{"product_id":"857487","title":"Fender USA USED Eric Clapton Stratocaster Lace Sensor PU (Black) 2001 [SN. SZ0248065]","description":"Recommended player-condition used item!\u003cbr\u003e The ever-popular Eric Clapton signature model has arrived in player's condition as a pre-owned item!\u003cbr\u003e Featuring captivating Lace Sensor Gold pickups reminiscent of Eric's golden 90s! An essential specification for achieving that legendary 90s tone!\u003cbr\u003e This is a 2001 model. It's available in the timeless classic color, Blackie!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e We have received a player's condition used Eric Clapton signature model guitar that can be used in a variety of genres! The specifications include the legendary Lace Sensor Gold pickups that built Eric's golden 90s playing, and the TBX control which is essential for the legendary tone of the 90s! Combined with the active mid-boost circuit installed to create a fatter sound, this guitar has a versatile and easy-to-use tone while being based on the basic Stratocaster sound.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e While the bluesy sound of the noiseless pickups that have supported his playing in recent years is certainly great, the crisp tone that the Lace Sensor pickups provide is also fantastic!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Personally, I can still vividly remember the rich yet sharp, superb tone produced by the Clapton model guitar with Lace Sensor pickups, a Soldano amp, and Pete Cornish's system, which I heard at that legendary Tokyo Dome concert in 1991 with his close friend George Harrison!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The Lace Sensor pickups delivered a superb tone that perfectly complemented the latest modern equipment of the time!\u003cbr\u003e Normally, it's difficult to hear a truly great guitar tone in a large venue like the Tokyo Dome, but this god-like musician played a tone with such overwhelming presence that it completely disregarded the size of the venue!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The Eric Clapton Stratocaster is a popular model known for its vintage-like looks and sound, which features a mid-boost.\u003cbr\u003e The wood materials consist of an alder body and a one-piece maple neck. The neck shape is a slim V-shape, characteristic of Clapton models, making it easy to grip and play. The fingerboard radius is a shallow 9.5R, and it uses thin, vintage-style frets. The shallow radius allows for a low string action, and the 22 frets make it suitable for a wide range of musical styles.\u003cbr\u003e The bridge uses a vintage-style 6-point synchronized tremolo. From the time of arrival, a piece of wood is sandwiched between the five springs to secure the bridge. You can enjoy a tight sound and tone. By removing the piece of wood and changing the springs to the basic Stratocaster specification of 3, you can use the tremolo arm like a regular Stratocaster.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The EC model is a superb guitar that can be used by anyone, not just his fans.\u003cbr\u003e The legendary Eric Clapton, who will turn 80 in 2025! We were so happy to see him looking so energetic at his Budokan concert in April 2025! The 80-year-old god certainly showed signs of aging, but instead of resisting it, he faced his 80-year-old self head-on, enjoying the music and the interaction with the audience, and gave us a wonderful live performance! He played in a relaxed manner, but when he switched into performance mode, his mature technique reminded us once again that this man is indeed a legendary guitarist who deserves to be called a god!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e And what's truly amazing is that he sings, plays guitar, performs guitar solos, and yet, with only a wah pedal at his feet, he manages to pull off such an incredible feat of playing and singing on stage for days on end at a venue the size of the Budokan—it's truly a divine feat!\u003cbr\u003e What's even more amazing is their pedalboard! These days, it's commonplace for guitarists to have fortress-like effect boards filled with countless effects pedals, which they use to add color to their solos and backing tracks.\u003cbr\u003e It's quite difficult to sustain a song without effects pedals, and even the three great guitarists who were Eric's contemporaries utilize effects pedals to some extent.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Amidst all this, Eric Clapton's sound is truly remarkable, as he primarily uses only the mid-boost on his Stratocaster! He only occasionally uses a wah pedal! He might occasionally use a Leslie speaker, but that's about it.\u003cbr\u003e And she does all that while also being the main vocalist, so that's amazing!!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e We've just received a recommended player's condition used guitar! It's a 2001 model.\u003cbr\u003e The previous owner apparently noticed a gap in the pickguard due to deformation over time, which occurs with single-ply pickguards, so they added an extra hole on the left side and screwed it in place. There are currently no issues with playability.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e While there are some minor scratches and dents, noticeable pick scratches, discoloration on the pickguard and back panel, dirt on the pickguard, tarnishing of parts, and discoloration of the lettering on the pickup covers, this guitar has undergone a full maintenance at our shop and is in recommended condition, ready to play immediately. Although there are many scratches and dents, this is a highly recommended used guitar with plenty of character!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The frets have been leveled. They are a little low, but are usable as is. Approximately 45% of the frets remain.\u003cbr\u003e The nuts are in good working order and function normally. The truss rods also function correctly for normal adjustments.\u003cbr\u003e There are scratches and dents on the 7th fret of the fretboard, but this does not affect playability.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The electrical system has also been fully checked, so there are no problems with its operation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The weight is approximately 3.74 kg. Clapton models tend to have a relatively solid weight, and this particular instrument also has a balanced weight that produces a solid, resonant sound.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Accessories include a brown hard case and a tremolo arm.\u003cbr\u003e This is not the original tweed hard case. A key is not included.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This is a record that will awaken your blues spirit!\u003cbr\u003e Don't miss it!!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e SN. SZ0248065\u003cbr\u003e Weight ≈ 3.74 kg\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Accessories: Brown hard case, tremolo arm.\u003cbr\u003e *This is not the original tweed hard case. A key is not included.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBody Material: Alder\u003cbr\u003e Body Finish: Gloss Polyurethane\u003cbr\u003e Neck: Maple, Soft V\u003cbr\u003e Neck Finish: Satin Urethane\u003cbr\u003e Fingerboard: Maple 9.5 (241 mm)\u003cbr\u003e Frets: 22, Vintage-Style\u003cbr\u003e Position Inlays: Black Dot\u003cbr\u003e Nut (Material\/Width): Bone, 1.650 (42 mm)\u003cbr\u003e Tuning Machines: 6-in-Line American Vintage\u003cbr\u003e Scale Length: 25.5 inches (64.77 cm)\u003cbr\u003e Bridge: 6-Saddle American Vintage Synchronized Tremolo\u003cbr\u003e Pickguard: 1-Ply White\u003cbr\u003e Pickups: Lace Sensor Gold Single-Coil Strat x3\u003cbr\u003e 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\u003cbr\u003e Controls: Master Volume, Tone 1. Master TBX(TM) Tone Control, Tone 2. Master Active Mid Boost (0-25dB). Mid boost kit\u003cbr\u003e Control Knobs: White Plastic\u003cbr\u003e Hardware Finish: Chrome\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e *Please note that all items we carry are pre-owned and only one of each is available.\u003cbr\u003e We regret to inform you that we will be prioritizing customers who have placed orders.\u003cbr\u003e Please note the following before making inquiries or requests for reservations.\u003cbr\u003e Customers viewing product pages other than those on the Ikebe Musical Instruments website,\u003cbr\u003e Please place your order by viewing the product page of the retailer or by going to the music store's purchase page.","brand":"Fender USA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43192434294897,"sku":"857487","price":1157.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0638\/4173\/0673\/files\/USED__Eric_Clapton_Stratocaster_Lace_Sensor_PU__Black__2001__SN__SZ0248065__01.jpg?v=1777790591","url":"https:\/\/global.ikebe-gakki.com\/products\/857487","provider":"Ikebe Musical Instruments Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}