The Martin 000-28EC is a premium acoustic guitar built to the exacting standards of one of the world’s most respected guitarists—Eric Clapton. Based on the guitar Clapton played during his legendary MTV Unplugged performance, the 000-28EC offers exceptional tonal clarity, balance, and responsiveness. With its solid Sitka spruce top and East Indian rosewood back and sides, this short-scale 000 model produces a rich, articulate sound that’s perfect for fingerstyle, blues, and folk players alike.

Crafted with a scalloped X-bracing pattern, the guitar delivers enhanced resonance and sustain, while the modified V-shaped mahogany neck provides a traditional yet comfortable feel. The ebony fingerboard is adorned with abalone inlays and Clapton’s signature for a distinctive touch. Additional appointments such as fine herringbone top inlay, antique toner finish, and nickel open-gear tuners give the 000-28EC its signature Martin elegance and vintage-inspired aesthetic.

• Built to Eric Clapton’s exact specifications and style

• Short 24.9" scale length enhances comfort and tonal warmth

• Solid Sitka spruce and East Indian rosewood offer balanced, expressive tone

• Modified V neck profile and wide nut ideal for fingerstyle players

• Scalloped X-bracing enhances sustain and dynamic response

Specs

• Model 000-28EC

• Construction Dovetail Neck Joint

• Body Size 000-14 Fret

• Top Material Sitka Spruce

• Rosette Fine Herringbone with Multi-Stripe

• Bracing Pattern X Brace

• Brace Shape Scalloped

• Brace Material Sitka Spruce

• Back Material East Indian Rosewood

• Side Material East Indian Rosewood

• Binding Grained Ivoroid

• Top Inlay Material Fine Herringbone

• Neck Material Genuine Mahogany

• Neck Shape Modified V

• Neck Taper Standard Taper

• Nut Material Bone

• Headstock Shape Solid with Square Taper and Diamond

• Headplate Material East Indian Rosewood

• Headplate Logo Style Script Old Style Overlay

• Fingerboard Material Ebony

• Scale Length 24.9"

• Neck Joins Body At 14th Fret

• Fingerboard Width at Nut 1 3/4''

• Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret 2 1/4''

• Fingerboard Inlay Style Diamonds and Squares Long Pattern with Eric Clapton Signature

• Fingerboard Inlay Material Abalone with Awabi

• Bridge Material Ebony

• Bridge Style Modern Belly - Drop in Saddle

• Bridge String Spacing 2 1/4''

• Saddle Compensated Bone

• Saddle Radius 16"

• Tuning Machines Nickel Open Gear

• Knob Butterbean

• Bridge Pin Material White Plastic

• Bridge Pin Dots Black Plastic

• Pickguard Faux Tortoise

• Finish Gloss Top and Back

• Top Color Antique Toner

• Case Ply Hardshell

• Label CFM IV & Eric Clapton Pre-printed Signatures