Fender Custom Shop J.W. Black Master Built Eric Clapton Stratocaster (1995)

Fender Custom Shop J.W. Black Master Built Eric Clapton Stratocaster (1995)

£10,000.00
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Fender Custom Shop J.W. Black Master Built Eric Clapton Stratocaster (1995)

Fender Custom Shop J.W. Black Master Built Eric Clapton Stratocaster (1995)

£10,000.00
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Incredibly rare 1995 Fender Custom Shop J.W. Black Master Built Custom Eric Clapton Stratocaster, built in the USA by one of Fender’s most legendary Master Builders: J.W. Black. With serial number JB023, this is one of his earliest master built models. 

This is not your standard Clapton Strat, this guitar is a true one-off Custom Shop build, featuring several premium custom appointments that intentionally ignore Eric Clapton’s strict production specs, making it an exceptionally collectible and unique Stratocaster that simply doesn’t come up often.

Highlights / Why This One Is Special

  • Master Built by J.W. Black (Custom Shop legend)

  • Unique one-off build (not a standard production Clapton model)

  • Stunning Candy Apple Red finish with a gold undercoat for extra depth and glow

  • Beautiful highly figured flamed maple neck

  • Gold hardware

  • Rare three-ply moto pickguard

  • Medium frets (a key deviation from Clapton spec)

  • Includes Original Hard Case + Certificate of Authenticity

Condition

Overall condition is Very Good, with only light surface marks consistent with careful use.

  • Frets: Good

  • Electrics: Working as they should

  • Hardware: Good

  • Neck decal: Fender logo partially missing (cosmetic only)

Specs

  • Year: 1995

  • Model: Fender Custom Shop Eric Clapton Stratocaster (Master Built Custom / One-Off)

  • Builder: J.W. Black

  • Finish: Candy Apple Red (gold undercoat)

  • Neck: Flamed Maple

  • Weight: 3.70 kg

  • Serial: JB023

  • Case: Original Fender hard case

  • Paperwork: Custom Shop Certificate of Authenticity included

Shipping & Returns

Worldwide shipping available.
UK shipping £45 —free on orders over £1000.
International rates calculated at checkout.

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