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Post subject: IF YOU'RE WONDERING WHO BOUGHT IT.....I DID!
Posted: Sat Oct 12, 2013 10:00 am
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We've talked about this model at time, during our conversations here in the Forums. The early EC Signature guitars were build in the Custom Shop. They had a 21 fret solid maple neck, and a mini-toggle to control the preamp. A small number were build prior to changing the fret board, revamping the electronics, and changing the fingerboard. A Torino Red model was offered on eBay. It has the old CS logo stamped on the back of the headstock and in the neck pocket. It's a V series number. If you can't find it on eBay now, I'll endeavor to post a photo when it arrives. :wink:

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Posted: Sat Oct 12, 2013 10:29 am
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If you can't find it on eBay now, I'll endeavor to post a photo when it arrives. :wink:


You know the drill.

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Post subject: Re: IF YOU'RE WONDERING WHO BOUGHT IT.....I DID!
Posted: Sat Oct 12, 2013 10:44 am
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ZZDoc wrote:
If you can't find it on eBay now, I'll endeavor to post a photo when it arrives. :wink:


You know the drill.


I've just learned that Xhefri is posting pics of it on the Plus section of his website http://www.xhefriguitars.com. He's also advised me that he recently posted pics of it on a thread on the Forums. Look on page 3 on 'Has there ever been a Torino Red American Standard Strat?"

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Post subject: Re: IF YOU'RE WONDERING WHO BOUGHT IT.....I DID!
Posted: Sat Oct 12, 2013 12:19 pm
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OK Im excited already :)

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Post subject: Re: IF YOU'RE WONDERING WHO BOUGHT IT.....I DID!
Posted: Sat Oct 12, 2013 4:41 pm
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I've obtained a short history from the seller. It's a classic along side the 'garage sale', 'toy in the attic', or 'guitar under the bed for 30 years' yarn. He claims that he came upon it in a pawn shop in Colorado. The proprietor having absolutely no idea of what they were holding, nor do they believe the original owner did either when it was pawned. According to A.R.Duchossior, these guitars were in a pre-production run to be readied for the Winter NAMM 1988. [Note the neck end date on the photo in the other thread, the truss rod adjuster.] Clapton and Fender contracted for this guitar in Spring 1987. Subsequent to going into production, the neck design [22 fret laminated finger board and biflex truss rod ] was changed as was the method of switching on the midboost.[.from a mini-toggle, to a jack.] I've sent the serial number to Fender in the hopes of learning more about the guitar's build history.

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Posted: Sun Oct 13, 2013 6:50 am
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Congradulations Doc,I'm sure that this will be a worthy addition to your stable. Again it's a beauty.Craig


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Post subject: Re: IF YOU'RE WONDERING WHO BOUGHT IT.....I DID!
Posted: Sun Oct 13, 2013 7:01 am
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Congradulations Doc,I'm sure that this will be a worthy addition to your stable. Again it's a beauty.Craig


Many thanks. Long time no hear, here.

How are you doing and what have you been up to???

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Post subject: Re: IF YOU'RE WONDERING WHO BOUGHT IT.....I DID!
Posted: Sun Oct 13, 2013 7:23 am
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Hello Doc, well I have been lurking here and always read with great interest your posts.I hope all is well with you.cheers


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Posted: Sun Oct 13, 2013 7:49 am
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ZZDoc wrote:
I've obtained a short history from the seller. It's a classic along side the 'garage sale', 'toy in the attic', or 'guitar under the bed for 30 years' yarn. He claims that he came upon it in a pawn shop in Colorado. The proprietor having absolutely no idea of what they were holding, nor do they believe the original owner did either when it was pawned. According to A.R.Duchossior, these guitars were in a pre-production run to be readied for the Winter NAMM 1988. [Note the neck end date on the photo in the other thread, the truss rod adjuster.] Clapton and Fender contracted for this guitar in Spring 1987. Subsequent to going into production, the neck design [22 fret laminated finger board and biflex truss rod ] was changed as was the method of switching on the midboost.[.from a mini-toggle, to a jack.] I've sent the serial number to Fender in the hopes of learning more about the guitar's build history.



Cant wait for your pictures and review Doc!
I know your excited :)

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Post subject: Re: IF YOU'RE WONDERING WHO BOUGHT IT.....I DID!
Posted: Sun Oct 13, 2013 8:42 am
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Cant wait for your pictures and review Doc!
I know your excited :)

Don't know that there's better picture-wise than Xhefri's page 3 post on the "Torino Red Strat' thread.

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Post subject: Re: IF YOU'RE WONDERING WHO BOUGHT IT.....I DID!
Posted: Sun Oct 13, 2013 9:14 am
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Yeah, but that's not in THIS THREAD!

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Posted: Sun Oct 13, 2013 9:18 am
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Post subject: Re: IF YOU'RE WONDERING WHO BOUGHT IT.....I DID!
Posted: Sun Oct 13, 2013 9:45 am
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Yeah, but that's not in THIS THREAD!
Come on, you're killin' us!

I was about to suggest that the walk over to the other thread would do you good, but it looks like Donny saved you the trip. :wink:

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Post subject: Re: IF YOU'RE WONDERING WHO BOUGHT IT.....I DID!
Posted: Sun Oct 13, 2013 9:48 am
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Post subject: Re: IF YOU'RE WONDERING WHO BOUGHT IT.....I DID!
Posted: Sun Oct 13, 2013 10:54 am
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Congratulations! :D I love red Strats!


Were it Red or Pewter, this guitar goes beyond its finish. I mulled it over. We've talked about this run on several occasions but there was no way I could get a fast handle on what it's 'going rate' might be on the vintage market, or was I going to be in a price negotiating situation with this, not to mention the fact that there were 20 individuals 'watching' this listing. and you know what that could mean. :?

The OHSC looks like it's been dragged over 40 miles of bad road, and I don't see any intrinsic value in a beat up old tweed case, the design of which hasn't changed in decades, but the pics of the guitar show it to be nearly flawless for a 36 yo instrument. It deserves to be stored in a finer looking surrounding.

This guitar is out of the beginnings of the Custom Shop, dates, stamps, and with the pedigree of being in the pre-production run being readied for the '88 Winter NAMM introduction of the Clapton Series, prior to the final tweeking of specs for the production line. Today, a TK built guitar of the same specs would likely cost out at nearly the same street price as was being asked by the seller in this instance. As I said before, we've recognized this guitar in many of our Clapton discussions, but no one has ever mentioned seeing or having had their hands on one, but there it was. Big as life and nearly mint. It made no sense not to acquire it at the asking price, with the additional plus of sharing the experience with the group.

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