2012 Martin 000-42ECJ Eric Clapton Jubilee Custom Edition 1 of 55 w/ Case & Hangtags, Clapton-Signed

Up for sale, a 2012 Martin 000-42ECJ Eric Clapton Jubilee Custom Edition in collector-grade, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case and hangtags. A rare iteration of Martin’s most enduringly popular artist model limited to just 55 pieces worldwide, this Custom Signature Edition Series iteration of the 000 platform was released to commemorate the 10th anniversary of Clapton’s iconic performance at the Queen Elizabeth II’s Golden Jubilee (50th coronation anniversary) in 2002, featuring premium cosmetic appointments, construction, and tonewoods.

This 000-42ECJ features an X-braced (Golden Era-style scalloped) Sitka spruce top, East Indian rosewood back/sides, mahogany neck with Martin’s Modified V neck profile, and bound ebony fingerboard and bridge. Crisp, clear, and articulate, this is a wonderfully lively instrument with an immediate, blooming chime; the bass register is taut and clear, while the plain strings have a round, singing quality with plenty of treble sparkle. The midrange character is sweet and articulate, ideal for fingerpicking applications, with an overall even-tempered tonal profile and exceptional string-to-string balance. Weighing 4lbs 1oz, this 000-42ECJ has been professionally setup here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar with 12-53 bronze strings and easy-playing action.

Neck Specs:

-Wood: Mahogany
-Shape: Modified V, measuring .865” 1st fret, .980” 9th fret
-Fretboard: Ebony, grained ivoroid binding, abalone Golden Era snowflake inlay, “Eric Clapton” signature inlay at 20th fret
-Frets: Slender, light wear beneath the plain strings on frets frets 1-4
-Scale Length: 24.9”
-Nut: 1 3/4", fossilized mammoth ivory
-Tuners: Waverly open-gear, butterbean buttons

Body Specs:

-Wood: Sitka spruce, East Indian rosewood
-Bracing: X (Golden Era, scalloped)
-Bridge: Ebony belly, fossilized mammoth ivory saddle
-Pickguard: Tortoise
-Marquetry: Grained ivoroid binding and heel cap, abalone top purfling and rosette
-Serialization: Stamp on heel block dates to 2012
-Label: Signed by Clapton and C.F. Martin IV, “23 of 55”

The top boasts Martin’s Aging Toner, and this is an extremely well-kept example, with just a few faint finish scratches in the clear coat. The smooth lacquer gloss on the neck profile is flawless.

The original black pebble hardshell case with embroidered Martin/Eric Clapton logo is included, along with the hangtags.