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1957 Stratocaster

Eric Clapton performs at the "Live Aid Concert" on July 13, 1985 at JFK Stadium in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Watch Eric Clapton’s Epic “Layla” Live Aid Performance Slowhand gives his “Blackie” Fender Stratocaster one of its final outings in this landmark rendition of the Derek and the Dominos classic
Jeff Beck performs Link Wray & His Ray Men's "Rumble" using a Fender American Vintage II 1957 Stratocaster in Sea Foam Green finish
Watch Jeff Beck Perform “Rumble” in New Fender Video The guitarist plays the Link Wray classic and recalls hearing it for the first time
Eric Johnson holding a Gibson ES-335TDC
Eric Johnson Digs Deep Into His Vault and Comes Up with a Winning Pair of New Albums Set for release this Summer, EJ fans can look forward to ‘The Book of Making’ and ‘Yesterday Meets Today’ with more to follow.

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    “It’s the sound of the Stones: a five-string with a six-string on top. Guitars are amazing things – you can make an orchestra out of them…” Keith Richards on life without Charlie, The Beatles and the Stones, and new album Hackney Diamonds
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    The most affordable way to transform your sound: Get a Cyber Monday effects pedal deal before it's too late

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