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Eric Clapton's Guitar Mistake
Eric Clapton admits selling his iconic guitars was a big mistake but says it helped fund his addiction rehab.
In brief
Eric Clapton admits selling his iconic guitars was a big mistake but says it helped fund his addiction rehab. Eric Clapton called selling his guitars a big mistake but the auction raised $6.4 million for his Crossroads rehab center. Originally reported by Guitar World.
Eric Clapton's Guitar Mistake
Eric Clapton says selling two prized electric guitars at auction in 2004 was a big big mistake.
Guitars Sold for $1.8m
His 1964 Gibson ES-335 and iconic Stratocaster 'Blackie' sold for $1.807 million at Christie's auction.
Funds for Crossroads
The auction raised $7.44 million with $6.4 million going to Clapton's Crossroads drug addiction rehabilitation center.
Guitars' History
The ES-335 was used at Cream's 1968 farewell show and the Strat came into Clapton's life in 1970.
Crossroads Mission
Crossroads offers a therapeutic environment on Antigua for people recovering from addiction.
Why It Was Worth It
Clapton says selling the guitars was a big mistake but the funds helped his Crossroads center survive.
The big picture
Eric Clapton called selling his guitars a big mistake but the auction raised $6.4 million for his Crossroads rehab center.
