Fender Eric Clapton Stratocaster Mn, Black

A Signature Stratocaster That Has Become a Fender Range Reference

Among the most iconic signature models, the Eric Clapton Stratocaster follows the great Stratocaster tradition while adding very targeted technical choices. The idea is simple: keep the Fender DNA (attack, clarity, ergonomics) while offering immediate versatility thanks to active electronics and a setup designed for stability. The result: a Strat with a classic look but capable of going far beyond strict "vintage" sounds.

For Which Guitarist and Styles

This electric guitar is particularly aimed at intermediate to advanced guitarists who want an expressive, precise Stratocaster ready for stage or studio. It excels in blues, rock, pop, funk, and all genres where right-hand nuance, dynamics, and the typical single-coil grain are sought. Its active electronics also make it very relevant for modern contexts where switching from bright cleans to thicker tones without changing instruments is needed.

The Sound

The alder body provides the classic Strat balance: present mids, clear highs, and clean lows, perfect for chords that remain defined. The maple neck and fingerboard enhance attack and precision, with a snappy feel and excellent note-to-note clarity. The SSS configuration with Vintage Noiseless Single-Coil Strat pickups retains the "Strat" character (spank, quack in intermediate positions) while limiting hum, a real plus at higher gain levels. The active electronics with Mid-Boost (up to 25 dB) thickens the mids for more singing leads and perceived enhanced sustain, while the TBX control broadens the tonal range to refine brightness. Finally, the vintage-style synchronized tremolo, here specified as blocked, promotes tuning stability and a more direct feel, close to a fixed bridge.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To stay as close as possible to the original setup, opt for electric string sets .010-.046 (nickel type) such as the Fender USA 250R Nickel Plated Steel (.010-.046). A useful consumable to have on hand: a replacement string set in .010-.046 to maintain the same tension and tonal balance.

Technical specifications

Electronics: microphone configuration	SSS	Scalloped	Double
Category	ST	Body	Alder
Left handed	No	Bridge / tailpiece	Tremolo
Strings	Steel	Electronics	Active
Nbr of strings	6	Color	Black
Fingerboard	Maple	Finishing	Glossy
Nbrs of frets	22	Hardware	Chromed

Body Shape	Stratocaster	Scale Length	25.5" / 648 mm
Body Wood	Alder	Truss Rod	Standard
Body Finish	Urethane	Truss Rod Wrench	1/8" hex (Allen)
Pickguard	1-ply white	Hardware Finish	Chrome
Knobs	white plastic	Bridge	American Vintage synchronized tremolo with 6 saddles
Neck Material	Maple	Tuners	American Vintage 6-in-line
Neck Profile	Soft "V"	Pickup Configuration	SSS
Neck Shape Refinement	V shape	Pickup Style	Vintage style
Neck Finish	Satin urethane	Neck Pickup	Vintage Noiseless Single-Coil Strat
Radius	9.5" / 241 mm	Middle Pickup	Vintage Noiseless Single-Coil Strat
Fingerboard Radius Refinement	Modern	Bridge Pickup	Vintage Noiseless Single-Coil Strat
Frets	22	Special Electronics	Active electronics
Fret Size	Vintage style	Switch	5-position blade (position 1 bridge pickup, position 2 bridge and middle, position 3 middle, position 4 middle and neck, position 5 neck pickup)
Nut Width	1.650" / 42 mm	Controls	Master Volume, Tone 1 Master TBX Tone Control, Tone 2 Master Active Mid Boost (0-25 dB), mid boost kit
Nut Material	Synthetic bone