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“Jeff Beck” and “Eric Clapton”—names that virtually every electric guitarist has probably heard at least once.
It’s well known that these two musicians, often hailed as two of the world’s top three guitarists, each consider the Stratocaster their go-to instrument!
We’ve just received signature models that embody the distinctive styles of these two legends!!
What’s more, the Jeff Beck model in this shipment was actually crafted by Todd Krause, the senior master builder who used to build his guitars!!
And the Eric Clapton model was crafted by John English, who joined Fender in 1972—before the Custom Shop was even established—left the company at one point, but returned to the Fender Custom Shop in the late 1980s!
Both are Master Builders who are indispensable when discussing the Fender Custom Shop!
Here’s a quick introduction to these two guitars!!
Custom Beck Stratocaster by Todd Krause
This model features a Wilkinson roller nut and a two-point tremolo unit, enabling smooth whammy bar action!
With a bird’s-eye maple neck, it boasts characteristics that only a Master Builder could achieve!!
Custom Clapton Stratocaster by John English
A Clapton model equipped with a Fender Gold Lace Sensor and TBX Control/Mid Booster!!
The neck is crafted from flame maple with exceptionally beautiful grain. The neck shape is finished in the iconic V-shape synonymous with the Claptoon!!
Be sure to check out these creations by two master builders!!