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.

Full specs are as follows:

Highlights:

000-14 Fret body size
East Indian Rosewood back and sides
Spruce top with 1935 Sunburst top color 
Modified V neck with Standard Taper
1 3/4'' fingerboard width at nut
Ply Hardshell case
Recommended Strings: Clapton’s Choice Acoustic Guitar Strings - Light 

Top:


Top Material: Spruce 
Finish Top: Gloss 
Top Color: 1935 Sunburst 
Top Inlay Material: Fine Herringbone 
Top Detail: None 
Binding: Antique White 
Bridge Material: Ebony 
Bridge Style: Modern Belly - Drop in Saddle 
Bridge String Spacing: 2 1/4'' 
Bridge Pin Material: White Plastic 
Bridge Pin Dots: Black Plastic 
Pickguard: Tortoise Pattern 
Pickguard Inlay: None 
Rosette: Fine Herringbone with Multi-Stripe 
Saddle: Compensated Bone 
Saddle Radius: 16"     

Body:


Body Size: 000-14 Fret 
Construction: Dovetail Neck Joint 
Back Material: East Indian Rosewood 
Side Material: East Indian Rosewood 
Back and Side Finish: Gloss 
Back and Sides Color: None 
Back Detail: None 
Side Detail: None 
Back Purfling/Strip: Zig-Zag 
Back Inlay Material: Multi-Stripe 
Side Inlay Material: None 
Bracing Pattern: X-Brace 
Brace Shape: Scalloped 
Brace Material: Spruce 
Brace Size: 5/16" 
Heelcap: Antique White 
Endpiece: Antique White 
Endpiece Inlay: Multi-Stripe       

Neck:


Neck Shape: Modified V 
Neck Taper: Standard Taper 
Neck Material: Genuine Mahogany 
Neck Color: Dark Mahogany 
Finish Neck: Gloss 
Scale Length: 24.9" 
Number of Frets Total: 20 
Neck Joins Body At: 14th Fret 
Fingerboard Material: Ebony 
Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/4'' 
Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 3/4'' 
Fingerboard Inlay Style: Diamonds and Squares Long Pattern with Eric Clapton Signature 
Fingerboard Inlay Material: Abalone with Awabi Clapton Signature 
Fingerboard Binding Material: None 
Side Dots: White     

Headstock:

Headstock Shape: Solid with Square Taper and Diamond 
Headplate Material: East Indian Rosewood 
Headplate Logo Style: Script Old Style Overlay 
Headplate Binding Material: None 
Headplate Detail: None 
Tuning Machines: Nickel Open Gear 
Knob: Butterbean 
Nut Material: Bone    
 
Misc:

Case: Ply Hardshell 
Label: CFM IV & Eric Clapton Pre-printed Signatures 
Electronics: No 
Electronics Options: LR Baggs Anthem
Fishman Gold Plus Natural
Fishman Infinity Matrix 
Left Handed Availability: true 
Pleked: true