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Eric Clapton's First Signature Strat Up For Auction
Eric Clapton's 1989-93 signature guitar and amp auctioned for $2.5m-$3m.
In brief
Eric Clapton's 1989-93 signature guitar and amp auctioned for $2.5m-$3m. Eric Clapton's first signature Stratocaster and Soldano amp from his Cream era are being auctioned for $2.5m-$3m. Originally reported by Guitar World.
First Clapton Signature Strat
This is the very first Eric Clapton signature Stratocaster built by Fender Custom Shop.
1989-93 Cream Era Rig
The guitar was used by Clapton during Cream's 1990 to 1993 performances at the rock roll hall of fame.
Cigarette Burns
The guitar bears cigarette burns from where Clapton placed it between his strings while smoking.
Soldano SLO-1000 Amp
The Soldano SLO-1000 amp was hand-built by Mike Soldano with a COA signed by the tube amp guru.
1988 Custom Shop Prototype
This was the first black Clapton Strat built in 1988 with no serial number as a prototype.
2004 Christie's Auction
The guitar sold for $231,500 at Christie's Crossroads Guitar Auction in 2004.
Eric's Last Smoking Guitar
Clapton's tech Lee Dickson called this 'the last smoking guitar' as it was played through the early 1990s.
“i think this is the last smoking guitar”
At a glance
Eric Clapton's first signature Stratocaster and Soldano amp from his Cream era are being auctioned for $2.5m-$3m.
