Clapton to auction guitars

Rock legend Eric Clapton is parting with dozens of guitars and amps at a New York auction to benefit an alcohol and drug treatment centre he founded in Antigua. New York-Bonhams will offer the 70 guitars and 70 amps next Wednesday. Among the...

Rock legend Eric Clapton is parting with dozens of guitars and amps at a New York auction to benefit an alcohol and drug treatment centre he founded in Antigua.

New York-Bonhams will offer the 70 guitars and 70 amps next Wednesday.

Among the highlights is a custom-made black Fender 'Eric Clapton' signature Stratocaster, estimated at 20,000 to 30,000 dollars. It was used during the "Cream Reunion Shows" in New York and London in 2005.

A pair of 1970 Marshall vintage basket weave speaker cabinets are expected to fetch 8,000-10,000 dollars.

The 65-year-old rock Hall of Famer is a recovered addict who established the non-profit Crossroads Centre in West Indies in 1998.

His classic love song "Layla" was released in 1970 when he appeared with blues-rock band Derek and The Dominos.

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