Fender Telecaster – Red (Yardbirds)

This is the guitar that first comes to mind when we think of Eric in The Yardbirds.   It actually belonged to the band's manager, Giorgio Gomelsky.  It is most likely the guitar that Eric played on the instrumental that brought him to the attention of John Mayall, 'Got To Hurry', the B-side of 'For Your Love'.

All of these images are available freely on the net.  I am grouping together as many as I can find for the convenience of myself and fellow admirers and students of Eric Clapton and these fine instruments.  If I have used an image for which you hold the copyright and you wish me either to remove it or credit you with a caption please do not hesitate to let me know.