Collectible Guitar Spring 2026 | Page 16

JIM IRSAY
COLLECTION

Built in 1939 with a spruce top and two-piece Brazilian rosewood back and sides, this prewar 000-42 delivered the warm, intimate voice that defined Clapton’ s landmark Unplugged performance— an evening that reintroduced acoustic blues to a global audience and reshaped his career.

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