This Fender Japan Eric Clapton 'Blackie' Stratocaster is in very good condition. This Strat was Made In Japan in 1992 (11-16-92 as written on the heel of the neck) by Fender Japan which offers unsurpassed quality in guitar craftsmanship. Featured are Fender Lace Sensor Gold Pickups, Active Circuitry, Master TBX - (Treble Bass EXpander) and Active Mid Range Booster. The Stratocaster is perhaps the most versatile guitar in the Fender arsenal, which in this particular case was made famous by the Strat-god himself, Eric Clapton.
Here is a description of this fine guitar: YEAR OF MANUFACTURE: 1992, MODEL NUMBER: N002277, WEIGHT: 8 pounds 4 ounces, BODY: Alder, FINISH: Black, NECK: Maple 'V' profile, (324 Scale), FRETBOARD: Maple One Piece, 184R 21 Vintage Frets, HARDWARE: Chrome, MACHINE HEADS: Gotoh Vintage Style Tuning Machines, BRIDGE: Diecast Block S5D Synchronized Tremolo Vintage Bridge, PICKGUARD: 1-Ply White, PICKUPS: 3 Fender Lace Sensor Gold Pickups, PICKUP SWITCHING: 5-Position Blade: Position 1. Neck, Position 2. Neck and Middle, Position 3. Middle, Position 4. Middle and Bridge, Position 5. Bridge, CONTROLS: Master Volume, Master TBX - Treble Bass EXpander (500k-1Meg, center-notched), Active Mid Range Booster (0-25db) and active circuitry with 9 volt battery included.
The sounds that this guitar can produce are incredible, everything from bell tones to down and dirty grunge, from vintage pickup sounds to humbucker tones. This Stratocaster is in very good condition with only a few blemishes that dont take away from its beauty. The pickguard has no major scratches and the neck is straight with minimal fretwear. The white panel on the back face of the guitar is where the 9 volt battery is located. Gig bag is included with this auction (not shown) as well as the tremolo arm.
EMS Shipping to the U.S. is $89 and Worldwide is $99. See our GUITAR PICS page for more photos. Have fun!
