I purchased this MINT 1995 Fender Eric Clapton Artist Series Stratocaster; Colour (Pewter) from Guitar Centre originally located in Melbourne Street Brisbane .

This guitar is a highly versatile, professional-grade signature model featuring a comfortable "Soft V" neck, active 25dB mid-boost circuit, and TBX tone control. Often featuring Gold Lace Sensor pickups in this era, it offers a noiseless, thick tone, perfect for blues-rockers looking for both traditional Strat sounds and Gibson-like girth.

Key Features and Performance (Circa 1995):

• Electronics: Active 25dB mid-boost and TBX tone control deliver a wide range of tones, allowing the guitar to push amplifiers into thick, humbucker-like overdrive.

• Pickups: Early 1990s models primarily used Gold Lace Sensor pickups for a clear, noise-free, and somewhat modern tone, moving away from traditional 50s single-coil buzz.

• Neck Profile: The "Soft V" neck profile is acclaimed for being comfortable for long playing sessions, particularly for players who hook their thumb over the top.

• Hardware: Features a blocked vintage-style tremolo for enhanced tuning stability and sustain.

• Playability: 9.5-inch radius fretboard is more modern and comfortable than true vintage, allowing for easy, sustained string bending.

Pros:

• Versatility: The mid-boost transforms the guitar from a, classic, biting Strat into a heavy rock machine.

• Comfort: The satin-finished, soft-V neck is often cited as a standout feature.

• Noise-Free: Ideal for studio work due to the active circuitry and Lace Sensors.

• Frets: The original, smaller vintage-style frets were replaced with Jesscar SS 6105.

• Fender Hard Case:

Reason for Sale

Unfortunately, due to severe arthritis in my right hand, playing has become increasingly difficult. As a result, I am reluctantly selling several of my beloved guitars.

I have priced the guitar fairly for a quick sale: $2600.00 ono