Bridge Pickup: Vintage Noiseless™ Single-Coil Strat®
- Middle Pickup: Vintage Noiseless™ Single-Coil Strat®
- Neck Pickup: Vintage Noiseless™ Single-Coil Strat®
- Pickup Configuration: SSS
- Controls: Master Volume, Tone 1. Master TBX™ Tone Control, Tone 2. Master Active Mid Boost (0-25dB). Mid boost kit
- 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
- Fret Size: Vintage-Style
- Scale Length: 25.5" (64.77 cm)
- Included Accessories: Vintage Tweed Case, Strap, Cable
- Saddle Height Wrench: .050" Hex (Allen) Wrench
- Truss Rod Wrench: 1/8" Hex (Allen)
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