Fender Eric Clapton Signature Stratocaster (pewter finish)

The Fender Eric Clapton Signature Stratocaster is the first signature model solid-body guitar made by Fender from 1988 onwards. It was a collaboration with Eric Clapton, with a V-shaped neck design and Gold Lace Sensors pickups (later replaced with Fender Noiseless ones).

From the late 90s onwards, the Fender Eric Clapton Stratocaster has been Mike Rutherford's go-to guitar, especially for playing lead lines and rhythm guitar work with Mike & The Mechanics and Genesis.

His Eric Claption Stratocaster was a late 1980s variant with Pewter finish, which is virtually a stock one.

Quotes on the Stratocaster
"“I love the Strat because it can play the roles of many guitars. You can access such a diverse range of tones—which makes it extremely attractive as a touring instrument. It’s also a simple case of habit and familiarity. I’ve been playing Strats for decades, and, at this point, I’d feel wrong playing anything else.” (Guitar Player, August 2007)"