Fender Artist Series Eric Clapton Signature Stratocaster Overview

[@marlonborreo]

Even if I'm not even close to affording any of these stuff, it's just a joy to watch Greg play the heck out of these instruments.

[@TheStormtrooperrr]

You dont have to have these instruments. You have a guitar, good. Now make it your own :)

[@jhustler1992]

Eric Clapton strats are the best sounding strats in the regular Fender lineup. I own the Torino Red one and I LOVE IT!!!! Great demo!!!

[@magilinmagilin3280]

Can you play barre chords in it? Torino red my fav Coulor. And my dream guitar

[@raymondvandevorst9913]

have the same

[@jearly5859]

The peak of Stratocaster evolution.

[@restacks8777]

Isn't it from custom shop?

[@trentreische7544]

@@restacks8777 theres custom shop versions which I think are between like 4000-5500 and then theres a normal one built in the USA factories which I think are around 1600? Electronics and stuff are the same in both versions as far as I know

[@glennevans5824]

The Clapton Stratocaster is a well designed guitar...fretboard radius....mid boost to drive front end amp to hum bucking type tone...Clapton hit a home run...with his ideas for this Strat.....He upgraded what at the time was the”elite” line...

[@josip9646]

This is the best fender guitar ever made.... that sound is so good its like a cream in your ears,, incredible instrument.

[@lupang335]

good god never have i seen a demo that matches the tone with the look. the paintjob screams cream, and so do the pickups, fantastic demo, just fantastic.

[@TheLambLive]

1:57 makes me very happy.

[@cmmnsenserules4339]

The MID BOOST+TBX tone control is the best thing to happen happen since the birth of Fender, Leo Fender!!!

[@AdrianRamonGarcia]

please teach the fast multiple note lick at 1:35

[@danjelsodervall6542]

That combination: amp, BB, guitar, and of course Koch sounds absolutely fantastic!

[@armybass223]

What a freaking monster player Greg is. Makes any guitar sound great.

[@TheParisthething]

I don't know why everybody seems to blame the vintage noiseless as "toneless" or " not stratish". They Sound hell right and hot to me...

[@dr.lyleevans6915]

They are missing something when played in person and at length

[@TheParisthething]

@@dr.lyleevans6915 Wowwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww!

[@Hortron69]

Me too. I got a loaded pick guard with vintage noiseless pickups sounds fantastic.

[@andrijasentic9702]

@@dr.lyleevans6915 yes, they are missing the noise

[@dr.lyleevans6915]

@@andrijasentic9702 It’s hard to quantify. Believe me, there’s something missing. Maybe it’s the nuance, or the depth. It’s not completely intangible either. Come on, ore folk agree with me than not. I have owned countless strats, including every generation noiseless since they were introduced (haven’t tried the latest generation though; I would like to). The lace sensors were alright, but certainly uniquely different.

[@mcasey1]

Best demo of this guitar on KZbin.

[@ric9452]

Greg is such Masterful Guitarist ,just amazing to hear him !!!!!!

[@jhustler1992]

I own one of these in Torino Red and I love it!!! Definitely has some great features that standard stratocasters don't have. Just has a killer tone!!! I bought one in damn near mint condition for $1100 bucks. At first, I thought it was too good to be true but it was the best $1100 bucks I spent. Great guitar!!!!

[@chasemitchell3769]

One of the best sounding strats fender makes in any price range including CS

[@NHLMrHockey]

He really demonstrated this guitar well!

[@gregwolf5695]

I agree I own 3 claptons they are the best playing and sounding strats

[@colinhathaway9493]

Is the extra electronics in them reliable? That’s the only thing I’m concerned about

[@louisdefelippo793]

I just bought one in Olympic White what a great guitar.

[@JustinGillenMusic]

I really like this guy. I usually don't like guitar reviews but this guy is just straight to the point.

[@simonsmith2642]

7yrs later… You know “this guy” now…

[@daniel207pzd]

Tried the EC Strat (non CS) in the shop a few days back and I really love it! Now all I need is enough money to actually get one for myself!

