The Clapton signature Stratocaster must be the absolute most powerful Humbucker guitar in the world. Having Said that its a very well made guitar. Because of its Stacked Humbuckers accrive circutry run by a battery and incredible 25 DB mid boost, it feels like its about 20 times more powerful than a Gibson Les Paul Humbucker wise. Guitars with active circutry run by a battery are always extremt hot. Even when the boost was off it was a lot more powerful Than my Gibson Les Paul Humbucker wise. This guitar is reallly extreme and as far away from a normal Stratocaster you can possibly come. But it should deffinitely suit the proffessional players that want really heavy guitar sound which includes me. So a very good guitar.