Bonhams auctioneers selling more than 70 Eric Clapton guitars . Bonhams is hosting an auction of `` Slowhand 's '' gear in New York . Collector , CNN editorial chief and sometime musician Tony Maddox explains the joy of guitars . Provenance and a star owner are often key to a good sale price , Tony Maddox says . In 2004 Blackie 's Clapton guitar sold for $ more than $ 100 ; this sale has a reproduction of the iconic instrument .
Bonhams auctioneers selling more than 70 Eric Clapton guitars . Collector , CNN editorial chief and sometime musician Tony Maddox explains the joy of guitars . Provenance and a star owner are often key to a good sale price , Tony Maddox says . In 2004 Blackie 's Clapton guitar sold for $ more than $ 100 ; this sale has a reproduction of the iconic instrument .