Are there any opinions on the Fender Eric Clapton Tremolux?

Are there any opinions on the Fender Eric Clapton Tremolux?

Haven’t heard much about the Fender EC Tremolux. Is it really much different than the 57 Tweed Deluxe RI? How does it rate with boutique 5E3s? Sorry for off topic – I have the Vibro Champ EC and it’s amazing! Haven’t heard much about the Fender EC Tremolux. Is it really much different than the 57 Tweed Deluxe RI?

What kind of AMP does Eric Clapton use?

“A 12-watt must-have for guitarists who want the ultimate in Clapton amp style and performance, the EC Tremolux is a fascinating variation on the ’57 Deluxe and our answer to Clapton’s call for a special model with several distinctive features.

Which is better Fender Vic or Fender Tremolux?

Both were great with my Tele, but the ec was better with humbuckers. While having just as pure a tone as the Vic, the Fender offered a use-able tone control and amazing tremolo. EC insisted that it feature the original output tube bias ‘Vibrato’ tremolo circuits found on older tweeds and after playing it you can see why.

What kind of preamp does a Tremolux use?

The Tremolux uses only one 12ax7 tube in the preamp section in both channels before the signal enters the phase inverter. The video clip demonstrates a blonde Tremolux, which is quite similar to the blackface.

The Fender EC Tremolux aims to reproduce the classic late ’50s Fender tweed amp tones that Eric Clapton loves so much. Designed in collaboration with Clapton himself, the EC Tremolux features 12 watts of hand-wired tube power through a single twelve inch speaker.

When did Eric Clapton retire his Blackie guitar?

In 1985, Eric Clapton “retired” Blackie and by 1988, Fender was supplying him with his own line of Eric Clapton Signature Stratocasters based on Blackie. Up until the mid-90s, Eric Clapton would play these Signature Strats exclusively on stage for electric numbers.