I bought this guitar for fingerstyle, especially the old Depression-era fingerstyle blues and Americana folk. It was a superb purchase. I first looked at the regular 00028 because, as much as I like Clapton, I don't buy guitars as a fanboy, but as tools. The thing is, the Clapton 00028 is the best of the 00028 guitars for fingerstyle, because it has just a hair wider string spacing -- a key spec that's hard to find in the other comparable guitars. You can really get it there with you fingers and pluck each string. It's also a bit more of a hoss to play. I buzz some notes, still, that I wouldn't normally do because of the wide neck -- but it's something you adjust to. And the separation you get from each individual string is truly amazing, both for playing and sound. The V-Neck everybody talks about didn't seem like a big deal, to me. I thought it would have some kind of pointy triangle behind the fingerboard, the way some people talked. But it's fine. Also, I tuned it down a WHOLE STEP. Tuning down always has its limitations and practical issues, but boy oh boy does it sound and play great tuned down. It really gives you that old Depression-era sound for lonesome blues and it plays like a charm, especially if you don't use any fingerpicks -- just bare fingers. Quality and aesthetics of this guitar are, of course, off the charts -- yet it's a simple, classic elegant design and not gaudy or gimmicky. Everybody says that the 00028s have great bass string response, and it's really true. The low strings don't flare0out when you hit them like a bigger dreadnaught, so you get a really, really even, balanced sound. Definitely great for straightforward singer-songwriter vocal/guitar performance. This guitar is definitely a classic. I'm a huge Clapton fan, but I didn't buy it for that reason. After a lot of research, this seemed like the best guitar for fingerstyle blues and Americana fingerstyle. I'm very sure I made the right decision. I cried for a day or day after coughing up 4 grand for buy it, but you know what? The pain is already easing some, and I'm so glad I own this guitar -- which will be treasured for years to come. Sometimes, you just have to pay more for true quality. The subtle yet significant superiority you get from a really nice guitar is just something you have to pay for if you want it. There is no other way.

Sounds fantastic and is easy to play. Neck is perfect.

This Eric Clapton's Signature series Martin guitar is amazing! It's the same auditorium version he used on his famous Unplugged performance. The quality craftsmanship is 2nd to non. The ebony fretboard is butter smooth. Inlays are very beautiful as well as the tone is impeccable.

For a collector of Martins, I am thrilled to add a 000-28 hand signed by the Master, Eric Clapton!

I don't know how they did it, but they have---true Martin wonderful tone and sustain. Mine has a K&K pickup in it. Love the aged finish, the feel of the neck for fingerpicking/strumming...you can't go wrong with this model!

I use my guitar for pleasure, and when I go jamming with my friends.