Guitar Center, in partnership with Eric Clapton and C.F. Martin Guitars, has commissioned a limited edition of two of the finest and most desirable Martin instruments ever made — hand crafted to Eric Clapton’s personal specification by the C.F. Martin Custom Shop.
Based on the legendary 14 fret 000-45 body style first introduced in 1934, these exquisite guitars are uniquely appointed with “Crossroads” pearl inlays and bear the personal, hand-written signatures of Clapton and Chris Martin on the Certificate Of
Constructed from the finest and rarest tone woods, they are available in two versions — either Brazilian or Madagascar Rosewood. Quantities are necessarily limited and Guitar Center is the exclusive retailer in the USA. A significant portion of the proceeds from these guitars will benefit Eric Clapton’s “Crossroads Centre,” an international center for healing.
Here's more information about each guitar:
000-45EC “Crossroads” Madagascar Rosewood
• Limited edition of 30 guitars maximum in US; 25 guitars maximum for rest of the world. • Madagascar Rosewood back and sides • Eric Clapton signature inlaid between 19th and 20th frets • Style 45 Snowflake Inlays • “Crossroads” symbol inlaid in Mother Of Pearl into both ends of bridge • Vintage correct hide glue • Natural finish only • Grained Ivoroid binding • Custom Eric Clapton "Crossroads" case and strap • Hand-signed by Chris Martin on sound hole label and Certificate Of Authenticity • Hand-signed by Eric Clapton on sound hole label and Certificate Of Authenticity Price: $12,999.99
000-45EC “Crossroads” Brazilian Rosewood
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• Limited edition of 12 guitars maximum in USA; six guitars maximum for rest of the world. • Brazilian Rosewood version of 000-45EC Madagascar described above. • C.F. Martin to provide CITES documentation upon request to customer. Price: $49,999.99
000-28EC “Crossroads” Madagascar Rosewood
• Limited edition of 75 guitars maximum in USA; 75 guitars maximum for rest of the world. • Madagascar Rosewood back and sides • Eric Clapton signature inlaid between 19th and 20th frets • Style 42 Snowflake Inlays • “Crossroads” symbol inlaid in Mother Of Pearl into the head-plate • Natural finish only • Grained Ivoroid binding • Custom Eric Clapton "Crossroads" case and strap • Hand-signed by Chris Martin on sound hole label and Certificate Of Authenticity • Hand-signed by Eric Clapton on sound hole label and Certificate Of Authenticity Price: $5,999.99
For more information on the Eric Clapton Crossroads Guitar Collection, visit guitarcenter.com/Clapton.
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