Description
Description
The popular Martin 000-28EC signature model is a meticulously crafted tribute to the pre-war guitar played by Eric Clapton during his legendary MTV Unplugged performance. Its 000 body size delivers a well-balanced tone across all six strings, and the East Indian rosewood back and sides offer rich resonance and depth, complemented by a spruce top for clarity and brightness. A shorter 24.9" scale length, preferred by Clapton, is ideal for both fingerstyle playing and expressive bends, while the modified V neck made from genuine mahogany provides comfort and control. The guitar's looks are enhanced with a 1935 sunburst top, herringbone inlay, and a full gloss finish. Whether you're playing Slowhand's classics or your own unplugged tunes, this special edition guitar embodies Clapton's influence on acoustic music, offering the same tonal richness and playability that marked his iconic performance and career.
Specs
Specs
General
| Series: | Martin Custom Signature Editions |
| Artist Name: | Eric Clapton |
| Country of Manufacture: | Made in the USA |
| Serial Number: | M2949155 |
| Product Color: | Sunburst |
| Case Type: | Hardshell Case Included |
| Factory Setup: | E Standard (E-A-D-G-B-E) |
Body
| Body Shape: | Auditorium |
| Acoustic Cutaway Type: | No Cutaway |
| Body Material: | East Indian Rosewood |
| Body Finish: | Gloss |
| Top Material: | Sitka Spruce |
| Bracing Material: | 5/16" Sitka Spruce |
| Bracing Pattern: | X-Bracing |
| Body Binding: | Grained Ivoroid |
| Rosette: | Fine Herringbone w/Multi-Stripe |
| Purfling: | Zig-Zag |
Neck
| Neck Material: | Genuine Mahogany |
| Neck Finish: | Gloss |
| Neck Tint/Color: | Dark Mahogany |
| Neck Shape: | Modified V |
| Fingerboard Material: | Ebony |
| Headstock Veneer: | East Indian Rosewood |
| Nut Material: | Bone |
| Nut Width: | 1.75" |
| Fingerboard Radius: | 16" |
| Scale Length: | 24.9" |
| Number of Frets: | 20 Frets |
| Neck Joint: | Dovetail |
| Fingerboard Inlay: | Abalone w/Awabi Clapton Signature |
| Inlay Shape: | Diamonds |
| Side Marker Inlay: | White |
| Headstock Inlay/Decal: | Script Old Style Overlay |
| Neck Binding: | None |
Hardware
| Hardware Color: | Nickel |
| Bridge: | Ebony Modern Belly w/Drop In Saddle |
| Tuning Machines: | Open Gear w/Butterbean Buttons |
| Saddle: | Compensated Bone |
| Pickguard: | Tortoise |
| Bridge Pins: | White Plastic |