Martin 000-EC Eric Clapton Signature 30th Anniversary Acoustic Guitar - Antique Toner

Acoustic Guitar with Spruce Top, Rosewood Back and Sides, Mahogany Neck, and Ebony Fingerboard - Antique Toner

The Martin 000-EC Eric Clapton 30th Anniversary at Sadek Music pays tribute to the legendary partnership between Eric Clapton and Martin, celebrating 30 years since their collaboration began in 1995 following the success of Eric’s Unplugged album. This exceptional acoustic guitar features one of Martin’s most iconic tonewood combinations, with a solid spruce top supported by scalloped X-bracing and East Indian rosewood back and sides. The result is a rich, balanced tone with beautiful overtones, delivering the powerful sound and versatility that has made Martin’s 000 body shape a favorite among guitarists for generations. The neck features a genuine mahogany construction with an Authentic 1939 profile, paired with a smooth ebony fingerboard and elegant GE 42 Snowflake inlays. The guitar’s design is inspired by Eric Clapton’s famous 1939 000-42, featuring a beautiful herringbone trim and rosette for a classic Martin appearance. Finished with open-gear nickel tuners, a comfortable 1.6875-inch nut width, and a 24.9-inch scale length, the Martin 000-EC Eric Clapton 30th Anniversary offers excellent playability and makes it easier to achieve expressive bends and signature Clapton-style tones. A perfect collector’s instrument and a must-have for any Eric Clapton fan or Martin guitar enthusiast.

From Unplugged to ubiquity
From cementing the very foundations of rock guitar with John Mayall and Cream to Blind Faith, Derek and the Dominos, and his extensive solo career, Eric Clapton has worn many hats in his incalculably influential musical career. The vast majority of this work was cut on a roaring electric guitar, yet Eric traded in his high-power amp stacks and solidbody 6-strings in 1992 for a vintage 1939 Martin 000-42 to record his intimate Unplugged album at MTV studios. The session was a smash hit, helping revitalize Eric Clapton’s career and eventually becoming the highest-selling live album of all time. The unprecedented success of Unplugged naturally drew the eyes and envy of guitarists everywhere to Eric’s vintage Martin — a model that had been discontinued decades ago. Martin was quick to the punch, teaming up with Eric to release 461 Eric Clapton–signature guitars in 1995 in tribute to Eric’s mid-1970s opus 461 Ocean Boulevard. The model was dubbed the 000-42EC, selling out nearly instantly. Thirty years later, Eric and Martin’s partnership is still going strong, with this 000-EC Eric Clapton 30th Anniversary model paying tribute to one of the most successful artist collaborations in 6-string history.

Timeless Tonewood Formula

At Sadek Music, the Martin 000-EC Eric Clapton 30th Anniversary celebrates one of Martin’s most iconic tonewood combinations: spruce and rosewood. During Martin’s legendary prewar era, this pairing became the foundation for some of the brand’s most prestigious and visually stunning instruments, from the 28 Series models to Eric Clapton’s famous 000-42. While mahogany has earned its place as a beloved tonewood among guitarists, the elegance of finely grained rosewood combined with the dynamic response of spruce remains unmatched. The Martin 000-EC Eric Clapton 30th Anniversary continues this tradition with a resonant solid spruce top, delivering exceptional clarity, responsiveness, and tonal balance. Underneath the top, Martin’s scalloped X-bracing captures the powerful low-end character inspired by the legendary prewar Martin guitars. The East Indian rosewood back and sides provide shimmering highs, rich bass response, and deep harmonic complexity, allowing every note to come alive with incredible detail. Whether you are playing delicate fingerstyle passages, powerful strumming patterns, or recreating Eric Clapton’s iconic Unplugged performances, the Martin 000-EC Eric Clapton 30th Anniversary delivers a timeless vintage-inspired sound and exceptional musical expression.

Well-Balanced 000 Body Shape

At Sadek Music, the Martin 000-EC Eric Clapton 30th Anniversary showcases the legendary 000 body shape, a design that delivers the perfect balance between comfort, versatility, and classic Martin tone. Smaller than a dreadnought while offering more presence than a traditional parlor guitar, the 000 shape is a true all-purpose acoustic guitar choice. The Martin 000 body style is ideal for a wide range of playing techniques, from expressive singer/songwriter strumming to detailed fingerstyle performances. Its balanced tonal response provides excellent string-to-string clarity, allowing every note to sound articulate and musical. Featuring a slightly shorter 24.9-inch scale length, the 000-EC Eric Clapton 30th Anniversary offers a comfortable playing feel with smooth fretting and effortless control. For guitarists looking for the full, rich sound of a Martin acoustic in a more comfortable and well-balanced design, this 000 body shape delivers an exceptional playing experience.

Martin 000-EC Eric Clapton 30th Anniversary Features:

• Limited-edition model, celebrating 30 years of collaboration between Martin and Eric Clapton
• Spruce top with scalloped X-bracing rings with a clear, lush, and responsive voice
• East Indian rosewood back and sides supply ample bass and shimmering overtones
• 000-size body provides a balanced tone that’s well suited to take on almost any 6-string application
• Genuine mahogany neck in a 1939 Authentic profile that’s based on Eric’s Unplugged vintage Martin
• Ebony fingerboard laden with eye-catching GE 42 Snowflake inlays
• Slightly slimmed-down 1.6875-in. nut width, as per Eric’s preferences
• High-class herringbone trim surrounds the top and rosette
• Classic 000-style 24.9-in. scale length offers a slinkier feel for easy bending
• Old-school nickel open-gear tuners deliver rock-solid stability
• Comes equipped with Clapton’s Choice phosphor bronze strings, with an extra set in the case pocket

Tech Specs

• String Type:Steel
• Number of Strings:6
• Left-/Right-handed:Right-handed
• Body Shape:000
• Back & Sides Wood:East Indian Rosewood
• Top Wood:Spruce
• Top Finish:Gloss
• Color:Natural
• Body Bracing:X-bracing
• Binding:Antique White
• Neck Wood:Mahogany
• Neck Finish:Gloss
• Neck Shape:Authentic 1999
• Radius:16"
• Fingerboard Material:Ebony
• Fingerboard Inlay:GE 42 Snowflake
• Number of Frets:20
• Scale Length:24.9"
• Nut Width:1.6875"
• Nut Material:Bone
• Saddle Material:Bone
• Tuning Machines:Waverly Relic Nickel Open Gear
• Strings:Clapton's Choice- Light Phosphor Bronze
• Case/Gig Bag:Hardshell Case