USA STRATOCASTERS
Eric Clapton Signature (1st Version)
Signature Series (October 1987- 2001)
Colors:
Pewter (543)
Torino Red (558)
Black (806) (1991-2001)
Candy Green (7-Up Green) (571) (1988-2001)
Olympic White (805) (1996-2001)
INFO:
Prototypes built in 1987 were different. Being based on the Fender Elite model of electronics (Mid Boost). A small handfull of 21-fret guitars was built with 21db mid-boost and a on/off toggle switch for it. The final product was more based on the ’57 Reissue guitars.
The Switch was removed opting for Stereo Jack activation, and the boost was increased to 25db before the official build started
In 1994, Eric gave the go-ahead to have his signature made with Rosewood fretboard on Fender’s request, but had a change of heart not long after and told Fender to stop the models. around 94 Guitars were made with rosewood before the order came in.
Tremolo is blocked off by factory with a wood block, but can be easily reversed to active tremolo by removing it.
- Black models has the decal “Blackie” under the signature
Model# 10-7602-XXX (Maple)
BODY
Wood: Alder
Lacquer: Gloss Polyurethane
Shape: Standard Stratocaster
Contours: Deep ’57 Contoured Body
Pickup Routing: SSS + Mid-Boost route
Serial: SE+6 digit | SN+6 digit (1995-1999) | SZ+7 digit (2000-)
NECK
Wood: Maple w/Skunk Stripe
Fretboard: Maple
Fret Markers: Black Dots
Neck Finish: Satin Polyurethane
Neck Profile: Soft-“V”
Neck Depht .855-.930
Headstock: Classic Style Small
Nut Width: 1.650" (42mm)
Nut Material: Synthetic Bone
Scale: 25.5"
Radius: 9.5”
#Frets: 22
Fretwire: 6230 Vintage Frets (.078-.043)
Trussrod: Bi-Flex Headstock Adjust
MicroTilt: Yes
HARDWARE
Bridge: 6-Screw American Vintage Synchronised Tremolo (Blocked)
• Mount Spacing: 2-7/32 (56.4mm)
• String Spacing: 2–7/32 (56.4mm)
Saddle: Bent Steel (“FENDER”)
Block: Milled Steel Block
Trem Arm: 10-32 (w/Tip) Included
Tuners: Gotoh SD91 Vintage Split Shaft Kluson
String Tree: Butterfly
Neckplate: 4-Bolt / Slanted “Fender”
Strap Buttons: Standard
PLASTIC HARDWARE
Pickguard: 1-Ply White, 8-hole
Rear Cover: 1-Ply White, Elongated Slots
Knobs: White, Fender Standard Plastic
PU Covers: White, Standard Plastic
Trem-Arm & Switch Tip: White
ELECTRONICS
Switch: 5-Way CRL Blade / Std. Tip
Wiring: Modern Standard (N/NM/M/MB/B)
Pots: 3 Pots
- 1 x CTS A50k Master Volume
- 1x CTS 250k TBX (.022uf Cap and 82k resistor)
- 1x CTS 250k Mid-Boost Control
Aux: PCB 25db Mid-Boost (9V Battery Operated)
Pickup Config: SSS
Neck Pickup: Lace Sensor Gold
Middle Pickup: Lace Sensor Gold
Bridge Pickup: Lace Sensor Gold
ACCESSORIES & INFO
CASE: Tweed Case
STRINGS: 010-046 Nickel Plated Steel
Successor: Eric Clapton (2nd Edition)
Wiring Diagram
Bridge Info
Service Manual
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