USED Fender Custom Shop / Master Built Series Custom Eric Clapton Stratocaster Black, Built by Art Esparza [20]

Art Esparza was promoted to Master Builder in 1994.
Described by John Page as an “all-rounder,” Art lives up to his name by crafting a wide variety of guitars.
He designs and crafts guitars for numerous top-tier artists, including U2, Eric Clapton, and John Mayer.
He also worked to mentor staff members who would later become Master Builders, including John Cruz, Dennis Galska, and Jason Smith.
In 2004, he fell ill and left Fender in January 2006.

The “Master Built Series Custom Eric Clapton Stratocaster Black,” crafted in 2002
An Eric Clapton signature model featuring the Race Sensor, which remains highly popular today.
It features an alder body, a one-piece maple neck with distinctive complex grain patterns, and a soft V-shape.
It is equipped with three Gold Race Sensors, volume and TBX controls, and a 25 dB mid-boost.

Although there is some tarnish and minor rust on the metal parts, protective film remains on the pickguard and backplate.
Overall, the guitar shows only minor scratches and small dents; considering its age, it is in good condition.

Condition Grade: B+: Some minor scratches, but no issues for normal use

Serial Number: AE495
Year of Manufacture: 2002
Country of Manufacture: United States
Case: Original hard case
Accessories: Arm, strap, shielded cable, bridge cover, cleaning cloth, spare tremolo spring, certificate of authenticity
Weight: 3.62 kg
Truss Rod: No issues; checked up to 60 degrees to the left and right with no problems
Remaining Fret Life: Within normal range; fret height is sufficient for playing
String Height (Low String Side): 2.0 mm at the 12th fret
String Action (Treble Side): 12th Fret: 1.5 mm
Nut width: 42.2 mm
Neck thickness near the 1st fret: 22.0 mm
Neck thickness near the 12th fret: 24.7 mm
Scale: 648 mm (25.5")
RADIUS: 241 mm (9.5")
Strings at Setup: D'Addario EXL110 / .010-.046 set
Repairs and Maintenance Performed: 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 action, 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.

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