It is heresy in some circles to say this, but the Rock 1 recordings from The Definitive 24 Nights are a superior document of Clapton’s skills compared to Unplugged .
His tone on the L-5 goes from a clean jazz chime to a snarl that sounds like a motorcycle engine coughing. He attacks the fretboard during the bridge, playing a pentatonic run that is less "melodic" and more "surgical." It’s aggressive, fast, and slightly unhinged. Eric Clapton - The Definitive 24 Nights- Rock 1...