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Eric Clapton, nicknamed "Slowhand", is a Grammy Award winning English guitarist, singer, songwriter and composer. He is one of the most successful musicians of the 20th and 21st century, garnering an unprecedented three inductions into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (The Yardbirds, Cream, and solo). Often viewed as one of the greatest guitarists of all time among critics and fans alike, Eric Clapton was ranked 4th in Rolling Stone’s list of and #53 on their list of the The Immortals: 100 Greatest Artists of All Time. Although Clapton's musical style has varied throughout his career, it has always remained rooted in the blues. Clapton has had a lot of gear over the years and we will list some of the amazing gear that has helped shape the Clapton sound. Let's see what Eric Clapton's Gutiar Gear rig and Equipment looks like.  Eric Clapton getting bluesy  Want to sound like Eric? Click the gear for info & to buy at Musician's Friend
Guitars
- Fender Eric Clapton Signature Stratocaster (aka Blackie)     - Gibson Les Paul Standard Sunburst 
- Gibson SG Standard  - Gibson ES-335   - Gibson Firebird  - Fender Telecaster blonde 1952  - Martin 000-28EC Eric Clapton signature model   Eric Clapton on his signature acoustic
Amps and Cabinets
- Vox AC-30 - Marshall 1962 2X12 45-watt combo (output tubes changed to KT66's)
- Marshall JCM800 Lead 1959 100-watt Marshall Heads  
- Fender Twin (Tweed)  - Marshall Cabs
 - Marshall 1960B and 1960A Cabinets / 4x12  - Marshall JTM-45 Head  - Soldano SLO-100 head
Effects and More
Note: Eric Clapton does not use an overdrive pedal. He gets all of the overdrive from the 25dB boost in his guitar, a Fender Eric Clapton Signature Stratocaster. - Digitech Eric Clapton CrossRoads Signature pedal  - Boss Chorus CE-3  - Leslie pedal
- Jim Dunlop 535 Crybaby wah-wah pedal  - Dunlop Jimi Hendrix Wah Wah Pedal  - Vox Wah Wah Pedal  - Boss TR-2 Tremelo Pedal  - Glass Slide  - DBX 160 compressor  - Samson wireless pack
- Avalon DI box
Strings and picks
- Ernie Ball Super Slinky gauges: .009, .011, .016, .024, .032, .042 (for electric)  - Martin MEC13 Clapton's Choice Bronze Acoustic Guitar strings  - Ernie Ball heavy guitar picks 
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