Yup, price was too high. Gilmour’s ‘Black strat’ (which fetched $4 million), had a lower reserve, and it was MUCH more iconic. Even Gilmour’s serial number 0001 (itself a fabled piece of strat history) only went for around $1.5 million. There was no way a much less famous guitar from Clapton should START at $1 million.
He doesn’t go super speedy all the time even though he has the ability to but he has some of the best phasing there is. Listening to him taught me how to “play pretty” and above all, show restraint when it comes to soloing. The best solos are about building up tension and release in my opinion and Clapton has this art form MASTERED!!
It's a hardtail he only played slide on and isn't particularly 'special'. Comparing it to Gilmour's strat is ridiculous. If the Beano guitar surfaced? Records would be shattered.
Being that this was a resell for a guy that bought it from one of the Christie’s auctions probably didn’t help either. I think it sold for less than 200k originally.
Yea, even with paintings that fetch so very much more than a famous musicians guitar, they start the bidding low..if it doesn't reach the reserve then it lives to fight another day. You dont start the bidding for an Eric Clapton guitar at $1 million.
This is a collectors piece . Eric has donated a lot of guitars and money to his Drug prevention programs down in the Caribbean islands . He's one of the greatest players for sure , respected by his peers .
@@shawnmcvey7789 Though, I agree with your statement, you've missed the point. This is memorabilia, history. Owning this is owning a part of history. The reason why the price is high. But, starting at a MIL, thats a bit rich, for anything. Van Halen, SRV, my 2 guitar heroes. If I were a wealthy person, I STILL wouldn't pay a MIL for any item up for auction owned by either is these 2 giants. If you suggest something is worth that, it is subjective, keep that in mind.
@@CarlosInFlorida Couldn't you tell I was being cutesy my angel emoji? I am too cute for my own good sometimes. That being said if I had the money I'd get an armada of tasty amps & cabs. I totally get your point, I'm just too cutesy🤭
It's not "Brownie", it's not "Blackie", it's not "The Fool", It's not his 335, it's not even the telecaster from Blind Faith. It's at least 6th in line. The people that would pay that money know who Clapton is and how awesome he is.
I mean for that price people can get a couple of holy grails. A ‘59 Les Paul, a ‘54 Strat, a ‘50s 335 and still have money leftover for a Rolls Royce and a solid gold watch. Also we really don’t know whether the younger generations will ever be willing to pay over a million for a Clapton guitar. They’re more likely to shell out that money for one of Mayer’s #1s.
It's a weird world because I would hazard a guess that someone's practice guutar would be the closest to that person for the longest amount of time yet its not considered valuable while on the other hand the guutar this video is about was devalued because someone else had touched it lol wota load crap if I had million quid I thi K I would buy a lot of nice guitars and some other stuff lol
What he did in Cream made him a legend, what he did with Layla made him a god. That record is such a pure artistic expression, a strait masterpiece. I never got the Clapton thing until I dug into Cream in my mid-20s. I was born in 90, so my memories of Clapton was his acoustic comeback. I just didn't have him on the level of Hendrix, Gilmour, Page, Blackmoore when I thought about him. I was completely wrong, he is the OG for a lot of what we consider rock. He was the guy that made it cool to pull pickup covers off, truly overdrive tube amps, use a LP into a marshall, use a 335 for higher gain stuff, and soo much more. I'm sure there were others doing similar stuff around the same time, but he's the one that made it iconic. His playing is what inspired Hendrix to become what he became. If anyone doubts Claptons status, they need to go through Cream, Blind Faith, and Derek and the Dominos. That stuff is must listen.
@@runreilly I see where you're coming from, I mean literally the clapton is god thing started then. I just think his melodic choices and songwriting hit the god level around blind faith/dominos time. Fair enough tho, beano is amazing.
Clapton was a freaky guitar player . In 1966 he played like no one before. With cream he was an absolute monster . He changed the sound of guitar for ever.
And then he invited a stranger to jam onstage with Cream and was humbled. That stranger was Jimi Hendrix. Clapton's intro on "Reconsider Baby" is enough to cause anyone to reconsider their decision to learn guitar in the first place! Eric was on top with Bluesbreakers then along came Peter Green... no rest for the wicked...Green's tone and phrasing was contrary to the art form of the day. And did he see into the future when he chose the name "Fleetwood Mac" or was it just a ruse to lure those two into joining him? A million bucks for Eric's Strat? Hell yeah! It is historical but what do idiots know or care about history?! What is my grandfather's 59 ES-175 that purchased new worth today (in very good shape w/OHSC)? Does the fact that Rick Danko played it when he was at my house add to its value? It does to me. Who cares what these two old hens cackle about? Not me but they think they are a comedy team when really they are just a pair of jokers in the youtube game.
@@johnmarshall3903Eric Clapton can buy and play any guitar he wants. You can easily go out and buy a Gibson guitar and Marshall amp today. I always tough it was the guitarist's brain and fingers that were the important part, specially when it comes to tone and vibrato. We also like Hendrix, Guess you don't like his tone either.
@@johnmarshall3903 on one side you have professional musician in a consert hall. On the other side you have less professional hiding behind distortion playing beer hall, or worse, garage band musician.
He has a home on Quadra Island 🏝️, which is near me. I don't think he wants to interact with fans. Were all a bit crazy so I don't blame him. He'd rather be on stage, you can learn from there. It was sad news for me that it didn't sell, I'm a huge fan of Clapton.
I'm sorta with you on wanting Clapton to come play for me regularly if I spent a million bucks just to buy a guitar he once played. For a million dollars I could buy a lot of really excellent guitars. I wouldn't want to own something just because some famous person happened to have some association with it.... And then there's Clapton.... there is absolutely no argument about the quality of his playing. But he's also said and done some questionable things (we all have). His pandemic behavior and occasional racist rants have soured me on Clapton's personal beliefs. But then he probably wouldn't approve of all my life's choices either. One should never meet their heros in real life. They rarely are who we want to believe that they are in person.
Clapton plays what my ears love to hear. My favorite of all time. My introduction to EC was when Disraeli Gears came out. I had never heard anything like that before. The best vibrato and phrasing of all time. Plus he's a tremendous singer.
I discovered Eric Clapton at 19 when I first got into guitar (21 now), he has become my guitar hero and I have learned most of his catalogue. Had a I had the cash I’d have that guitar rn
Clapton "original" fans are older now. Fewer fan base. I loved that you feel it important to encourage younger guitarists to explore Clapton's playing. He truly is a Master.
Per the music is Win channel this guitar was barely used by Clapton and does not appear to be well documented Historically and is not one of his instruments that is famous. Yes the guitar has actual documentation from Clapton but are there any pictures of him using it to add to the perceived "value" of the instrument? The photos of Clapton in video were not the guitar in question. I don't see the "collector value" as a Clapton Guitar. Yes it has the 1954 hard tail value but it is just a guitar that belonged to Clapton, not a Clapton Strat.
Yes, we thought that was hilarious when they showed Clapton playing another guitar in a ton of the photos....what was the thought process there. Great points and thank you for sharing!
Friends, I’d pop in from time to time to watch a video, but I have to admit that I’ve been sleeping on your channel for too long. The past few weeks I’ve watched every video and you’ve uploaded and you’re putting out really calming and enjoyable content. Keep it up, thanks for the entertainment and education. Cheers!
Unfortunately, too many are only exposed to Clapton by what they've heard on the radio. All his best work was NEVER played on radio - dig into the depths of Clapton and be blown away!!
