1995 Martin 000-42 Eric Clapton Signature

 

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  • Year: 1995
  • Manufacturer: Martin
  • Model: 000-42 Eric Clapton Signature
  • Case: Original Hard
  • Color: Natural
  • Condition: Very Good
  • Description: In 1995 Martin made 461 (as in 461 Ocean Blvd) 000-42 Eric Clapton signature guitars. Modeled after Clapton's own Martin acoustics, this run of guitars used high quality spruce and Indian rosewood, profuse pearl/abalone inlay, gold plated tuners, and a paper label autographed by Eric Clapton and Chris Martin. This guitar is in excellent playing condition; there are two cracks that run along the fingerboard extension that are currently being repaired. Also, there is a bit of finish lifting around the perimeter of the bridge. Possibly caused by heat, but it does not appear the bridge was ever off or reglued. The original owner has owned this guitar since 1998 and has not seen any changes to this condition. Otherwise, the guitar is bright and sparkly, with only minimum pick marks on the finish/pickguard, and little evidence of playing on the frets and fingerboard. The action is set at 7/64" at the low E, and 5/64" at the high E, with a good bit of saddle in the bridge. A beautiful and rare guitar with lots of visual pizazz, plus the workmanship and tone of a quality Martin.