Martin 000-28EC Eric Clapton Acoustic Guitar

6-string Acoustic Guitar with Spruce Top, Rosewood Back and Sides, Ebony Fingerboard, and Eric Clapton Signature - Natural

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Designed in Collaboration with Eric Clapton. . .

The Martin 000-28 Eric Clapton Signature Model was designed in collaboration with Clapton himself to create an unforgettable instrument. Boasting solid East Indian rosewood construction matched with an ebony fingerboard, this 000-28 Eric Clapton Signature Model has a rich, complex sound with plenty of overtones. The exquisite appointments like finely-patterned herringbone wood marquetry and pre-war Style 28 inlays only add to its unique character. Whether you're a Clapton fan or not, any guitarist can appreciate the Martin 000-28 Eric Clapton Signature Model.

Based on one of Eric Clapton's favorite guitars

The Martin 000-28 Eric Clapton Signature Model is based on Clapton's guitar of choice that he used for his MTV Unplugged performance. It's made from East Indian rosewood, a solid spruce top, and boasts well-balanced tone.

You just can't beat the sound of solid spruce and solid rosewood

As a tribute to an iconic guitar, the Martin 000-28 Eric Clapton Signature Model spares no expense on its tonewoods. You'll love the crisp sound of the 000-28 Eric Clapton Signature Model's solid East Indian rosewood back and sides, and they look fantastic. What's more, the 000-28 Eric Clapton Signature Model is topped with solid spruce, adding rich and mellow overtones. When you imagine what a classic acoustic guitar is supposed to sound like, this is it!

Looks that draw you in

Just like classic Martins, the 000-28 Eric Clapton Signature Model has a lot of charm. From the fine herringbone rosette to the "HD Zig-zag" back purfling, the 000-28 Eric Clapton Signature Model boasts iconic Martin attention to detail throughout.

Martin 000-28 Eric Clapton Signature Model Acoustic Guitar Features:

Based on Clapton's choice guitar used in his MTV Unplugged performance
Solid tonewoods throughout will enhance in tone as they age
Compensated bone saddles provide exceptionally stable tuning and intonation
Combination of East Indian rosewood and spruce gives you rich, balanced tone with definition
Comes with 533E Geib-style hard case

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Tech Specs

String Type: Steel
Number of Strings: 6
Left-/Right-handed: Right-handed
Body Shape: 000
Back & Sides Wood: Solid East Indian Rosewood
Top Wood: Spruce
Finish: Nitrocellulose
Color: Natural
Body Bracing: Standard X, 5/16" Solid Sitka Spruce
Binding: Grained Ivoroid
Neck Wood: Select Hardwood
Neck Shape: Modified V
Radius: 16"
Fingerboard Material: Solid Black Ebony
Fingerboard Inlay: Abalone Pearl Pre-war Style 28 Snowflake Pattern
Number of Frets: 20
Scale Length: 24.9"
Nut Width: 1.75"
Nut/Saddle Material: Bone/Bone
Bridge Material: Solid Black Ebony
Tuning Machines: Nickel Open-Geared w/ Butterbean Knobs
Strings: Eric Clapton 92/8 Phosphor Bronze, .012-.054
Case Included: Hardshell Case
Body Length: 19.37"
Body Width: 15"
Body Depth: 4.1"
Overall Length: 39.8"
Manufacturer Part Number: 10OOO28EC

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The Best Martin!

I think it's a monumental guitar with Martin's essence. Beautiful features, deep & sweet sounds, and Eric's signature add dignity. It touches me every time I play.

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Acoustic Heaven

The guitar is great to play. I find it easy to play. I wish I had bought one years ago.

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000-28 Eric Clapton

This was my first time ordering a guitar online. I was reluctant at first but finally ordered it and found it to be a pleasant experience. The guitar was received within a few days and was in excellent condition on arrival. The advantage of buying online is there are much more selection available than what I find in my local music stores. I would recommend ordering from Sweetwater to others and would do it again
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Rated 5/5

Best guitar I have ever owned

I have only ever dreamed of owning a higher end Martin guitar, and this was well worth the years of waiting to be able to afford one. This guitar makes me a better player because it is so easy to play. Barre chords are a breeze, and the amount of pressure it takes to fret a note or a chord is minimal. The projection of sound is unbelievable, and the sustain lasts forever. Lows, miss, and highs blend well, and it has that great Martin bass to it. Some people do not like the neck, they say it is blocky, but I think it is just fine. I love this guitar, and buying it from Sweetwater made the experience even more wonderful.

Rated 5/5

Guitar is a beast!

I have owned this guitar for a year. It's a lot more guitar than my playing ability, but I wanted an instrument for life that I would be inspired to pick up and play. I find the guitar very comfortable. I compared it to a HD28 and although that guitar was amazing, I decided to keep the 000-28ec instead due to the smaller size and amazing sound. Talk about resonance! I mean this guitar just keeps ringing out forever! I strum a lot and find it to be very good unless you are hitting it very hard. For finger picking it is wonderful and so responsive to a light touch. It's not cheap but worth every penny. I highly recommend it.

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