Eric Clapton is an inspiration, nevermind the music. When it was time to quit drinking or die his survival allowed me to believe it was possible for me. Thank you Mr. Clapton
My sympathies are with him for his loss, however that does NOT excuse the fact that we, the listening public, were clubbed over the head with that overplayed, maudlin song for years. 😑
For one, Clapton is still alive, which is a factor. Secondly, Eric is probably a victim of his own success. He sort of became the household name of guitarists. To a certain degree, Carlos Santana suffers the same fate. Imagine if Jimi Hendrix had lived, and over the years, he played with the Back Street Boys or every gig that thought they needed a "big name" player. Would he have been as big of an icon as he became. To a certain degree, Eddie Van Halen never topped his playing on the first couple of albums. Jeff Beck, on the other hand, became even better with time. All of these guys were milestones in what the guitar had become. But what made them unique often came early in their career.
EC is just about my favorite guitarist. His restraint in playing is how he got the name Slowhand. His foundation in early blues artists gave him the knowledge to create and expand his own style. I’ve seen him in concert 15 times. One of my favorites started with just him and his guitar for several songs. Then he brought out his drummer and bass player for a few more. Then his his full band-it was an education in rock and roll-just incredible. He’s way past his prime, but we have all those great recordings. Clapton is God for those who believe. 🎸😎👍🏼
He took a long time to change broken strings apparently. His chops are undeniable. Clapton is alive, that’s why he gets crap from idiots. If he passed away during his prime people would have more reverence for him. He’s quit more amazing bands than most people have seen concerts. I love Martin guitars, thanks for saving them EC. Check out the George Harrison tribute concert, EC blows everyone off that stage. Absolute beast.
Mike, the story I always heard was that he would change a broken string regularly during the early club years and the audience would do a “Slow Hand” Clap while they waited. I thought the original nickname was a little longer, but then shortened to slow-hand 🤷♂️
Clapton was why I picked up guitar. Sunshine of Your Love blew my mind, when I heard it on rock radio back in the day. It wasn't the first song my guitar teacher taught me--that was You Really Got Me--but it was the second song I learned.
The Boomers generation are the ones that brought collectors guitar prices up too high. They're getting old, and the generations below them don't have as much money.
There was a super wealthy investor guy in Charlotte that died and he had one of SRVs strats and it auctioned for around $60k. $1M is a tall order for a guitar. (For a starting bid at least)
beyond that, it's downright criminal. I mean, it's eric clapton, his work past the early 70s is less than desirable. He's lost his popularity over the years. David Gilmour can pull this off because hello, it's Pink Floyd. Eric should've stayed with Cream, career suicide leaving the band on their hayday.
@@randy0210 his popularity fell drastically because the older he got the more he talked... the more he talked the more people realized how much of a pretentious asshole he was....
I kinda think Clapton's legacy isn't the same as some of the other "rock gods" is because he kinda went the same route as post-Police Sting and planted himself firmly in the Adult Contemporary genre. Everything he's done since around 1980 is right up there with Kenny G.
Clapton’s tone and playing is phenomenal! Just listen to his version of little wing… it’s always easier to shred on the guitar with a ton of distortion than to play slower with less gain. Can’t hide mistakes when playing like that.
@@ronaldmackee3401 I was around back then. Strings were very thick back then, guys had a hard time bending them so we used to slide up the neck. Clapton was in the first generation of guitar gods. He learned from guys who started that trend. Bending did happen but rarely.
@@tonyhaines1192 George Harrison was doing it on record before Clapton. Listen to the Tony Sheridan stuff and the first Beatles albums. It's not like Eric Clapton was pulling some Zakk Wylde shit during the early 60s.
I feel as though when it comes to interpreting the blues via a guitar, no one has done it better than Clapton and that includes the masters he learned from.
I dug back and was listening to Cream because I was actually working on Van Halen stuff and Edward always said Clapton was his guy. I feel like Blues Breakers and Cream are text book blues-rock playing, a MasterClass. Anyone who might dismiss EC soling, please listen to and learn these solos. Much harder then you might think.
Last year the ‘57 Goldtop that Duane Allman used on the first two Allman Brothers albums and Derek and the Dominos Layla album sold for $1.2M at auction!
Eric Clapton is great !! Long career many flavors of cool tones. He Influenced YOU and your heroes. And credits his influences. Nothing but love for EC
At 32 years of age, Clapton is my #1 Guitar influence. My choice of guitars and how I play (them) is directly influenced from him and his playing style. All of my strats are "Claptonized (modded with the Fender EC midboost kit)" to give me his boosted sound (as I am not big on the sound of normal strats). The fact that he influenced so many of his heroes and future guitar legends (SRV, Bonamassa, EVH, Gary Clark Jr, etc) speaks volumes to his staying power as a musical icon. Right now I have the new 2020 Epiphone ES-335 (mine is the Figured Top model in Blueberry Burst) and am running through BB King and EC songs to run this thing through its paces to assess its tone and playability.
Was this guitar the one, as in the Clapton video with larger headstock and bullet style trusrod nut ? The video where he has a black and white horizontal striped shirt in the 1.5 million pound New York shop visit test. MUSIC IS WIN VIDEO.
I was able to get the cardinal red Gibson Firebird when he sold 29 guitars through Gruhn’s in Nashville. It’s not for sale. I, like you, am a Clapton fan.
I see people say things like “Clapton is overrated”, “he just plays basic blues stuff” etc. From shred snobs typically. What Clapton really suffers from is that he is so influential that everyone who has come after him has copied everything he ever did, to the point where it doesn’t sound unique anymore. He’s the original rock guitar hero. He was there before Hendrix. He set the mold, especially with Cream. It’s kind of like listening to The Rolling Stones after everybody has regurgitated them forever. But what he did in Cream was the origin of all heavy music that came after. Before Hendrix, before Zeppelin. Clapton is responsible for metal? Yes. He did drift away from harder rock and towards easy listening territory and then pure blues. So it’s understandable. But he is the guy who set the mold for all lead guitar players who followed ever since.
Love the channel , guys! Curious that there's so much fingerboard wear in the cowboy chord areas -- but he used this guitar to just play slide? Is that right?
The Guitar Crossroads Concert that you refer to was in Texas in the middle of summer. Of course, everyone would wear shorts. If I could afford it, I would have bid on it. I can't afford the Clapton Stratocaster Models. Second note, Santana stated that all guitar players have come through Clapton, as he developed the style
They are always in the middle of the summer. Sorry Charlie. You never ever ever would see old blues guys in shorts. I don’t care how hot it is. You don’t know anything. It’s not blues attire at all. If you think being hot would make artists wear shorts they would always wear shorts. A bar gig is as hot as anywhere. The lights. I’ve seen country stars play outside gigs. It’s an odd thing for artists to be dressed like tennis pros so you are stupid for trying to act like you know better.
I wonder if this is one of the sassafras ones. Looking at the grain pattern of the wood it seems like it could be. That’s one thing Eric Johnson calls out about his 54 that made it very special
You guys made a good point but I'm thinking that someone, like Guitar Center, should have asked for permission to make replicas. That would have generated buzz if it was done long before the auction. Was it done?
I can still play the Beano album note for note, the from the cradle album note for note, and of course crossroads amongst other fantastic Clapton work. Some of his acoustic stuff especially while singing is incredible.
It was his slide guitar from what I could tell. But damn it was a real nice guitar it's pretty immaculate example of a 54 strat not to mention belonged to eric.
My first guitar was a 1954 Stratocaster my dad gave me -- sacrificially I might add -- which went out the window of my brother's 1961 Ford station wagon July 25, 1965. I'd love to have this one!
Poor Tyler, who will forever be known as the guy who made Eric Clapton’s guitar worthless. 😂 JK. The opening price was way too high for a guitar Eric wasn’t really known for playing . Look up what some of George Harrison’s guitars sold for recently at that big auction. One sold for less than $200,000.
