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Post by krrf on Feb 5, 2021 19:55:34 GMT -5
Does anyone have the Eric Clapton Strat? I'm a huge fan of Clapton and didn't know Fender made a non CS version. I like the idea of a V neck and the onboard EQ stuff. Plus as a bonus I always block the floating trem... who knew Clapton and I both hated floating bridges in Strats!
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Post by Ayns on Feb 6, 2021 6:45:28 GMT -5
I don't have one, but I've played one a long time ago.
I think they've been making them for around 20 years, and I nearly bought one when I was at SXSW in Austin about 15 years ago. In the end I went for a black 57 reissue as I liked the neck profile better. At the time you could pick one up used for £800-£1,000, looks like they go for £1,400 upwards now 😊
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Post by TBird on Feb 6, 2021 8:13:09 GMT -5
I got one in 1988 for my 40th birthday. Pewter gray color with gold Lace Sensor pickups and the gain-boost circuit. Soft V neck. It was my main guitar for many years. Last year, I realized that ole EC was getting kind of creaky, noisy pots, worn frets, so I decided to revamp it. Put Lindy Fralin split rail/noiseless pickups and a splashy new pickguard. Got a pro set up too. Going to need a fret job soon, but I'm only occasionally playing it these days, so that will wait. But I do have a fondness for my oldest guitar, like an old friend.
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Post by jhawkr on Feb 7, 2021 10:29:21 GMT -5
I have a black one. Bought it at EM Shorts. Had them raise the string height a tad as it was extremely low from the factory. It has been perfect since. I think it was about $1400 when I bought it maybe 2012-2014? I’d have to go downstairs to confirm that as all paperwork, hang tags, etc are in the case.
$1385, May, 2012. Ordered it from Fender so it was a fresh build.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 7, 2021 13:42:56 GMT -5
My friend had a Clapton, I guess from the late 90's? Sounded great, but felt a little stiff, maybe because of the blocked trem. The v was pretty pronounced but comfortable. I remember a soft-v on a used Albert Lee MM, that I should have bought, that guitar blew me away. I have a Beck (2nd edition, big neck, but lace and roller nut) and an EJ with f-hole. both are really nice imo
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Post by funkykikuchiyo on Feb 7, 2021 14:22:19 GMT -5
Never owned one, but played many.
I think everyone who is a fan will cite the neck as their favorite feature. With the electronics, it seems split. Some people keep the guitars and want different electronics, some love the original. I like the sound of the original, and if you like Clapton's tone in the past 20-30 years, you'll love the guitar. Obviously you never duplicate someone's tone by buying one of their signature pieces of gear, but in this case it is a pretty good example of what you're going to get if you pick one of these up.
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Post by tomcaster on Feb 12, 2021 12:35:40 GMT -5
I agree with others-the neck is lovely. The gain-boost takes a little time to adapt to. If you are a Clapton fan you cant go wrong with it. It does help to get close to his tone, but you don't have his fingers. This was the best guitar purchase I ever made and kind of stumbled across it. Saw an ad for music memorabilia auction in a warehouse. It was a collection of stuff from a music promoter-guitars, posters, records, signs, etc. They had 2 Clapton strats, black and silver. Lost the auction on the black one and the silver did not sell. Went back the next week where it was now part of a totally different auction. Got it for less than the going price for a new one and it is signed on the body by Clapton.
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Post by krrf on Feb 13, 2021 8:35:53 GMT -5
Never owned one, but played many. I think everyone who is a fan will cite the neck as their favorite feature. With the electronics, it seems split. Some people keep the guitars and want different electronics, some love the original. I like the sound of the original, and if you like Clapton's tone in the past 20-30 years, you'll love the guitar. Obviously you never duplicate someone's tone by buying one of their signature pieces of gear, but in this case it is a pretty good example of what you're going to get if you pick one of these up. I'm in love with the tone he had on Journeyman. It's got to be my top Clapton album. If I had the money I'd buy the SLO100 and totally match his tone. It is such a cheesy 80's tone but I love it! |
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Post by herb on Apr 18, 2021 12:21:15 GMT -5
Funny. I always hated the neck on the Clapton Strats. I'm a huge Clapton fan and owned 2-3 through the years. All were sold because of the neck. Way too thin of a profile for me. Feels like a Modern C. Loved the sound, though. That's why I kept buying them. Thought I could get used to the neck. Just couldn't.
Always toyed with the idea of ordering one from the Custom Shop with my neck specs and a finish color that would be different.
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Post by ProzaKc on May 17, 2021 16:58:27 GMT -5
I have one and replaced the electronics with an older DG 20 setup. There is a 9v battery rout next to the trem springs. Nice guitar not a Clapton fan
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