Eric Clapton Stratocaster: Worth the Hype? | Friday Fretworks
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- A closer look at the Eric Clapton Signature Fender Stratocaster.
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Key points:
0:00 Intro
0:09 JAM! (Edge of Darkness)
3:10 The first signature Stratocaster
4:24 Rewind to 1986...
4:38 Neck specs
5:22 Colour options
5:53 The Mid Boost Circuit/Lace Sensors
7:25 JAM! (Sound runthrough)
8:30 'We're going through changes'
9:15 The story of my EC Strat/thoughts on it
11:02 Worth the Hype? Conclusion
12:55 JAM!
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Edge of darkness should become a James Bond theme, it has that vibe.
I second that!
Was just thinking the same! The original series theme quite different to Chris version, although there was a Mel Gibson movie remake so maybe thats where it pays its dues?
The original theme was used in a BBC drama series of the same name.
@@adrianhjordan1981 Yup, thats the one. Anguish on a strat
just watch lethal weapon original movies :D
Man, this world, shadowed by fear, uncertainties, and negativities, becomes a brighter place when I listen to your jams.
Really well done Chris. I enjoyed that.
That's what she said? 🤷🏻♂️
Hey Keith! Please help connect Chris with Rick. Would love to hear them talk music and gear. Stay awesome!
Seriously Keith! Where is this kid!? Why isn’t he killin it over here? I’m not talking about COVID-19.... where has he been!?
@@TheOdieD3 In Wales UK
This guy is so interesting to watch. I look in awe of how good this young man is already. His phrasing is elegant, yet powerful. He has such fluidity in his playing. Its a beautiful thing to watch. He makes it look like something we all could play, but can't. I'm hooked.
you can't compare a TH-cam to Giants
Chris is as good as any giant with better finger tone
@@Stelly669 Bahahahahahaha....
His muting is just as impressive. He had the Hendrix thumb going on for the low strings, but look how much he uses his picking fingers and flesh to mute non played notes. Amazing.
If Eric is watching he is probably crying at that killer intro.
100%.
Super on point
Chris too
This is interesting to me. In the early-mid nineties, Fender was making some revisions to the Clapton signature series and Blackie was at Fender HQ in Scottsdale for measurements and analysis.
At the time, my dad was a division head at Fender, and he sometimes took me to work with him.
So, uh... I got to play Blackie when I was 12, and this model is partly why.
👏
An excellent memory sharing with your dad.
👍
😳 That is WICKED cool Sir!!
Wow. My man
Didn't you by any chance leave a comment at Tyler's video about Clapton's guitar with the same story? I remember seeing almost identical comment.
Damn, this guy has seemingly endless musical ideas and melodies in his playing and pulls it off with so much style. Just a delight. I'd LOVE to hear a full album of instrumental jams. I'd buy it in a heartbeat.
Having owned my fair share of Strats, including the production Clapton model, and custom shop models I'm looking forward to sitting down with a glass of bourbon tonight after work to hear your take. I found them very versatile.
My first guitar was a Martin Stinger Strat. Black body with a white pick guard and maple neck/fretboard. The headstock looked like it belonged on a Jackson, but to my eleven year old eyes it looked exactly like Clapton’s Blackie. And that’s all that mattered to me.
My first electric too. Still have it.
EoD is Clapton's best work IMO. The tone and playing on that EP is epic. Well captured Chris, on that intro.
You can hear the Clapton strat in all it’s glory when Eric played at Ronnie Scott’s with Buddy Guy
I became obsessed "Worried Life Blues" from that performance!
Amen
I am reasonably new to finding Chris Buck on TH-cam. But man! I think he instantly became my favorite guitarist on TH-cam. His solos are probably the most tasteful of anyone else’s. It just feels like every note is played for a reason and with great conviction. No filler here.
I have to say he is one of the most intentional of players.
Wonderful arrangements, a true talent.
I agree with you.😎😎😎😎😎
I’ve never been this early! I can’t stress enough how good at soloing you are! You are one of the best guitar players ever! That is a *very* nice guitar! 🎸🤘
Me neither, this is the earliest for me as well.
Can't tell you how much I love that you did Edge of Darkness as the lead-in...well done!!!
I brought the EC strat in pewter in ‘88 when working in a guitar shop. I still have it, will never sell it. You playing is as always so amazing. The guitar does indeed nail the Journeyman and 24 Nights sound as you say. Please release an album of your Friday Fretworks jams, it’ll make many people very happy.
