Guitar Strings: What kind of strings does Eric Clapton use?

For his electric guitars, Eric Clapton uses Ernie Ball .10 to .46 gauge strings. The action is set low.For acoustic...

Guitar Strings: How often are they changed on Eric Clapton’s guitars?

When Eric Clapton is on tour, strings are changed daily on his Fender Stratocasters and acoustic guitars according to his...

Guitar Picks (Plectrums): What type does Eric Clapton use?

Eric Clapton uses heavy picks supplied to him by Ernie Ball, a manufacturer of guitar strings, picks and related items.

EC in 2010 with the Gibson Eric Clapton 1960 Les Paul Recreation
Gibson Guitars: Eric Clapton’s History with Gibson

Eric Clapton built his reputation as a guitarist playing Gibson electric guitars. He played them almost exclusively between June 1965...

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Gibson Cherry Red ES-335: Eric Clapton’s “Cream Guitar”

Eric Clapton purchased his Cherry Red Gibson ES-335 in 1964 and used it throughout his career until it was sold...

Fool Guitar: Eric Clapton’s Psychedelic Gibson SG

Eric Clapton’s Psychedelic Gibson SG or "Fool Guitar" is a standard production 1964 Gibson Les Paul SG with no PAFs....

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Eric Clapton Graffiti Stratocasters

Eric Clapton has long been a proponent and collector of street art. In March 2001, he appeared on stage at...

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Fender Eric Clapton Signature Model Stratocaster

The Eric Clapton Signature Model Stratocaster was designed by Fender Guitars (U.S.) to recreate the look and feel of Clapton’s favorite...

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Cale, J.J.

J.J. Cale (John W. Cale) was born on 5 December 1938, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He grew up in Tulsa,...

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Bruce, Jack

Jack Bruce was born on 14 May 1943 in Glasgow, Scotland. A singer, composer, and multi-instrumentalist, he was best known...

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