eric clapton

E R IC C L A P TON
S I G NAT U R E A M PL I F I E R S
& S T R ATOCA S T E R GU I TA R
Photo: George Chin
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SIGNAT U R E
In a historic collaboration, Fender
introduces its first artist signature
amplifiers — EC Series amps bearing
the name of legendary guitarist
Eric Clapton. Built to the exacting
specifications of Clapton himself,
the three amps — the EC Twinolux™,
EC Tremolux™ and EC Vibro Champ®
— are fascinating variations on their
original ’50s-era ancestors (the ’57
Twin™, ’57 Deluxe™ and ’57 Champ®,
respectively), and are our answer
to his call for special models with
distinctive features.
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SLOW HAND MADE
Handmade in the United States,
all three amp models feature ’50s-era
output tube bias tremolo (which
produces a more throbbing pulse than
later Fender tremolo circuits) and a
switchable power attenuator (reduces
speaker output), in addition to other
premium features. In a historic career
now in its sixth decade, Eric Clapton
has long been known as one of the
world’s foremost exponents of classic
Fender tweed amp tone, and the three
new amps bearing his imprint present
the pinnacle of personally inspired amp
tone for stage and studio alike.
Each is a must for Clapton fans and
guitarists who want the ultimate in
Photo: Jun Sato
tweed tube amp performance.
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EC T WINOLU X
TM
The late-’50s tweed Twin-Amp™ is
one of the world’s most coveted amps,
known for harmonically rich tone and
stage-filling presence that sounds great
clean and overdriven. This longtime
Clapton favorite is the inspiration for
the new EC Twinolux.
EC T R E MOLU X
TM
1950s-era Deluxe™ and Tremolux
amps are prized for the warm, rich
compressed tones of blues and early
rock ‘n’ roll. Clapton often uses a
Deluxe when playing traditional blues,
and it is on this time-honored amp
that the new EC Tremolux is based.
EC VIBRO CHAMP ®
Clapton recorded some of his biggest
hits with a tweed Champ®; a late 1950s
practice amp prized by countless pros
for its great low-output sound and
easy-to-record performance. He still
uses one today, and it is on this Fender
classic that the new EC Vibro Champ
is based.
E R IC C L A P TON
SIGNAT U R E
ST R ATOCA ST E R
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EC Series amps mark the first artist
signature amplifiers in Fender history.
The first Fender artist signature guitar
debuted in 1988 bearing the name
of the same artist, Eric Clapton.
With a body of music to his credit
that few can match, it's an honor that
so much of it has been created with
a Fender Stratocaster guitar through
a Fender amp. From "Layla" to
"Wonderful Tonight" to "My Father's
Eyes," the sound of Eric Clapton with
a Strat® in his hands is unmistakable.
Slowhand fans will love the tonally
versatile Eric Clapton signature
Stratocaster guitar. Features include
an alder body, three Vintage Noiseless™
pickups, active mid-boost (25 db)
and TBX™ circuits, special soft
V-shaped neck, and blocked original
vintage synchronized tremolo.
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E l e c t ro n i c s
Wattage: 40 watts
Inputs: 1 (high input) and 2 (low input)
Controls:Volume, Treble, Bass, Speed,
Intensity, Presence, Output
H a r dwa r e
Cabinet material: Solid pine
EC TWINOLUX
TM
Handle: Leather strap
Covering: Tweed
Grille cloth: Vintage-style brown/gold
Depth: 9.0" (21.6 cm)
Hand-wired all-tube circuitry on eyelet board; premium components throughout, circuit based
Width: 24.5" (62.2 cm)
on late-1950s 5E8-A Fender Twin amp (produces about 40 watts), single channel with two inputs
Height: 20.5" (52.1 cm)
(high and low gain), tremolo with speed and intensity controls and footswitch, Special Design
Weight: 53 lbs. (24 kg)
12” Weber® speakers (built by Eminence®) with alnico magnet for dynamic, sensitive response,
two Groove Tubes™ 6L6GE output tubes, four 12AX7 preamp tubes, two 5U4GB rectifier tubes,
custom transformers by Mercury Magnetics™, switchable output power (attenuator reduces
speaker output if desired; one speaker can be switched “off” for even lower output performance),
finger-joined solid pine cabinet resonates with a warm, woody tone, genuine lacquered tweed
Speakers
Two 12" Weber®-designed
Eminence®-built speakers (4 ohms impedance)
Tubes
Four 12AX7 preamp tubes
covering with vintage brown/gold grille cloth and leather strap handle. Deluxe fitted cover included.
