Eric Clapton's Bass Guitars

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Clapton can be seen playing a Fender Precision Bass in this photo.

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In 2016, it was revealed after a sale at Gruhn Guitars, that Eric Clapton used the 1980 Music Man Stingray in the studio.

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in Amber Burst finish, with gold-plated metal parts, alder body with figured maple cap, maple bolt-on neck, twenty-four fret ebony fingerboard with split block inlays the lowest engraved ERIC CLAPTON, figured maple headstock facing with YAMAHA and Nathan East signature in black, brass tailpiece with five adjustable saddles, two double coil pickups, active circuit, five rotary controls, the back of the body signed and inscribed in black felt pen For Eric With Love Nathan East 1998; and a black Yamaha rectangular hardshell case with black plush lining containing various accessories including owner's manual and lead; and handwritten label with various inscriptions including Honeyburst 5 string from 'Nate'. This guitar was given to Eric Clapton by Nathan East.

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