Detail 01
Natural finish
No sunburst shading, so top grain shows edge to edge. Also $200 less than the sunburst for identical specs.
Product detailSKU #1300121319099
Martin000-28EC Eric Clapton Signature Auditorium Acoustic Guitar - Natural
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
The natural-finish 000-28EC: same US-built auditorium acoustic and V neck as the sunburst, $200 less, for fingerstyle players at the pro tier.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Fingerstyle and singer-songwriter work in the Clapton mold
- Players wanting 000 clarity instead of dreadnought volume
- Anyone who prefers seeing the spruce grain unshaded
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Bluegrass flatpickers who need dreadnought projection
- Left-handed players — right-handed only
- Players who need to plug in without adding a pickup
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
000 auditorium body
Narrower waist and shallower depth than a dreadnought. Tighter bass, forward mids, easier to sit with.
Detail 03
24.9" scale length
Lower string tension at concert pitch. Easier bends and barres, slightly softer attack than a 25.4" scale.
Detail 04
V neck shape
A ridged spine that seats the thumb over the top edge. Comfortable for open-position chording and thumb-fretted bass notes.
Detail 05
Quartersawn spruce top
Stiff across the grain, so it moves under light fingerstyle attack and keeps definition when you dig in.
Detail 06
Gloss body finish
Gloss is harder and shows fingerprints and swirls more than satin, but polishes back up.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Acoustic only — no pickup or preamp fitted
- 02Solid wood needs a case humidifier in dry seasons
- 03The V neck profile is worth playing before you commit
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Natural or sunburst 000-28EC?
Cosmetics and $200. Both share the same 000 body, 24.9" scale, V neck, and spruce top. Pick the look you want.
02Is this a good guitar for John Mayer or Ed Sheeran style playing?
It fits that territory. The 000 body and short scale suit strummed and fingerpicked singer-songwriter work more than heavy flatpicking.
03How many frets does it have?
20, with a 14-fret neck-to-body joint. Standard for a 000 and plenty for chord and fingerstyle work.
04Is it made in the USA?
Yes, built in the United States.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
5 detailsPlayability
- Orientation
- Right handed
- Number of Frets
- 20
- Number of Strings
- 6-string
- Scale Length
- 24.9
- Neck Shape
- V
6 detailsBody & build
- Top Material
- Bookmatched quartersawn spruce Back &
- Color
- Natural
- Body Finish
- Polished Gloss
- Body Type
- 000
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Neck Wood
- Select
