Following on from our video yesterday, Peach Guitars' resident Eric Clapton expert, Joel, takes you through the specs and features of this stunning new release from the Fender Custom Shop, as well as demonstrating the tonal possibilities of this instrument.
The lightweight Alder body is finished in a classic Faded 3-Colour Sunburst Journeyman nitro lacquer. The Journeyman is a very lightly aged nitro finish; this gives the look and feel of a vintage guitar that has been lovingly cared for over the years. This finish will wear beautifully with time and develop its own character even further. It also allows the natural resonance of the body to sing and sustain much more effectively compared with other more modern finishes.
The historic legacy of this guitar is all about the neck. Clapton famously swapped out the neck from his legendary '56 Strat "Brownie" as he preferred the worn in V profile and maple board. Master Builder Todd Krause has replicated this guitar in painstakingly precise detail for the Custom Shop and added a few inspired touches, like a special neck plate commemorating the date of the concert. The 1-piece Maple Strat neck has a smooth, authentic, vintage feel. With a 7.25" radius, V shape, 21 vintage style frets and a 25.5"scale length, it's a real joy to play.
With the Telecaster design being considered by many to be the original workhorse guitar, the Custom Shop Blind Faith Telecaster needs a pickup pairing that can deliver the classic Tele' twang. With a duo of hand wound loaded 63 single coils, it boasts a versatile and well balanced selection.
This guitar includes a custom deluxe hardshell case, custom strap, custom neck plate with the date of the Hyde Park concert as the serial number and special Certificate of Authenticity, personally signed by Clapton.
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