Fender Custom Shop Eric Clapton Signature Stratocaster Journeyman Relic Guitar, Maple Fretboard, 2-Color Sunburst

PLAYER'S PERSPECTIVE

We're stoked to present this beautiful Eric Clapton Signature Stratocaster Journeyman Relic from the Fender Custom Shop! This one's in a classic 2-Color Sunburst. Here's a fun fact: the Eric Clapton Stratocaster was the Fender Custom Shop's first Fender artist signature guitar, and the non-Custom Shop version was the first Fender artist signature production line guitar!

It all starts with the model. Eric Clapton's main Strats back in the day were mainly 50's instruments. This strong late-'50s influence definitely came through in all of his subsequent signature models years later - the v-shape neck and one-piece maple construction makes this a classic '50s-style Strat, through and through.

From there, though, the modern enhancements that "Slowhand" himself prefers shine brightly. The Vintage Noiseless pickups that have all the amazing vintage Strat tone you could ever want without the annoying 60-cycle hum will help you a lot on stage and in the studio. In addition to sounding just as good as any classic Strat out there, these pickups make this Strat an excellent rock guitar, allowing you to play higher-octane riffs and soaring solos using high-gain settings with zero noise - which is something Clapton did a lot of himself while riffing on power ballads through Soldano amps in the 1980s. And speaking of high gain, the onboard active mid-boost circuit allows you to punch through a crowded mix on demand, or simply drive your amp extra hard for some searing distortion.

Lastly, this guitar features a blocked/decked vintage tremolo as per Clapton's preference. Forgoing a floating trem, this essentially makes the guitar a hardtail, giving you rock-solid tuning stability and increased resonance and sustain.

You know you're getting a special instrument in your hands any time you pick up something built by Fender's Custom Shop team, and this guitar is sure to not only meet but exceed your expectations!

Manufacturer's Description

Mirroring Eric Clapton’s personal specs, the original Eric Clapton Signature model born in the Fender Custom Shop just got cooler with a new Journeyman Relic finish. The new finish lets the two-piece select ash’s figure show through while feeling like it’s seen countless gigs. Offering a special soft V-shaped maple neck, three Vintage Noiseless™ pickups, blocked tremolo and Clapton’s signature on the headstock—along with the smooth feel and authentic sound of the original—the Journeyman Relic Eric Clapton Signature Stratocaster is one of our finest creations.

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Specifications

General

• Model Name: Eric Clapton Signature Stratocaster® Journeyman Relic®, Maple Fingerboard, 2-Color Sunburst
• Model Number: 9236008183
• Series: Custom Artist
• Color: 2-Color Sunburst

Body

• Body Shape: Stratocaster®
• Body Material: 2-Piece Select Ash
• Body Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer

Neck

• Neck Material: Rift Sawn Maple
• Neck Shape: Soft "V"
• Scale Length: 25.5" (648 mm)
• Fingerboard Radius: 9.5" (241 mm)
• Number of Frets: 22
• Fret Size: Vintage Style
• String Nut: Bone
• Nut Width: 1.650" (42 mm)
• Neck Plate: 4-Bolt
• Neck Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
• Fingerboard: 1-Piece Quartersawn Maple Neck
• Position Inlays: Micarta Black Dot

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

Hardware

• Bridge: Blocked American Vintage Synchronized Tremolo
• Tuning Machines: Fender® Vintage-Style
• Orientation: Right-Hand
• Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome Relic®
• Pickguard: 1-Ply Eggshell
• Control Knobs: Eggshell

Miscellaneous

• Strings: Fender® USA 250R Nickel Plated Steel (.010-.046 Gauges), PN 0730250406
• Included Accessories: Deluxe Hardshell Case, Strap, Certificate of Authenticity
• Instrument Weight: 8.1 lbs
• Serial #: CZ569439

Overall Condition

Music Store Live is proud to be an authorized dealer for the Fender Custom Shop. This Eric Clapton Signature Stratocaster Journeyman Relic is 100% brand new and is being sold with a full manufacturer's warranty. Photos are of the exact guitar you'll receive.

Our in-house guitar tech will inspect, test, set up, and clean all of our instruments on site prior to shipping. All of our instruments are guaranteed to be fully functional upon arrival.