Bonhams auctioneers selling more than 70 Eric Clapton guitars . Here , former editorial chief and sometime musician Tony Maddox explains the joy of selling . Fame and a star owner are often key to a good sale price , Maddox explains . ( CNN ) -- In 2007 Clapton 's Blackie guitar sold for $ 500 ; this auction has a reproduction of the iconic instrument .
Bonhams auctioneers selling more than 70 Eric Clapton guitars . Here , former editorial chief and sometime musician Tony Maddox explains the joy of selling . Fame and a star owner are often key to a good sale price , Maddox explains . In 2007 Clapton 's Blackie guitar sold for $ 500 ; this auction has a reproduction of the iconic instrument .