When they auctioned off Ed King of Lynyrd Skynyrd's guitars they had Jason Isbell demo the guitars. That did not seem to affect the cost of these guitars. Many of them were late 50 early 60s bursts. Do you think having a more noted guitarist demo them will be the way they do these demos in the future?
Ed King’s guitars weren’t auctioned. They sold through a highly reputable guitar dealer (Carter Vintage Guitars) at prices that were typical for the specific guitars (and amps) being sold. There was an original Burst from each of the three years of production 58, 59, and 60, but there were also quite a few other guitars and amps that were much more affordable. It fact I would have bought his 50s Duo-Sonic and his 63 Vibroverb Reissue if someone hadn’t beat me to it. There was very little (if any) “celebrity owned” markup in the prices with the exception of the “Sweet Home Alabama” Strat which is the only one of Ed King’s guitars or amps that Carter Vintage had that hasn’t sold yet. Like the Clapton guitar in this video the price is too high.
@@charlesbolton8471 Thanks for clarifying you are correct on all points. Especially, the "Sweet Home Alabama" strat which Ed didn't particularly like to play. He preferred his 1959 black (previously sunburst) parts caster Strat. Which I'm sure sold because it played really nice. I was just trying to make a point about having other noted artist demo a guitar prior to auction.
When you listen to all of Clapton's music, from the Bluesbreakers to Cream, to Derek and the Dominoes, solo albums, Unplugged, From the Cradle, late 90s albums, Me and Mr Johnson, and up until his latest releases, you understand that Clapton has had many "phases" if you will, In his music, but has always sounded like Clapton. That's what makes him great. From the Cradle and his "One More Car, One More Rider" live album have always been my favorites. Listen to those, and you will understand how great Clapton really is with any type of guitar.
Clapton will forever be a legend. Not only do his music and playing stand for themselves, but he is a huge influence on so many other guitarists that have come after him. His playing on the song "River of Tears" on the "One More Car, One More Rider" album absolutely blew me away! One of countless examples. But, if I were to pay $1M plus for his one of his guitars, it would have been Blackie or Brownie. Those are the two he is most identified with.
Hi guys! Thanks for the vids... I wondered.. What do you think about mods for guitars? Would you make a video about your opinions on it? Like.. pickups swaps, blender pot for strats, different bridges and such... It is a rabbit hole.
Coupled with the starting bid being too high, the uncertainty of what’s happening in the world right now I think also plays a part. People just may not be willing to pull that trigger right now.
Eric Clapton is one of the best-ever guitar players. If you wanna hear speed, listen to Eric with John Mayal playing the blues. I learned how to play guitar by listening to Eric Clapton and Jimi Hendrix (my two favorite guitar players). In the 60s they were the best there was.
I saw Eric Clapton give one of the most obvious phone it in now give me the money performances I have ever seen. By some bizarre circumstance, a week later I found myself at a Barry Manilow concert. BARRY MANILOW! One of the most genuine I know I'm lame but I love doing this upbeat concerts ever. Given the choice I'd go see Manilow. Think about that statement. Let it sink in.
So sad that the guitar didn't sell for a million dollars in a pandemic where everybody's being laid off and everything shutting down and nobody can go anywhere and for a million dollars let me buy a house and a car
I remember where I was the first time I heard Layla, 1970, I play mostly on my own, sometimes w friends, I’ve owned 4 strats, one got stolen, I have seen Eric 6 times in concerts ! I’d haft to say his playing and depth of producing so many good songs makes me a big fan! One of my favorite periods was when he was with Derek and the Dominoes! I wish he and Duane All an could have played more, their energy was fantastic! His playing (Eric’s) is so good, he is in a zone of excellence!
When I say the bottom is going to fall out of the guitar market it’s an understatement it’s actually over low priced guitars will take over It’s been a fun road
Do you think it's the frequency of these guitars coming up for sale as of late??? Maybe there should have been more time before they put it up for sale?? Spread the market out some. ?
As a young kid I heard him on the radio, as a teenager I was given “The Cream of Clapton” on cd and wore it out. Picked up a guitar and have been playing along with his music for 20 years. Let the haters hate, I’m gonna listen to Eric Clapton!
I've seen him live twice he sounded and played incredible. He's not artsy or weird enough for today's sophisticated TH-camrs! Lol. Ohh, and I like when they say he got too commercial. Well that's what most normal adults would do if they want to have success.
@@nateellis5939 Ever since I heard Clapton with a 335 and saw what they looked like I knew I wanted one. After playing some winners and real duds, a few other Gibsons, and years of telling myself no; I bought one 2 years ago. It's my main guitar now.
In high school, I was a jazz player on Trumpet. I had put a quartet together for a talent show. I was a senior, the base player was a freshman. He turned me on to Clapton using Crossroads on the Wheels of Fire album. This was in 1968. I've been a Clapton affectionato since then. My daughter's name would have been Layla, had my wife agreed.
If that blues breakers Les Paul ever goes up for auction it better have a starting bid of 2 million. But Clapton's lesser used 54 strat? Yeah, I think 1 million was too much of a starting bid
He wasn't a guitar hero of mine until much later in life. I started off with Hendrix, Page and Gilmour. It was far later that I discovered what a genius Clapton was. I finally got to see him in his first round of "last shows" at MSG. If I had a spare million I'd buy his strat, but it's out of my price range.
My Theory about Clapton,is that Clapton is only(or one of) that played hardcore blues/rock but also managed to go in pop waters and is widely popular outside of guitar community. This, to hardcore geeks, I guess, appeals as sellout?
The solos in the live My Father's Eyes electric version on his channel. I think the DVD was called "One More Car" but either way, it's pretty great. The tone is great, there's a thick midrange that sounds like the premium version of what any strat with a tube screamer sounds like through a Deluxe.
“Tales of brave Ulysses “by Cream is one of my all time faves!!! I threw that in because people say”, early Clapton,” but a young kid wouldn’t know what is what. They will never find that by accident…
Yes - it's weird that people love Clapton because of the Beano album, and his later stuff, but I rarely hear a reviewer discussing Cream (they do here, which is refreshing). I'd def have noticed, because me and a friend pooled our dinner money to buy Disraeli Gears when it came out - I think it was 11/6 (that's 11 old shillings, and 6 old pence). So my ears would pick up if someone talked about it. I think My Blues Guitar is the only channel that concentrates on Clapton's Cream period, and that's tutorials, not discussion. But Cream comes off lucky when compared to Hendrix! The Hendrix family keeps a stranglehold on his material. It is not just hard to find on the internet - it is illegal/copyright breaking!
Since I was a kid, maybe 12 years old, until now (42), I can honestly say that Eric Clapton has always been one of my top 3 favorite, if not #1 favorite guitar players. I fell in love with his work on the Rush soundtrack and the unplugged/ From the Cradle work and it was all over after that. And yet, in all that time, I don't think there's ever been a time when Eric Clapton was considered "cool" by any of my peers. They know him, obviously, but it's, as you said, "Dad rock". not to mention that his politics are *at best* problematic. Not sure that explains the lack of interest in his guitar, but it is what it is.
