This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 4/9/2017
The guitar being presented in this incredible auction offering can best be described as a perfect storm of provenance and prominence. The offered Custom Shop Fender Strat was assembled specifically under the technical guidance of Clapton himself and was used--in tandem with an identical counterpart--prominently as one of the primary guitars throughout Clapton's 2009 World Tour schedule. With this very guitar, Clapton moved and dazzled crowds around the globe playing such iconic musical masterpieces as "I Shot the Sheriff", "Layla", "Crossroads" and "Cocaine", just to name a few. Arguably one of the most well documented Clapton guitars ever offered, this six-string beauty sources direct from the legend himself and is accompanied by a signed Letter of Provenance from "Slowhand" himself, which is also further supported with a candid photo of Clapton in his home posing with this exact guitar. A simple search of "Eric Clapton 2009 World Tour" will generate an array of photos and videos--many of which show Clapton playing this very instrument. Clapton guitars are a Holy Grail of rock relics, and of those that have made it to the market, few have showcased the stellar provenance or career significance of this investment-grade instrument.