Looking for all the world like an Eric Clapton model, this isn’t. This is a 1957 Journeyman model that has proper 57 single coils and traditional control set-up. The light relic finish looks perfect, and this guitar was ordered with no relic’ing on the neck or frets. These 57s had 6150 medium jumbo frets and these feel slick and easy – you can get underneath the string if you need, or the action can come down a touch if that is preferred. A 9.5 radius and 1.65 nut width will feel familiar, and this ash / maple combination weighs in at 3.3kg (7lbs 4oz) – nice and light. The Floor Traveller describes the neck as a 10/56 V – it certainly has a great mid 50s feel.
Originally sold in USA (Dave’s Guitar in Wisconsin) it has found its way to UK and has been in a collection for a few years – reluctantly let go of in order to scratch a Rickenbacker itch. It shows very little signs of use – we have no problem describing this as Excellent Condition – bordering on Mint. All the paperwork is present and correct, as is the original case with the candy still unwrapped.