What amps did Eric Clapton use?

Eric has a preference for Fender amps, most notably 1950s era Fender Twins.

How many hours a day did Eric Clapton practice guitar?

Clapton famously practiced over 8 hours a day when he was developing his skills as a player.

What pickup position does Eric Clapton use?

While Eric does switch between the pickups for different textures, he spends most of the time playing in the middle pickup position.

Did Eric Clapton use tremolo?

Clapton generally doesn't use tremolo, but has a preference for guitars with a tremolo bridge. To aid tuning stability, Eric usually has his tech block off the trem in the back cavity to give the guitar a more fixed bridge like response.

What pickups are best for Clapton tone?

Single coil pickups are best to achieve Eric's distinctive tone, currently he is using Fender Vintage Noiseless pickups in his guitars.

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