Clapton is a Master blues guitarist and i think you're right he's not flashy like a lot of guys (that has something to do with it). I wonder if it didn't sell because it was 1. Hardtail (Not that many people play them) 2. The guitar wasn't played by Clapton during Beano, Cream, Blind Faith or Derek and the Dominoes. I've wanted a hard tail strat for years but a good one cost's an arm and a leg. It looks beautiful I'd buy it if i had crazy money. Thx
For me, I love Clapton but I have some reservations about him. So many people label him a god of rock when they don’t pay homage to Robert Johnson first. A lot of people don’t even know who that is. So for me I love Clapton but there is no Clapton without Robert Johnson. I mean this in the best possible way but as a black person it would be nice to see black people get more credit for the music we created. Not to take away from Clapton’s abilities. Those are just my thoughts
I think a big aspect of why the younger generations including mine (im 28) have a lot of hate on his is because very often his disography we are exposed to are his really big hits your mom and dad love which might not appeal to you at all which are his 80's and 70's pop stuff. However diving into his full career you would definately think very differently and really appreciate how brilliant he is as a guitarist and musician. Another reason is that he is so quiet and reclusive and has been for quite some time, he is from the era where that was pretty normal but music now is all about putting your face and music on everything and that just isnt him at all so he isnt exposed as much.
On Clapton. I learned to play guitar in the '70s. By then he seemed outdated. I know how influential he was in the '60s, but after that I don't quite get it.
You guys hit the nail on the head when you mentioned that this isnt "blackie" or even "brownie" LoL! Serious collectors might be more interested in his main axes and not a slide strat despite it being a 54 hardtail. Plus,..you also talked about modern flashiness vs the tried and true playing hes shown since the 70s. He really transitioned a lot post Cream. Not jsut from Gibson to Fender but in how subtle and simple. I think a good analogy is if EVH suddenly started writing music and playing like John Mayer LoL Both are amazing but one clearly has the advantage of SPECTACLE in their playing!
I love the tone of the 90's Clapton signature strats with the gold lace pickups but i never understood why he is considered a guitar god. His playing doesn't speak to me i guess.
His being called god came with the Beano album in 1963. That sound revolutionized music. Everyone wanted to copy it. It's the basis of much of todays playing
I know it may not seem like much. But you gotta understand what music what like when he started. Compared to now maybe it isn’t as insanely good. But for the time he. He was a god
It really is a matter of personal taste. I have been a fan for almost 40 years and still prefer him to everyone to come before or since. His playing is like perfectly seasoned food to me. I like all eras of his career. There are faster, more technical players, but I hear less of a connection to the blues tradition in most current players which is why I prefer Clapton to all I have heard. He got it right' to me, and anything "extra" is not necessary to my ears and those of MANY others. Even those who don't prefer his playing are into players who were/are influenced by him in the vast majority of instances.
@@jonathanhines2441 I'm in the same court. I didn't hear the Beano album until later. My start was with Cream and Crossroads on Wheels Of Fire. More Cream, Blind Faith, then Mayall. But, for me, everything stops for Layla. My ex knew to let Layla finish before interrupting.
Saw Derek and the Dominos with Duane in Syracuse, NY 12/6/70. Elton John opened - his first American tour. Magical. Never saw two guitarists so in synch - including the original ABB and original Dead.
It was a minor guitar in Clapton's history. It wasn't Brownie or Blackie. Overpriced.
It’s a rare hardtail strat though. Maybe the price is just too high
Price way too high.
At a $100k opening price, I bet it gets bids.
correct. start at $50k and i bet Bonamassa buys it for $200k or more.
Yup, price was too high. Gilmour’s ‘Black strat’ (which fetched $4 million), had a lower reserve, and it was MUCH more iconic. Even Gilmour’s serial number 0001 (itself a fabled piece of strat history) only went for around $1.5 million.
There was no way a much less famous guitar from Clapton should START at $1 million.
Hardtail strats aren’t a bad thing. My tech blocked the trem on my Brownie
"Put on some pants!", says the man with birds nesting in his hair
Damn that’s a good one actually:) props to that and cheers on the good humor!
that's his aesthectics, let him be.
though, is it after Robert Smith?
I don`t care if these players were in their underpants.
@@CasinoGuitars I don’t know, man. The hair jokes are getting old. You guys are good sports, but hair jokes are just lazy.
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He doesn’t go super speedy all the time even though he has the ability to but he has some of the best phasing there is. Listening to him taught me how to “play pretty” and above all, show restraint when it comes to soloing. The best solos are about building up tension and release in my opinion and Clapton has this art form MASTERED!!
Clapton has sold lots of guitars.. I think that played a major part in the lack of interest.
Good point.
It's a hardtail he only played slide on and isn't particularly 'special'. Comparing it to Gilmour's strat is ridiculous.
If the Beano guitar surfaced? Records would be shattered.
i agree
Gilmore probably sold more.
Being that this was a resell for a guy that bought it from one of the Christie’s auctions probably didn’t help either. I think it sold for less than 200k originally.
They started the bidding too high. A lower reserve could have brought a million plus bid war.
I think this is probably spot on.
I’m sure you know
The reserve seems as if they really didn't want to sell it.
Yea, even with paintings that fetch so very much more than a famous musicians guitar, they start the bidding low..if it doesn't reach the reserve then it lives to fight another day. You dont start the bidding for an Eric Clapton guitar at $1 million.
@@WellseeTheend ....he's right !....if you understood how bidding works...
This is a collectors piece . Eric has donated a lot of guitars and money to his Drug prevention programs down in the Caribbean islands . He's one of the greatest players for sure , respected by his peers .
I could get myself a lot of Telecasters for a million dollars, for me the greatness is in the man not the Guitar he plays.
Ok so if Eric Clapton put himself up for auction, how much you think he could make?
That’s a fact 👍 it’s in the fingers !👌
I'd rather have the amp he used on the Beano album😇
@@shawnmcvey7789 Though, I agree with your statement, you've missed the point. This is memorabilia, history. Owning this is owning a part of history. The reason why the price is high. But, starting at a MIL, thats a bit rich, for anything. Van Halen, SRV, my 2 guitar heroes. If I were a wealthy person, I STILL wouldn't pay a MIL for any item up for auction owned by either is these 2 giants. If you suggest something is worth that, it is subjective, keep that in mind.
@@CarlosInFlorida Couldn't you tell I was being cutesy my angel emoji?
I am too cute for my own good sometimes. That being said if I had the money I'd get an armada of tasty amps & cabs.
I totally get your point, I'm just too cutesy🤭
It's not "Brownie", it's not "Blackie", it's not "The Fool", It's not his 335, it's not even the telecaster from Blind Faith. It's at least 6th in line. The people that would pay that money know who Clapton is and how awesome he is.
Agreed not one of the top ones. The only one that might fetch close to 1m is the acoustic from MTV Unplugged
Agree. Until this auction came up, I wasn't even aware of this guitar in his collection. It's a cool guitar, but not 1 million cool.
Don't forget his Firebird from cover of Live Cream Vol-1
I mean for that price people can get a couple of holy grails. A ‘59 Les Paul, a ‘54 Strat, a ‘50s 335 and still have money leftover for a Rolls Royce and a solid gold watch.
Also we really don’t know whether the younger generations will ever be willing to pay over a million for a Clapton guitar. They’re more likely to shell out that money for one of Mayer’s #1s.
@@lecorsaire2283 not even Mayer's... Kids aren't really into guitar music as much.
the same people also thought that Jimmy Page's acoustic YAMAHA, that was his PRACTICE guitar, would sell for $90,000 😆🤣🎸
Ah, the famed "Can't go to Sleep Blues" guitar
If I recalled correctly I think it was for a charity fund or something.
PRACTICE! WE TALKIN' 'BOUT PRACTICE!
It's a weird world because I would hazard a guess that someone's practice guutar would be the closest to that person for the longest amount of time yet its not considered valuable while on the other hand the guutar this video is about was devalued because someone else had touched it lol wota load crap if I had million quid I thi K I would buy a lot of nice guitars and some other stuff lol
JP practiced?
What he did in Cream made him a legend, what he did with Layla made him a god. That record is such a pure artistic expression, a strait masterpiece. I never got the Clapton thing until I dug into Cream in my mid-20s. I was born in 90, so my memories of Clapton was his acoustic comeback. I just didn't have him on the level of Hendrix, Gilmour, Page, Blackmoore when I thought about him.
