Eric Clapton Encyclopedia

Guitar Strings: What kind does Eric use?

Guitar Strings: What kind does Eric use?

Entry published in Guitars & Amps / Last modified on 26 August 2005

For his electric guitars, Eric uses Ernie Ball .10 to .46 gauge strings.

For acoustic guitars, Martin & Co. light gauge .12 to .54 phosphor bronze strings are used.

The type of strings used on his resonator guitars (dobros) is unknown.

In the summer of 2005, Martin & Co. began selling endorsed “Clapton’s Choice” Phosphor Bronze strings, available in light (.12 to .54) and medium (.13 to .56) gauge.