Eric Clapton

Used on tour 1975 in Japan.

Used on tour 1976 Europe and USA.

Eric Clapton used an ESP Ron Wood Telecaster for some gigs in the 1980s, as shown in the user-uploaded photo. The caption incorrectly identified the guitar as a Fender Telecaster 1987 Special.

Eric Clapton used a red 1964 Fender Telecaster while performing with the Yardbirds, as shown in the user-uploaded photo.

In this photo, from a live concert, we can see Eric Clapton playing this custom guitar made for him and sold in limited edition by Fender.

Eric Clapton received the Roy Buchanan Bluesmaster guitar during the recording sessions for "Tears in Heaven." In the video, the guitar is visible to his left, and Clapton is seen frequently playing it between takes, highlighting his fondness for the instrument.

Eric Clapton is associated with the Fender Telecaster 40th Anniversary Eric Clapton model, created in his honor and sold by him to support the Crossroads benefit. This connection is supported by a user-uploaded photo.

In 1990, Eric Clapton received a custom James Trussart Steel Deville No. 11 guitar as a gift. The guitar features 24 frets and a personalized plate reading "Eric Clapton," custom-made by James Trussart. A handwritten note by Lee Dickson labels it as the "EC James Trussart chrome body Telecaster No. 1." A user-uploaded photo verifies this information.

Used by Eric Clapton in studio and live 1970. Photo from Bournemouth 18 of August 1970

Used with John Mayall Bluesbreakers for 2 months before switching to a Les Paul.

Eric Clapton received two Roy Buchanan Bluesmaster No. 6 guitars as gifts from George Harrison. In the "Tears in Heaven" music video, one of these guitars is visible to Clapton's left. Between takes, Clapton frequently played the Bluesmaster, demonstrating his fascination with the instrument throughout the video shoot. A user-uploaded photo confirms the presence of the guitar on set.

Kay Jazz II can be seen in this photo. The picture is taken when he was in his first band called "The Roosters". More info : https://www.groundguitar.com/eric-clapton-gear/eric-claptons-1960s-kay-jazz-ii/

https://www.instagram.com/p/COnK2zesIO1/?fbclid=IwAR3CfTFKRwoKp5HQhd63wDXYokxOWfhx-ODr12N46al0j-tFzZDWP7EsLYA In This Instagram Post Eric Clapton Can Be Seen Using Bill Lewis 24-fret Guitar On A Blind Faith Concert, Probably The Only Period In Which Clapton Uses This Guitar

Eric is seen playing a Fender Jazzmaster during this performance with The Yardbirds. This guitar was used by Eric for a short time in the summer of 1964. During this time, Chris Dreja's Gibson ES-335 had been damaged beyond repair, so he is seen using Eric's red Telecaster for a few shows. The Jazzmaster was left behind and Dreja is pictured with it on tthe 'For Your Love' album cover and other shows after Jeff Beck joined. Side note: Clapton and Dreja soon each purchased an ES-335. Clapton's first (a '64) and a replacement for Dreja (a '62)

Eric Clapton purchased this guitar as a tribute to one of his heroes Snooks Eaglin, who was pictured playing one of these models on an album cover. Clapton said that he bought this guitar because "... he wanted to sound like him..". He also remarked that he has played this guitar a great deal.

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 acquired the 1962 Gretsch Burgundy Duo-Jet, as documented by Christie's, primarily for his collection.

Eric Clapton owns a 1978 David Russell Young Dreadnought guitar, as confirmed by Christie's auction listing, indicating it was acquired for collection purposes.

Is now accompanied by a hand-written & signed note from guitar maker Danny Ferrington which states that he built this 'tipple size' guitar for Eric Clapton in 1979:...Eric loved this guitar. He said he liked the look of carrying it around and getting off an airplane with it, I always said they were professional quality toys...

Is now accompanied by a hand-written & signed note from guitar maker Danny Ferrington which states that he built this guitar for Eric Clapton in Nashville, Tn. January 28 1980: ....I shaped the neck like his Blackie Strat that I played when I went to London....

Eric Clapton said that he bought a Santa Cruz after seeing a picture of it in an ad. in Guitar Player magazine. He loved the shape and look of it. It is one of the first flat tops he used with a cutaway. Clapton recalled using this guitar in the early '80s for home playing. This guitar was apparently custom built for Eric Clapton to replace another Santa Cruz he had which was damaged in the Bahamas.

Eric Clapton owned a 1980s Phillip Kubicki guitar, as detailed by Bonhams. Kubicki, renowned for his Factor bass guitars, started his career at Fender in the late 1960s and later developed this compact travel guitar after founding his own line in the 1980s.

Eric Clapton appears to have purchased this guitar as a tribute to Buddy Guy who played a similar Guild model. Clapton commissioned this green finish which he particularly likes. Lee Dickson recalled that Clapton played this guitar on stage in the 1980s. He also said that this shade was Guild's attempt at '7-Up' green.

This guitar was a gift to Eric Clapton from Neal Schon. In an interview with David Mead published in Guitar World in 1994, Eric Clapton commented: "After [Duane Allman had left the Dominos to return to the Allman Brothers Band], I felt like I had to have another guitar player. I had Neal Schon come in for a little while, having met him through Carlos Santana, but by that time ... the band was on its way out."

Eric Clapton acquired this guitar for collecting rather than playing purposes.

Eric Clapton acquired this guitar for collecting rather than playing purposes.

Serial No. KK000365, printed maker's label to interior, inscribed Songbird Amber KK000365, in natural finish, thin hollow mahogany body, spruce top, twenty-two fret rosewood fingerboard with dot inlays, black facing with 'G' shield motif inlay, round soundhole, white binding, rosewood pin bridge, transducer pickup, two rotary controls on the side of the body and imitation tortoiseshell pickguard; and a black Guild hardshell contour case with black plush lining; with handwritten label with various inscriptions including Guild Songbird Acoustic

Eric Clapton bought this guitar for collecting purposes. It has been taken to the studio a few times, and has possibly been played at rehearsals on occasion.