Clapton played his famous '57 Fender Stratocaster "Blackie" in the (reunion) concert in question, so he's not shy about bringing out the vintage gear. The reason he didn't play his old Gibsons is because he's been a confirmed Fender man for about 35 years now.
yup ,[exception: Icons,LOL!!] EC's guitar tach/roadie handcarries that lil' baby
Clapton played a 335 during his "From the Cradle" days. I wish he would have pulled out the SG for the Cream reunion, but I think he gave it away...