For three decades, Eric Clapton and Martin have shared a legendary partnership, with Eric inspiring more Martin signature models than any other artist.
For 30 years, Martin and Eric Clapton have been shaping the sound of acoustic music together. To celebrate this iconic partnership, we’re unveiling two all-new, limited-edition models—the 000-42EC 30th Anniversary and 000-EC 30th Anniversary. Inspired by the guitars Eric played during his legendary MTV Unplugged performance, these instruments embody the tone, feel, and craftsmanship that have made a lasting mark on music history. A fitting tribute to one of music’s greatest collaborations.
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His iconic 1992 MTV Unplugged performance sparked a revival in acoustic guitar popularity, and his 000-28EC, introduced in 1996, remains one of the best-selling guitars in the company’s history. Eric once said, “If I could choose what to come back as, it would be a Martin OM-45.” His influence on acoustic music—and Martin—is undeniable.
Martin 000-42EC 30th Anniversary
- Guatemalan rosewood back & sides
- Adirondack spruce top & Golden Era scalloped X-bracing
- Genuine mahogany neck with Authentic 1939 profile
- Bound ebony fingerboard with Golden Era 42-style snowflake inlay
- Full vintage gloss finish
- Waverly open-gear tuners with relic nickel finish
- Paper label hand-signed by Eric Clapton
- Premium embroidered Harptone case with matching shroud
000-EC 30th Anniversary
- East Indian rosewood back & sides
- Spruce top & scalloped X-bracing
- Genuine mahogany neck with Authentic 1939 profile
- Ebony fingerboard with Golden Era 42-style snowflake inlay
- Full gloss finish
- Nickel open-gear tuners
- Paper label with Eric Clapton’s pre-printed signature
- Premium embroidered case
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