Eric Clapton
Eric Clapton
Guitars
293
What kind of Guitars does Eric Clapton use?
19th Century Salvador Ibanez
Eric Clapton commented that this guitar has "..a great sound.." and that he k... more
1898 Martin O-18
Eric Clapton describes this guitar as a 'Home Guitar'. more
1915 Martin O-27
Eric Clapton kept this guitar at his country home for private use for a numbe... more
1915 Martin O-45
This guitar was bought for collecting purposes, and has also been used for pl... more
Amplifiers
50
What kind of Amplifiers does Eric Clapton use?
1950s Fender Twin
A late 1950s Fender Twin Amplifier with tweed covering, metal plate with Fend... more
1957 Fender Twin
Acquired by Clapton in the 1980s and extensively modified by Cesar Diaz in 19... more
1958 Fender Twin 5F8-4
Eric Clapton has been using a 1958 Fender Twin Amp, modified to increase the ... more
Fender Vintage Reissue '59 Bassman LTD 4X10 Guita...
Eric Clapton auctioned his 1994 Fender '59 Bassman Amp. more
Effects Pedals
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What kind of Effects Pedals does Eric Clapton use?
Dunlop 535Q Cry Baby Multi-Wah
"Eric Clapton uses this wah wah on occasion." more
Vox V847A Wah-Wah Pedal
"Eric Clapton uses this wah wah often on stage as well as in the studio." more
Boss TR-2 Tremolo Pedal
Eric Clapton uses this stompbox on songs like 'Badge' where he needs to get a... more
Boss FS-5U Nonlatching Footswitch
Eric Clapton uses these footswitches to work with his complicated pedalboard ... more
Studio Equipment
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What kind of Studio Equipment does Eric Clapton use?
Suzuki Unisynth XG-1M
Serial No. 011317, printed maker's label on back, Designed by Suzuki Corpor... more
Samson Synth 32 95 Guitar/Bass Wireless Unit
For the February 1999 volume of the German music magazine "Gitarre & Bass" (G... more
Bss Audio Ar 133 Active Di Box
For the February 1999 volume of the German music magazine "Gitarre & Bass" (G... more
Ibanez HD1000 Harmonics/Delay
According to the lot notes from Bonhams auction house website, Eric Clapton u... more
Music Accessories
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What kind of Music Accessories does Eric Clapton use?
Gianni Versace Guitar Strap (1)
the black webbing and leather strap lavishly decorated with rhinestones, red,... more
Gianni Versace Guitar Strap (2)
the black webbing and leather strap lavishly decorated with a pattern of red,... more
Gianni Versace Guitar Strap (3)
the black webbing and leather strap lavishly decorated with a pattern of pink... more
Ernie Ball Polypro Guitar Strap
As seen on many pictures Eric Clapton is using this strap all the time. more
Microphones
7
What kind of Microphones does Eric Clapton use?
Audio Technica AT4050
For the February 1999 volume of the German music magazine "Gitarre & Bass" (G... more
Yamaha WXY-05UR Diversity Receiver
For the Bradshaw/Dean Markley switching system, Clapton used the Yamaha WXY-0... more
Audio-Technica AT4055 Handheld Cardioid Condenser...
Collins chooses Audio-Technica AT4055 handheld large-diaphragm vocal condense... more
World Instruments
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What kind of World Instruments does Eric Clapton use?
1920s G Houghton & Sons Melody Major Mandonlin-Banjo
Eric Clapton acquired this Mandolin-banjo in the late 1970s / early 1980s. more
Fender Electric Mandolin
Eric Clapton bought this instrument for collecting purposes. more
Coral Sitar
Eric Clapton said that he has "..Experimented with this sitar.." and that it ... more
1979 Sound Instruments Sonica
Serial No. 257, analogue synthesiser, a string-instrument-shaped wooden casi... more
Strings
5
What kind of Strings does Eric Clapton use?
Ernie Ball 2221 Regular Slinky 10-46
Eric Clapton uses these strings on his regular non-archtop guitars. more
Ernie Ball 2146 Regular Slinky Acoustic Guitar St...
Eric Clapton uses these strings on his acoustic guitars. more
Martin Guitars Phosphor Bronze MEC-12 Light
"C.F. Martin and Company is proud to introduce the first sets in a new line o... more
Martin Phosphor Bronze MEC-13 Medium
"C.F. Martin and Company is proud to introduce the first sets in a new line o... more
Bass Guitars
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What kind of Bass Guitars does Eric Clapton use?
1998 Yamaha BBeast Nathan East Signature
in Amber Burst finish, with gold-plated metal parts, alder body with figured ... more
Fender Precision Bass
Clapton can be seen playing a Fender Precision Bass in this photo. more
BM3016 Music Man Stingray 1980
In 2016, it was revealed after a sale at Gruhn Guitars, that Eric Clapton use... more
Fender Bass VI
Clapton's Bass VI can be seen behind him at 2:00 of this clip. more
Other Gear
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What kind of Gear & Equipment does Eric Clapton use?
1982 Roland G-505
Eric Clapton said that he used this guitar synth. during the Edge of Darkness... more
2007 Fender '57 Crossroads Twin
This '57 Tweed Twin amplifier and its companions, Lots 129 and 132, were issu... more
1997 Fender Twin Pair
"Eric had what he considered to be the Holy Grail of amps [the 1957 Twin Amp ... more
1998 Fender Woody Jr.
This amp with its distinctive appearance was used on stage during the 2004 to... more
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