Fender Eric Clapton Stratocaster
Aftermarket Price History
Used-market sales only. Brand New listings excluded.
The Eric Clapton Stratocaster is one of Fender's longest-running and most clearly defined signatures, built around Clapton's long-established stage requirements rather than around a vintage replica brief. The active mid-boost circuit, TBX tone control, soft V neck and blocked-vibrato mindset are the load-bearing features, because they make this guitar behave very differently from a normal Strat even before the amp comes into play. On the used market, originality of the electronics does most of the work, while normal play wear is less important than whether the boost system and hardware remain intact. It is a player's signature first, and the market rewards complete, unmodified examples.
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Used-condition sales and current used listings. Brand New listings excluded.
Market Report
Used examples typically trade between $1,200 and $1,450; anything under $1,175 is worth a close look. Prices are down 21.8% vs. 12 months ago. Some price variation month to month, but within a normal range.
This is a slow-moving market at ~6/month. Sellers may wait longer for the right buyer; don't expect a quick flip.
Condition matters here — worn examples sell for roughly 29% less than clean ones. Prioritize a good example if you plan to resell.
Related models
The other major blues-player Strat signature: similar working-player brief, built on a comparable U.S. platform.
Non-signature U.S. Strat at a similar price: no mid boost, but a wider appeal and comparable build quality.
Vintage-leaning U.S. Strat: if the Clapton's vintage tone is the draw, the AO gets there without the signature constraint.
For Sale (20 listings)
Unknown seller • 2013
Eric Clapton Signature Stratocaster Electric Guitar - Black
$1,950
Mint
Concert Musical Supply • 2001
Fender Eric Clapton Artist Series Stratocaster with Vintage Noiseless Pickups 2001 - Present - Pewter
$1,400
Very Good
Unknown seller
Eric Clapton Artist Series Stratocaster with Vintage Noiseless Pickups - Olympic White
$1,600
Excellent
Heights Guitars • 1994
Fender Eric Clapton Stratocaster 1994 - Green Strat CDG w/c
$1,999
Very Good
Unknown seller
Eric Clapton Stratocaster - Black with Maple Fingerboard
$2,030
Excellent
Hopeful Roadie Guitars • 2001
Fender Eric Clapton Artist Series Stratocaster with Vintage Noiseless Pickups 2001 - Present Torino Red
$1,699
Excellent
Unknown seller • 2007
Eric Clapton"Blackie" Stratocaster 2007 Noiseless Pickups Mid Boost Circuit (414)
$1,400
Good![FENDER USA Eric Clapton Stratocaster Pewter [US10105142] (06/29)](https://rvb-img.reverb.com/i/s--5SaiR4fy--/quality=medium-low,height=800,width=800,fit=contain/69282a36-5334-4695-b599-4c55cde66f54.jpg)
ISHIBASHI MUSIC • 2010
FENDER USA Eric Clapton Stratocaster Pewter [US10105142] (06/29)
$1,907
Good
Unknown seller • 1993
1993 Fender Eric Clapton Artist Series "Blackie" Stratocaster w/ Lace Sensors
$1,699
Good
WelcomeGuitars.Shop • 1987
1987 Fender Japan E-Serial Eric Clapton Style– Black / Maple Neck
$1,315
Very Good
Unknown seller • 2022
Eric Clapton Signature Stratocaster 2022 - Torino Red
$1,999
Excellent![Fender USA Eric Clapton Stratocaster "Blackie" with Lace Sensor Gold Pickups, 2000 [SZ0177350] (06/23)](https://rvb-img.reverb.com/i/s--F0v7xtNC--/quality=medium-low,height=800,width=800,fit=contain/e0db4c33-1d00-425e-90e9-208266512047.jpg)
ISHIBASHI MUSIC • 2000
Fender USA Eric Clapton Stratocaster "Blackie" with Lace Sensor Gold Pickups, 2000 [SZ0177350] (06/23)
$1,803
Good
Unknown seller • 2017
Eric Clapton Signature Stratocaster 2017 - Pewter
$1,999
Excellent![FENDER USA Eric Clapton Stratocaster with Vintage Noiseless Pickups, Black [US16088745] (06/22)](https://rvb-img.reverb.com/i/s--t4nBwgdM--/quality=medium-low,height=800,width=800,fit=contain/81a83df5-bcb6-4fb5-ad78-fd403b564800.jpg)
ISHIBASHI MUSIC • 2016
FENDER USA Eric Clapton Stratocaster with Vintage Noiseless Pickups, Black [US16088745] (06/22)
$1,928
Good
Unknown seller • 2010
Eric Clapton Signature Stratocaster Journeyman Relic Electric Guitar - Aged White Blonde
$4,800
Excellent
John's Shop • 2020
Fender Eric Clapton Artist Series Stratocaster with Vintage Noiseless Pickups 2001 - Present - Black
$1,350
Excellent
Unknown seller • 2010
Eric Clapton Signature Stratocaster Journeyman Relic - 2-color Sunburst
$3,600
Excellent
The Good Stuff • 2008
Fender Eric Clapton Artist Series Stratocaster with Vintage Noiseless Pickups 2008 - Present - Black Phoenix
$1,699
Excellent
Unknown seller • 1996
Eric Clapton Artist Series Signature Stratocaster 1996 Black USA w/ OHSC
$1,886
Excellent
Dave's Guitar Shop • 1994
Fender Used Eric Clapton Strat '94
$1,250
Very Good