Fender Custom Shop USED Artist Collection Eric Clapton Stratocaster Noiseless (Mercedes Blue) [SN.CZ512542] Fender

A used Fender Custom Shop Artist Collection Eric Clapton Stratocaster has arrived!

The Fender Custom Shop is a section established in 1987 to create the finest guitars under the Fender brand, using carefully selected materials from the wood sourced by Fender and employing traditional handcrafting techniques and advanced manufacturing methods. Inheriting the long-standing tradition and technology of Fender, this section offers a lineup of truly top-of-the-line instruments, including one-of-a-kind models like the Masterbuilder Series, assembled by a limited number of staff.
Many of the tools used in their production are the same ones that were used back then. The instruments, created with the meticulous attention to detail of staff who are intimately familiar with Fender guitar know-how, boast the finest quality and sound to satisfy the player, and will become a reliable companion that you can cherish for a lifetime.

This model is a popular Mercedes Blue Clapton model, and the carefully selected alder body is clad in a deep metallic blue color that looks almost black at first glance, inspired by the color of Clapton's beloved Mercedes-Benz, making it one of the most popular Clapton models and giving it a different impression from the classic black.

The wood materials are carefully selected for the Custom Shop line: an alder body and a one-piece maple neck. The neck shape is the ultra-slim V-shape characteristic of Clapton models, making it easy to grip, and the smooth satin finish reduces stress during playing. It is even slimmer than the USA line models.

The fretboard radius is a shallow 9.5R, while the frets are a thin, vintage-style design. The shallow radius allows for a low string action, and the 22-fret configuration makes it suitable for a wide range of musical styles.

Since Eric himself does not use the tremolo arm, the bridge is secured with small pieces of wood sandwiched between the five springs from the moment it arrives new. However, the tremolo arm can be used if the pieces of wood are removed.

Compared to the regular USA models, you can experience a noticeable difference in quality and sound even when playing it acoustically. With its rich Mercedes Blue color, this guitar has a strong presence, so please consider it!

*Regarding the condition, there are no noticeable dents or damage to the frets, and approximately 70% of the frets remain. The truss rod also has plenty of adjustment range.
The electronics are in good working order, but there is a slight chip on part of the decal on the headstock, a dent about 6mm in diameter on the back of the neck near the 4th fret, and numerous small, shallow dents throughout the guitar.

*Please refer to the photos for any particularly noticeable large scratches or damage.

Made in 2009

accessories
Fender gig bag

*Original tweed case, tremolo arm, and certificate of authenticity are missing.

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Product Specifications

BODY.....★ Alder
NECK..... Maple
PROFILE.....Soft V-Shape
FINGERBOARD....Maple/9.5Radius
SCALE.....25.5' (648mm)
FRETS.....22F/Vintage
BRIDGE.....Blocked American Vintage Synchronized Tremolo
MACHINEHEAD.....Vintage
PICKUP....3 Vintage Noiseless
PICKGUARD.....1-Ply White
CONTROL....Master Volume/TBX Tone/Active Mid-Boost(0-25db)/5-Way Selector SW
Body finish...Polyurethane
FINISH.....Satin Polyuretane

Weight ≈ 3.55 kg