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A black 1988 Fender Stratocaster played by Eric Clapton in a session at Syncro Sound recording studio, Boston, on September 15, 1988. Serial #E475727. Clapton signed the pickguard with his full signature adding the date "88." on the pickguard, in black sharpie pen. The previous owner of this guitar, Ron Lovely sang in the recording studio with Mr. Clapton for this session. They recorded a few songs and this guitar was played by Eric during the session. He memorialized the recording session by signing the guitar. Eric Clapton is considered one of the most important guitar players of all-time. A member of the Yardbirds and Cream, as well as a solo player, his musical career was one of international renown. Ron Lovely received this guitar after playing in a studio session with Clapton and his bassist, Nathan East. The three recorded the tracks for a charity album. As Lovely puts it, "one take and it was an instant masterpiece of Eric Clapton guitar solos." Ron Lovely, worked directly with Les Paul and was the one to bring various guitars that Les had signed to the artists they were meant for. The two men, who were friends for 20 years, began their "guitars to stars" tradition over a beer one night. This started off a tradition of artists giving guitars to each other - something Les did frequently - as well as artists signing and giving guitars to Ron Lovely, as he was a part of the network of friendly artists. The guitar comes with the original fender case. Very good condition. Comes with a notarized letter of provenance from Ron Lovely and a Gotta Have Rock and Roll Certificate of Authenticity.