{"product_id":"1997-martin-00-28ec-eric-clapton-natural","title":"1997 Martin 00-28EC Eric Clapton Natural","description":"\u003cp\u003eHere's an original and very clean 1997 Martin 000-28EC Eric Clapton acoustic. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a very early example, second year of issue.   Label inside states it is number 990 in the series of these guitars made that year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn iconic signature acoustic guitar meticulously designed in tribute to the instrument Eric Clapton played during his legendary 1992 MTV Unplugged performance. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCombining a comfortable \"000\" auditorium body with premium rosewood construction, it is celebrated for its warm, beautifully balanced tone and exceptional fingerstyle playability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKey Specifications \u0026amp;amp; BuildBody Style: 000-14 Fret Orchestra Model (OM) for an intimate, comfortable, yet resonant shape.Top Material: Solid quartersawn Sitka spruce. Often features Martin's aging toner for a vintage, amber look.Back \u0026amp;amp; Sides: Solid East Indian rosewood, providing rich depth, warmth, and complex overtones.Bracing: Scalloped X-brace pattern.Neck: Genuine mahogany, carved into a specific \"Modified V\" profile favored by Clapton himself.Scale Length: 24.9\" (shorter scale), which drastically lowers string tension for easier chording and expressive string bends.Nut Width: 1.75\" (1 ¾\") with wider string spacing at the bridge, making it highly forgiving for finger-picking and complex chord transitions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFingerboard \u0026amp;amp; Bridge: Solid black ebony.Appointments \u0026amp;amp; DetailingVintage Styling: Fine herringbone purfling on the soundboard and a matching herringbone rosette.Binding: Antique white\/grained ivoroid.Inlays: Abalone \"Diamonds and Squares\" (long pattern) across the fretboard.Signature: Eric Clapton's signature is intricately inlaid in mother-of-pearl between the 19th and 20th frets.Hardware: Nickel-plated, vintage-style open-gear tuning machines with butterbean knobs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe guitar is very clean with very minor signs of wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComes with original case and paperwork.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Martin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43032918884450,"sku":null,"price":3999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0983\/2712\/files\/1997-martin-00-28ec-eric-clapton-natura-N82lLRm.jpg?v=1781640962","url":"https:\/\/rivingtonguitars.com\/products\/1997-martin-00-28ec-eric-clapton-natural","provider":"Rivington Guitars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}