Two 6L6GE power tubes
Handmade in Corona, Calif.
Two 5U4GB rectifier tubes
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E l e c t ro n i c s
Wattage: 12 watts
Inputs: 1 (high input) and 2 (low input)
Controls:Volume, Tone, Speed, Output
H a r dwa r e
Cabinet material: Solid pine
EC TREMOLUX
TM
Handle: Leather strap
Covering: Tweed
Grille cloth: Vintage-style brown/gold
Depth: 9.5" (24.1 cm)
Hand-wired all-tube circuitry on eyelet board; premium components throughout, circuit based
on late-1950s 5E3 Fender Deluxe amp (produces about 12 watts), single channel with two
inputs (high and low gain), bias tremolo with speed control and footswitch, fixed bias
Width: 20" (50.8 cm)
Height: 16.75" (42.5 cm)
Weight: 25 lbs. (11.4 kg)
for increased headroom, Celestion® Heritage G12-65 speaker for increased definition with
Speakers
high-gain playing, two Groove Tubes™ 6V6GT output tubes, three 12AX7 preamp tubes,
12" 65-watt Celestion® Heritage G12-65 speaker
(8 ohms impedance)
5Y3GT rectifier tube, custom transformers by Mercury Magnetics™, switchable output power
attenuator reduces speaker output if desired (disconnectable internal speaker allows use
Tubes
of external 8-ohm speaker enclosure), finger-joined solid pine cabinet resonates with a warm,
Three 12AX7A preamp tubes
woody tone, genuine lacquered tweed covering with vintage brown/gold grille cloth and leather
Two 6V6 power tubes
strap handle. Deluxe fitted cover included. Handmade in Corona, Calif.
5Y3GT rectifier tube
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E l e c t ro n i c s
Wattage: 5 watts
Inputs: 1 (high input) and 2 (low input)
Controls:Volume, Speed, Output
H a r dwa r e
Cabinet material: Solid pine
EC VIBRO CHAMP
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Handle: Leather strap
Covering: Tweed
Grille cloth: Vintage-style brown/gold
Depth: 7.8" (19.8 cm)
Width: 12.5" (31.8 cm)
Hand-wired all-tube circuitry on eyelet board; premium components throughout, circuit based
Height: 13.5" (34.3 cm)
on late-1950s 5F1 Champ (produces about 5 watts), tremolo with speed control and footswitch jack
Weight: 16.5 lbs (7.5 kg)
(optional footswitch available, P/N 0994049000), 8” Weber® Signature speaker with alnico magnet
for dynamic, sensitive response, Groove Tubes™ 6V6GT output tube, two 12AX7 preamp tubes,
5Y3GT rectifier tube, custom transformers by Schumacher , switchable output power attenuator
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reduces speaker output if desired (disconnectable internal speaker allows use of external 8-ohm
speaker enclosure), finger-joined solid pine cabinet resonates with a warm, woody tone, genuine
lacquered tweed covering with vintage brown/gold grille cloth and leather strap handle.
Deluxe fitted cover included. Handmade in Corona, Calif.
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Speakers
8" Weber® Signature speaker
(4 ohms impedance)
Tubes
Two 12AX7 preamp tubes
6V6 power tube
5Y3GT rectifier tube
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Part Number: 9911110215
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