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Eric Clapton's amps and stage set up: current

Photo: Linda Wnek
Photo: Linda Wnek
Photo: Shinichiro Yoshino

During his June 2009 U.S. Tour with Steve Winwood, Eric Clapton had the following gear on stage:

- Eric Clapton Signature Model Fender Stratocasters in Black
- 6 String Martin Acoustics - EC signature model 000-28EC
- Fender Custom Shop Tweed Twin Amp (1957 Tweed Reissue)
- Leslie Speaker
- Samson wireless pack
- Vox Wah Wah Pedal
- Box to switch from the amp to the Leslie or to select both

Eric toured Ireland and England in May 2009. His on stage gear was:

- Eric Clapton Signature Model Fender Stratocasters in Daphne Blue, Ferrari Grigio Silvertone and Black
- 6 String Martin Acoustics - EC signature model 000-28EC
- Gibson L-5
- Fender Custom Shop Tweed Twin Amp (1957 Tweed Reissue)
- Leslie Speaker
- Samson wireless pack
- Vox Wah Wah Pedal
- Box to switch from the amp to the Leslie or to select both

For his Japan, New Zealand and Australia tour in February and March 2009, EC had the following gear on stage:

- Eric Clapton Signature Model Fender Stratocasters in Daphne Blue, Ferrari Grigio Silvertone and Black (The black was a signature model with lace sensor pickups and was set up for slide). Those in Daphne Blue and Ferrari Grigio Silvertone had the mid boost, no TBX, with vintage noiseless pick ups. The Daphne Blue Strats served as his main guitars during this tour.
- 6 String Martin Acoustics - EC signature model 000-28EC
- 12 String Martin Acoustic - model unknown but body shape is 000
- Fender Custom Shop Tweed Twin Amp (1957 Tweed Reissue)
- Leslie Speaker
- Samson wireless pack
- Vox Wah Wah Pedal
- Box to switch from the amp to the Leslie or to select both

For his Summer 2008 Tour (U.S. and Europe), he used:
- Eric Clapton Signature Fender Stratocasters in Ferrari Grigio Silverstone
- Eric Clapton Signature Fender Stratocaster in Black set up for slide, open tuning
- 6 String Martin Acoustics - EC signature models
- 12 String Martin Acoustic with capo
- Fender Custom Shop Tweed Twin Amp (1957 Tweed Reissue)
- Leslie Speaker
- Samson wireless pack
- Vox Wah Wah Pedal
- Box to switch from the amp to the Leslie or to select both

The Eric Clapton Signature Stratocasters are equipped with Fender Vintage Noiseless Pickups.

EC has the action on his stratocasters set low.

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