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Up for sale, a 2008 Martin Vintage Series 000-28EC Eric Clapton signature model in near-mint condition, complete with the original hardshell case and hangtags. Perhaps Martin’s most enduringly popular artist model, the 000-28EC is a carefully crafted tribute to the genuine Pre-War example used by Clapton in his landmark MTV Unplugged performance, boasting all solid tonewoods, herringbone purfling, and abalone snowflake inlays on the ebony fingerboard.
This 000-28EC features an X-braced Sitka spruce top, East Indian rosewood back and sides, a mahogany neck with Martin's Modified V profile carve, and an ebony fingerboard and bridge, offering an ideal blend of warmth, nuance, and definition. This is a notably lively example, with an immediate, blooming chime; the bass register is taut and clear, while the plain strings have a round, singing quality with plenty of treble sparkle. The midrange character is sweet and articulate, ideal for fingerpicking applications, with an overall even-tempered tonal profile and exceptional string-to-string balance. Weighing 4lbs 3oz, this 000-28EC has been professionally setup here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar with 12-53 bronze strings and easy-playing action.
Neck Specs:
-Wood: Mahogany
-Shape: Modified V, measuring .875” 1st fret, .980” 9th fret
-Fretboard: Ebony, abalone snowflake inlays, “Eric Clapton” signature inlay at 20th fret
-Frets: Slender, light wear beneath the plain strings on frets 1-5
-Scale Length: 24.9”
-Nut: 1 3/4", bone
-Tuners: Grover open-gear, butterbean buttons (nickel-plated)
Body Specs:
-Wood: Sitka spruce, East Indian rosewood
-Bracing: X, scalloped
-Bridge: Ebony, compensated bone saddle
-Marquetry: Grained ivoroid binding and heel cap, herringbone purfling and rosette
-Serialization: Stamp on heel block dates to 2008
-Label: Clapton signature/edition serial
Extremely well-kept for nearly two decades, this 000-28EC boasts Martin’s Aging Toner on top, with faint buckle wear on the upper bout of the back and a few additional small dings and light finish scratches in the clear coat. There are a few tiny marks along the neck profile that are virtually undetectable to the palm while fretting.
The original black tolex hardshell case and hangtags are included.
This 000-28EC features an X-braced Sitka spruce top, East Indian rosewood back and sides, a mahogany neck with Martin's Modified V profile carve, and an ebony fingerboard and bridge, offering an ideal blend of warmth, nuance, and definition. This is a notably lively example, with an immediate, blooming chime; the bass register is taut and clear, while the plain strings have a round, singing quality with plenty of treble sparkle. The midrange character is sweet and articulate, ideal for fingerpicking applications, with an overall even-tempered tonal profile and exceptional string-to-string balance. Weighing 4lbs 3oz, this 000-28EC has been professionally setup here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar with 12-53 bronze strings and easy-playing action.
Neck Specs:
-Wood: Mahogany
-Shape: Modified V, measuring .875” 1st fret, .980” 9th fret
-Fretboard: Ebony, abalone snowflake inlays, “Eric Clapton” signature inlay at 20th fret
-Frets: Slender, light wear beneath the plain strings on frets 1-5
-Scale Length: 24.9”
-Nut: 1 3/4", bone
-Tuners: Grover open-gear, butterbean buttons (nickel-plated)
Body Specs:
-Wood: Sitka spruce, East Indian rosewood
-Bracing: X, scalloped
-Bridge: Ebony, compensated bone saddle
-Marquetry: Grained ivoroid binding and heel cap, herringbone purfling and rosette
-Serialization: Stamp on heel block dates to 2008
-Label: Clapton signature/edition serial
Extremely well-kept for nearly two decades, this 000-28EC boasts Martin’s Aging Toner on top, with faint buckle wear on the upper bout of the back and a few additional small dings and light finish scratches in the clear coat. There are a few tiny marks along the neck profile that are virtually undetectable to the palm while fretting.
The original black tolex hardshell case and hangtags are included.