[@gregmagpantay4456]

Clapton made this guitar in demand..Everyone wants to sound like him .Clapton is God..2020 january

[@georgerac5926]

I have one with the lace sensor pick ups absaloutly love it best guitar ever .

[@thegolfnut812]

What year is yours with the lace sensors? I have one from the 90's that has the lace sensors that is really good.

[@MartiniPinball]

I have this in blackie, dawn it's a great allrounder!

[@danielcannon3511]

It's like you can go from Stratocaster to Lea Paul with the turn of a knob so cool! The ultimate guitar.

[@glennevans5824]

Love that glassy rawness then when pushed the compression is awesome..very tone full especially with the tone king imperial amp.giging heaven equipment

[@ronyeahright9536]

...just when I start thinking I'm a pretty good guitar player, I see a guy like this and just shake my head.

[@NilesFoster966]

Great guitar my dad just bought one. Been years since I played electric

[@StephenOshea]

awesome guitars i have a black colour , the best strat ever

[@anl474]

my dream guitar.

[@jessetaylor6976]

can't believe it. You were the best in way back

[@gdawgs101]

Man can Greg play!

[@oicsaywhat]

Great playing! Sound sweet!

[@dannylee214]

Greg. Simply amazing.

[@rick00770]

I got a 2021 player series strat HSS with the humbucker added. Sienna sunburst, plustop( flamed maple) maple fretboard at guitar center love it but got it home, had to get slight bow out of neck, tremolo was set about middle, sounded great but I just locked it down close, I like close action, finally got it playing reasonably well. Love this signature though, got to get one. Sounds great. Great playing there by Greg .awesome.

[@momo1momo]

Oh, my! How I love your noodl'n around! Thank you for your dedication.

[@ralphgarcia913]

I own one with the Crash 1 artwork. You should hear how it sounds with mid-delay. I play it through an Acoustic lead series G120DSP amp. IMHO that's the best sounding Clapton or Harrison sounding leads with you adding the slides and bends. BTW, it's called Crash as John "Crash" Mattos was the artist.

[@tuturmaan9066]

I love the way he play

[@ariesvictorygroup]

Hey.....the middle pick up is the best for soloing

[@Superik100]

Ha, that was a small peace of Sunshine of your Love - 24 nights live, with that bass part round 06:00 . ;)

[@brbob4934]

Dude...i enjoyed this so much. My fingers aspire to be like that.

[@cmmnsenserules4339]

At the 5 min mark you engaged a pedal. What was that???

[@dustinarnold79]

I have one being delivered tommorow

[@neilallso400]

Sweet playing sir.

[@frankaq3951]

This man can play!

[@marlonharvey278]

Greg you're a amazing guitarist Iam always checking out some links good man.

[@gb-bp1me]

Great review!

[@krisk6497]

Perfect demo!

[@renatoap.m.paulino6434]

DVD Gusttavo Lima E Voce Ao Vivo Em Patos De Minas 2011

[@joshgarland9085]

Does the Eric Johnson model requires a battery?

[@poarag]

25 dB boost with the Mid Boost

[@thegolfnut812]

At 6:40 what pedal did you kick in?

[@sallhame]

The TBX system is not always on. The switch is in the jack socket. So when you've finished playing, take the cable out, or you will drain the battery.

[@nimrodfernando4729]

What do you mean?

[@dr.lyleevans6915]

@@nimrodfernando4729 It is only on when the cable is plugged in

[@brucerodgershimself]

Great review! I have the very same EC strat, in "Blackie". Been watching Greg's reviews for a while now (absolutely dig em) , and I have a question: What are the effects pedals that he uses? (and possibly for this review in particular) I assume that you sell them online? Thanks much! Bruce in Western NY.

[@wildwoodguitars]

Hello! The only pedal in use in this video is a BB Preamp. We've since upgraded our overdrive tones to a Friedman Smallbox 50.

[@brucerodgershimself]

Ah ok - that's cool. Bummer that the Smallbox 50 is outta my price range for just jammin in my home studio! :-) Thanks for the reply - appreciate it.

