Detail 01
Active pickup configuration
A powered onboard circuit boosts and shapes output, so this goes louder and fuller than a passive Strat.
Product detailSKU #1273887999713
FenderArtist Series Eric Clapton Stratocaster Electric Guitar Black
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Black US-built Artist Series Stratocaster, alder body, maple neck and board, active electronics. A pro-level Strat for a player who knows the platform.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Players who want Strat single-coil voicing with more output on tap
- Stage work where a plain black finish hides wear and scuffs
- Blues, rock and session players riding the volume and tone controls
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Left-handed players — right-handed only
- Anyone after humbuckers, a hardtail bridge, or a 24-fret neck
- Beginners; there are far cheaper Strats to learn the shape on
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Soft V neck shape
Slight ridge down the back of the neck. Fills the palm and favors a thumb-over grip on the low E.
Detail 03
Maple fingerboard
Snappier top end and a faster feel than rosewood; the sealed finish means no fretboard conditioning.
Detail 04
Gloss urethane body finish
Hard, durable topcoat. Resists dings and sweat better than nitro, and won't check or age with time.
Detail 05
25.5" scale length
Standard Fender scale — tighter string tension and clearer note separation than a 24.75" guitar.
Detail 06
Tremolo/vibrato bridge
Floating bridge with a bend arm. Expressive vibrato, but string changes and tuning stability take more attention.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01The active circuit needs a battery; keep a spare and unplug the cable when stored
- 02Black gloss shows fingerprints and swirl marks — a microfiber cloth helps
- 03Confirm case or gig bag inclusion with your seller before it ships
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Do I need a battery for this guitar?
Yes. The electronics are active, so an onboard circuit draws power. Unplug the guitar cable when you're done playing — leaving it in drains the battery.
02Is 22 frets enough for lead playing?
Two full octaves on the high E, which covers nearly all rock and blues lead work. If you regularly play above the 22nd fret, look at a 24-fret guitar.
03How does the maple board compare to rosewood?
Maple is brighter and more immediate in attack, with a slicker sealed surface. Rosewood is warmer and slightly softer under the fingers.
04Is this the same guitar as the pewter version?
Yes, apart from the finish color. Same US build, alder body, maple neck and fingerboard, SSS active electronics, tremolo bridge and $2,299.99 price.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsPickups & controls
- Pickup Configuration
- Active
5 detailsPlayability
- Orientation
- Right handed
- Number of Frets
- 22
- Number of Strings
- 6-string
- Scale Length
- 25.5
- Neck Shape
- Soft
10 detailsBody & build
- Bridge Type
- Tremolo/Vibrato
- Color
- Black
- Fingerboard Material
- Maple
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Body Material
- Alder
- Top Material
- Not
- Body Shape
- Double
- Body Finish
- Gloss Urethane
- Body Type
- Solid
- Neck Wood
- Maple
1 detailsOther
- Configuration
- SSS
