The Clapton Signature 000: Mastering a Mellow Tone and Delicate Expression

The Martin 000-28EC is a signature model designed based on the tone of Eric Claptonfs gUnplugged era,h which epitomizes his acoustic sound. Despite its compact 000 size, it is a highly refined instrument featuring rich harmonics and a deep rosewood sound.

The combination of a Sitka spruce top and East Indian rosewood produces a sound that exquisitely balances a wide dynamic range with dense midrange. It offers beautiful separation of individual notes during chord work and faithfully renders even the subtlest nuances when played fingerstyle.

The shorter 24.9-inch scale and V-shaped mahogany neck create a unique, soft tension and a comfortable fit when gripped, delivering a classic feel while ensuring stress-free playability.

This is not a guitar that asserts a flashy personality; rather, it is an expressive acoustic guitar with the delicacy and depth to translate the playerfs touch directly into sound.
There are dents in several places on the body top.
There are some minor scratches, but it is in relatively good condition.
The neck is in good condition, and there are no issues with playability.
Condition Grade: B+: Some scratches, but no issues for normal use

Serial Number: 2634264
Year of Manufacture: 2024
Case: Hard case
Truss Rod: No issues; checked up to 60 degrees left and right with no problems
Fret Wear: Within normal range; fret height is sufficient for playing
String height (low string side): 2.4 mm at the 12th fret
String height (treble side): 1.9 mm at the 12th fret
Nut width: 45.0 mm
Neck thickness near the 1st fret: 21.8 mm
Scale: 630mm (24.8")
RADIUS: 381mm (15")
Strings at setup: GHS Strings / .012-.054 set
Repairs/Maintenance: Cleaning, string replacement, truss rod adjustment, string height adjustment

* As this is a used item, there may be scratches, dents, and other imperfections that are not visible in the photos or not listed here. Please be aware of this in advance.

* Any measurements listed for the truss rod, remaining fret life, or string height were taken by our staff during setup. These values are subject to change due to environmental factors such as climate and humidity.
These measurements are intended as a reference at the time of purchase; we cannot guarantee that the measurements will be the same when the item arrives at your location.

* This item is a one-of-a-kind product currently listed simultaneously on multiple marketplaces, including our in-store display. While we strive to promptly remove product listings upon sale, updates may not always be in real time.
We sincerely apologize if the item happens to be sold out after you place your order, and we ask for your understanding.

*** The shipping cost to most countries is included in the listed price ***

All musical instruments we sell have been checked and adjusted for playability. The pictures in the listings are of the actual item so please have a look for an idea of the cosmetic condition. As they are used instruments they may or may not have some scratches or wear to the finish. Please note: Ishibashi will not accept returns or refunds in the case of dents, scratches, or cosmetic wear that were originally detailed either in the pictures or description. Thank you for your understanding.

Condition: Some scratches, dents and marks. If you would like to know more about this specific instrument, or have general questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.

Accessories: Please confirm the picture.

Precautions for electronic instruments that use a power supply

The voltage in Japan is 100 V, it is different from most of other countries, you need confirm the voltage of your country and in some cases you have to get locally an adaptor for converting the voltage before use it in your country.

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We will check the condition of the items that we received order over before shipping it out. The usual wait time for our shipping is 7 to 10 days worldwide. We are open from Monday to Saturday 11:00am until 6:00pm (Tokyo time zone) 6 days a week, closed on Sunday.** Please note that all items for sale on here are also available at our retail stores in Japan. There is a chance that they may sell out in our retail location beforehand. We update our information daily, but there is still a chance this may occur. In this event we will cancel the order and refund any payments received. Thank you for your understanding.

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