I was completely wrong, he is the OG for a lot of what we consider rock. He was the guy that made it cool to pull pickup covers off, truly overdrive tube amps, use a LP into a marshall, use a 335 for higher gain stuff, and soo much more. I'm sure there were others doing similar stuff around the same time, but he's the one that made it iconic. His playing is what inspired Hendrix to become what he became. If anyone doubts Claptons status, they need to go through Cream, Blind Faith, and Derek and the Dominos. That stuff is must listen.
Respectfully disagree. His best playing is on the Beano album and that's where he reached "God" status.
@@runreilly I see where you're coming from, I mean literally the clapton is god thing started then. I just think his melodic choices and songwriting hit the god level around blind faith/dominos time. Fair enough tho, beano is amazing.
Clapton was a freaky guitar player . In 1966 he played like no one before. With cream he was an absolute monster . He changed the sound of guitar for ever.
And then he invited a stranger to jam onstage with Cream and was humbled. That stranger was Jimi Hendrix.
Clapton's intro on "Reconsider Baby" is enough to cause anyone to reconsider their decision to learn guitar in the first place!
Eric was on top with Bluesbreakers then along came Peter Green... no rest for the wicked...Green's tone and phrasing was contrary to the art form of the day. And did he see into the future when he chose the name "Fleetwood Mac" or was it just a ruse to lure those two into joining him? A million bucks for Eric's Strat? Hell yeah! It is historical but what do idiots know or care about history?!
What is my grandfather's 59 ES-175 that purchased new worth today (in very good shape w/OHSC)? Does the fact that Rick Danko played it when he was at my house add to its value? It does to me. Who cares what these two old hens cackle about? Not me but they think they are a comedy team when really they are just a pair of jokers in the youtube game.
And then did a Cream reunion with a strat and tweed Fender amps and totally sucked tone wise.
@@johnmarshall3903Eric Clapton can buy and play any guitar he wants.
You can easily go out and buy a Gibson guitar and Marshall amp today.
I always tough it was the guitarist's brain and fingers that were the important part, specially when it comes to tone and vibrato.
We also like Hendrix, Guess you don't like his tone either.
@@drmidnight680-kz2le Love Hendrix, he started with Marshalls and never wussed out.
@@johnmarshall3903 on one side you have professional musician in a consert hall.
On the other side you have less professional hiding behind distortion playing beer hall, or worse, garage band musician.
For a million bucks I want Eric to come to my house every weekend and play it.
For real! I would at least ask that he came once and played an entire concert with it just for me and I could invite 2 or 3 close friends to watch!
He has a home on Quadra Island 🏝️, which is near me. I don't think he wants to interact with fans. Were all a bit crazy so I don't blame him. He'd rather be on stage, you can learn from there. It was sad news for me that it didn't sell, I'm a huge fan of Clapton.
??? Why?
@johnd959what funny bro?
I'm sorta with you on wanting Clapton to come play for me regularly if I spent a million bucks just to buy a guitar he once played.
For a million dollars I could buy a lot of really excellent guitars. I wouldn't want to own something just because some famous person happened to have some association with it.... And then there's Clapton.... there is absolutely no argument about the quality of his playing. But he's also said and done some questionable things (we all have). His pandemic behavior and occasional racist rants have soured me on Clapton's personal beliefs. But then he probably wouldn't approve of all my life's choices either. One should never meet their heros in real life. They rarely are who we want to believe that they are in person.
Clapton plays what my ears love to hear. My favorite of all time. My introduction to EC was when Disraeli Gears came out. I had never heard anything like that before. The best vibrato and phrasing of all time. Plus he's a tremendous singer.
Exactly. Disraeli Gears. A masterpiece on the top shelf with Axis Bold As Love and Are You Experienced.
I discovered Eric Clapton at 19 when I first got into guitar (21 now), he has become my guitar hero and I have learned most of his catalogue. Had a I had the cash I’d have that guitar rn
I grew disinterested in Clapton when he entered his Fender period. The Gibson/Marshall sound was majestic.I learned to play off the Beano album
Absolutely. His sound during that time period was so awesome.
AGREE except Layla album was great (even though it was a Strat) but if he played a Gibson on that, WOW.
Completely agree, ive never liked anything from his fender years (except I shot the sherif cover)
Yes Cream was clapton best era & i am a strat player but i also own 2 les Paul's
That’s unfortunate. You’re missing out.
Clapton "original" fans are older now. Fewer fan base. I loved that you feel it important to encourage younger guitarists to explore Clapton's playing. He truly is a Master.
Ive benn a Clapton Fan since 1965
Per the music is Win channel this guitar was barely used by Clapton and does not appear to be well documented Historically and is not one of his instruments that is famous. Yes the guitar has actual documentation from Clapton but are there any pictures of him using it to add to the perceived "value" of the instrument? The photos of Clapton in video were not the guitar in question. I don't see the "collector value" as a Clapton Guitar. Yes it has the 1954 hard tail value but it is just a guitar that belonged to Clapton, not a Clapton Strat.
Yes, we thought that was hilarious when they showed Clapton playing another guitar in a ton of the photos....what was the thought process there. Great points and thank you for sharing!
So true. Documented provenance is so key in high-end sales like this.
I think it was priced way way too high for a backup to a backup
I think the would have gotten near a million,but starting at a million was a real jump
What do you know
@@WellseeTheend hes right
Many of today’s guitar greats are huge Eric Clapton fans. And many guitar legends now deceased were also Clapton fans. For example: SRV and EVH.
Hendrix was also a Clapton fan. Dude's been inspiring guitar legends since the 60s.
EVH liked Cream not Clapton.
@@brianmckenna8239 and why do you suppose EVH liked Cream?
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Unfortunately, too many are only exposed to Clapton by what they've heard on the radio. All his best work was NEVER played on radio - dig into the depths of Clapton and be blown away!!
Eric Clapton is an inspiration, nevermind the music. When it was time to quit drinking or die his survival allowed me to believe it was possible for me.
Thank you Mr. Clapton
his son was an inspiration for a crappy song
My sympathies are with him for his loss, however that does NOT excuse the fact that we, the listening public, were clubbed over the head with that overplayed, maudlin song for years. 😑
For one, Clapton is still alive, which is a factor. Secondly, Eric is probably a victim of his own success. He sort of became the household name of guitarists. To a certain degree, Carlos Santana suffers the same fate. Imagine if Jimi Hendrix had lived, and over the years, he played with the Back Street Boys or every gig that thought they needed a "big name" player. Would he have been as big of an icon as he became. To a certain degree, Eddie Van Halen never topped his playing on the first couple of albums. Jeff Beck, on the other hand, became even better with time. All of these guys were milestones in what the guitar had become. But what made them unique often came early in their career.
Guitar Center doesn't have the money.
🤣 goteem
Guitar center is going to be gone bankrupt very very soon
Online stores with creditibilty have kind been the big winners here.
19 year old player here, been listening to Clapton for years, huge influence, always in my top 5!
Times have changed. I'm 32 and growing up Clapton still had hits on the radio🤣
Me and about 20,000 other folks were at this concert. We had floor seats but never sat down. Best concert I've ever attended!
I think the more accurate statement is nobody wants to pay a million for the guitar. Im sure there are people that want it.
