Eric Clapton

Guitar received as gift in 1971.

This is a user-uploaded photo showing a 1952 Fender Telecaster that belonged to Eric Clapton, which was sold at auction.

Special made Fender Telecaster for Eric Clapton in 1992

Eric Clapton used a Fender Telecaster Rome in the studio during the 1980s, as shown in a user-uploaded photo.

Used on tour 1976 by Clapton

Used by Eric Clapton and sold on Crossroads roads auction

Fender Eric Clapton custom made telecaster from 1983.

The Sunburst tele Hanging on Eric Claptons Wall of guitars was a gift from a friend.

This photo shows Eric Clapton's Fender Telecaster from 1980, which he occasionally used for recording in the 1980s. The guitar is part of his collection being auctioned.

Bought by Eric Clapton as a collectors item in 1986.

In the 1970s, Eric Clapton occasionally played a 1953 Fender Telecaster, as shown in the user-uploaded photo.

Eric Clapton used the 1956 Fender Telecaster in the studio during the 1990s, as evidenced by a user-uploaded photo.

Used on European tour of 1974.

He used Epiphone Gary Clark Jr. "Blak & Blu" Casino at the Forum in LA Oct, 2017.

Eric Clapton played a turquoise Fender 1983 Telecaster for a song on his album "August." He later auctioned this guitar at his 2013 Crossroads benefit. A user-uploaded photo serves as the source for this information.

Eric Clapton used a Fender 1971 Telecaster in the studio for several recordings between 1995 and 1996. The guitar was later sold at the Crossroads Benefit in 2013. The source is a user-uploaded photo.

Eric Clapton used a Fender 1974 Telecaster Electric Guitar during promotional shots for his upcoming album "Done." He purchased the guitar in New York and later sold it at the Crossroads benefit in 2013. This information is supported by a user-uploaded photo.

Used in the studio during the seventies by Eric Clapton. Sold at the Crossroads roads benefit in 2013.

Used in Studio early 2000. Sold at the Crossroads roads benefit in 2013.

Used for studio work by Eric Clapton. Soldat the Crossroads benefit in 2013.

Eric Clapton used the 1954 Fender Telecaster both live and in the studio during the 1970s, as shown in the user-uploaded photo.

Used live. And on some songs in the studio. Originally Bob Dylan's black 1966 Telecaster. Given to Robbie Robertson. Sanded natural and pickup added. Clapton played it once, sitting in with The Band in 1974.

Eric Clapton can be seen playing B.C. Rich Seagull in this ad of B.C. Rick. As far as I can tell, it is unclear if he used the guitar on any recordings or played it live.

According to the sources below, Clapton used an Orange 2 x 12 Projector Column while in Derek and the Dominos (as can be seen from the stencil on the chassis), before moving it to his home studio. Clapton later gave it to the stage manager of his 13 January 1973 Rainbow Theatre concert. Decades later, in May 2019, Rock Star Guitars sold the cabinet via Vintage & Rare, upon which it ended up in the collection of Tune Your Sound.

Rock Stars Guitars, "ERIC CLAPTON’S ORANGE 2×12 CABINET USED WITH DEREK AND THE DOMINOS"

This Orange 2×12 speaker cabinet was formerly owned and used by Eric Clapton. This fantastic relic from the classic rock era was used with Derek and the Dominos (it still bears the stencils), then put to use in Eric’s home studio. You can see a series of stains on the top from these studio days, from a reel of tape that rested on the cabinet for years, and two razor blades that rusted. In the late 1970’s Eric cleared out his studio to make room for cars, and gave this Orange cabinet to a technician who was working for him from time to time. Comes with a direct letter of provenance from the technician. Please in inquire for price.

Vintage & Rare, "Orange / Eric Clapton 2x12 / 1970 / Orange / Amp"

Eric Clapton's Orange 2 x 12 speaker cabinet with "DEREK AND THE DOMINOS" stencilled on it. This was given by Eric in the 1970s to the stage manager of his Rainbow Theatre comeback gig, which featured Pete Townshend, etc. It is dirty and has marks from Ampex tape reels and razor blades from Eric's home studio, which is where it was kept. Never been opened since Eric gave it away. Shipping is extra, this is heavy!

Tune Your Sound, "ORANGE-MATAMP - 2*12 CABINET - ERIC CLAPTON/DEREK AND THE DOMINOS"

Builder: Orange-Matamp

Model: 2*12 cabinet

Year: 1969

Color: Orange

Eric Clapton's current wah-wah pedal is the Dunlop GCB95F Cry Baby Classic Wah Wah, which has a lower frequency center tone and the sweep of early Cry Baby pedals. Clapton uses the pedal in live performances for songs such as "White Room", "Pretending", and "Got to Get Better in A Little While." The pedal can be seen at 1:46 to 1:56 during Clapton's solo for his live performance of "Cocaine" at the Royal Albert Hall.

Eric Clapton's main amplifier today is the Fender Custom Series '57 Bandmaster combo. It is a 26 watt amp that features tube circuitry based on the '50s 5E7 circuit and three 10" Jensen P10R-F speakers. Clapton tours with two of these amps, using one as a spare. The amps were built by Alexander Dumble specifically for Clapton, as mentioned in this interview with his guitar tech.

In the gatefold of "Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs", Clapton is seen with a Gretsch Rancher acoustic guitar. It's speculated that the guitar was used as one of the two acoustic guitars on the title track's coda section along with his custom Zemaitis "Ivan the Terrible" 12-string.

Alongside his Fender Custom Series '57 Bandmaster combo amp, Eric Clapton incorporates the Hammond Leslie 122XB speaker into his touring setup. He uses the Leslie speaker to achieve a chorus effect on songs such as "Badge" and "Wonderful Tonight."

In this video, Eric Clapton demos the new Gibson Custom Eric Clapton 1958 Les Paul Custom, which was created by the Gibson Custom Shop in collaboration with the Murphy Lab. This is a limited-edition replica of the guitar Clapton played with Cream, Blind Faith, John Lennon, Delaney & Bonnie and Derek and the Dominos before gifting it to Albert Lee.

Eric Clapton consistently recorded and performed with the Soldano SLO-100 amplifier throughout the 80s and early 90s. He can be seen playing the amp in its full stack version for Cream’s Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame Induction performance in 1993.