Fender Clapton Custom Shop MDB

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Fender Clapton Custom Shop MDB

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Clapton Custom Shop MDB

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Product Info

Article Number: 179409
Brand: Fender
Model: Clapton Custom Shop MDB
Price: $4,617.80

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This Clapton Custom Shop MDB is a beautifully crafted instrument built for the discerning player. The combination of the alder body, vintage pickups, and comfortable neck provides a fantastic platform for blues, rock, and classic tones. It's a premium-priced choice, ideal for players who appreciate a refined vintage feel and a touch of modern convenience with the mid-boost control.

Product Description

  • Fender Clapton Custom Shop MDB
  • Electric Guitar
  • Eric Clapton custom shop signature
  • Alder body
  • Maple neck with 22 vintage frets
  • Blocked vintage tremolo
  • 1-Ply white pickguard
  • 3 Vintage noiseless single coils
  • Controller for master volume
  • Tone and midboost
  • 5-Way switch
  • Colour: Midnight blue
  • Incl. Vintage tweed case
PROS
  • • Alder body delivers balanced resonance and sustain.
  • • Vintage Noiseless pickups offer clarity without hum.
  • • Blocked vintage tremolo enhances stability and tuning.
  • • Maple neck with vintage frets provides comfortable playability.
CONS
  • • Premium-priced, limiting accessibility for many players.
  • • Midnight Blue finish can show fingerprints easily.
  • • Limited tonal versatility compared to more modern pickup configurations.

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Key Features

Body Material Alder
Neck Material Maple
Fingerboard Maple, vintage radius
Pickups 3 Vintage Noiseless Single-Coil
Scale Length 25.5 in
Frets 22, Vintage
Bridge Blocked Vintage Tremolo
Weight 8.2 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

It adds a focused midrange presence, enhancing lead lines and cutting through a mix without harshness, offering a subtle but noticeable tonal shift.
The blocking significantly reduces tremolo travel, providing stability, but some subtle vibrato is still achievable; it’s more of a vintage-style feel than a full-on Floyd Rose.
It’s a slightly more refined vintage 'C' shape, offering a bit more comfort and a smoother feel than some older, more abrupt vintage profiles.

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