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Martin 000-28EC
Body Back & Sides: East Indian Rosewood Top: Spruce Color: 1935 Vintage Burst Weight: 4 lbs. Serial: 2904958
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A few notes from the Moore Guitars staff concerning this beautiful Martin 000-28EC:
Before we get into the “hard specs” of this particular guitar, let's get an overall, holistic view of this instrument. Few names are as well known as Mr. Slowhand....and when you watch him play this exact model there are a couple things to instantly recognize - the relative ease he has playing it - the size of the guitar is "comfortable" (which we will get into in more detail below). The neck is a soft V, so it feels almost as comfortable as a Clapton Strat might (but certainly more substantial since its an acoustic guitar) with a 1-3/4" nut and a standard neck taper.
Let's briefly talk about the size of this 000 guitar vs an OM - there is always a little bit of confusion about the difference. Let's try to answer that with one sentence - the bodies are virtually the same, but the neck scale is shorter on the 000 - 24.9" vs the OM's 25.4". Okay - so what? Well - there is a definite "comfort" aspect to the 000's shorter 24.9" scale and tension that just feels...well... "ahhhhh"! Players may appreciate that more "intimate feel"; where the OM's 25.4" feels a little more like a "standard sized" guitar in terms of "reach" and string tension. So which one do you choose? A simple test: sometimes ("sometimes") players that are a little "heavy in their right hand" might prefer the longer scale due to the higher string tension - a harder strum may produce less of a fret buzz (if it's really a hard hit!), so they would gravitate to the OM; where lighter touch (strumming or fingerstyle) players might prefer the shorter scale.
Let's take this a little further down the rabbit hole, because this EC model is an interesting specimen in the guitar world. Some brands of guitars use shorter scales on their 12 fret model guitars (where the body joins the neck at the octave 12 fret) or the longer scales are on their 14 fret model guitars(where the body meets the neck at the 14th fret). This EC model is a "hybrid" since you have a 14 fret guitar with the "shorter" 24.9" scale! (Everybody got that?). 14 frets = easier access to higher notes, and lighter string tension. It makes for much easier left hand technique! The 000 size just lends itself to an entirely different playing experience then a full sized dread or jumbo. Considering that EC plays chords as well as leads, strings are easier to bend on a short scale and you can reach more frets on the 14 fret model! Yea - Eric put some thought into this - 14 frets, easier string bending, smaller more intimate size. Got it.... Good job EC!
The Martin 000-28 Eric Clapton Signature Model is based on Clapton's guitar that he actually used for his MTV Unplugged performance, and if you heard that performance, you'll agree that it was a "very easy guitar to listen to" due to it's tone - a very sweet mix from lows, to mids, to highs - everything rang out very clear with just the right amount of sustain.
A few Notes from Martin Guitars:
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.
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- Custom setup! Our experienced guitar techs set up and intonate every guitar and bass to the manufacturer's specifications before shipping. But what if you want something specific to your taste? No problem. If you want to provide measurements for neck relief and string height, we’ll nail it. Or you can give more general manufacturer's specs, like, “Neck is pretty flat. Low action. No buzz.” Our techs are professional guitarists. They understand you.
- In business since 1976! Moore Music has been a premier brick-and-mortar guitar shop in Evansville, Indiana since shortly after opening in 1976. Founder, Pat Moore, instilled in his business the concept of old-school service that we build upon today. When the current owner, Brett Mulzer, took the store online as Moore Guitars in 2013, we quickly developed a reputation for honesty and integrity in all our interactions with our customers. That’s a prime reason why we’re the fastest-growing online guitar shop.
- Old School Customer Service! Nothing is more important than helping a customer even if we don’t make a sale. We believe that if we’re honest with you, and treat you right, you’ll be back. Call us, or chat with us online. We love talking about guitars, and we want to help you find your perfect instrument. Even if it’s not from us.... but we think it will be!
- Our sales staff are all musicians! What’s more important than communication? We speak your language. Whether you’re a beginner or a professional player, we’ve been in your shoes. A lot of aspects of the guitar are intangible, and a non-player just can’t understand. It’s a guitar thing. But we can talk about tone and feel in the same language you use. We know what it means to love an instrument, and we want to help you find your new love.
You should have NO disappointments when you see this guitar and hold it for its first strum. Please call the staff at Moore Guitars if you would like to have a personal on the phone description of this guitar. Thank you!
Specifications
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Body Size: 000-14 Fret |
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Finish Top: Gloss |
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Construction: Dovetail Neck Joint |
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Back and Side Finish: Gloss |
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Bracing Pattern: X-Brace |
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Scale Length: 24.9" |
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Brace Shape: Scalloped |
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Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 3/4'' |
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Top Material: Spruce |
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Neck Shape: Modified V |
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Back Material: East Indian Rosewood |
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Neck Taper: Standard Taper |
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Side Material: East Indian Rosewood |
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Top Color: 1935Sunburst |
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Bridge Style: Modern Belly - Drop in Saddle |
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Binding: Antique White |
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Bridge String Spacing: 2 1/4'' |
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Top Inlay Material: Fine Herringbone |
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Bridge Material: Ebony |
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Top Detail: None |
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Bridge Pin Material: White Plastic |
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Pickguard: Tortoise Pattern |
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Bridge Pin Dots: Black Plastic |
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Pickguard Inlay: None |
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Saddle: Compensated Bone |
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Rosette: Fine Herringbone with Multi-Stripe |
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Saddle Radius: 16" |
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Brace Material: Spruce |
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Back and Sides Color: None |
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Brace Size: 5/16" |
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Back Detail: None |
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Back Purfling/Strip: Zig-Zag |
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Back Inlay Material: Multi-Stripe |
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Heelcap: Antique White |
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Side Detail: None |
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Endpiece: Antique White |
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Side Inlay Material: None |
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Endpiece Inlay: Multi-Stripe |
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Neck Material: Genuine Mahogany |
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Fingerboard Material: Ebony |
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Finish Neck: Gloss |
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Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/4'' |
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Neck Color: Dark Mahogany |
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Fingerboard Inlay Style: Diamonds and Squares Long Pattern with Eric Clapton Signature |
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Number of Frets Total: 20 |
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Fingerboard Inlay Material: Abalone with Awabi Clapton Signature |
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Neck Joins Body At: 14th Fret |
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Fingerboard Binding Material: None |
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Side Dots: White |
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Headstock Shape: Solid with Square Taper and Diamond |
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Tuning Machines: Nickel Open Gear |
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Headplate Material: East Indian Rosewood |
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Knob: Butterbean |
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Headplate Logo Style: Script Old Style Overlay |
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Nut Material: Bone |
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Headplate Binding Material: None |
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Headplate Detail: None |
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Case: Ply Hardshell |
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Label: CFM IV & Eric Clapton Pre-printed Signatures |
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Pleked: true |