EC is just about my favorite guitarist. His restraint in playing is how he got the name Slowhand. His foundation in early blues artists gave him the knowledge to create and expand his own style. I’ve seen him in concert 15 times. One of my favorites started with just him and his guitar for several songs. Then he brought out his drummer and bass player for a few more. Then his his full band-it was an education in rock and roll-just incredible. He’s way past his prime, but we have all those great recordings. Clapton is God for those who believe. 🎸😎👍🏼
That isn’t why he’s nicknamed slowhand
He took a long time to change broken strings apparently. His chops are undeniable. Clapton is alive, that’s why he gets crap from idiots. If he passed away during his prime people would have more reverence for him. He’s quit more amazing bands than most people have seen concerts. I love Martin guitars, thanks for saving them EC. Check out the George Harrison tribute concert, EC blows everyone off that stage. Absolute beast.
Mike, the story I always heard was that he would change a broken string regularly during the early club years and the audience would do a “Slow Hand” Clap while they waited. I thought the original nickname was a little longer, but then shortened to slow-hand 🤷♂️
Clapton was why I picked up guitar. Sunshine of Your Love blew my mind, when I heard it on rock radio back in the day. It wasn't the first song my guitar teacher taught me--that was You Really Got Me--but it was the second song I learned.
Eric Clapton brought me to guitar playing 35 years ago... Thank you, Eric! :-)
The Boomers generation are the ones that brought collectors guitar prices up too high. They're getting old, and the generations below them don't have as much money.
Yeah guitar r way way over priced for no reason.
snooze
Exactly
The boomer generation worked hard and saved money. They can afford nice things now.
@@slipknot73745 A fool's snooze, to be sure.
Clapton was one of my first guitar heroes. It was Crossroads that completely blew me away.
Loved his solo on White Room on the Eric Clapton and friends version (with Phil Collins). That was pretty blazing!
It was brilliant wasn't it.
👏👏
There was a super wealthy investor guy in Charlotte that died and he had one of SRVs strats and it auctioned for around $60k. $1M is a tall order for a guitar. (For a starting bid at least)
beyond that, it's downright criminal. I mean, it's eric clapton, his work past the early 70s is less than desirable. He's lost his popularity over the years. David Gilmour can pull this off because hello, it's Pink Floyd. Eric should've stayed with Cream, career suicide leaving the band on their hayday.
Agreed and wow...SRV Strat in Charlotte...I like it:)
Charlotte NC?
60 k sounds fair for a s.r.v
@@randy0210 his popularity fell drastically because the older he got the more he talked... the more he talked the more people realized how much of a pretentious asshole he was....
I kinda think Clapton's legacy isn't the same as some of the other "rock gods" is because he kinda went the same route as post-Police Sting and planted himself firmly in the Adult Contemporary genre. Everything he's done since around 1980 is right up there with Kenny G.
In terms of Adult Contemporary music Clapton makes Kenny G look like...Kenny G?
Sting's post-Police IS amazing up to the 2000...but i am an adult so...
Get outta here with that Pal!!
I saw Clapton in 1987 (from the 3rd row) with Phil Collins on drums. Back then he was melting faces 🫠
Fair point but his playing, singing and writing has always been top notch. It’s a shame the self destruction had a big role to play.
Clapton’s tone and playing is phenomenal! Just listen to his version of little wing… it’s always easier to shred on the guitar with a ton of distortion than to play slower with less gain. Can’t hide mistakes when playing like that.
I'm pretty sure you mean Stevie Ray Vaughan's version.
@@catchewayroulette6571 TIL th-cam.com/video/xUs6jz2J59g/w-d-xo.html
@@catchewayroulette6571no he means Eric Clapton's version of Little Wing, it's more difficult to play it real slow like Clapton.
Clapton's tasteful leads are his trademark. Plus, when he began his career bending strings (in popular music) was brand new. He's a pioneer.
Pioneer in bending strings? Are you kidding me?
@@ronaldmackee3401 I was around back then. Strings were very thick back then, guys had a hard time bending them so we used to slide up the neck. Clapton was in the first generation of guitar gods. He learned from guys who started that trend. Bending did happen but rarely.
@@tonyhaines1192 George Harrison was doing it on record before Clapton. Listen to the Tony Sheridan stuff and the first Beatles albums. It's not like Eric Clapton was pulling some Zakk Wylde shit during the early 60s.
I feel as though when it comes to interpreting the blues via a guitar, no one has done it better than Clapton and that includes the masters he learned from.
I dug back and was listening to Cream because I was actually working on Van Halen stuff and Edward always said Clapton was his guy. I feel like Blues Breakers and Cream are text book blues-rock playing, a MasterClass. Anyone who might dismiss EC soling, please listen to and learn these solos. Much harder then you might think.
Last year the ‘57 Goldtop that Duane Allman used on the first two Allman Brothers albums and Derek and the Dominos Layla album sold for $1.2M at auction!
Has it been sold as of Dec 01/21 ?
Guitar Centre are usually the ones buying these astronomically over-priced guitars and they are in bankruptcy court...
Eric Clapton is great !! Long career many flavors of cool tones. He Influenced YOU and your heroes. And credits his influences. Nothing but love for EC
"Clapton was a guitarist... But Jimi was a force of nature..."
At 32 years of age, Clapton is my #1 Guitar influence. My choice of guitars and how I play (them) is directly influenced from him and his playing style. All of my strats are "Claptonized (modded with the Fender EC midboost kit)" to give me his boosted sound (as I am not big on the sound of normal strats). The fact that he influenced so many of his heroes and future guitar legends (SRV, Bonamassa, EVH, Gary Clark Jr, etc) speaks volumes to his staying power as a musical icon.
Right now I have the new 2020 Epiphone ES-335 (mine is the Figured Top model in Blueberry Burst) and am running through BB King and EC songs to run this thing through its paces to assess its tone and playability.
I own a 1990 Eric Clapton stratocaster bought in 92 so yes I'm a big fan. I'm 70 years old and that's probably why
Probably why what?
@@fernandoreynaaguilar1438 Igrew up a Clapton fan
@@kevinclose5840 oh! Sure 😉🆗
Was this guitar the one, as in the Clapton video with larger headstock and bullet style trusrod nut ?
The video where he has a black and white horizontal striped shirt in the 1.5 million pound New York shop visit test. MUSIC IS WIN VIDEO.
Its still Eric's guitar , when Eric passes on ( Heaven Forbid ) this guitar will sell for millions. ✨🎸☮️🎬🥇
I was able to get the cardinal red Gibson Firebird when he sold 29 guitars through Gruhn’s in Nashville. It’s not for sale. I, like you, am a Clapton fan.
Thats very cool we would love to see a photo of it! shop@casinoguitars.com
I see people say things like “Clapton is overrated”, “he just plays basic blues stuff” etc. From shred snobs typically. What Clapton really suffers from is that he is so influential that everyone who has come after him has copied everything he ever did, to the point where it doesn’t sound unique anymore. He’s the original rock guitar hero. He was there before Hendrix. He set the mold, especially with Cream. It’s kind of like listening to The Rolling Stones after everybody has regurgitated them forever. But what he did in Cream was the origin of all heavy music that came after. Before Hendrix, before Zeppelin. Clapton is responsible for metal? Yes. He did drift away from harder rock and towards easy listening territory and then pure blues. So it’s understandable. But he is the guy who set the mold for all lead guitar players who followed ever since.
Clapton is badass and so smooth when he plays.
I agree, Journeyman tour was amazing. One of the best shows I`ve ever seen.
Love the channel , guys! Curious that there's so much fingerboard wear in the cowboy chord areas -- but he used this guitar to just play slide? Is that right?
It’s 66 years old, I’m sure it has seen many hands and plenty of non-slide play in that time.
