Detail 01
Active electronics
Onboard preamp needs a battery, but gives you boost and tone shaping without a pedal in front.
Product detailSKU #1273888000465
FenderArtist Series Eric Clapton Stratocaster Electric Guitar Torino Red
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
American-made Clapton signature Stratocaster in Torino Red with three single-coils, active electronics and a soft V maple neck. For players who want a shaped, boostable Strat voice.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Blues and classic rock players wanting onboard boost
- Anyone who prefers a chunkier soft V neck profile
- Players who push a clean amp into breakup without pedals
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who want a purely passive, unaltered vintage Strat
- Heavy modern styles needing humbucker output
- Budget buyers — this is a $2,300 US-built instrument
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
A subtle spine down the back of the neck. Fills the palm more than a C, good for thumb-over playing.
Detail 03
Alder body
Balanced and medium weight. Fuller mids than ash, which is why it is the classic Strat body wood.
Detail 04
Maple neck and fingerboard
Bright, tight attack with a sealed feel underhand. No open pores, so it plays fast when your hands sweat.
Detail 05
22 frets
One extra note over a vintage 21-fret Strat, and the neck pickup sits marginally further from the bridge.
Detail 06
Gloss urethane finish
Durable and glassy. Resists dings better than nitro but feels slightly stickier on the neck.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Active circuit runs on a battery — keep a spare and unplug when idle
- 02Tremolo setup and intonation usually need checking after shipping
- 03No amp, case or cable is listed with this guitar
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does it need a battery?
Yes. The electronics are active, so a dead battery means no output. Unplug the cable when you are done playing to stop the circuit draining.
02What does the soft V neck feel like?
A gentle ridge down the back instead of a rounded C. It gives your palm something to sit against, and suits players who hook their thumb over the top.
03Is it made in the USA?
Yes, this is a United States built instrument.
04Can I get vintage single-coil tones from it?
It has three single-coils, so the core voice is there, but the active circuit shapes the output. It will not behave exactly like a passive vintage Strat.
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
- Red
- 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
