Martin 000-42EC 30th Anniversary Eric Clapton Signature Acoustic Guitar

Celebrate three decades of Eric Clapton's legendary collaboration with Martin Guitar. The 000-42EC 30th Anniversary is a museum-grade acoustic guitar limited to just 300 instruments worldwide, honoring the iconic sound that defined Clapton's MTV Unplugged performance.

Why the Martin 000-42EC 30th Anniversary Stands Apart

This isn't just another signature guitar—it's a faithful recreation of the pre-war Martin that became one of the most recognizable acoustic tones in music history. Each instrument features a hand-signed label by Eric Clapton himself, a printed certificate of authenticity, and comes strung with Clapton's Choice phosphor bronze strings for his preferred sound and feel right out of the case.

Premium Tonewoods for Legendary Sound

• Solid Adirondack Spruce Top with antique toner finish delivers warm, articulate projection
• Guatemalan Rosewood back and sides provide rich harmonic complexity and sustain
• Scalloped Golden Era Bracing enhances resonance and dynamic response
• Genuine Mahogany Neck with Authentic 1939 profile offers vintage feel and modern playability

Vintage-Inspired Appointments

The 000-42EC 30th Anniversary showcases exquisite Golden Era craftsmanship with abalone snowflake inlays, Style 45 back purfling, and a 1930s-style belly bridge. The ebony fingerboard features a comfortable 1 11/16" nut width, perfect for both fingerstyle and strumming techniques that made Clapton's unplugged performance unforgettable.

Complete Package

Includes premium embroidered Harptone hardshell case with matching shroud (exclusive to this model), extra set of Clapton's Choice strings, hand-signed label, and certificate of authenticity.

Specifications at a GlanceBody: 000-14 FretTop: Solid Adirondack Spruce with Antique TonerBack & Sides: Solid Guatemalan RosewoodNeck: Genuine Mahogany, Authentic 1939 ShapeFingerboard: Ebony with GE 42 Snowflake InlayNut Width: 1 11/16"Scale Length: 24.9"Bracing: Scalloped Adirondack Spruce X-BraceTuners: Waverly Relic Nickel Open GearCase: Premium Harptone Hardshell with Embroidered ShroudStrings: Clapton's Choice Phosphor Bronze (Light)Limited Edition: 300 Instruments WorldwideComplete Technical Specifications

Top Construction:

• Material: Adirondack Spruce
• Finish: Vintage Gloss
• Color: Antique Toner
• Rosette: Abalone with Multi-Stripe
• Binding: Antique White
• Top Inlay: Abalone with Multi-Stripe

Body Construction:

• Back Material: Guatemalan Rosewood
• Side Material: Guatemalan Rosewood
• Finish: Vintage Gloss
• Back Purfling: Style 45 Golden Era
• Bracing: GE-Scalloped X-Brace, 5/16" Adirondack Spruce
• Construction: Dovetail Neck Joint

Neck & Fingerboard:

• Neck Shape: Authentic 1939 with Standard Taper
• Material: Genuine Mahogany
• Finish: Vintage Gloss
• Fingerboard: Ebony with Antique White Binding
• Inlay: GE 42 Snowflake in Select Abalone
• Nut Width: 1 11/16"
• Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/8"
• Total Frets: 20
• Nut Material: Bone

Bridge & Hardware:

• Bridge: Ebony, 1930 Style Belly with Glue-in Long Saddle
• Saddle: Bone, 16" Radius
• Bridge Pins: Bone with Abalone Dots
• String Spacing: 2 1/8"
• Tuners: Waverly Relic Nickel Open Gear with Butterbean Knobs
• Pickguard: Faux Tortoise

Headstock:

• Shape: Solid with 1939 Taper
• Headplate: Guatemalan Rosewood
• Logo: Authentic Script Style Overlay

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SKU: 1000042EC30THANNIVERSARY | UPC: 729789667517