The Guitar Crossroads Concert that you refer to was in Texas in the middle of summer. Of course, everyone would wear shorts. If I could afford it, I would have bid on it. I can't afford the Clapton Stratocaster Models. Second note, Santana stated that all guitar players have come through Clapton, as he developed the style
They are always in the middle of the summer. Sorry Charlie. You never ever ever would see old blues guys in shorts. I don’t care how hot it is. You don’t know anything. It’s not blues attire at all. If you think being hot would make artists wear shorts they would always wear shorts. A bar gig is as hot as anywhere. The lights. I’ve seen country stars play outside gigs. It’s an odd thing for artists to be dressed like tennis pros so you are stupid for trying to act like you know better.
BB King : Jeff , how's our boy Clapton ? " ....Jeff Beck : " he's probably somewhere trying on a suit "
I wonder if this is one of the sassafras ones. Looking at the grain pattern of the wood it seems like it could be. That’s one thing Eric Johnson calls out about his 54 that made it very special
You guys made a good point but I'm thinking that someone, like Guitar Center, should have asked for permission to make replicas.
That would have generated buzz if it was done long before the auction.
Was it done?
I can still play the Beano album note for note, the from the cradle album note for note, and of course crossroads amongst other fantastic Clapton work. Some of his acoustic stuff especially while singing is incredible.
Yes Yes and Yessssss! Thank you for sharing that Clapton love as we all feel it here!
I can play all the right notes, not necessarily in the right order...
@@tallthinkev I can play all the notes, not necessarily the right ones...
Baxter!!!! Gaby from Sin-è here!! Lovely to see you! Great video
It was his slide guitar from what I could tell. But damn it was a real nice guitar it's pretty immaculate example of a 54 strat not to mention belonged to eric.
My first guitar was a 1954 Stratocaster my dad gave me -- sacrificially I might add -- which went out the window of my brother's 1961 Ford station wagon July 25, 1965. I'd love to have this one!
Poor Tyler, who will forever be known as the guy who made Eric Clapton’s guitar worthless. 😂 JK. The opening price was way too high for a guitar Eric wasn’t really known for playing . Look up what some of George Harrison’s guitars sold for recently at that big auction. One sold for less than $200,000.
Agreed and great point...1mil is a pretty steep start. The greed machine bit too hard there!
Tyler.. or Robert Baker touching a Clapton strat? I mean ewww... If Phil McKnight had it for a weekend that would be cool
When they auctioned off Ed King of Lynyrd Skynyrd's guitars they had Jason Isbell demo the guitars. That did not seem to affect the cost of these guitars. Many of them were late 50 early 60s bursts. Do you think having a more noted guitarist demo them will be the way they do these demos in the future?
Ed King’s guitars weren’t auctioned. They sold through a highly reputable guitar dealer (Carter Vintage Guitars) at prices that were typical for the specific guitars (and amps) being sold. There was an original Burst from each of the three years of production 58, 59, and 60, but there were also quite a few other guitars and amps that were much more affordable. It fact I would have bought his 50s Duo-Sonic and his 63 Vibroverb Reissue if someone hadn’t beat me to it.
There was very little (if any) “celebrity owned” markup in the prices with the exception of the “Sweet Home Alabama” Strat which is the only one of Ed King’s guitars or amps that Carter Vintage had that hasn’t sold yet. Like the Clapton guitar in this video the price is too high.
@@charlesbolton8471 Thanks for clarifying you are correct on all points. Especially, the "Sweet Home Alabama" strat which Ed didn't particularly like to play. He preferred his 1959 black (previously sunburst) parts caster Strat. Which I'm sure sold because it played really nice. I was just trying to make a point about having other noted artist demo a guitar prior to auction.
The guitar mags and the community has always lifted Clapton. I respect him but he opted for songs and songwriting decades ago. Ya gotta dig deep.
..agreed
Funny: I also prefer songs and songwriting instead of mindless shred
When you listen to all of Clapton's music, from the Bluesbreakers to Cream, to Derek and the Dominoes, solo albums, Unplugged, From the Cradle, late 90s albums, Me and Mr Johnson, and up until his latest releases, you understand that Clapton has had many "phases" if you will, In his music, but has always sounded like Clapton. That's what makes him great. From the Cradle and his "One More Car, One More Rider" live album have always been my favorites. Listen to those, and you will understand how great Clapton really is with any type of guitar.
Also can't forget Journeyman, great album.
Clapton will forever be a legend. Not only do his music and playing stand for themselves, but he is a huge influence on so many other guitarists that have come after him. His playing on the song "River of Tears" on the "One More Car, One More Rider" album absolutely blew me away! One of countless examples. But, if I were to pay $1M plus for his one of his guitars, it would have been Blackie or Brownie. Those are the two he is most identified with.
Hi guys! Thanks for the vids...
I wondered.. What do you think about mods for guitars? Would you make a video about your opinions on it?
Like.. pickups swaps, blender pot for strats, different bridges and such...
It is a rabbit hole.
Coupled with the starting bid being too high, the uncertainty of what’s happening in the world right now I think also plays a part. People just may not be willing to pull that trigger right now.
yeah, even a multi-millionaire would hesitate to spend a million on a guitar right now, bigger things to worry about
And still...this is not what happened with Gilmour's black Strat...
I am shocked that nobody bought it, I really want that guitar, I will buy that guitar in future.......
Eric Clapton is one of the best-ever guitar players. If you wanna hear speed, listen to Eric with John Mayal playing the blues. I learned how to play guitar by listening to Eric Clapton and Jimi Hendrix (my two favorite guitar players). In the 60s they were the best there was.
I saw Eric Clapton give one of the most obvious phone it in now give me the money performances I have ever seen. By some bizarre circumstance, a week later I found myself at a Barry Manilow concert. BARRY MANILOW! One of the most genuine I know I'm lame but I love doing this upbeat concerts ever. Given the choice I'd go see Manilow. Think about that statement. Let it sink in.
So sad that the guitar didn't sell for a million dollars in a pandemic where everybody's being laid off and everything shutting down and nobody can go anywhere and for a million dollars let me buy a house and a car
I remember where I was the first time I heard Layla, 1970, I play mostly on my own, sometimes w friends, I’ve owned 4 strats, one got stolen, I have seen Eric 6 times in concerts ! I’d haft to say his playing and depth of producing so many good songs makes me a big fan! One of my favorite periods was when he was with Derek and the Dominoes!
I wish he and Duane All an could have played more, their energy was fantastic! His playing (Eric’s) is so good, he is in a zone of excellence!
When I say the bottom is going to fall out of the guitar market it’s an understatement it’s actually over low priced guitars will take over It’s been a fun road
Harley Benton and others
@@g4joeI agree. Poor Joe he might be forced to sell some of his collection at a fraction of his purchase price!
Do you think it's the frequency of these guitars coming up for sale as of late??? Maybe there should have been more time before they put it up for sale?? Spread the market out some. ?
At the age of twelve, I heard Clapton for the first time. It changed my life and musical direction forever.
Same here (baxter speaking)! His box set, the crossroads one was my go to CD collection for years...that and the Zepp one...:)
As a young kid I heard him on the radio, as a teenager I was given “The Cream of Clapton” on cd and wore it out. Picked up a guitar and have been playing along with his music for 20 years. Let the haters hate, I’m gonna listen to Eric Clapton!
@@Southern.child86 same her Ed. Cream of Clapton. First track every morning, first thing. I Feel Free. Nothing starts a day like that!
You guys are'nt crazy, it's 2 years later and I just wanted to know if he sold it ?
I've seen him live twice he sounded and played incredible. He's not artsy or weird enough for today's sophisticated TH-camrs! Lol. Ohh, and I like when they say he got too commercial. Well that's what most normal adults would do if they want to have success.
What ad brought you here?
What year?
SG clapton is Wayyy better than Strat Clapton change my mind..
