Celebrate three decades of Eric Clapton's legendary collaboration with Martin Guitar with the 000-42EC 30th Anniversary acoustic. Limited to just 300 instruments, this signature model draws inspiration from the guitar he played during his iconic MTV Unplugged performance. With its vintage gloss finish and pre-war aesthetic, the 000-42EC 30th Anniversary captures the timeless elegance and tone that defined one of Clapton's most memorable musical moments.

Crafted with premium tonewoods, the 000-42EC 30th Anniversary pairs a solid Adirondack spruce top with antique toner and solid Guatemalan rosewood back and sides. This combination delivers a warm, rich tonal depth, perfectly suited for both delicate fingerstyle playing and bold strumming. The scalloped Adirondack spruce Golden Era-inspired bracing enhances resonance and projection, ensuring this guitar fills any room with an unmistakably full-bodied sound.

The neck of the 000-42EC 30th Anniversary is a tribute to tradition, with its genuine mahogany build, Authentic 1939 shape, and vintage gloss finish. The slightly narrower 1 11/16" nut width offers effortless playability, while the ebony fingerboard, adorned with Golden Era 42-style snowflake inlay and antique white binding, provides both comfort and stunning visual appeal. Waverly open-gear tuning machines with a relic nickel finish add a subtle nod to vintage design.

Each limited-edition guitar includes a paper label hand-signed by Clapton and a printed certificate of authenticity,… read more making it a true collector's piece. Strung with Clapton's Choice phosphor bronze strings and accompanied by an extra set in the case pocket, the 000-42EC 30th Anniversary is performance-ready from the first strum. Together with the 000-EC 30th Anniversary model, these instruments honor 30 years of groundbreaking guitar collaboration, offering something for every fan of Clapton and Martin.

Features:

- Signature Eric Clapton Martin model that draws inspiration from the guitar he played on his iconic MTV Unplugged performance
- 000-14 Fret Body Shape
- Adirondack Spruce Top
- Guatemalan Rosewood Back and Sides
- Genuine Mahogany Neck with Authentic 1939 Profile
- Ebony Fingerboard with Vintage Gloss Finish
- Waverly Relic Nickel Open Gear Tuners
- Limited to just 300 instruments
- Hardshell Case Included

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