I bought a used '91 in green back in 1995. I've played hundreds of shows with it. It's beat. Paint has bubbled and chipped off in places. It's been refretted. I've swapped pickups and am in the process of putting the original lace sensors back in it. It's still my favourite electric guitar in the world. I saw him play the green one on tv (David Sanborn's Night Music tv show), dreamed of the green and one day a dude walked into the music store I worked at to trade it in. I'm very lucky to own it. Clapton has never been an influence on me at all. I just loved the colour. The guitar turned out to be a treasure to me.
Looks like we're slowly getting a tour of Chris's house.
Lovely colors on the Clapton Strats even if purple is not to everyone's taste. But my favorite paint jobs on his Strats were the Crash Graffiti guitars.
I got to play one of the real crash guitars at Guitar Center in Hollywood. It never even made it to the floor, but I was friends with the store manager at the time. It was soooo cool looking and it played and sounded great. If I would have had an extra 10 grand lying around, I would have bought it on the spot. I also got to play the limited edition custom shop "Brownie", the limited edition Jeff Beck Esquire, and the limited edition Clapton 335. They were all $10,000 guitars, and they were all worth it. Especially "Brownie". Best strat I ever played. I guess you could say I was in the right place at the right time more often than anyone has a right to hope.
I have an 89 pewter clapton that I've owned for nearly 20 years. Best neck I've ever played. It's heavy as a log but sounds incredible. I've owned newer clapton strats over the years and the necks have absolutely changed multiple times as his own preferences have changed. The newer carton strats have a much thinner neck profile than the early ones.
Same here re. the pewter strat. Still my favourite guitar.
I just found your channel, and damn, some of the most inspiring playing I’ve heard in ages!
Beautiful Strat; I like how the lace sensor pickups look; they have a stand out vibe to them, very Rad! Love your playing as well
I really enjoy these series of videos and its always a great opener to the weekend, you are a very gifted player Chris will defintley be hitting one of your shows if I find you playing in London, that Strat brings out a different element in your playing
I can’t help but think that The Mayer PRS model is a Deja Vu to this Clapton signature.
Very nice! Loved this video my guy😁
If I ever make it as a guitarist I want a signature guitar that has a built in Moog and a lexicon reverb. And a car battery to power them.
Remind me: 5 years
Roland ready is your guitar with a sustainer in the Neck
Wow, those tones sound amazing. Brought me back to my youth when my mom played Clapton on Sunday mornings, when my dad was training for the marathons.
I hear you can now buy this circuit, wiring harnass seperately. So you can mod your own strat to fit this. I had no idea you had route out a part for the circuit board as well though. Something to keep in mind for a future build.
You have really great tone and feel. Loved it. 🤘
That intro had my jaw on the floor. Maybe life's not that bad after all. Thank you.
Great Video! I actually own a 2007 Clapton Signature Strat (just the regular production version, not the high end $4k custom shop version), I bought it used years ago because Clapton's music is the reason I wanted to learn to play in the first place. I like the guitar, and watching an advanced player like you be able to get the most out of the electronics, I think it does live up to the hype. However, I also have a 2000's Mexican strat (my first guitar) and I have to say in terms of playability I like it better because it uses jumbo frets. The Clapton Strat uses small vintage frets, and while they have advantages, I feel like you have to fight the guitar to really bend the strings (especially if you want to add vibrato to the top of a string bend like Clapton does sometimes). Playing the Clapton Strat gives me a newfound respect for Clapton's ability to do what he does on stage, and for me it was already pretty high. Some of his 80's live shows using Lace Sensors (Live at Montreux '85 or '86) are mind-melting in terms of his ability or tone.
Fine guitar playing, Chris Buck. I enjoy your playing.
Wow man !! What a intro solo 👌sounds great
they are my favourite guitars. enjoyed your music Chris
Eric Clapton Stratocaster? In the intro I saw a some dude killing it on a Chris Buck Stratocaster... that guitar never sounded so good.. thank you so much for this.
Amazing guy. His playing awfully beautiful. And what a lot of things he knows about. I am filed with interesting facts every time I listen.
Came for the intro and outro ...which I always do ...stayed for the whole show ..which I also always do....you have very well informed and interesting discussions ....and your playing ain’t too shabby either 😄. Keep on keeping on young man 👍😎🎸
Damn you're still underrated as hell. Your tone and phrasing may be my favorite right now.
I've got an '88 pewter and an olympic white one from the mid '90's. They're both incredible strats. A glassy, pure tone unlike any others I've owned. I had a 7-up green one, but I sold it to a band mate who fell in love with it at a time when I was hard up for cash. I regret letting the green one go, but at least it is in a happy home. Thanks for reviewing this guitar. Most people don't understand the tone controls when I let them play them. They crank up the mid boost and TBX to 10 like a normal strat, and can't dial in the sound they want. I don't use either one very often and keep them in the detante position. It sounds great just like it is.