Listen to have you ever loved a women from Derek and the dominoes album. But early Clapton is the best. The Beano album man
I’m here for 335 Clapton 👀
@@nateellis5939 that i can agree on! Let's say Gibson era' Clapton hehe
@@darrenc8776 I'll check it out!
@@nateellis5939 Ever since I heard Clapton with a 335 and saw what they looked like I knew I wanted one.
After playing some winners and real duds, a few other Gibsons, and years of telling myself no; I bought one 2 years ago.
It's my main guitar now.
In high school, I was a jazz player on Trumpet. I had put a quartet together for a talent show. I was a senior, the base player was a freshman. He turned me on to Clapton using Crossroads on the Wheels of Fire album. This was in 1968. I've been a Clapton affectionato since then. My daughter's name would have been Layla, had my wife agreed.
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I’ll have it, send it my way, I’ll knock out “Smoke on the water”.
You need a whammy bar to play Blackmore on a Stratocaster.
I think that's a song at 5:47. "If I had a million dollars" I don't know if I can make it through the rest of the video with that song in my head
If that blues breakers Les Paul ever goes up for auction it better have a starting bid of 2 million.
But Clapton's lesser used 54 strat? Yeah, I think 1 million was too much of a starting bid
He wasn't a guitar hero of mine until much later in life. I started off with Hendrix, Page and Gilmour. It was far later that I discovered what a genius Clapton was. I finally got to see him in his first round of "last shows" at MSG. If I had a spare million I'd buy his strat, but it's out of my price range.
Yeah, it's a bit much for being one of his lesser-known guitars. Makes me think he didn't want to sell that one.
No Jeff Beck?
I think a lot of the millionaires that want a clapton guitar already have one at this point
Didn’t Cobain’s acoustic go for over $1 million earlier this year?
Yes it did.
My Theory about Clapton,is that Clapton is only(or one of) that played hardcore blues/rock but also managed to go in pop waters and is widely popular outside of guitar community. This, to hardcore geeks, I guess, appeals as sellout?
How do you keep a guitar you don't really want to sell?
The solo on bellbottom blues -- need I say more?
The solos in the live My Father's Eyes electric version on his channel.
I think the DVD was called "One More Car" but either way, it's pretty great.
The tone is great, there's a thick midrange that sounds like the premium version of what any strat with a tube screamer sounds like through a Deluxe.
...think that was played on a Squire ..
One of his best ever songs IMO
“Tales of brave Ulysses “by Cream is one of my all time faves!!! I threw that in because people say”, early Clapton,” but a young kid wouldn’t know what is what. They will never find that by accident…
Yes - it's weird that people love Clapton because of the Beano album, and his later stuff, but I rarely hear a reviewer discussing Cream (they do here, which is refreshing). I'd def have noticed, because me and a friend pooled our dinner money to buy Disraeli Gears when it came out - I think it was 11/6 (that's 11 old shillings, and 6 old pence). So my ears would pick up if someone talked about it. I think My Blues Guitar is the only channel that concentrates on Clapton's Cream period, and that's tutorials, not discussion.
But Cream comes off lucky when compared to Hendrix! The Hendrix family keeps a stranglehold on his material. It is not just hard to find on the internet - it is illegal/copyright breaking!
Since I was a kid, maybe 12 years old, until now (42), I can honestly say that Eric Clapton has always been one of my top 3 favorite, if not #1 favorite guitar players. I fell in love with his work on the Rush soundtrack and the unplugged/ From the Cradle work and it was all over after that. And yet, in all that time, I don't think there's ever been a time when Eric Clapton was considered "cool" by any of my peers. They know him, obviously, but it's, as you said, "Dad rock". not to mention that his politics are *at best* problematic. Not sure that explains the lack of interest in his guitar, but it is what it is.
Who cares about his politics,it’s his playing that counts at the end of the day
@@Man_fay_the_Bru I care about his politics. I'm allowed to care about all of the shit people are putting out into the world, not just their music.
Clapton is a Master blues guitarist and i think you're right he's not flashy like a lot of guys (that has something to do with it). I wonder if it didn't sell because it was 1. Hardtail (Not that many people play them) 2. The guitar wasn't played by Clapton during Beano, Cream, Blind Faith or Derek and the Dominoes. I've wanted a hard tail strat for years but a good one cost's an arm and a leg. It looks beautiful I'd buy it if i had crazy money. Thx
For me, I love Clapton but I have some reservations about him. So many people label him a god of rock when they don’t pay homage to Robert Johnson first. A lot of people don’t even know who that is. So for me I love Clapton but there is no Clapton without Robert Johnson. I mean this in the best possible way but as a black person it would be nice to see black people get more credit for the music we created. Not to take away from Clapton’s abilities. Those are just my thoughts
If somebody had Robert Johnson’s acoustic guitar, and could prove it was the one he played, I bet it would go for more than $1M.
100% agree with that!
...Clapton would tell you he does it better..the guy has no humility about him..but you know what they say about hubris
@@kwkoch1966 true lol
@@Jay-st6sl you’re not wrong
I think a big aspect of why the younger generations including mine (im 28) have a lot of hate on his is because very often his disography we are exposed to are his really big hits your mom and dad love which might not appeal to you at all which are his 80's and 70's pop stuff. However diving into his full career you would definately think very differently and really appreciate how brilliant he is as a guitarist and musician. Another reason is that he is so quiet and reclusive and has been for quite some time, he is from the era where that was pretty normal but music now is all about putting your face and music on everything and that just isnt him at all so he isnt exposed as much.
On Clapton. I learned to play guitar in the '70s. By then he seemed outdated. I know how influential he was in the '60s, but after that I don't quite get it.
I don’t, either.
You guys hit the nail on the head when you mentioned that this isnt "blackie" or even "brownie" LoL! Serious collectors might be more interested in his main axes and not a slide strat despite it being a 54 hardtail. Plus,..you also talked about modern flashiness vs the tried and true playing hes shown since the 70s. He really transitioned a lot post Cream. Not jsut from Gibson to Fender but in how subtle and simple. I think a good analogy is if EVH suddenly started writing music and playing like John Mayer LoL Both are amazing but one clearly has the advantage of SPECTACLE in their playing!
I love the tone of the 90's Clapton signature strats with the gold lace pickups but i never understood why he is considered a guitar god. His playing doesn't speak to me i guess.
His being called god came with the Beano album in 1963. That sound revolutionized music. Everyone wanted to copy it. It's the basis of much of todays playing
I know it may not seem like much. But you gotta understand what music what like when he started. Compared to now maybe it isn’t as insanely good. But for the time he. He was a god
It really is a matter of personal taste. I have been a fan for almost 40 years and still prefer him to everyone to come before or since. His playing is like perfectly seasoned food to me. I like all eras of his career. There are faster, more technical players, but I hear less of a connection to the blues tradition in most current players which is why I prefer Clapton to all I have heard. He got it right' to me, and anything "extra" is not necessary to my ears and those of MANY others. Even those who don't prefer his playing are into players who were/are influenced by him in the vast majority of instances.
@@jonathanhines2441 I'm in the same court. I didn't hear the Beano album until later. My start was with Cream and Crossroads on Wheels Of Fire. More Cream, Blind Faith, then Mayall. But, for me, everything stops for Layla. My ex knew to let Layla finish before interrupting.
When I saw Tyler playing it and heard the history their 1.5 Mil estimate at the time seemed insane to me. Cheers!!
The world should have forgotten about Clapton the day Hendrix came out. goes to show how good Clapton's managers are.
This shows how ignorant of guitar music you are.
Saw Derek and the Dominos with Duane in Syracuse, NY 12/6/70. Elton John opened - his first American tour. Magical. Never saw two guitarists so in synch - including the original ABB and original Dead.