The Eric Clapton Signature Stratocaster currently comes equipped with Fender Vintage Noiseless Pickups (neck, middle and bridge). Early incarnations had Fender Gold Lace Sensor pickups.
Why did Clapton switch Strats?
In 1970, Clapton switched from Gibson guitars to Fender Stratocasters, largely due to the influences of Jimi Hendrix and Blind Faith bandmate Steve Winwood. His first Stratocaster, nicknamed "Brownie" because of its sunburst brown finish, was used on his albums Eric Clapton and Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs.
What is a Clapton Strat?
Built to Clapton's specs, the Custom Shop Eric Clapton Signature Stratocaster® guitar features an alder body, special soft V-shaped maple neck, three Vintage Noiseless™ pickups, blocked tremolo and Clapton's signature on the headstock.
How much did Eric Clapton Slow Hand guitar sell for?
A Fender Shop Custom Shop Stratocaster, which was owned and played by electric guitar legend Eric Clapton during his 2014 World Tour and 2015 Slowhand at 70 show at the iconic Royal Albert Hall, has been sold at auction for $220,308.18 May 2021
Who bought Eric Clapton's guitar?
Dave Edmunds
How much did Eric Clapton Stratocaster sell for?
NEW YORK: A vintage Eric Clapton guitar sold for $625,000 in New York at a weekend auction of rock memorabilia that fetched nearly $5 million in total, Julien Auctions announced.22 Nov 2021
Why did Clapton sell his guitars?
Eric Clapton is auctioning off 70 guitars from his formidable collection to raise money for his Antigua drug and alcohol rehabilitation center Crossroads. The first two items were purchased by music chain the Guitar Center.9 Dec 2010
How much did Eric Clapton's 54 Strat sell for?
Eric Clapton's 1954 Fender Stratocaster is hitting the auction block for a cool one million. Back in 2004, Eric Clapton's coveted black Fender Strat electric guitar, "Blackie," sold at Christies at a then-record-breaking price of $959,500.23 Nov 2020
What is the most expensive guitar ever sold?
Black Strat
When did Clapton sell Blackie?
2004
What is Eric Clapton's favorite acoustic guitar?
No acoustic guitar is more famous or more coveted than this 1939 Martin 000-42 ($1 million), and it is available only through Robb Report's Ultimate Gift Guide. Eric Clapton played it during what may be the best known and most acclaimed of his performances over the past six decades.