The original Eric Clapton Signature model from the Fender Custom Shop now gets even cooler with a new Journeyman Relic finish, mirroring Eric Clapton's personal specs. This finish reveals the two - piece select ash's beautiful figure and gives it a well - traveled feel, like it's been to countless gigs. It features a special soft V - shaped maple neck, three Vintage Noiseless™ pickups, a blocked tremolo, and Clapton's signature on the headstock. It retains the smooth feel and authentic sound of the original. Here are the key specs: Body Shape: Stratocaster®; Body Material: 2 - Piece Select Ash; Body Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer; Neck Profile: “Soft V”; Fretboard Material: 1 - Piece Quartersawn Maple Neck; Fretboard Radius: 9.5″ (241 mm); Scale Length: 25.5' (64.77 cm); 22 Vintage - Style Frets; Fretboard Inlays: Black Micarta Dot, 0.25' (6.35 mm); Pickups: Vintage Noiseless™ Single - Coil Strat® (Bridge, Middle, Neck); Bridge: Blocked American Vintage Synchronized Tremolo; Pickguard: 1 - Ply Eggshell; Strings: Fender® USA 250R Nickel Plated Steel (.010 -.046 Gauges), PN 0730250406; Tuning Machines: Fender® Vintage - Style; Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome Relic®; Comes with a Deluxe Hardshell Case, Strap, and Certificate of Authenticity.
Using your Fender Custom Shop Eric Clapton Signature Journeyman Relic Stratocaster is a breeze. First, take it out of the deluxe hardshell case. Adjust the tuning using the Fender® Vintage - Style tuning machines until it's just right. Plug it into your amplifier and start strumming. When you're done playing, put it back in the case to protect it from dust and scratches. For maintenance, wipe the body with a soft, dry cloth regularly to keep the nitrocellulose lacquer finish looking great. Check the strings periodically and replace them when they start to sound dull or feel rough. Make sure to store it in a place with stable temperature and humidity to prevent the wood from warping. And always keep the certificate of authenticity in a safe place to prove its genuine Fender Custom Shop origin.
