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Condition: Used, Good

This OOO-28EC is the kind of classic Martin top-shelf sophistication they're known for, and they pull out all the stops for this Clapton model. We love sitka/rosewood guitars for the tonal balance they provide: just the right amount of excitement from the rosewood and just the right amount of stability from the sitka. It's a tonal pallette you can throw literally anything muscially at and expect good results. The 24.9" scale length has always been a favorite of ours, the strings slink in a really comfortable way, making all those smooth licks Eric is known for that much easier for you to do. The finish on the top also gives the instrument a classic aged look and feel that is Martin vibe all the way.

From Martin and Co.

We based this model on Eric Clapton’s guitar of choice for his iconic MTV Unplugged performance. Constructed from East Indian rosewood, the visually stunning 000-28EC produces a well-balance tone.

2014
 
Serial Number: 1759921 (#20050)
 
Model: 000-28EC
 
Construction: Mahogany Blocks/Dovetail Neck Joint
 
Body Size: 000-14 Fret
 
Top: Solid Sitka Spruce
 
Rosette: Fine Herringbone
 
Top Bracing Pattern: Standard ''X'' Scalloped
 
Top Braces: Solid Sitka Spruce 5/16''
 
Back Material: Solid East Indian Rosewood
 
Back Purfling: HD Zig-Zag
 
Side Material: Solid East Indian Rosewood
 
Endpiece: Grained Ivoroid
 
Endpiece Inlay: Black/White Boltaron
 
Binding: Grained Ivoroid
 
Top Inlay Style: Fine Herringbone
 
Side Inlay: None
 
Back Inlay: Black/White Boltaron
 
Neck Material: Select Hardwood
 
Neck Shape: Modified V
 
Nut Material: Bone
 
Headstock: Solid/Diamond/SquareTaper
 
Headplate: Solid East Indian Rosewood /Large Old Style
 
Heelcap: Grained Ivoroid
 
Fingerboard Material: Solid Black Ebony
 
Scale Length: 24.9''
 
Number Of Frets Clear: 14
 
Number Of Frets Total: 20
 
Fingerboard Width At Nut: 1-3/4''
 
Fingerboard Width At 12th Fret: 2-1/4''
 
Fingerboard Position Inlays: Diamonds & Squares - Long Pattern
 
Fingerboard Binding: None
 
Finish Back & Sides: Polished Gloss
 
Finish Top: Polished Gloss w/ Vintage Toner
 
Finish Neck: Polished Gloss
 
Bridge Material: Solid Black Ebony
 
Bridge Style: Belly
 
Bridge String Spacing: 2-1/4''
 
Saddle: 16'' Radius/Compensated/Bone
 
Tuning Machines: Nickel Open-Geared w/ Butterbean Knobs
 
Recommended Strings: Martin Light Phosphor Bronze (MEC12 )
 
Bridge & End Pins: White w/ Black Dots
 
Pickguard: Tortoise Color - Beveled & Polished
 
Interior Label: CFM IV & Eric Clapton Pre-printed Signatures
 
Case: 533E Geib style

Warranty

This item is sold without the Sound Pure 3-year warranty (used / B-stock / dealer-exempt). Coverage terms for items in this category live in Terms & Conditions, Section 27.

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