Thoughts on Martin 000-28EC?

[hotroad]

I still prefer dreads. If i want a guitar that has less volume i just play softer on my dreads.

[fpuhan]

Originally Posted by PassingThru

How would you go about removing the signature on the EC? Black magic marker? Tape would be too noticeable.

Isn't that a bit extreme? Why does the name bother you? I have a 000Jr-10E Shawn Mendes. His signature appears on the fretboard across the third fret.

I have no idea who Shawn Mendes is, but I like the guitar!

[PassingThru]

I don't think it's extreme. I just don't care for the signature be it Clapton or Cash or.... I've played an EC and it is nice but they didn't spell my name right.

[KenL]

Originally Posted by StillStephen

The nicest neck on a modern Martin - it's a mod V, but feels different than the mod V on other models.

I wonder if that might be partly due to the gloss finish on the EC neck?

As far as I know, it's the only Martin 1 3/4" Mod V that is not satin.

[BlueBowman]

Originally Posted by PassingThru

I don't think it's extreme. I just don't care for the signature be it Clapton or Cash or.... I've played an EC and it is nice but they didn't spell my name right.

Haha, I totally get this. Never been a fan of the celebrity models, and I pretty much avoid playing them. I think it's because of the inherent marketing: "people will buy this just because we slapped EC's name on it...maybe they'll think it sounds better." My own personal issues, I know. And I guess all marketing is trickery to some degree.

[TheGITM]

The 000-28EC is, to me at least, one of the few times that the signature model is truly a step up from the standard. Personally, I think EC is overrated and I could not care less that it's 'his' signature model. My opinion of the guitar is based solely on the qualities of the guitar.

But I understand the natural disdain for all things marketing.

[jcpharm]

you can always order a custom shop version with the same specs (without the signature) and pay ~$1k more!

[Iain1231]

Agreed. I too have a Shawn Mendes Martin Signature and it doesn't bother me a bit. So long as the tone is fantastic

[dilver]

If you’re looking at a 000-28 EC, consider an OM28V. Same body size but longer scale. I spent a lot of time with both and ended up with the OM28V.

[Jeff Scott]

Originally Posted by PassingThru

How would you go about removing the signature on the EC? Black magic marker? Tape would be too noticeable.

You could have that part of the fingerboard cut off and replaced with a matching piece of wood. When done well it is barely noticeable.

[BluesKing777]

Unlike some other sig guitars, that EC guy knows what guitar he likes! 000 with V neck! Hooray! Love mine, bought from a pawn shop and hot rodded by my luthier! (Wonderful setup and Trinity K&K pickup).

BluesKing777.

[kmckenna45]

I’ve owned about 25 acoustics over the years. I wanted to find the right mix of sound and playability - to just have one acoustic 6 string that could do everything. I had an Eastman OM that I liked - and I brought it in to my Guitar guy for some work. He owned a Martin 000-28EC. I’d never seen one before. I played it for a while - it was magical. I really like everything about this guitar. Finger style - strumming - everything. It was a little expensive for me - but I sold some stuff and bought one from early 2000’s with a couple of small scratches. For me - it’s the perfect acoustic.

[MPT]

If your looking for a smaller body guitar you might also consider the Martin CEO-7. It's a slope shoulder 00 with a Mod V neck and short scale like the 000-EC. It also has a slightly wider string spacing of 2 5/16 vs the 000-EC at 2 1/4. Mahogany B/S though, so if you're specifically looking for Rosewood then it won't fit the bill. IMO the CEO-7 is a great sounding guitar that puts out more volume than you'd expect.

[KenL]

I had one fifteen years ago, but was never satisfied with the tone and didn't keep it very long. Dunno, maybe I got the only EC dud to come out of Nazareth.

I'm thinking about trying again. I play differently now than I did then, and I also know more about acoustic guitars, so I'm pretty sure I could get one up and running to my satisfaction.

They certainly are handsome things.

[CharlieBman]

I really like my 000-18 and know the 000-28 sounds great too. However, I tend to avoid paying extra bucks for "signature" models. All my Martins are "standard"...which suits me just fine.