Fender Custom Shop Masterbuilt Eric Clapton Gold Leaf Stratocaster 2004
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Overview
This listing is for a 2004 Fender Custom Shop Masterbuilt Eric Clapton Gold Leaf Stratocaster crafted by Todd Krause. Todd being the builder who builds Eric Clapton’s personal guitars.
Rarely offered for sale in the UK, this particular example is from the initial limited production run of 50 guitars starting in 2004 as a tribute to the original Gold Leaf Stratocaster that Eric commissioned Fender to make for him in 1996 which he later used throughout the 1997 “Legends” European tour, including filmed performances such as the one at Montreux, and at the Music For Montserrat concert at the Royal Albert Hall on September 15, 1997.
The original guitar was sold on June 24th, 2004 at the Christies charity auction for the Crossroads Centre. The final price was $455,500.
The guitar features all the appointments you would expect from a Clapton signature model including an Alder body, Maple neck/fretboard, Soft-V neck profile and the popular Mid-Boost circuit. What obviously sets this apart from regular production models other than the exclusivity is the stunning 23k Gold Leaf finish, and highly figured Flame Maple neck. An art piece? or perfect gigging guitar...I'll let you decide!
Weight: 8.18lb / 3.71kg
Condition
The guitar is in exceptional condition and has been stored in its case for most of its life.
In preparation to advertise for sale the guitar has received a full setup by a highly regarded local luthier.
Features & Specifications
Body
- Body Material: Alder
- Body Finish: Gloss Polyurethane
- Body Shape: Stratocaster
Neck
- Neck Material: Flame Maple
- Neck Finish: Gloss
- Neck Shape: Custom Eric Clapton V Shape
- Scale Length: 25.5" (648 mm)
- Neck Dimensions: .820" - .920"
- Fingerboard Material: Flame Maple
- Fingerboard Radius: 9.5” (241mm)
- Number of Frets: 22
- Fret Size: Vintage Style
- Nut Material: Bone
- Position Inlays: Black Dots; Narrow Spacing
- Truss Rod: BiFlex
- Skunk Stripe: Yes
Headstock
- Type: Small
- Logo: Spaghetti
- Other Decals, front: "STRATOCASTER", "WITH SYNCHRONIZED TREMOLO", "ORIGINAL Contour Body"
- Other Decals, back: Master Builder Logo, Clapton signature
Electronics
- Bridge Pickup: Vintage Noiseless
- Middle Pickup: Vintage Noiseless
- Neck Pickup: Vintage Noiseless
- Controls: Master Volume, Tone 1., Tone 2.
- Switching: 5-Position Blade
- Configuration: SSS
Hardware
- Bridge: Vintage Style Synchronized Tremolo
- Saddles: Vintage Style, Fender Stamped
- Tuning Machines: Fender/Gotoh Vintage Style Tuning Machines
- String Tree: Wing
- Hardware: Gold Plated
- Pickguard: 1-Ply White, 8 Holes
- Control Knobs: White
- Switch Tip: White
- Tremolo Arm Tip: White
- Pickup covers: White
- Neck Plate: 4-Bolt, Custom Shop V Logo, Serial
Finish
- 23k Gold Leaf
Viewing / Collection
You are welcome to view/try the guitar in person in Newport, South Wales.
Collection from Newport, South Wales.
Delivery Information
Collection is preferred however I am prepared to deliver/meet in person within the UK. Please contact me to discuss further.
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| Listed | 7 months ago |
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| Condition | Excellent (Used) Excellent items are almost entirely free from blemishes and other visual defects and have been played or used with the utmost care.Learn more |
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