[@RiccardoSorgato]

I 'd want to see how does a Squier sound in his gold hands..

[@olliemc6933]

Good...

[@TheJipino]

ric srgt It's more the amps and his playing than the guitars in my opinion. I have a Fender Mex Strat and it sounds amazing through a good Fender tube amp, like a twin reverb or something.

[@TheJipino]

ric srgt It's more the amps and his playing than the guitars in my opinion. I have a Fender Mex Strat and it sounds amazing through a good Fender tube amp, like a twin reverb or something.

[@phenixreturns]

can you make a demo for the boost? and not just the pedal

[@johhpage]

great sound and vid! i want to buy one

[@who8allthepies]

Yiu said 12 db mid boost its 25 db

[@tyronejoihnson7046]

This dude plays as well, if not better than Clapton. #respect

[@OldRunt]

I bought this one because of Greg's demo. I can't make it sound that good 😂.

[@agemeijer5123]

Impressive playing, it's Art.

[@tpzid]

I wish you would mention the amp and distortion pedal(s) Greg uses in these videos. I know guitar amp has boost and all, but he is stomping on a pedal.

[@rrben29]

They always use the same gear in every guitar demo video...which would be a tone king imperial amp with an Xotic BB Preamp pedal for dirt.

[@tpzid]

rrben29 Thank You!!!!!!!

[@husky450s]

i have one of these i love it i got it 2nd hand 10 years ago how do i find out if its worth anything or how old the serial is SE913669

[@shxxl9394]

SE(XXXXXX) SN(XXXXXX) SZ(XXXXXX) Signature Series Instruments SE8(XXXXX)-1988, SE9(XXXXX)-1989 SN0(XXXXX)-'90, SN1(XXXXX)-’90, SN2(XXXXX)-’92, etc. SZ0(XXXXX)-2000, SZ1(XXXXX)-2001, SZ2(XXXXX)-2002, etc.

[@golfcoursemanager33]

+Scott Fraser you could probably get about a grand for it. give or take based on condition, etc.

[@husky450s]

Its in perfect condition

[@golfcoursemanager33]

maybe 1200...if it is pewter, green, or red, you may even be able to get 1500 or so. If it is in perfect condition-all original, w/original case and paperwork. just depends on who wants it and the buyer, of course.

[@ChiliPumpTheFunk]

I'm trying to decide between this Eric Clapton Strat or a Music Man Cutless....!!! opinions??

[@wildwoodguitars]

Hey Ryan, I can tell you from experience that the historic quality and durability of Fender is unparalleled. You can't go wrong. Not to mention that Fender has been perfecting the noiseless pickup for a long time now. We do not carry Music Man Cutlass, but we have several of the Eric Claptons. They are AWESOME! Please take a look and tell me what you think of what we have! Feel free to call the store to ask some more in depth questions. They are ALWAYS happy to help :) I'm a firm believer in the Wildwood experience.You won't be disappointed like you might be with some of the big-box stores. Here's where we keep the claptons www.wildwoodguitars.com/electrics/fender/artist.htm and here's our phone if you want to call 303-665-7733 or email if you prefer [e-mail]

[@charles6835]

how did he get that distorted sound?

[@smoothwhenimove]

Anyone have a recommendation on whether to buy this guitar or a new american professional? I cant seem to decide between the two..

[@jed1mindtricks857]

This one is far superior in my opinion.

[@yousefabukhalifa1808]

So the TBX tone is basically a regular tone knob that goes up to 15 instead of 10.I know this is a really simple way to put it, but am I right? Would really appreciate a reply :D

[@yousefabukhalifa1808]

And that tone knob is primarily used to add some highs when that mid boost is turned up. I know you can use it however u want, but its main function is so the guitar doesn't sound too dark and fuzzy when u have that midboost all the way up. Correct?

[@golfcoursemanager33]

@Yousef Abukhalifa...your second comment= exactly.

[@texisbluesman]

OK, seriously, is Greg using an overdrive pedal?

