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Eric Clapton is giving guitar collectors a reason to make room on the wall. Today (Aug. 26), Guitar Center unveiled its 2026 exclusive Crossroads guitar collection , with limited-edition guitars across five models. The line-up was created in collaboration with Clapton and includes a new John Mayer x PRS Silver Sky . Mayer will debut the model onstage at this year's Crossroads Guitar Festival in Austin, Texas.
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Previous Clapton-exclusive guitars have been a hot commodity at Guitar Center, with the remake of the singer's 2006 "Blackie" flying off the shelves in just four hours, the fastest-selling guitar launch at that time. Almost two decades later, in 2025, the Gibson Custom Eric Clapton 1958 Les Paul sold out in under 12 hours.
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The new collection arrives Aug. 26 at Guitar Center stores nationwide and online . Fans at the 2026 Crossroads Guitar Festival from Sept. 26-27 can also shop the collection at The Guitar Center Experience.
SIGNATURE ACOUSTIC
Martin 000-13E Eric Clapton (Natural)
$1,899.99
Available at Guitar Center until Jan. 27, 2027.
The Martin 000-13E brings Clapton's signature acoustic formula to a more attainable price point. Its compact 000 body reflects a shape he has favored for decades, and comes in antique toner natural and 1935 sunburst.
1969 REPLICA
Fender Blind Faith Telecaster
$4,999.99
A total of 130 will be sold.
Clapton's famous Blind Faith guitar gets a meticulous Fender re-creation. What makes it stand out is its combination of a Telecaster custom body with a replica 1956 "Brownie" Stratocaster neck, mimicking the guitar Clapton played during Blind Faith's legendary 1969 Hyde Park performance.
TWO FINISHES
Martin Custom 000-42 Eric Clapton Ziricote (Natural & Sunburst)
$9,699.99
Only 100 made.
For collectors looking for something considerably more exclusive, Martin's 000-42 pairs Clapton's preferred 000 shape with ziricote wood, prized for its distinctive grain and tonal qualities. Only 50 guitars will be made in each of the two finishes, 1935 Sunburst and Clear Natural.
SIGNED BY CLAPTON
Martin Custom 000-42 Eric Clapton (Brazilian)
$24,999.99
Exceptionally rare and limited to just five worldwide.
Crafted with Brazilian rosewood back and sides plus a solid Adirondack spruce top, the Martin 000-42 Eric Clapton Brazilian features Clapton's favored 000 body shape. Each guitar is personally signed by Eric Clapton and includes a Certificate of Authenticity, making it a remarkable collector's piece.
JOHN MAYER COLLAB
PRS John Mayer Silver Sky
$3,750.00
Only 70 of these guitars will be produced, making it one of the collection's most limited releases.
Created in partnership with John Mayer , the PRS Silver Sky is the collection's wildcard. Finished in incline blue, the guitar features a rosewood fretboard, a custom "Crossroads Sun" inlay at the 12th fret and a festival-specific neck plate. Mayer will bring the guitar model to the stage for the first time at the 2026 Crossroads Guitar Festival.
STRINGS
Ernie Ball x Eric Clapton 2026 Crossroads Slinky Electric Guitar Strings 3-Pack
$29.99
A 3-pack of 6-string electric guitar strings.
Eric Clapton is getting his first signature string set , made in collaboration with Ernie Ball. The Guitar Center-exclusive 3-pack features six-string electric guitar strings with nickel-plated steel wrap wire in Regular Slinky 10–46 gauge, packaged in a collectible commemorative tin. Priced at $29.99, the limited-edition release includes three sets of strings, with only 5,000 tins being produced as part of the 2026 Crossroads guitar collection.
Guitar Center's Clapton connection dates back to 2004, when the company acquired several historic instruments at the Crossroads guitar auction , including "Blackie," Clapton's Cream-era Gibson ES-335, and George Harrison's Martin 00-21. Those guitars now form part of the retailer's Legends Collection at its Hollywood flagship.
Proceeds from the 2026 Crossroads guitar collection will go to the Crossroads Centre Antigua, a treatment and education center founded by Clapton in 1998 for people affected by chemical and alcohol dependency.
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GUITAR CENTER EXCLUSIVE
Fender Player II Stratocaster HSS Plus Top Electric Guitar – Blue Burst
Highly Rated
$929.99
The Guitar Center-exclusive Fender Player II Stratocaster HSS Plus Top combines classic Stratocaster character with modern performance features. A satin-finished modern C maple neck, 9.5-inch fingerboard radius and 22 medium-jumbo frets offer comfortable playability for rhythm and lead work. Customers love it for its sound and look, with one reviewer writing, "My new favorite guitar, have a couple PRS, [Squier] Strat, and a few other good quality guitars but I am in love with this Strat for [its] sound and just gorgeous looks, plays well with clean or driven, pedals."
GUITAR CENTER EXCLUSIVE
Road Runner RRDWA Deluxe Wood Dreadnought Acoustic Case
Highly Rated
$129.99
The Guitar Center-exclusive Road Runner RRDWA Deluxe Wood Dreadnought Acoustic Case provides dependable protection for your instrument with a sturdy multi-ply wood shell and durable Tolex exterior. Inside, a soft, cushioned lining helps guard against scratches and minor damage during storage or transport. Its stitched valances add reinforcement while the dye-free interior material offers a more environmentally conscious approach to instrument protection. Customers say the case is spacious, deep and ideal for touring, with one reviewer writing, "I bought this case for my Martin for traveling. You can buy with confidence."
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