Song Rigs
Eric Clapton — Gear by Song
How Eric Clapton's rig changed track to track — specific amp settings, key gear, and what you need to replicate each tone.
Crossroads
Wheels of Fire · 1968
The fastest, most aggressive Cream-era Clapton tone — Les Paul into a cranked Marshall JTM45, recorded live at the Fillm…
Gibson Les Paul Standard (bridge humbucker)Marshall JTM45 (cranked)
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Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs · 1970
Dual-guitar wall of sound — Clapton and Duane Allman each played different parts that weave together. Clapton's riff use…
Fender Stratocaster (neck pickup, tone rolled to 3)Fender Champ (for recording, cranked small amp)
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Disraeli Gears · 1967
The woman tone at its most controlled — neck pickup with tone fully rolled off into a cranked Marshall. The result is a …
Gibson Les Paul Standard (neck pickup, tone at 0)Marshall JTM45 (cranked to 10)
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