[@drexlspivey5828]

I was one week away from buying this guitar, but the idea that you have to put a battery in it has turned me off, is that the case?

[@joshgarland9085]

IKR! And does the battery have to be in for it to even work? I do not like this

[@drexlspivey5828]

@@joshgarland9085 I think it just requires a battery for the mid boost, should work ok as a standard Strat I think...

[@MrMusicM67]

I have been dying trying to figure out the lick at 7:35 .... Clapton does it all the time...

[@MrMusicM67]

Elix1rify :O Good idea... Thank you buddy!!

[@xBlackout718x]

+MrMusicM67 It's a bluesy lick. I'm trying to learn those. They sound great.

[@mmojorissen]

HINT- slow the speed of the video.

[@adrianborgust5073]

Poor Eric would be mortified if he saw the unfinished state of the Strat Fender put out under his name!! Shocking, built in the late 90's in California, the neck had not been finished, action at 12th fret was about 1/8th of an inch, I kid you not. After finishing it as should have been done (I'll send you my invoice Fender) it is now lovely. the pick ups were always cool. serial no: SZ1132850........SHAME ON YOU FENDER. The Vintage case is nice!! NO quality control back then???

[@allenbrininstool7558]

I don't care how good your are; how do I identify an authentic one? Why does the pick guard only have eight screws instead of eleven?

[@stevesalisbury8206]

That's how they made them in the 50s

[@stefyd2904]

Great player!

[@marmaladebrah]

super helpful video

[@MedmanMr]

Oooh! very very nice!!!!

[@TheOzzyo55]

amp? these tones are too die for btw

[@TheJipino]

Oscar Williams I think a Fender Toneking.

[@golfcoursemanager33]

+Oscar Williams the amp is made by Imperial. Imperial "tone king."

[@FabioMarcosBr]

😱😱😱😱 amazing Guitar player!!!

[@wadenkrangguttenberg3750]

greg you are to guitar what the globetrotters are to bball

[@quebuenaviola]

i need it now

[@goktugduran6548]

Great Tonee!!

[@krisedwards822]

That lick at 1.57.

[@dineenando7780]

Mine sounds nothing even close to this...😢

[@DeOmnibusDubitandum76]

Listening at 0.25 speed to steal some licks and phrasing from master Koch, almost broke a rib laughing from 2:25...

[@scottwaszak698]

Greg could make a 2x4 with spaghetti for strings sound great.

[@stiglistanbul]

Christ that thing sounds stupidly good.

[@jamespalmer7998]

Torn between buying this or the hendrix signature mim strat 😒

[@axxion231]

James Palmer what did you get

[@woolgum]

Wow, great playing. You need to make lessons here on KZbin. I got an incoming Blackie from -98, black with gold hardware. Let’s see how it does in my (metal) hands.

[@joshjenkinson1929]

Phat demo, soyn, as they all are x

[@mgw4205]

Only thing i dont like is the fret wires. Makes it a pain in the ass to bend strings

[@THEVATICANTS]

It's annoying how good his playing is.

[@ofir_likes_beer]

is there a sunburst version?

[@joestrickl]

I bought the Buddy Guy sunburst strat (same electronics but with a thinner profile neck & Gold Lace Sensors) that I liked better than the EC. Superb tone!

[@muziekvoorfeest]

pick up configurated a bit like a dave gilmour DG20 ? (emg)

[@andrebritten]

Nice

[@tem0079]

Someone on Reverb wants to trade me this guitar for my Jem 77wdp

[@electricdream6214]

How is the guy not a legend?!!!!!!! what does he just work at the guitar store??? r u KIDDING ME LOL

[@Dor_Cohen1]

F*ck!! What a guitar player!!

[@VanBaylen]

5:20 LOL

[@nelsonbi2008]

wow

[@outlawguitar2092]

Who wants to walk around with a pocket full of AA Batteries

[@besticudcumupwith202]

...the neck is what I'm looking for. Hearing batteries mentioned isn't a selling point for me.

[@cucciolo1234a]

Sei un grande caz ... :)

[@xDooksx]

Creamy