Fender Eric Clapton Stratocaster Review - A Tribute to Slowhand
In the past several years, Fender has released a number of Artist-related instruments to widen the tonal palette of their already huge offerings. For Certain the most popular model to have Artist offerings is their beloved Stratocaster. One of the first such guitars was the Eric Clapton Stratocaster, which has had a few changes since its initial presentation, though it remains one of their best-selling models. It stays a extremely versatile and sought-after instrument.
If you're reading this, you in all probability already are familiar with a basic Fender Strat, so let's concentrate on the differences between a stock model and the Clapton.
Though it's not clearly visible, one of the most noteworthy distinctions of the Clapton Strat consists in the electronics. Clapton has used rather a few different instruments in his illustrious career, from a Gibson SG to a stock Fender Strat. As a result, he needs a multifaceted instrument that can seize a lot of different tones.
While the Fender Eric Clapton model may seem like a mild-mannered Stratocaster, there's a lot of audio wizardry underneath the hood. The Clapton Strat is furnished with an active 25db mid-boost controlled by what is usually the middle-pickup tone control.
Coupled with the Fender Vintage Noiseless pickups and the master TBX tone control, this mid-boost affords this guitar unheard of tonal versatility. In fact, the Eric Clapton model Stratocaster is one of the most versatile instruments we've ever played, bar none.
Aside from the sounds, the Clapton model has a comfortable playability that few guitars achieve. We can thank the V-shaped neck and 9.5" fingerboard radius for that. The back of the neck is unbelievably smooth and lends itself to easy bends and fast runs with no effort.
We simply can't laud the tones and playability of the Clapton Strat enough. You'd be hard pressed to ever discover a guitar with the range of tones and ease of play as this one.
That's not to say we wouldn't have some suggestions should Mr. Clapton ask our thoughts. While the vintage-style tuners add an air of old-school charm to the model, we think that locking tuners would be a more proper choice for such a contemporary guitar.
We also wish that the vibrato unit wasn't blocked. However, that's Clapton's preference, so we don't think it'll change any time soon.
The minor "problems" are not really worth worrying about. The Clapton Strat is truly an amazing guitar, and we recommend it highly. It's a keeper! - 18423
If you're reading this, you in all probability already are familiar with a basic Fender Strat, so let's concentrate on the differences between a stock model and the Clapton.
Though it's not clearly visible, one of the most noteworthy distinctions of the Clapton Strat consists in the electronics. Clapton has used rather a few different instruments in his illustrious career, from a Gibson SG to a stock Fender Strat. As a result, he needs a multifaceted instrument that can seize a lot of different tones.
While the Fender Eric Clapton model may seem like a mild-mannered Stratocaster, there's a lot of audio wizardry underneath the hood. The Clapton Strat is furnished with an active 25db mid-boost controlled by what is usually the middle-pickup tone control.
Coupled with the Fender Vintage Noiseless pickups and the master TBX tone control, this mid-boost affords this guitar unheard of tonal versatility. In fact, the Eric Clapton model Stratocaster is one of the most versatile instruments we've ever played, bar none.
Aside from the sounds, the Clapton model has a comfortable playability that few guitars achieve. We can thank the V-shaped neck and 9.5" fingerboard radius for that. The back of the neck is unbelievably smooth and lends itself to easy bends and fast runs with no effort.
We simply can't laud the tones and playability of the Clapton Strat enough. You'd be hard pressed to ever discover a guitar with the range of tones and ease of play as this one.
That's not to say we wouldn't have some suggestions should Mr. Clapton ask our thoughts. While the vintage-style tuners add an air of old-school charm to the model, we think that locking tuners would be a more proper choice for such a contemporary guitar.
We also wish that the vibrato unit wasn't blocked. However, that's Clapton's preference, so we don't think it'll change any time soon.
The minor "problems" are not really worth worrying about. The Clapton Strat is truly an amazing guitar, and we recommend it highly. It's a keeper! - 18423
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