Eric Clapton has partnered with Ernie Ball to create two limited edition "Crossroads Collection" Guitar Straps. Inspired by the iconic design style of european automobile manufacturers, Ernie Ball's Crossroads Collection Straps feature premium Italian leather and hand-stiched threading for maximum appeal that's built to last. Putting a primary on performance and comfort, these straps also feature a thin layer of padding and and an ultra-rich suede back. 

Guitar Collection Developed in Partnership with Eric Clapton, Guitar Center, Fender, Gibson and Martin Guitar to Benefit Eric Clapton’s Crossroads Centre. Limited Quantities of the Collection On-Sale in North America Exclusively at Guitar Center Starting 21 March 2013. Videos of Eric Clapton's exclusive interviews about these instruments included within article.  Guitar Center, the world’s largest musical instrument retailer, in partnership with Eric Clapton, proudly announce the launch of the Eric Clapton Crossroads Guitar Collection.
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U.S. retailer Guitar Center is giving 3 lucky winners the chance to win a VIP trip for 2 to Eric Clapton’s Crossroads Guitar Festival presented by Chase in NYC! Each grand prize includes a high-end guitar from Fender, Gibson, or Martin, an Ernie Ball grand accessory pack, access to the Crossroads hospitality event and a special Crossroads merch pack. The contest is open to legal residents of the contiguous 48 US states and District of Columbia.
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Massive seven CD set chronicles Duane Allman's career from garage bands and R&B session work to The Allman Brothers and Derek & The Dominos.  Even if he’d never formed the Allman Brothers Band, Duane Allman would be a major figure in American popular music. Long before his name became known to mainstream audiences, he had already established his credentials as a once-in-a-lifetime guitar visionary, leaving his unmistakable stamp on a broad array of recordings.
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