Hi - I just bought a 1998 version of this guitar and found your comment about the tone controls helpful. When you say the detente position what do you mean ? 0,for both or 5 …. Any help would be appreciated thanks….
Chris, I like your playing, and I think your videos are remarkable. This one was beyond great. I’m an EC fan and disciple, and have been thinking of getting an older Lace-equipped Strat. This may have done it for me. Well done.
Cheers from NY Chris! I recently subscribed to your channel and just want to say
I really enjoy your channel. Thanks man! :-)
Journeyman and 24 Nights, great! Now I see what makes his tone unique. Great video Chris, as always.
Nice !! Love the playing sessions where you go after the tonal differences. Obviously that guitar inspires stuff, so yeah, it's worth it :-)
Excellent video and superb playing Chris.I.M.H.O. Hyde Park 1996 ''Old Love'' really shows how good this Strat is,along with a great player of course!
I own three Clapton Models. Two older ones with the Lace Sensor pickups and one newer one in Mercedes Blue with Noiseless Pickups with a Flame Maple neck.
Great playing an demo Chris! I love my EC strat its one guitar that can cover every base
Holy smokin tone and playing madness here! Man!!!
I just bought one two weeks ago....yes it is worth the hype. Not your typical strat by any means. And that is why I love it. Great video Chris. I just uploaded a shootout between this and 4 other black s types. Everytime I listen back to it I can't believe how much more output the Eric Clapton Strat has even with the mid boost completely off. And you hit the nail on the head with the comment about being able to get his tone with just the guitar. It really does. Cheers Chris, keep the great content coming!
Essentially the boost circuit is on all the time. Take the battery out and the guitar is silent. Leave the jack in and the battery will pretty drain quickly. I have an Ibanez SA I rewired with LSs and TXB - the same circuit minus the mid boost - and the Clapton is way louder into an amp. Up to the level of a modern high output humbucker.
Awesome Strat ,great playing on this ,Cheers!
Brill vid man. I've a 1991 bone stock Pewter and it's becoming my #1. Your vid has inspired me to go plug 'er in! This is the best review I've seen on this axe.
What an awesome guitar. It sounds just like Chris Buck!
I ordered one in 1988 and got an early 1989. It is my favorite guitar out of the 40 or so I’ve owned. It is incredibly versatile and does everything well.
Love your guitar playing Chris
Wow, Chris, I really enjoy your playing!
Great vid!!!! Love the info and the playing!!!!
There are myriad of great guitar players out there, but very few are really original and "resonate" with me...you are absolutely joy to watch and listen to.
If I could play it like that, it'd be worth the hype.
My first electric guitar was a Fender Strat Plus from ca 89/90, a guitar very much inspired by Claptons signature. It has the Wilkinson hardware system, the Gold Lace Sensor pickup and even the mid-boost in the circuit. I still have it, and it has served me well for over 30 years. I never got really to grips with the neck, but it sounds good and has been a solid investment.
Oh, and the color is absolutely lovely. "Midnight Wine".
Wow that first jam reminds me of Nick Johnston, a monster strat player. Ace as always.
Love to have one. Have to save up. Sounds great. Been playing 60 yrs. Love the demo. Great playing.
The intensity in that intro was...well, intense!
Sounds lovely mate.
Wow.superb tone my friend.great playing .
Killer Opening Jam 🔥🔥🔥.. Fantastic playing Chris 🙂✌️
Edge of Darkness! One of my very favorite pieces of music (and TV series).
And you absolutely nailed it. Love your solos, but to hear you own one of Clapton's greats... Just wow.
Chris, this is unrealistic, I bet you’d make a stick with a coper cable even sound fantastic! Great playing once again and awesome review! Thank you for what you’re doing! Cheers!
Sweet, What else can you say .. Beautiful work my friend & your licks are solid gold, makes me want to sit & play all day until I float away in that perfect grove... Thank You for your hard work...!
Any bit of music gear saved from the bin is a good bit of kit. Glad you where able to salvage it!
What a warmth machine. Just hearing it make ya feel good.
THAT intro! 🤘💚
My weekly Friday highlight!
What an intro!👌
I have always love the sound and feel of the Clapton strats... even sanding my necks to more closely approximate the V shaped neck.
Well, it’s worth the hype now. Incredible playing as always, Chris!
Clapton is my number 1. With that said, I bought the custom shop strat years ago and personally it did not jive with me. It was a great guitar sound and quality wise. It just turned out I’m not much of a strat guy. Kind of an strange “don’t meet your hero” situation. Awesome work as always Chris!
Wow... I did not know about this guitar... That mid boost is pure awesomeness!!
Beautifully played Chris. I recognised that tune straight away. I've got it on vinyl.
