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1998 Fender® Stratocaster Eric Clapton European Tour

Rarely Seen Commemorative FSR Promotional Guitar

(Collector's Condition)

Condition Report: This guitar is in immaculate condition and 100% stock with very little signs of playing or even being out of the case. Maybe a few pick swipes on the pickguard and a couple of hairline clear coat blemishes which ALWAYS appear on gloss black if you tilt it in bright light, and WE ARE EXTREMELY PICKY! The very limited number of these available make this a one-of-a-kind guitar for any Clapton enthusiast or collector. These were presented backstage in both USA and MIM versions along with a small amp according to Lee Dickson (Eric's guitar tech) in the Lot Essay of the auction listing. A USA model of this exact guitar sold in July 2004 at Christie's (lot #1392) for $16,000 in the Crossroads Guitar Collection along with many of the extras as seen on this one. That guitar is estimated to command anywhere between $100k - $300k in 2024 if it were ever to be offered again. A true "under the bed" find on this one that will not likely appear again. You will not be disappointed in any way with this appreciating classic. Feel free to ask any questions and we will get back to you very quickly. Some of the highlights are as follows:

Black High Gloss Finish With The Official Tour Graphics
100% Stock In Showroom Condition
Maple Fingerboard (Pristine Condition)
Original Fender Hardshell Case (Very Good Condition Inside & Out)
Case Lock Key Included
Fender® Standard SSS Pickups
Guitar Weighs 7 lbs 9 oz
Commemorative Sound Foundation Lapel Pin (Pewter / Metal)
Original Tour T-Shirt (Size L)
Double CD Sound Foundation Compilation (2 CD Set)
Official Clapton Guitar Pick
Ships Immediately & Fully Insured
Fully Tested & Professionally Cleaned

LOT ESSAY FROM THE CHRISTIE'S AUCTION (USA & MIM MODELS COMBINED)
According to Clapton's guitar tech Lee Dickson, VW sponsored the 1998 Tour, and this guitar is one of a few Fender Strats. which were customized with the logos/artwork that were used in all the posters etc., for the tour. Every night the sponsors had a backstage party, for the staff of VW, in various towns and one of these customised Fenders would be present with a little amp... Nathan or someone would always be noodling on one of these. At the end of the tour, this previously unused one, was presented to Eric.

Item ships immediately and fully insured upon payment with tracking via FedEx or UPS Ground depending on buyer's location from St. Louis MO.

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