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How to get Eric Clapton's guitar tone

Eric Clapton across 7 famous tones — mostly through 1966 Marshall Super 100, Fender Champ, Fender / clean-headroom amp, Fender Twin Reverb, with single-coils. Here is where to start, then adapt any of it to the guitar and amp you actually own.

Starting point (averaged): gain 4.5 · bass 6 · mid 6.5 · treble 6.5 · presence 5.5 (out of 10)
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Eric Clapton's go-to amps

1966 Marshall Super 100 ×2Fender Champ ×1Fender / clean-headroom amp ×1Fender Twin Reverb ×1

7 famous Eric Clapton tones

Sunshine of Your Love
gain 7 · bass 8 · mid 8 · treble 7
White Room
gain 7 · bass 7 · mid 7.5 · treble 7
Layla
gain 6.5 · bass 6 · mid 7 · treble 6.5
Cocaine
gain 5 · bass 5 · mid 6 · treble 6
Cocaine
gain 4.5 · bass 5.5 · mid 6 · treble 6
Wonderful Tonight
gain 2 · bass 5 · mid 6 · treble 5.5
Tears in Heaven
gain 1 · bass 5 · mid 6 · treble 6

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How to get Eric Clapton's tone — FAQ

What amp settings does Eric Clapton use?

Averaged across 7 of their tones: gain 4.5, bass 6, mid 6.5, treble 6.5, presence 5.5 (out of 10). Adapt to your own amp.

What gear do I need to sound like Eric Clapton?

They favour 1966 Marshall Super 100, Fender Champ, Fender / clean-headroom amp, Fender Twin Reverb with single-coils. You do not need the exact rig — GuitarToneAdapt re-dials their tones for the guitar and amp you already own, free.

How do I get Eric Clapton's guitar tone?

Start with their go-to gear (1966 Marshall Super 100, Fender Champ, Fender / clean-headroom amp, Fender Twin Reverb and single-coils) and a starting EQ of gain 4.5, bass 6, mid 6.5, treble 6.5, presence 5.5 (out of 10), then dial in any of the 7 songs below. GuitarToneAdapt adapts each one to the exact amp and guitar you own, free.

Can I get Eric Clapton's tone on a different amp or guitar?

Yes. You do not need their exact rig — GuitarToneAdapt models how their gear shapes the sound and compensates for whatever amp, guitar and pedals you already have, free in the browser.

Settings are community-researched estimates. Adapt any to your gear at GuitarToneAdapt · amp settings · tuning chart · all 1,200+ tones.