BLACKIE absolutely MINT condition!!!... as new..still has plastic sheeting on pickguard and back plate. This guitar has remained in its case since it was purchased. Rarely played if at all. The only negative is that there is a minor tear in the fabric of the case.... From Fender: Clapton's signature Strat comes loaded with Fender's Vintage Noiseless pickups, a powerful active mid boost, TBX circuits, and a soft-V-shaped maple neck. Fender Noiseless Pickups with Active Mid-boost To cover as much musical territory as possible, Eric Clapton tends to outfit his Strats with a few personal touches. The Eric Clapton Artist Series Strat includes several such additions to create a massive array of tones to choose from. For one, an active mid-boost control has been added to the second tone knob which gives a solid humbucking warmth excellent for jazz or more acoustic-like strumming. The middle tone knob features Fender's patented TBX circuitry which lends another layer of tonal potential. With a five-position pickup selector to try out every possible combination of tones, this Strat will have you playing well "after midnight." Classic Fender Style, Modern Fender Quality Every Eric Clapton Artist Series Stratocaster is hand-crafted in Fender's American workshop for outstanding playability, quality, and tone. As specified by Clapton, this Strat uses a classic V-shaped neck profile ideally suited for blues solos and heavier chord playing. Also included is a vintage original tremolo bridge just as would have been seen on Clapton's early Strat collection. Features: - Built to the specifications of guitar legend Eric Clapton - Three Vintage noiseless pickups with five-way pickup selector switch - Active mid-boost control to add rich depth to tonal character - Versatile TBX circuitry - Comfortable V-style neck profile and maple fingerboard - Vintage styled tuners and blocked vintage tremolo - Included tweed case