USED Fender USA / Eric Clapton Stratocaster with Vintage Noiseless Pickups, Black [3.75 kg / Manufactured in 2005]

A Fender USA Signature Series Eric Clapton Stratocaster with noise-canceling pickups, manufactured in 2003.

This Stratocaster is based on “Blackie”—the iconic guitar that Eric Clapton used as his main instrument until his retirement. It features an alder body, a one-piece maple neck with a soft V-shape, a 9.5R fingerboard with a 42mm nut, and three Vintage Noiseless pickups, along with volume and TBX controls and a 25dB mid-boost.

Thanks to the TBX controller and mid-boost circuit, this model offers a stable tone while providing the flexibility to handle both lead and chord work with ease. It’s a guitar beloved by many—not just fans—and is suitable for professional use.

(Non-stock tremolo arm; the fixed tremolo wood block is missing. Visible signs of wear include discoloration, paint cracks around the joint plate caused by tightening, scuffs and playing lines, picking marks, clouded position marks, string-press marks on the fingerboard surface, a glossy sheen and ring marks on the back of the neck from playing,warping characteristic of the 8-point pickguard mounting, warping of the back panel, and tarnish or pitting on metal parts and screws, among other cosmetic damage).

The instrument was set up upon arrival (cleaning, string replacement, truss rod adjustment, octave adjustment, and string action adjustment). The frets are at a height suitable for playing, and the truss rod has been tested up to 60° in both directions and is in good working order.

Condition Grade: B+: Some scratches are present, but the guitar is in good condition for normal use

Serial Number: SZ5052098
Year of Manufacture: 2005
Country of Manufacture: USA
Case: Hard Case
Accessories: Arm
Weight: 3.75 kg
Truss Rod: No issues; checked up to 60 degrees to the left and right—no problems
Remaining Fret Life: Within normal range; fret height is sufficient for playing
Nut width: 42.2 mm
Neck Shape: Soft "V"
Neck thickness near the 1st fret: 21.8 mm
Neck thickness near the 12th fret: 23.6 mm
Scale: 648 mm (25.5")
Radius: 241 mm (9.5")
Strings at Setup: ERNIE BALL 2221 / .010-.046 set
Repairs and Maintenance: Cleaning, string replacement, truss rod adjustment, octave adjustment, action adjustment

* As this is a used item, there may be scratches, dents, and other imperfections that are not clearly visible in the photos or not listed here. Please be aware of this in advance.

* Any listed measurements for the truss rod, remaining fret life, string height, etc., were taken by our staff during setup and are subject to change due to environmental factors such as climate and humidity.
These measurements are intended as a reference at the time of purchase; we cannot guarantee that the measurements will be identical when the item arrives at your location.

* This is a one-of-a-kind item that is listed simultaneously on multiple marketplaces, including our in-store display. We strive to promptly remove product listings once an item is sold, but updates may not always be in real time.
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