Eric Clapton Stratocaster: Worth the Hype? | Friday Fretworks
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- Опубліковано 6 чер 2024
- 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.
If Eric is watching he is probably crying at that killer intro.
100%.
Super on point
Chris too
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 UA-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.
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
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.
Jesus Christ. That playing is astonishing!!
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.
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
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.
Love that boost in all its glory on his live in Hyde Park Old Love solo 🤘🏻
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.
Love the Lace pups.
My favorite opening solo yet! Fantastic Chris!
Can't tell you how much I love that you did Edge of Darkness as the lead-in...well done!!!
Mate, awesome Chris. Your feel for melody and dramatic development of a solo is just mind boggling.
I just found your channel, and damn, some of the most inspiring playing I’ve heard in ages!
Very nice! Loved this video my guy😁
Dam it. Think that jam was one of your best yet !!!! Love those knarly bits at the end of a soulful run. Nice work man.
Your tone is amazing, no matter what guitar you're playing. Man great jams, fantastic playing, and insightful commentary. Thanks so much.
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.
You have an amazing touch on any guitar you play. Thanks Chris for the inspiration to pick some tasty notes.
Wow, that 2nd Jam/sound runthrough was AMAZING
Well, it’s worth the hype now. Incredible playing as always, Chris!
Huge fan of your channel. You’re a professor with everything guitar related.
My weekly Friday highlight!
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.
they are my favourite guitars. enjoyed your music 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.
Holy crap, that intro was 🔥 One of my favorite Clapton tunes too!
The original pewter grey strat was very nice my friend bought one new back in the 80s when it came out, I told him if he ever wanted too sell it to let me know so I could buy it from him, Sadly he passed away about 5yrs ago & his wife sold the guitar for $500 not knowing what it was. He also had a BB King signature guitar that she sold for really cheap. I was horrified when I found out she sold his collection of guitars He had like 20 guitars all in mint condition🤬🤬🤮 Well thanks for bringing back memories & showing that beautiful strat.👏👏🎸👨🏻🦯
Big Clapton fan. Edge of darkness, what a great instrumental. Your playing is always great.
What an outro! Which I then watched in slow motion. Thx Chris inspiring!!!
This is why I wait for Friday...!❤❤
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.
Thanks Chris, another cracking corker of a tool in your amazing tool box. We eagerly await the next Friday Fretworks
That was great, gave me the chills!
EoD is Clapton's best work IMO. The tone and playing on that EP is epic. Well captured Chris, on that intro.
You have really great tone and feel. Loved it. 🤘
That Edge Of Darkness intro made me happy. Thank you!
Chris Buck is the hype! God damnit man, astonishing playing as usual! You're definitely my guitar hero man!
That intro jam was pure fire
Great video as always - fantastic version of Edge of Darkness. The 'Guitar' article by Huw Price is superb too.
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 !!!!!
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
Wow man !! What a intro solo 👌sounds great
I can never get over that "pick trick" you're doing. It's so amazing...
Thank you Chris! I have the Custom Shop Mercedes Blue that I purchased in 2017.
Holy smokin tone and playing madness here! Man!!!
Edge of Darkness. Rarely heard but, amazing piece of his catalogue. Tanx.
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.
I could listen to that intro all day
Fine guitar playing, Chris Buck. I enjoy your playing.
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.
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.
Awesome Strat ,great playing on this ,Cheers!
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 love this Stratocaster, bought it years ago and it's my go to guitar. Love the Lace Sensor pickups, the feel of the neck, well worth it imo...
I own a lefty one from 2016 and I love it. His live albums One More Car, One More Rider and the Cream reunion shows are the reasons I wanted one. Whether it was through his Vibrokings or the Dumble modded low powered tweed twins the sound he got blew me away. Its definitely a Strat that holds it's own and is very unique sounding compared to my other maple neck strats.
Love your guitar playing Chris
It is with you playing it.
I still like your gray!
I'm trying to get one.
What an awesome guitar. It sounds just like Chris Buck!
Sounds lovely mate.
Great vid!!!! Love the info and the playing!!!!
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.
Cheers from NY Chris! I recently subscribed to your channel and just want to say
I really enjoy your channel. Thanks man! :-)
Damn you're still underrated as hell. Your tone and phrasing may be my favorite right now.
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 👍😎🎸
Wow, Chris, I really enjoy your playing!
Great rendition of Edge of Darkness at the beginning! Haven't heard that in years
Journeyman and 24 Nights, great! Now I see what makes his tone unique. Great video Chris, as always.
THAT intro! 🤘💚
Wow.superb tone my friend.great playing .
Great playing an demo Chris! I love my EC strat its one guitar that can cover every base
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!
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.
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...!
Killer Opening Jam 🔥🔥🔥.. Fantastic playing Chris 🙂✌️
I am reasonably new to finding Chris Buck on UA-cam. But man! I think he instantly became my favorite guitarist on UA-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.😎😎😎😎😎
Nice !! Love the playing sessions where you go after the tonal differences. Obviously that guitar inspires stuff, so yeah, it's worth it :-)
What a warmth machine. Just hearing it make ya feel good.
Love to have one. Have to save up. Sounds great. Been playing 60 yrs. Love the demo. Great playing.
I love the neck on the Clapton Strats - pickups I can take or leave, but the soft V is so comfortable
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.
Always a pleasure, old boy.
What an intro!👌
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.
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.
Chris, regarding the battery do yourself a favor and install a lithium 9v. buy 2 and put spare in the case. they have a substantially longer working life and roughly 10 year self life.
plus the added bonus of not ever leaking like regular alkaline bats...and ruining your gear!
great video as always!
Cheers
ken
Great advice! 👍
Thanks for the good advice, Ken. I am going to change my battery immediately. It has lasted almost too long, so I was wondering if it might make a mess soon.
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.
Great tune and sustain Chris!!!
NICE GUITAR AND VERY NICE PLAYING CHRIS..
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.
Tasty riffage as always, Chris. You're a legend.
Very nice playing!
Whether this guitar is worth the hype or not is up to the player--but there can be no doubt that Christ Buck is worth the hype. Rock On and Stay Well!
That intro had my jaw on the floor. Maybe life's not that bad after all. Thank you.
Nicely Done my Friend.