Martin Guitar 000-28ECL Eric Clapton Left
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Martin Guitar
000-28ECL Eric Clapton Left
Product Info
Article Number:
556280
Brand:
Martin Guitar
Model:
000-28ECL Eric Clapton Left
Category:
Lefthanded Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$5,498.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This 000-28ECL Left is a beautifully crafted instrument, offering the warmth and projection you'd expect from a Martin. Eric Clapton's input makes the neck incredibly comfortable, especially for blues and fingerstyle players. It's a refined, versatile guitar perfect for serious players seeking a premium acoustic experience.
Product Description
- Martin Guitar 000-28ECL Eric Clapton Left
- Steel-String Guitar
- Lefthand model
- Eric Clapton signature model
- Style: 000 - Auditorium
- Top: Solid spruce
- Back and sides: Solid rosewood
- Neck: Mahogany
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Diamond & Square Long Pattern fingerboard inlays with Eric Clapton signature on penultimate fret
- Grained ivoroid binding
- Scale: 633 mm
- Nut width: 44.4 mm
- Bone nut
- 20 Frets
- Tortoise pattern pickguard
- Ebony bridge with bone saddle
- Strings: Martin Guitars MEC12 (Art.#184374#)
- Colour: Natural high gloss tinted
- Includes case
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Solid rosewood back/sides deliver rich, complex overtones and sustain.
- • Clapton's modified low-profile neck enhances playability and comfort.
- • Ebony fingerboard provides smooth action and clear note definition.
- • High-gloss finish protects the wood while enhancing the guitar's beauty.
CONS
- • The 000 size might be too small for players needing a jumbo body.
- • Premium-priced, making it a significant investment for many players.
- • High-gloss finish can be a fingerprint magnet and require careful maintenance.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Solid Spruce
Back & Sides
Solid Rosewood
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Ebony
Scale Length
633 mm
Frets
20
Electronics
None (Acoustic Only)
Weight
Approximately 5.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's lower and more rounded, providing easier access to higher frets and a generally more comfortable feel, especially for players with hand fatigue.
It's Sitka spruce, known for its responsiveness and balanced tonal qualities, a common choice for Martin's premium models.
The 28ECL has a slightly warmer, more focused tone, attributed to Clapton’s preference for a more balanced and intimate acoustic sound.
