Eric Clapton

Eric Clapton was seen playing this guitar in the promotional video for Tears in Heaven, released as a single from the soundtrack album to the Lili Zanuck film Rush in 1991. In the video, Clapton is seen performing on the rehearsal set for the 1991 George Harrison Japan tour at Bray Studios. However, it is most recognisable from its appearance on MTV's Unplugged in January 1992, when Eric Clapton used it to play the opening number Signe as well as Tears in Heaven and Circus Left Town.

Clapton also used this guitar for the solo performance of Tears In Heaven at the end of a television special in 1992 featuring an exclusive interview with the British TV presenter Sue Lawley, filmed at his London home. This guitar was also used for performing Tears In Heaven, Circus Left Town and Signe during the 1992 UK Tour which incorporated the 12 show season at the Royal Albert Hall in February/March.

Eric Clapton commented that this guitar has "..a great sound.." and that he kept it as "...a dressing room guitar...". Lee Dickson recalled that Clapton had this guitar for a long time and that he took it to the dressing room at The Royal Albert Hall for Clapton during one of his seasons there in the 1990s.

Eric Clapton refers to his 1898 Martin O-18 as a "Home Guitar," as noted in the Christie's auction listing.

Eric Clapton kept this guitar at his country home for private use for a number of years, and has played this guitar frequently in the last five or six years.

This guitar was bought for collecting purposes, and has also been used for playing at home.

Eric Clapton used the 1992 José Ramirez III Classical Guitar on several recordings, including his album "Pilgrim" and other projects throughout the 1990s. This guitar is documented in the Christie's listing.

Eric Clapton used the 1982 Gibson Chet Atkins Standard guitar during his live performances in the late 1980s and early 1990s, as documented by Christie's.

Eric Clapton purchased the 1929 Martin OO-45 for his guitar collection, as verified by Christie's auction listing.

Eric Clapton thinks this guitar is "..Beautiful..." he remarked that "..it's tough parting with this one.." and added that he used this guitar like many of his Martins as .."Home Guitars - for writing and playing at home..."

Eric Clapton bought this guitar for collecting purposes.

Prior to giving this guitar to Eric Clapton, George Harrison kept it for his own home use at Friar Park, Henley-on-Thames for ten years, where it was part of his collection of small bodied Martins.

Eric Clapton acquired a 1975 Robert S. Ruck Classical Guitar, as listed by Christie's, primarily for his collection.

This guitar was bought for the rehearsals for the George Harrison Tribute concert, and has been used at home a little.

Eric Clapton received the 1865 William B. Tilton Grade Two guitar as a gift from his first wife, Patti. This instrument, featured on Christie's, has intrigued both Clapton and his guitar technician, Lee Dickson, sparking much interest and speculation.

Serial No. GF6, printed maker's label to interior GERUNDINO/LUTHIER/Beunavista 4/El Quamendero /ALMERIA/ESPANA/ANO 1980 with GF6 handwritten sideways, in natural finish, Brazilian rosewood body, cedar top, marquetry inlaid soundhole, cedar neck, nineteen fret ebony fingerboard, carved headstock, rosewood headstock facing, rosewood tie bridge, rosewood friction pegs and transparent tap plates; and a black hardshell contour case with black plush lining and a guitar strap, with handwritten label inscribed with various details including GERUNDINO With 'Banjo' Pegs.

Eric Clapton used this guitar for a considerable amount of stage work and on several numbers including Can't Find My Way Home. After his 1990 tour, in a moment of fatigue, Clapton apparently said to Lee Dickson ..."I never want to see that guitar again - Get rid of it!...". He appears to have changed his mind however as the guitar has remained in his collection until now.

Eric Clapton used the 1990 Vincente Sanchis Flamenco Model 41 guitar for recording, as documented by Christie's.

Eric Clapton used this guitar during his tour of Japan in November/December 2003 for the song Can't Find My Way Home.

This guitar was used for experimentation with a built-in microphone. It was mainly used in the 1990s during rehearsals.

Eric Clapton acquired a 1961 Martin OO-18G, primarily for his collection rather than performance, as noted by Christie's.

Eric Clapton bought this guitar to include in his collection of small bodied Martin O-series guitars.

Eric Clapton purchased the 1961 Martin O-16NY guitar for his collection, as documented by Christie's.

Eric Clapton donated a Tacoma 1998 Papoose guitar, as listed by Christie's.

This guitar was in Clapton's private collection of guitars from 2006 until 2016 when he sold it together with Gruhn Guitars.

This guitar was in the collection of Eric Clapton from 2003 until 2016 when he sold it together with Gruhn Guitars.