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Eric Clapton - 000-EC 30th Anniversary Martin - $4,100 (Madisonville)
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Martin dealers suggested price is $5199.00
This is the 30th Anniversary Model and are available only through March of 2026.
https://www.martinguitar.com/guitars/custom-special-editions/000-EC-30th-Anniversary.html?srsltid=AfmBOopQCcj_d1kR3LEaVKDqXbfBTrTGxiSv8NE3Vomo_3UcFIrBjW8N
I bought this new in July of this year. I bought it and have decided to sell most of my small body guitars. My loss is your gain on a new guitar. This guitar model, according to Martin will be available through March of ‘26 and then retired. I may have played it a total of an hour or so. It is the short scale of 24.9 , 1-11/16 nut , 2-1/8” width at12th fret, early 30’s authentic styled neck and OM 42 inlays.
Per Martins website:
Celebrate three decades of Eric Clapton’s legendary collaboration with Martin Guitar with the 000-EC 30th Anniversary acoustic. Available only through March 2026, this milestone model features solid East Indian rosewood back and sides and a solid spruce top for a rich, resonant tone, accented by fine herringbone trim and antique white binding. This limited-edition signature model is further distinguished by its genuine mahogany neck and Authentic 1939 shape, inspired by the pre-war Martin Eric played during his iconic MTV Unplugged performance. Not only does it offer a shorter scale length, but vintage-inspired touches include a slimmer nut width and Golden Era 42-style snowflake inlay on its ebony fingerboard, combining classic looks with effortless playability. Each guitar includes a paper label with Eric’s pre-printed signature, a printed certificate of authenticity to further commemorate our longstanding partnership, and a premium, embroidered case. It even comes strung with Clapton’s Choice phosphor bronze strings for his preferred sound and feel.
000-14 Fret body size
East Indian Rosewood back and sides
Spruce top
Antique Toner
Authentic 1939 with Standard Taper
Top Material: Spruce
Finish Top: Gloss
Top Color: Antique Toner
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 1/8''
Bridge Pin Material: White Plastic
Bridge Pin Dots: Abalone
Pickguard: Faux Tortoise
Pickguard Inlay: None
Rosette: Fine Herringbone with Multi-Stripe
Saddle: Compensated Bone
Saddle Radius: 16"
Construction: Dovetail Neck Joint
Back Material: East Indian Rosewood
Side Material: East Indian Rosewood
Back and Side Finish: Gloss
Back and Sides Color: Natural
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 Shape: Authentic 1939
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 1/8''
Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 11/16''
Fingerboard Inlay Style: GE 42 Snowflake
Fingerboard Inlay Material: Select Abalone
Fingerboard Binding Material: None
Side Dots: White
Headstock Shape: Solid with 1939 Taper
Headplate Material: East Indian Rosewood
Headplate Logo Style: Authentic Script Style Overlay
Headplate: Polished
Tuning Machines: Nickel Open Gear
Knob: Butterbean
Nut Material: Bone
Case: Hardshell
Label: Paper Label w/Pre-Printed Eric Clapton Signature, Numbered in Sequence w/No Total
Pleked: true
Travel to Martins Website for any info I might have left out ,, the polished headplate really adds to the overall beauty of the guitar as well as the Herringbone body and rosette inlay. Great fingerpicking guitar.
Might consider best offer or trades for other higher end or old Martins