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Eric Clapton is featured on two songs on the new collaborative album by his longtime bassist Nathan East and East's son Noah.
It’s simply not on. However, in the case of Eric Clapton, that guitar lore was wholeheartedly ignored. Most people wouldn’t ever even consider the possibility that Clapton played Gibson guitars, but ...
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When Eric Clapton graced the MTV Unplugged stage with a pre-war Martin acoustic, he sailed against the wind of popular music. By 1992, grunge’s grip on guitar music was bruisingly tight ...
Eric Clapton’s 1992 set for MTV Unplugged was one of the all-time great moments in acoustic guitar. Rearranging his most-famous tracks, performing them on a pre-war Martin guitar, Clapton’s ...
Martin Guitar just debuted two new limited-edition Eric Clapton guitars to celebrate the 30th anniversary of their first collaboration together. The collaboration began in 1995 with the 000-42E guitar ...
This was also the day that began Clapton’s public association with, not just acoustic guitars, but Martin acoustic guitars. It’s safe to say a minor acoustic guitar fever struck the blues ...
Eric Clapton's six-decade career has seen him anointed as one of the most influential guitarists in rock music history, as well as one of the industry's most poignant songwriters. However ...
Legendary musician Eric Clapton made a heartbreaking promise just 24 hours before his four-year-old son’s tragic death. The 80-year-old My Father’s Eyes singer has won 18 Grammy Awards ...
It also comes in a premium embroidered case. In addition to his signature guitars, Eric also personally endorses Clapton's Choice Signature Strings—his go-to acoustic strings for both stage and studio ...
It also comes in a premium embroidered case. In addition to his signature guitars, Eric also personally endorses Clapton's Choice Signature Strings—his go-to acoustic strings for both stage and ...
Inspired by the 1939 000-42 he played during Unplugged, the 000-42EC 30th Anniversary is limited to just 300 instruments. It features a solid Adirondack spruce top with antique toner and solid ...