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Eric Clapton's Iconic MTV Unplugged Guitar





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Based on Eric Clapton's iconic MTV Unplugged guitar, this Martin 000-28 signature model acoustic is both visually stunning and tonally balanced. Built from solid East Indian rosewood topped with quartersawn spruce, this acoustic guitar imbues your playing with deep resonance, along with rich, complex low ends and bright, robust mids and highs. This remarkable instrument's genuine ebony fingerboard features a pre-war Style 28 snowflake pattern in ablone pearl, and Eric Clapton's signature is inlaid in mother-of-pearl between the 19th and 20th frets. The guitarists at Sweetwater appreciate this guitar's easy-to-play modified V neck shape, which brings the vintage V neck up to modern standards. For tone and playability, you can't beat this Martin 000-28 Eric Clapton Signature Model acoustic guitar!





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Carefully-selected tonewood combination for phenomenal tone





This Martin 000-28 Eric Clapton Signature Model acoustic guitar is built from highly-prized tonewoods. Full of rich, complex low ends and strongs mids and highs, you'll love the deeply resonant tone of this 000-28's solid East Indian rosewood back and sides. On top of that, this 000-28's top is bookmatched with quartersawn spruce, adding a bright, robust sound to an already exquisite tone. You'll find that the well-balanced tone of this 000-28 works well for all playing styles.





Generous appointments make for a stunning appearance





Inlaid with finely-pattered herringbone wood marquetry on its rosette and around the perimeter of its soundboards, this Martin 000-28 Eric Clapton Signature Model is a visually stunning acoustic guitar. On top of that, this guitar's body is bound with grained ivoroid and its genuine ebony fingerboard features a pre-war Style 28 snowflake pattern in ablone pearl. Finally, Eric Clapton's signature is inlaid in mother-of-pearl between the 19th and 20th frets. This acoustic guitar is a real attention-getter!





Modified V neck feels incredible





Bringing the vintage V neck up to modern standards, the modified V neck on this Martin 000-28 Eric Clapton Signature Model acoustic guitar is a joy to play. In fact, you may eventually reach a pivotal moment when this becomes your favorite neck! A lot of players have commented on how the slight V shape of these necks gives you a vintage feel, but without the sharp V that can impede hand positions that place your thumb in the middle of the neck





Martin 000-28 Eric Clapton Signature Model Acoustic Guitar Features:


Based on Eric Clapton's iconic MTV Unplugged acoustic


East Indian rosewood topped with spruce delivers phenomenal tone


Modified V neck with ebony fingerboard provides comfortable playability


Style 28 snowflake pattern fingerboard inlays in ablone pearl for an eye-catching appearance


Eric Clapton's signature is inlaid in mother-of-pearl between the 19th and 20th frets


Nickel open-geared tuners with butterbean knobs keep you in tune