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Fender Masterbuilt Todd Krause Eric Clapton Stratocaster Torino Red

$8,640.00

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Let's be honest, owning a Strat built by the same guy who makes Clapton's Strats is pretty damned cool. This is a phenomenal Stratocaster by any measure.

If you’re familiar with Todd Krause’s work, you know you’re in for something special. Since joining the Fender Custom Shop in 1991, he’s crafted instruments for players like Jeff Beck, Eric Clapton, David Gilmour, and Bob Dylan. His approach is simple but spot on: a guitar should sound great, feel right, and make you want to play. That’s exactly what this Clapton Signature Stratocaster does.

The soft V maple neck features 22 frets and a modern 9.5" radius, giving it a comfortable, familiar feel with just the right updates. The playability is exceptional - satin neck finish, rounded fingerboard shoulders, and glassy fretwork yield an effortless and slinky feel.

A trio of Vintage Noiseless pickups gives you all the chime and clarity you want from a great Strat, just without the hum. It’s bright, bell-like, and responsive in all the right ways (this is a truly phenomenal sounding Strat it should be said).

Then comes the fun part. Roll up the second tone control, and the boost circuit kicks in. The core tone stays intact, but you get a noticeable bump in output and extra body without things getting muddy or overly mid-heavy. Honestly, it’s one of those features that makes you wonder why every Strat doesn’t come wired this way.

Body
Body
2pc Select Alder
Finish
Gloss Urethane
Color
Torino Red

Hardware
Pickups
Vintage Noiseless
Controls
Master Volume / Tone 1 / Tone 2 (Active Mid-Boost Control) / 5-way switch
Bridge
"Blocked" American Vintage Synchronized Tremolo
Tuners
Vintage Staggered
Pickguard
1-Ply

Neck
Neck
Satin Urethane Finished 1-Piece AAA Flame Maple
Profile
Clapton "V" (.82-.92")
Radius
9 1/2"
Inlays
Black Dot
Frets
22
Nut
1.65"
Frets
Vintage Upgrade (45085)

Other
Case
Vintage Tweed Case
Serial Number
CZ587456
Weight
7lb. 12oz.

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We hand-select each one for its tone, feel, and build quality - instruments that inspire and stand up to real-world playing. Whether you're chasing a lifelong companion or something that just clicks, our curated lineup reflects decades of experience matching players with the right guitar.

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