Martin OOO 28EC Eric Clapton Signature Model Eric Clapton has relied on Martin OOOs throughout acoustic career. The result was huge increases in sales and interest from the 90s and onward. In 1995, Martin collaborated with Clapton and released the first of many signature models - the 000-42EC. Wildly popular and rather expensive, the impact of the 000-42EC resulted in a simpler and more affordable, yet equally as spectacular model. The 000-28EC fits the bill, and this particular one has opened up beautifully! Clapton himself has called this guitar a "utilitarian in the very best sense of the word". We would agree wholeheartedly! The 000-28EC shares some characteristics with famed pre-war 000s, including a scalloped X bracing pattern. The 14th fret neck joint extends the reach beyond the typical 12th fret joint on 000s. However, it still frets effortlessly up and down the fingerboard due to its short scale. The profile of the neck is a slight modified V with a 1 3/4" nut width. The combination is a nice complement that fills out your left hand without too much heft. The 000-28EC is surprisingly warm and rich. This lends itself nicely to fingerpicking, yet with enough headroom for strumming. A few years of playing has opened up the Sitka Spruce top. It is responsive and mellowed on the top end. Hands down one of the nicest Martin 000s we have played! This Martin 000 28EC is in Great Condition with some light surface scratches and dings through out with some on the neck as well. There are come light chips around part of the binding as well as the pickup has been removed and replaced with an oversized endpin. Around that area there has been a pro repaired crack. We have attempted to capture these in the photos posted below. Includes Hardshell Case.Features :
Top Wood: Sitka
Back Wood: Indian Rosewood
Scale: 24.9"
Nut Width: 1 3/4"
CFM IV & Eric Clapton Pre-printed Signatures on Label
Polished Gloss Finish
Serial Number: 626955
Neck Wood: Mahogany
Fretboard: Ebony
Bridge: Ebony
Bracing: Standard X Scalloped
Headstock Shape: Solid
Headstock Overlay: Indian Rosewood
Headstock Inlay: Indian Rosewood
Tuners: Gotoh Nickel Open-Geared w/ Butterbean Knobs
Inlays: Diamonds & Squares - Long Pattern
Rosette: Herringbone
Purfling: Herringbone
Body Binding: Grained Ivoroid
Backstrip: HD Zig-Zag
Pickguard: Tortoise Style
Nut Material: Bone
Saddle Material: Bone
Saddle Spacing: 2 1/4"
Bridge Pins: White W/ Black Dot
Neck Profile: Modified Soft V
Pickup(s): Removed from Guitar
Case: Original Hardshell Case Included
List price: $2,599.99