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Guitar Strings: What kind of strings does Eric Clapton use?

April 26, 2017eric clapton guitar strings

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Guitar Strings: What kind of strings does Eric Clapton use?

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For his electric guitars, Eric Clapton uses Ernie Ball .10 to .46 gauge strings. The action is set low. For acoustic guitars, Eric Clapton uses Martin & Co. light gauge .12 to .54 phosphor bronze strings are used. The type of strings used on his resonator guitars (dobros) is unknown. In the summer of 2005, Martin & Co. began selling endorsed “Clapton’s Choice” Phosphor Bronze strings, available in light (.12 to .54) and medium (.13 to .56) gauge.