Fender Custom Shop Eric Clapton Stratocaster, Mercedes Blue

Your Fender Custom Shop Guitar, Expertly Prepared – Only From an Official Main Dealer

When you choose a Fender Custom Shop guitar, you're investing in the very best of Fender’s world-class craftsmanship—masterbuilt precision, premium tonewoods, and iconic heritage. When you buy from the UK’s No.1 official dealer, you also get the service, expertise, and personal support worthy of an instrument of this calibre.

Why Buy Your Fender Custom Shop From Us?

FREE Professional Setup – Every Custom Shop guitar receives a full inspection and bespoke setup from our in-house technicians. Your new Fender arrives playing beautifully, with perfect action and intonation tailored for maximum performance.

Exclusive & Dealer-Select Builds – As a main dealer, we offer special-order specs, limited runs, and rare pieces you simply won’t find elsewhere. If you’re searching for something specific, just ask—we can often source or commission it for you.

Priority Access to New & Rare Stock – Want first refusal on incoming Masterbuilt or limited-edition instruments? Contact us and we’ll make sure you don’t miss out on the next big arrival.

Factory-Backed Warranty & Aftercare – Full peace of mind with official Fender Custom Shop support through an authorized channel.

Special Offers & Flexible Finance – Enjoy exclusive promotions, trade-ins, and tailored finance options. Get in touch and we’ll walk you through the best choices for your budget.

Whether you're after a period-correct Time Machine model, a Team Built workhorse, or a one-of-a-kind Masterbuilt creation, every Fender Custom Shop guitar we sell is expertly set up and ready to inspire from day one.

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Fender Custom Shop Eric Clapton Signature Stratocaster, Maple Mercedes BlueBuilt to Clapton's specs, the Custom Shop Eric Clapton Signature Stratocaster® guitar features an alder body, special soft V-shaped maple neck, three Vintage Noiseless™ pickups, blocked tremolo and Clapton's signature on the headstock.
FEATURES
Select alder body; Black, Mercedes Blue or Midnight Blue finish
Three Vintage Noiseless™ single-coil Strat® pickups
"Soft V"-shaped neck; 9.5"-radius maple fingerboard with 22 vintage-style frets
Five-position blade pickup switch; TBX™ tone control; active mid boost
Blocked tremolo; Eric Clapton signature on headsotck
Includes deluxe hardshell case, strap and Certificate of Authenticity

Neck
NECK MATERIALMaple
NECK FINISHSatin Urethane
NECK SHAPESoft "V"
FINGERBOARD RADIUS9.5" (241 mm)
FINGERBOARD MATERIALMaple
POSITION INLAYSBlack Dot
NUMBER OF FRETS22
STRING NUTSynthetic Bone
NUT WIDTH1.650" (42 mm)
NUT MATERIALSynthetic Bone
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Body
BODYSelect Alder
BODY FINISHUrethane
BODY SHAPEStratocaster®
BODY MATERIALSelect Alder
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Hardware
BRIDGEBlocked American Vintage Synchronized Tremolo
BRIDGE COVER/TAILPIECEIncludes Chrome Bridge Cover
PICKGUARD1-Ply White
CONTROL KNOBSWhite Plastic
SWITCH TIPWhite
HARDWARE FINISHNickel/Chrome
TUNING MACHINESVintage-Style
STRINGSFender® USA 250R Nickel Plated Steel (.010-.046 Gauges), PN 0730250406
TREMOLO ARMVintage-Style Tremolo Arm
NECK PLATE4-Bolt Serialized
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Electronics
BRIDGE PICKUPVintage Noiseless™ Single-Coil Strat®
MIDDLE PICKUPVintage Noiseless™ Single-Coil Strat®
NECK PICKUPVintage Noiseless™ Single-Coil Strat®
PICKUP CONFIGURATIONSSS
CONTROLSMaster Volume, Tone 1. Master TBX™ Tone Control, Tone 2. Master Active Mid Boost (0-25dB). Mid boost kit
SWITCHING5-Position Blade: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Middle Pickup, Position 3. Middle Pickup, Position 4. Middle and Neck Pickup, Position 5. Neck Pickup
SPECIAL ELECTRONICSTBX™ Tone Circuit