Lots of ECs!

[KenL]

I was perusing Guitar Center's Used section this morning, and noticed that there seemed to be a bunch of Martin 000-28ECs.

So I counted, and there were 12 of them. More of them than any other brand/model, it seemed.

So what, you say? Well, I've drawn no conclusion except to say that is is obviously a popular guitar that's been around for awhile now.

Maybe I could say that guys seem to move them along frequently, although that would be pure conjecture on my part. I had one once, but didn't keep it long. If I could get it back, I would get it set up and try different strings, and maybe keep it for a long while. It was a handsome thing, that's for sure.

That is all.

[TheGITM]

I have one of those, and it's the only guitar that I cannot get rid of... it is destined for a family member one day, if all goes well.

It's a really great guitar, aside from having to work on the binding issue...

Not sure why so many would be in the GC used inventory, other than they probably give a 'decent' value on it for trades? That is interesting...

[jmhill]

Wondering if its the neck shape.
I love a good V neck, but I know many folks don't and find them too cumbersome.

[Steve DeRosa]

Originally Posted by jmhill

Wondering if its the neck shape...

- or structural issues...

[fpuhan]

So, I like the 000 size. And I also admire the namesake of this guitar (Eric Clapton), so what's not to like?

[Malcolm Kindnes]

I think a lot of people bought them because of the Eric Clapton connection and then discovered that they were nothing special and are trying to move them on. I have played a couple and not been impressed. And then there's the binding issue!

[KenL]

Originally Posted by Malcolm Kindnes

I think a lot of people bought them because of the Eric Clapton connection and then discovered that they were nothing special...

Hey now! They have Mr. Clapton's signature right there on the fretboard!

Sheesh!

[TheGITM]

They are actually really nice guitars, IMO. At least mine is. I could not care less about signatures and (gotta be honest here) I'm really not a Clapton fan. I think that he is overrated. He's had some great songs, but as a pure guitarist he's middling.

I know that's sacrilege to some, but whatever

The guitar is great.

[LAPlayer]

Originally Posted by KenL

....So what, you say? Well, I've drawn no conclusion except to say that is is obviously a popular guitar that's been around for awhile now. That is all.

Agreed. One of Martin's most popular so it's natural that there are a few for sale.

[rollypolly]

Originally Posted by TheGITM

They are actually really nice guitars, IMO. At least mine is. I could not care less about signatures and (gotta be honest here) I'm really not a Clapton fan. I think that he is overrated. He's had some great songs, but as a pure guitarist he's middling.

I know that's sacrilege to some, but whatever

The guitar is great.

I've always thought the same. I admittedly haven't given a deep listen to his records, just the popular stuff that seems pretty average.

[BlueBowman]

Originally Posted by TheGITM

They are actually really nice guitars, IMO. At least mine is. I could not care less about signatures and (gotta be honest here) I'm really not a Clapton fan. I think that he is overrated. He's had some great songs, but as a pure guitarist he's middling.

I know that's sacrilege to some, but whatever

The guitar is great.

I've always thought he was a better songwriter than electric guitar player, but I really enjoyed his acoustic Unplugged album. His playing on that live recording was some of his best IMO. I mean, how many of us can sing the guitar lead at the end of Layla on that album? That's great playing. Not flashy, not overplayed, but solid note choice (and improvised, at that). I also think his fingerstyle playing is also solid on most of that album. His lead style works great on the acoustic, I think.