What is Eric Clapton's Favorite Guitar? -

Eric Clapton has owned a lot of guitars. Here is a summary of them, with details below.

Year	Guitar Model	Additional Information
1958	1959 Gibson Les Paul Standard	Bought for $250, currently worth around $150,000
1962	Gibson Les Paul Standard	Used for several years
1964	Fender Stratocaster	Switched from Gibson Les Paul Standard
1965	Custom Built Fender Stratocaster	Custom built for Clapton
1966	Martin D-28 Acoustic Guitar	Later modified into a double cutaway electric guitar
1967	Guild Starfire Acoustic Guitar
1969	Fender Telecaster
1970	Gretsch Duo Jet Electric Guitar
1971	Gibson SG
1972	Fender Sound Hole Amplifier
1973	Marshall JCM800 Amp
1964	Martin Acoustic Guitar	Made in England, single cutaway body shape, mahogany body and neck, rosewood fretboard, two single coil pickups
1959	Gibson Les Paul Standard "The Beano Burst"	One of only five ever made by Gibson, worth around $1 million
1958	Gibson "Blackie"	Owned since 1968, still owned today
1966-1998	White Fender Stratocaster	Played on "Unplugged," with a black pickguard, single humbucker pickup, and various controls
1975-1982	Black Gretsch Duo Jet
Various	Gibson '65-'72 Reissue Guitars (ES series)	Multiple models
	Custom Made Fender Stratocaster with Floyd Rose	Tremolo system and built-in amplifier, played through Marshall amplifiers
	Custom Built Epiphone Casino	Clapton's current guitar

Eric Clapton has used many different guitars during his career, but he still prefers his 1959 Gibson Les Paul Standard. He bought it from the original owner at a pawn shop for $250. It was made in 1958 and features a rosewood fingerboard and headstock. The guitar is currently worth around $150,000.

Eric Clapton’s Guitars Amps Equipment Timeline

It includes his first Gibson Les Paul Standard (1962), which he used for several years before switching to Fender Stratocaster (1964). He then switched to a custom-built Fender Stratocaster in 1965. In 1966, he bought a Martin D-28 acoustic guitar, which was later modified into a double-cutaway electric guitar. In 1967, he bought a Guild Starfire acoustic guitar. In 1969, he bought a Fender Telecaster. In 1970, he bought a Gretsch Duo Jet electric guitar. In 1971, he bought a Gibson SG. In 1972, he bought a Fender soundhole amplifier. In 1973, he bought a Marshall JCM800 amp.

Eric Clapton Equipment Guide

The guitar he uses is a custom-made Fender Stratocaster which has a Floyd Rose tremolo system and a built-in amplifier. He plays this guitar through Marshall amplifiers.

Eric Clapton’s Martin Acoustic Guitar

The guitar he plays has a single cutaway body shape, which makes it easier to play chords and fingerstyle melodies. It also features a rosewood fretboard, which gives the instrument a warm tone.

The guitar has a mahogany body and neck, two single-coil pickups, and a rosewood fretboard. It was made by Martin Guitars in England in 1964.

Eric Clapton Les Paul The Beano Burst

“I’ve always loved the sound of this guitar. It has a great tone and it’s easy to play. If you’re looking for a versatile instrument, then this could be a great choice.”

-Clapton

A Sneak Peek at Clapton’s Rig From Les Pauls to Firebirds

The guitar he plays most often is his 1959 Gibson Les Paul Standard. He has used it since the early 1960s and has played it through many different eras. In fact, he’s played this same model for so long that he’s had to replace some parts due to wear and tear. It’s not just any old Les Paul though—it’s one of only five ever made by Gibson, and it’s one of the rarest models available today.

Brownie and Blackie Were They Custom Made Strats?

The guitar was made by Fender, but I believe it was custom-built. It has a Floyd Rose tremolo system and a Bigsby B5B vibrato tailpiece. It’s a beautiful looking instrument.

How Many Guitars Does Eric Clapton Have?

In his early years, he used a Gibson Les Paul Custom. He later switched to Fender Stratocasters and eventually settled on a custom made Martin D-28. His current guitar is a custom-built Epiphone Casino.

Which Clapton?

The guitar he plays most often is his “Blackie” which was made by Gibson in 1958. He has owned it since 1968 and still owns it today. It’s worth around $1 million dollars.

What Guitar Did Eric Clapton Play on Unplugged?

The guitar he played was a white Fender Stratocaster with a black pick guard. It had a single humbucker pickup, two volume controls, one tone control, and a master tone control. He used this guitar throughout his career from 1966 to 1998.

The Real Story Behind Clapton’s Most Famous Guitars

Eric Clapton has played a wide variety of guitars throughout his career, including some custom made instruments. His most famous guitar was a Fender Stratocaster which he used from 1966 to 1970. In fact, it was this guitar that first got him signed to Decca Records. He then went on to play a Gibson Les Paul Custom which he used from 1971 to 1974. From 1975 onwards he switched to a black Gretsch Duo Jet which he used until 1982. Since then he has played several different models of Gibson guitars including a ‘65 reissue ES175, a ‘66 reissue ES335, a ‘67 reissue ES355, a ‘68 reissue ES345, a ‘69 reissue ES375, a ‘70 reissue ES365, a ‘71 reissue ES335, and a ‘72 reissue ES330.

From Jimi Hendrix to Prince Eric Clapton’s favorite guitarists of all time

The list includes some of the greatest rock guitar players ever. It includes Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Jimmy Page, Jeff Beck, Slash, Joe Perry, Pete Townsend, Keith Richards, Eddie Van Halen, Steve Vai, Paul Gilbert, Zakk Wylde, Brian May, Tony Iommi, John Frusciante, Richie Sambora, Kirk Hammett, David Gilmour, Mick Taylor, Robert Trujillo, Dimebag Darrell, Rob Halford, Stevie Ray Vaughan, and many others.

The guitarist that Eric Clapton said has skills that he would like to have

Eric Clapton has stated that his guitar-playing skills are “not that great” but that he likes to play because it gives him pleasure. He says that he doesn’t think he could ever become a virtuoso player, but that he enjoys being able to improvise and play solos.

Strings Accessories

The strings and accessories that Clapton uses include Ernie Ball strings, Elixir string locks, GHS guitar picks, and a custom-made guitar pick holder.

Acoustic Guitars

“The first guitar I ever played was a classical guitar. It was a gift from my parents, who were both musicians. They bought it at a “The Guitar Shop” music shop in London. It was made by Fender and cost £150. My father taught me to play it using books and videos he had borrowed from his friend, a professional musician. He would accompany me on piano and we would practice together.”