For Sale: 2009 Martin 000-28ECM OFF THE MARKET

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2009 Martin 000-28ECM Eric Clapton Limited Edition

These were a limited production run of 461 guitars (natural and sunburst). It is not to be confused with the standard 000-28 EC.

I have owned four of these, and they are exceptionally great sounding guitars. With a Carpathian Spruce top (European equivalent to Adirondack - George Gruhn praises both Adirondack and Carpathian equally) and Madagascar Rosewood back and sides, it really doesn't get any better than this. Madagascar Rosewood is so difficult to source today, which is a shame, because it is such a good tonewood. These guitars are appropriate for all types of music. If there was ever an all-rounder this would be it. Fingerpick gently, strum loud, flatpick bluegrass licks. It really excels in all genres. The abalone and mother-of-pearl fishbone rosette along with the fretboard diamond markers done in the same material are gorgeous.

This guitar is virtually unplayed. No fretwear at all. It comes with the original hangtags on both the guitar and on the original case. A pickup has never been installed and it comes with the original endpin which has also never been installed. Super thin nitrocellulose finish. You can see where the finish is settling into the natural wood grain. Recently given a fresh set up, it is ready to either be put in your collection or played on a daily basis. There is a small indentation near the middle B tuner (pictured). Really a stellar instrument in beautiful condition.

Out of all the Limited Edition Clapton models, the 000-28M is one of the few that can be had at a reasonable price. The woods alone (Carpathian/Madagascar) on a brand new custom model Martin would command a much higher price; forget about the abalone and MOP rosette, fret markers, and collectability associated with these.

Here is an unedited sound sample with a pair of Neumann KM184s for your listening pleasure:
https://youtu.be/wsh-NDSWr-A

Feel free to ask questions.

$NO LONGER FOR SALE net to me + shipping from KS

Model: 000-28M Eric Clapton
Construction: Mahogany Blocks/Dovetail Neck Joint
Body Size: 000-14 Fret
Top Wood: Solid Carpathian Spruce
Rosette: Style 45
Top Bracing Pattern: Standard X Scalloped
Top Braces: Solid Sitka Spruce 5/16 inches
Back Material: Solid Madagascar Rosewood
Back Purfling: HD Zig-Zag
Side Material: Solid Madagascar Rosewood
Endpiece: Grained Ivoroid
Endpiece Inlay: Black/White/Black Boltaron
Binding: Grained Ivoroid
Top Inlay Stlye: Fine Herringbone
Side Inlay: Black/White/Black Boltaron
Back Inlay: Black/White/Black Boltaron
Neck Material: Select Hardwood
Neck Shape: Modified V
Nut Material: Bone
Headstock: Solid/Diamond/Square Taper
Headplate: Solid Madagascar Rosewood
Heelcap: Grained Ivoroid
Fingerboard Material: Solid Black Ebony
Scale Length: 24.9 inches
Number of frets clear: 14
Number of frets total: 20
Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 3/4 inches
Fingerboard width at 12th fret: 2 1/4 inches
Fingerboard Position Inlays: Diamond and Squares-Long Pattern/Bordered in M.O.P./Signature between 19th and 20th Frets
Finish Back and Sides: Polished Gloss
Finish Top: Polished Gloss with Vintage Sunburst
Finish Neck: Polished Gloss
Bridge Material: Solid Black Ebony
Bridge Style: Belly with Drop-in Saddle
Bridge String Spacing: 2 1/4 inches
Saddle: 16 inch radius/Compensated/Bone
Tuning Machines: Waverly Nickel with Butterbean Knobs
Bridge and End Pins: Bone with Black Dots
Pickguard: Delmar Tortoise Color
Case: 533E Geib Style Included
Interior Label: Signed by Eric Clapton Numbered in Sequence with Total (461 Combined)

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[Bluesdale]

I have this exact guitar and finish and can say it's one of the finest I've ever played. Someone will be very happy.

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Originally Posted by Bluesdale

I have this exact guitar and finish and can say it's one of the finest I've ever played. Someone will be very happy.

Thanks @Bluesdale. I feel the same way. Martin did something really special with this one. And they look gorgeous to boot!

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Shocked this one is still available. Los of serious interest, but no sale yet. Such a great guitar.

[medman68]

Wow what a gorgeous guitar. If only I wasn’t buying a new house and moving...

[CoolerKing]

These really are outstanding guitars. I have also owned four of them, and if I didn't still have two, I'd be all over this. I very much regret selling the 28 burst I had, which may be why I sought out another 28 and a 42 burst. GLWS!

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Originally Posted by medman68

Wow what a gorgeous guitar. If only I wasn’t buying a new house and moving...

Why does life always have to get in the way of us owning whatever guitars we want! [emoji23]

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Originally Posted by CoolerKing

These really are outstanding guitars. I have also owned four of them, and if I didn't still have two, I'd be all over this. I very much regret selling the 28 burst I had, which may be why I sought out another 28 and a 42 burst. GLWS!

Once you’ve played them, you definitely know how special they are!

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