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Martin 000-42 EC Eric Clapton 30th Anniversary

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Free collection if defective, delivered damaged or incorrect item Yes, within 14 days Yes, within 14 days Yes, within 30 days

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Key Features

  • Limited-edition Clapton tribute
  • Adirondack spruce top adds clarity and dynamic range
  • Guatemalan rosewood body brings warmth and rich overtones
  • Signed label and certificate make it a true collector's piece

Martin 000-42 EC Eric Clapton 30th Anniversary Overview

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The Martin 000-42 EC is a limited-edition acoustic built to celebrate 30 years of collaboration between Eric Clapton and Martin. Inspired by the guitar Clapton played during his iconic MTV Unplugged performance, it features a solid Adirondack spruce top with antique toner and solid Guatemalan rosewood back and sides for a beautifully warm, resonant tone.


With its scalloped Golden Era-style bracing, authentic 1939 neck profile, and ornate snowflake inlays, this 000-size model blends vintage charm with modern craftsmanship. Each guitar includes a hand-signed label from Clapton, a certificate of authenticity, and comes strung with Clapton's Choice phosphor bronze strings, making it a true collector's piece with stage-ready tone.

Product Ref: 330106

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Celebrating 30 years of Clapton and Martin

The Martin 000-42EC 30th Anniversary is more than just a finely crafted acoustic guitar—it’s a tribute to a partnership that has helped define the sound of modern acoustic music. Marking three decades since Eric Clapton and Martin first teamed up, this model commemorates Clapton’s enduring influence with an instrument that captures the tone, character, and aesthetic of his legendary MTV Unplugged performance. Only 300 of these guitars are available worldwide, making it an exclusive collector’s edition that blends legacy with exceptional craftsmanship. Every detail is carefully considered, from the wood selection to the final setup, resulting in a guitar that honours Clapton’s contribution to acoustic guitar history while delivering a stunning, professional-grade playing experience.

Vintage tonewoods with a rich voice

At the heart of the 000-42EC 30th Anniversary is a pairing of time-tested, premium tonewoods that give it a distinctive, vintage-inspired voice. The top is crafted from solid Adirondack spruce, prized for its responsiveness, clarity, and headroom. Combined with antique toner and a vintage gloss finish, it immediately evokes the aesthetic of pre-war Martins. The back and sides are made from solid Guatemalan rosewood—a tonewood known for its warmth and complex harmonic content, similar in character to Brazilian rosewood. Together, this pairing delivers full-bodied lows, sparkling highs, and a balanced midrange that excels in both intricate fingerstyle work and dynamic strumming. It’s a tonal profile that’s expressive, dynamic, and unmistakably rich, ideal for anyone who values nuance and character in every note.

Golden Era bracing and authentic projection

What truly elevates the 000-42EC’s sound is its internal bracing—crafted in the style of Martin’s revered Golden Era guitars. The scalloped X-bracing pattern, made from Adirondack spruce, allows the top to vibrate freely, resulting in exceptional projection and tonal depth. This bracing design gives the guitar a wide dynamic range, making it responsive to every touch, from the lightest fingerpicked note to more aggressive rhythm work. The Golden Era influence is not just an aesthetic reference—it’s a structural element that brings the guitar to life in your hands. Every chord resonates with a sense of air and space, while single notes bloom with rich overtones. It’s a reminder of why vintage Martins are so highly sought after and how modern craftsmanship can preserve and enhance those classic sounds.

Playability and detail rooted in tradition

The neck on the 000-42EC 30th Anniversary is shaped to Martin’s Authentic 1939 profile, offering a vintage feel that’s surprisingly comfortable and accessible. Carved from genuine mahogany, the neck has a 1 11/16” nut width—slightly narrower than most vintage reissues—making it easier to navigate for modern hands without compromising that vintage authenticity. The ebony fingerboard features Golden Era 42-style snowflake inlays, which add visual elegance and nod to Martin’s ornate pre-war style. Combined with a shorter 24.9” scale length, the result is an inviting neck that’s smooth under the fingers, balanced in tension, and ideal for expressive playing. You’ll find it equally responsive when working through intricate lead lines or laying down spacious open chords—the feel is immediate, musical, and refined.

Signature details and collector exclusivity

What truly sets the 000-42EC 30th Anniversary apart is the personal connection it offers to Eric Clapton himself. Each guitar includes a paper label hand-signed by Clapton, along with a printed certificate of authenticity that marks it as part of this limited-edition run. The Waverly relic nickel open-gear tuners, faux tortoise pickguard, and vintage gloss finish all contribute to the old-world aesthetic, but it’s the small touches that bring the guitar’s story full circle. From the moment you open the hardshell case, you’re greeted by a guitar that feels storied and significant. It even comes factory-strung with Clapton’s Choice phosphor bronze strings—his preferred gauge and tone—with a spare set tucked into the case pocket. It’s a rare opportunity to own a piece of guitar history, crafted by Martin with the precision, tone, and heritage that have made them a benchmark in acoustic excellence.

Specifications

  • Product Name: Martin 000-42EC 30th Anniversary
  • Product Code: CFM-GTR-00042EC30THANNIVERSARY

Body

  • Body Size: 000-14 Fret
  • Top Material: Adirondack Spruce
  • Top Colour: Antique Toner
  • Bracing Pattern: X Brace
  • Brace Shape: Scalloped
  • Back Material: Guatemalan Rosewood
  • Side Material: Guatemalan Rosewood
  • Top Finish: Vintage Gloss
  • Back & Side Finish: Vintage Gloss

Neck & Fretboard

  • Neck Material: Genuine Mahogany
  • Neck Shape: Authentic 1939
  • Scale Length: 24.9"
  • Fingerboard Material: Ebony
  • Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 11/16"
  • Number of Frets Total: 20
  • Fingerboard Inlay Style: GE 42 Snowflake
  • Neck Finish: Vintage Gloss

Hardware

  • Bridge Material: Ebony
  • Saddle: Bone
  • Tuning Machines: Waverly Relic Nickel Open Gear
  • Pickguard: Faux Tortoise
  • Electronics: None
  • Case: Hardshell
  • Recommended Strings: Clapton’s Choice - Light Phosphor Bronze (MEC12)

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