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Fender Custom Shop Masterbuilt Todd Krause '56 Active Stratocaster Relic Electric Guitar Black

Masterbuilt Todd Krause Eric Clapton Stratocaster · #R91079
BrandFender Custom Shop
TypeElectric Guitars
Serial No.R91079
PhotographyActual Photos
Part No.9216008233
Archive ID33065
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The Story

Masterbuilt Todd Krause '56 Active Stratocaster Relic Electric Guitar Black

This is a Custom Shop '56 Active Stratocaster, built just like Eric Claptons signature model down to the spec, minus the headstock signature is finished in a Relic Black finish over an ash body, and is built by Todd Krause – the man responsible for building Claptons personal instruments. The soft "V" shape of the neck paired with a 9.5" radius and vintage style frets feels great for rhythm playing, and the bridge tone knob serves as a control for an active mid-boost circuit. Turned up slightly it gives your tone a slight kick, and turned to ten will make your leads and solos stand out in any tune.

Includes: Hardshell Case, Certificate of Authenticity, Strap, Cable, and Paperwork.

The Specifications

As it left The Music Zoo Tech Bench.
  • 7 lbs, 11 oz.
  • Relic Black Finish
  • Alder Body
  • 10/56 “V” Shape Riff Sawn Maple Neck
  • Maple Fingerboard
  • 25.5" Scale Length
  • 9.5" Fingerboard Radius
  • .890" Neck Profile at Nut
  • 1.010” Neck Profile at 12th Fret
  • Black Dot Inlays
  • Vintage Noiseless™ Single-Coil Strat Pickups
  • 5-Position Blade Switch
  • Blocked American Vintage Synchronized Tremolo
  • Master Volume, Master Tone
  • Master Active Mid Boost (0-25dB) Tone Control
  • Synthetic Bone Nut
  • Nickel Hardware

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