If anything, I find your version superior. Bravo my good fellow.
That's a nice guitar to.
Thanks Chris as usual I enjoyed your playing and presentation of this really unique Fender signature guitar. Because of the onboard electronics the Clapton Strat doesn't exactly sound like a Strat. IMHO it really takes a lot of playing to get your head around what it's capable of.
Mine is a killer machine. Love so much the preamp, the V shape neck the lace sensor pickups, and of course in black. You can play everything on this guitar. What an intro as always !!!!!
Inspiring guitar playing with your seemingly unique stylisation ... 👍
Fuck yeah ! Epic intro dude .. you just put me in a good mood. Malmsteen Strat review next ?
Ya know, it'd be pretty wild to see what Chris does with a scalloped neck...I second this request!
Tasty riffage as always, Chris. You're a legend.
My 2001 was super versatile! The battery was never a problem. Lasted ridiculously ling time. The clean tones were also great. With mid boost down it great tones for R&B and funk.
Hope you enjoy your rejuvenated EC!
I played that 2001 when it was new and it's still one of the greatest Strats I've ever played but I was a broke teenager and couldn't afford it. I'd highly recommend it though and I generally don't like maple fretboards but man that thing felt amazing.
This is why I wait for Friday...!❤❤
Great video Chris, really interesting. A few years ago I made two partscasters, they both got fitted with a TBX control and the mid boost circuit. A friend who was a retired electronics engineer built the Clapton midboost circuits from a schematic we found online. Sadly I had to sell both of these to raise cash for various reasons. All I can say is, a Clapton spec's strat could possible be the best function/covers band guitar ever?. The boost was just epic. now that I think about it, why did I not keep one lol. Keep up the great youtube stuff All the best Tom
I so agree with you that as soon as you dialed in that boost it nailed Clapton's tone of the 24 nights era.
I have a tbx tone control in my modified Squier Strat, frankly I've hardly ever give above 5 but can see its value with the mid boost.
That guitar through the Soldanos sounded epic on 24 Nights.
It has a nice grind and grit to it that you don't hear on many other Srrats. Really nice.
Very nice playing!
I have a 2000 EC strat in black. Updated the lace pickups with a set of fender hot noiseless pickups and it sounds unbelievable. Very versatile sounds and love the V neck still....
I love v shaped necks because they fit the human hand almost perfectly and a soft ‘v’ is really comfortable to me. I have a 57’ reissue Strat with a maple neck & ‘board one piece with a soft v shaped neck. It hasn’t got the Clapton active boost but I have this via my boss katana amp anyway.
NICE GUITAR AND VERY NICE PLAYING CHRIS..
Great tune and sustain Chris!!!
I bought my 7-Up green, gold lace sensor EC Strat over 30 years ago new. It is the loudest and easiest to play Strat I own. I replaced the single ply pick guard with a laminate mother of pearl one, and the lace sensors were replaced with the new noiseless single coils. My main axe is an early 90s standard plus with lace sensors, and is a joy to play, but bring out the EC model and it is a game changer, such a brilliant and comfortable guitar.
Stumbled upon this thread a little late…I bought a new Pewter version summer of 1994 and still own it. Obviously love it, I almost went with the 7 Up Green one, but 24 Nights sold me on the Pewter. Paid $1299!
Cheers
Do you want to sell you lace sensors?
They’re not easy to find on the used market.
You are a f**cking master, kid!
Nicely Done my Friend.
Love the Lace pups.
I played an Eric Johnson strat with a soft-V neck years ago... I still dream of that guitar neck...best feeling neck ever!!!!!
I'm a big fan of the Lace pickups. I have a set on a 40th Anniversary Strat which also has a built-in Roland.
The Laces have a unique sound that is still very Strat-like but with a character of their own that is very pleasant as you so beautifully demonstrated.
Worth the hype- I think so. My brother has an original EC Strat and it sounds and playes beautifully.
As usual, utterly amazing playing...especially the intro jam. I never really got on with the Clapton Strat, but your vid has prompted me to give it another go.
You can play man! That outro, so claptonesque on steroids. I am amazed every week. Do one on Duane Allman
I'm still Waiting on my Chris Buck Signature Fender Stratocaster!!? Ha! I say Ha. However, I don't think it Farfetched that one day Mr Buck could have a Signature Strat of his own!!
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I really like the lace sensors, the 2001 fender noiseless pickups however never pleased my ears. But upgrading to Lace Holy Grails in a Clapton strat works really well if you want more classic sounding noiseless pickups.
I think the pickup preference really depends on the era you started listening to eric. I was a kid during the early 2000s so I heard the One More Car, One More Rider live album and the Cream Reunion live show and I love the sound of the fender noiseless pickups