Eric Clapton
A Fender Eric Clapton Stratocaster pre-production prototype, ca. 1987
Lot closes
April 23, 04:23 PM GMT
Estimate
175,000 - 200,000 USD
Starting Bid
90,000 USD
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Description
A pre-production prototype of the Eric Clapton EC Fender Stratocaster, serial #V037766, with pewter finish and Fender Lace Sensor Pickups as per Clapton’s specifications.
Letter from Lee Dickson, Eric Clapton’s guitar tech from 1979-2009, states that “the instrument is a pre-production prototype Eric Clapton model in Pewter that was supplied by the Fender Custom Shop and features an early heavy v neck profile….guitar was played and used by Eric Clapton prior to the release of the official Fender production Eric Clapton signature model.”
Offered with Fender case and signed letter of authenticity from Lee Dickson.
Dimensions
Guitar: 39 x 12 ¾ x 2 in.
Case: 40 ½ x 14 x 5 in.
Throughout the 1960s, Eric Clapton largely played Gibson guitars including the Les Paul, ES-335, and Firebird. Beginning in 1969, Clapton switched to mostly playing Fender Stratocasters—making the model an enduring part of his sound and legacy. The Strat is still his preferred model to this day.