myTouch 3G Fender Limited Edition officially coming Jan. 20

It'd been rumored that T-Mobile's myTouch 3G Fender Limited Edition would be coming Jan. 20, and now that date's official. In addition, one of the biggest, baddest Fender players around -- Sir Eric Clapton -- is hitting the first chords on the device. The phone will come with such classics as "Wonderful Tonight," "Laya," "My Father's Eyes" and "Rock 'n' Roll Heart" already on board. Check out the ad with ol' Slowhand himself at Fender.com.

That not enough? There's also songs from Wyclef Jean, Avril Lavigne and Brad Paisley, as well as the Guitar Solo and Musical Light apps. Need accessories? How about extra Fender shells for the phone, and Fender case, screen protector and Rock Dock, which sports speakers. And sync solution doubleTwist is included, as well.

The myTouch 3G Fender Limited Edition will cost $179.99 after the usual two-year deal.

Update: Peep the Clapton video after the break.

Phil Nickinson