THE "TIME CAPSULE" FIND: 2001 FENDER ERIC CLAPTON SIGNATURE STRATOCASTER
Status: Investment Grade / Museum Quality
Condition: Unplayed / Dead Mint / Factory Original
This is not "like-new"—it is NEW. Locked away in its case for 25 years, this 2001 Olympic White Eric Clapton Signature Stratocaster is a pristine example of Fender’s early-2000s craftsmanship. It has never been gigged, never been "tried out" in a shop, and hasn't felt a pick since it left the Corona factory.
COLLECTOR’S CHECKLIST (100% COMPLETE)
Unlike most listings that claim to be "complete," this instrument includes every single item provided by Fender in 2001:
The Original "Whammy Bar": Still in the factory plastic, never connected.
Factory-Blocked Bridge: The original wood block is still securely installed. The bridge system has never been adjusted or modified.
The Full Toolkit: All original adjustment wrenches and tools, still in the sealed bag.
The "Case Candy" Spread: Original Tweed Hardshell Case, hang-tags, manual, serialized stickers, and factory paperwork.
Unused Accessories: 
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Model Year: 2001 (SZ1 Serial Number)
Finish: Iconic Olympic White (Gloss)
Neck Profile: The famous "Soft V" Maple Neck (Zero fret wear, zero finish aging).
Electronics: Fender Vintage Noiseless pickups with the proprietary 25dB Active Mid-Boost and TBX Tone Circuit.
Hardware: All chrome is 100% mirror-finish with zero oxidation or pitting.
WHY THIS SPECIFIC GUITAR?
The early 2000s are considered a "Golden Era" for the Clapton Signature series. This particular guitar has been stored in a climate-controlled environment, ensuring the wood hasn't shifted and the electronics remain perfect. The signature on the headstock is crisp, and the "white-on-white" aesthetic is the quintessential Clapton look.
This is a rare opportunity to own a 25-year-old instrument that is, for all intents and purposes, brand new.