Martin 000-28EC Eric Clapton

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Legendary sonic goodness - Clapton style

Tone this good, it'll have you on your knees, begging, darling please. Well, maybe not literally. But it will certainly leave your audience craving more each time you play. All thanks to a premium, majestic-sounding all-solid build. Explore tonewoods at the pinnacle of quality, chosen by Martin's tonewood expert with over 25 years experience - there's simply nothing quite like it. To enforce this unique quality further, Martin proudly stand by their hand-made standards, ensuring an exquisite performance, night after night.

Made from solid spruce and solid East Indian rosewood, you have undeniably stunning tone. Based on Eric Clapton's guitar of choice for his famed MTV unplugged session, the 000-28EC proudly boasts icon-status too. It's a timeless instrument that oozes class, while being perfect for a multitude of sonic scenarios. And that's why Eric Clapton chose this workhorse for its tactile response, versatile charm, and immaculate balance. It simply delivers with impact, every time.

Impeccable tonal balance, sublime comfort

Big in tone, big on comfort. This Martin 000-28EC Eric Clapton features a 000-14 Fret body. It offers a distinctive auditorium tone with sublime comfort. Perfect for any player looking for a big sonic impact with the pleasant feel of a smaller body type. And, you can still explore a big, dynamic tone with a uniformly balanced attitude. It's spectacular.

It's time to really express yourself. And, with this Martin 000-28EC Eric Clapton, you're certain to find your most inspiring melodies with ease. This is thanks to the 000-28EC's responsive nature, premium quality, and its smooth, sleek, performance-ready feel. Plus, with this 000-14 Fret body, you receive one of the best shapes on the market for versatility. So, whatever your mood, this 000-28EC has the power, and an attitude to take your music to new heights...

A feel of days gone by

Over the years, Martin have developed their neck shapes, for an enhanced tone and a tactile feel. Whatever you desire, whether it's a vintage, thicker feel, or a slim, modern neck. Martin has you covered. But this absolute beauty was based on Eric's guitar used for his MTV Unplugged performance, so it was only right the 000-28EC embodies an addictive vintage feel too. It features Martin's standard neck taper with a modified V profile, a classic design which welcomes past-paced techniques and much more. Play with precision, confidence, and unleash your inner Clapton. There's simply nothing to stop you playing your way...

Unmistakable Martin feel

For 183 years, Martin have been at the forefront of guitar innovation, and premier craftsmanship. Bringing you some of the best acoustic guitars possible. Martin's iconic tone is world renowned, and their playability has become an important characteristic that puts Martin guitars in a league of their own. And, with their revolutionary Plek process, Martin guitars truly maintain their undeniably majestic tone.

Precision for the ultimate feel and tone. This special Plek process involves a computer controlled device that scans and dresses the guitar under actual playing conditions. It's strung, and tuned to pitch for precise string tension emulation. An incredible process that's been a major breakthrough over the last decade. This is because the machine's meticulous attention to detail identifies exactly what needs to be done to bring you perfect fretwork. It's an innovative machine that brings you flawless results. Experience premium quality with an unmistakable tone and feel.

Tone enhancing

Traditional and tone enhancing. The Martin 000-28EC features a real bone nut. This produces incredible resonance and sustain. It also brings a vintage touch to your 000-28EC's authentic aesthetic. Additionally, a bone nut is a luxury addition to acoustic instruments, it brings balance to your tone whilst being long-lasting, and superbly durable. You'll also benefit from bone's natural ability to self lubricate. Why will you benefit? Well, it keeps you in tune for longer periods of time, as well as enhancing your tone - truly sublime.

Specifications

• Product: Martin 000-28EC Eric Clapton
• Product Code: CFM-GTR-00028EC

Body & Bridge

• Body: 000-14 Fret
• Top Material: Solid Spruce
• Top Finish: Antique Toner
• Body Material: East Indian Rosewood
• Bridge Material: Ebony
• Bridge Style: Modern Belly Drop In Saddle
• Bracing Pattern: X Brace
• Brace Shape: Scalloped
• Brace Material: Spruce
• Binding: Grained Ivoroid
• Top Inlay Material: Fine Herringbone
• Rosette: Fine Herringbone with Multi-Stripe

Neck & Fingerboard

• Neck Material: Genuine Mahogany
• Neck Shape: Modified V
• Neck Taper: Standard
• Neck Finish: Gloss
• Fingerboard Material: Ebony
• Fingerboard Inlay: Abalone Diamonds and Squares Long Pattern with Eric Clapton Signature
• Number of Frets: 20
• Nut Material: Bone
• Scale Length: 25.9''

Hardware & Strings

• Hardware Colour: Nickel
• Tuning Machines: Open Gear w/ Butterbean Knobs
• Pickguard: Tortoise Pattern
• Recommended Strings: Clapton's Choice Light MEC12
• Case: Moulded Hardshell
• Label: CFM IV & Eric Clapton Pre-printed Signatures