Martin 000-EC 30th Anniversary Eric Clapton - Spruce & Indian Rosewood #518

Few artists have shaped the modern guitar landscape as profoundly as Eric Clapton. From his pioneering days with The Yardbirds and Cream to his soulful solo career, Clapton’s playing has defined generations of music lovers and inspired countless guitarists to pick up the instrument in search of that elusive blend of tone, touch, and emotion that he so effortlessly commands. The Martin 000-EC 30th Anniversary model celebrates not only three decades of collaboration between Clapton and Martin, but also the enduring influence of one of the most iconic signature acoustics ever crafted.

The Martin 000-EC 30th Anniversary is an exquisite tribute to both the man and the guitar that has become synonymous with his name. Built in Martin’s legendary Nazareth workshop, this 000-14 Fret beauty carries the hallmarks of Clapton’s preference for balance, articulation, and vintage feel. Its top is crafted from premium spruce, finished in a warm Antique Toner gloss that hints at decades of music yet to be made. The back and sides are East Indian rosewood, chosen for its deep, rich resonance and bell-like sustain—perfect for fingerstyle subtleties or articulate flatpicking.

Under the hood, Martin’s time-honored scalloped X-bracing—carved from spruce and joined with a traditional dovetail neck joint—delivers that unmistakable Martin voice: open, dynamic, and beautifully responsive. The fine herringbone top inlay and rosette with multi-stripe detail frame the top with vintage elegance, while antique white binding and a classic faux tortoise pickguard round out its timeless look.

The neck, shaped in the comfortable Authentic 1939 profile with a standard taper, feels instantly familiar—slim enough for expressive leads yet substantial enough to anchor big open chords. The solid East Indian rosewood headplate wears Martin’s authentic script logo with pride, while nickel open-gear tuners with butterbean knobs provide a nod to the golden era of acoustic design. The Plek’d ebony fingerboard and modern belly bridge ensure precision and smooth playability, while the compensated bone saddle and bone nut deliver crystal-clear intonation.

Practical details reflect Martin’s craftsmanship at every turn: white plastic bridge pins topped with abalone dots, a subtle zig-zag back strip, and multi-stripe purfling that ties the guitar’s appointments together with understated grace. With no onboard electronics, the 000-EC 30th Anniversary stays true to its roots—an acoustic guitar that demands to be heard as nature intended, its voice honest and pure.

At just 4 lb 0 oz, with a 24.9" scale length, 1 11/16" nut width, and comfortable 2 1/8" bridge string spacing, this guitar feels effortless to hold and play—whether on stage under the spotlight or alone at home, letting the music flow. Numbered and signed with a pre-printed Clapton signature on its label, each one of these limited guitars is a unique piece of music history, a living link between the artist, the luthier, and the player lucky enough to hold it.

The Martin 000-EC 30th Anniversary isn’t just a guitar—it’s a tribute to one of the greatest guitarists ever to grace a stage and the company that has crafted his acoustic voice for decades. It’s a reminder that sometimes, the simplest tools, made with care and vision, can carry songs and stories for a lifetime.

Other specifications of the Martin 000-EC 30th Anniversary Eric Clapton include:

• Body Size: 000-14 Fret
• Construction: Dovetail Neck Joint
• Bracing Pattern: X-Brace
• Brace Shape: Scalloped
• Top Material: Spruce
• Back Material: East Indian Rosewood
• Side Material: East Indian Rosewood
• Finish Top: Gloss
• Back and Side Finish: Gloss
• Neck Shape: Authentic 1939
• Neck Taper: Standard Taper
• Electronics: None
• Top Color: Antique Toner
• Binding: Antique White
• Top Inlay Material: Fine Herringbone
• Top Detail: None
• Pickguard: Faux Tortoise
• Pickguard Inlay: None
• Rosette: Fine Herringbone with Multi-Stripe
• Bridge Style: Modern Belly - Drop in Saddle
• Bridge Material: Ebony
• Bridge Pin Material: White Plastic
• Bridge Pin Dots: Abalone
• Saddle: Compensated Bone
• Brace Material: Spruce
• Brace Size: 5/16"
• Back Purfling/Strip: Zig-Zag
• Heelcap: Antique White
• Endpiece: Antique White
• Endpiece Inlay: Multi-Stripe
• Back and Sides Color: Natural
• Back Detail: None
• Back Inlay Material: Multi-Stripe
• Side Detail: None
• Side Inlay Material: None
• Headstock Shape: Solid with 1939 Taper
• Headplate Material: East Indian Rosewood
• Headplate Logo Style: Authentic Script Style Overlay
• Headplate Binding Material: None
• Tuning Machines: Nickel Open Gear
• Knob: Butterbean
• Nut Material: Bone
• Case: Hardshell
• Left Handed Availability: true
• Label: Paper Label w/Pre-Printed Eric Clapton Signature, Numbered in Sequence w/No Total
• Pleked: true
• Saddle Radius: 16"
• Scale Length: 24.9"
• Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 11/16''
• Bridge String Spacing: 2 1/8''
• 4 lb 0 oz
• 2976456

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