MARTIN OM-ECHF ERIC CLAPTON LIMITED EDITION (SOLD)
C. F. Martin & Co. unveiled a beautifully crafted Custom Shop Eric Clapton OM-ECHF Navy Blues Model at the 2014 Winter NAMM show in Anaheim. This Eric Clapton OM-ECHF Navy Blues is the third in a series of collaborations between C. F. Martin & Co., Eric Clapton and Eric's multi-talented friend/associate in Japan, Hiroshi Fujiwara.
Prior ECHF models included the popular "Bellezza Nera" (Black Beauty) and the "Bellezza Bianca" (White Beauty). While the earlier two models featured a shorter 24.9" scale length, this OM edition incorporates the longer 25.4" scale for added string tension and tonal projection. The guitar is built with European spruce and Indian rosewood back and sides with its neck and body lacquered and polished with a striking dark navy coloration.
Each OM-ECHF Navy Blues guitar bears an interior label, individually numbered and personally signed by Eric Clapton, Hiroshi Fujiwara, Dick Boak and C. F. Martin IV. This particular piece has been lovingly cared for by its previous owner since 2014 and is as good as new. Limited to only 181 pieces worldwide, this is certainly one of the most collectible Eric Clapton models out there in the market today.
This consigned guitar is in excellent condition.
Martin OM-ECHF limited edition limited to 181 pieces worldwide signed by Eric Clapton.
Grained ivoroid binding over a European spruce top in dark navy blue lacquered.
Style 45 snowflake inlays in select Abalone etched into a ebony fingerboard.
Double ring rosette decrated with small mother of pearl squares set in black corian.
Each OM-ECHF Navy Blues guitar bears an interior label, individually numbered and personally signed by Eric Clapton, Hiroshi Fujiwara, Dick Boak and C. F. Martin IV.
Ebony bridge matched with black pins with pearl dots and fitted with a compensated bone saddle.
Indian rosewood back and sides in dark navy blue lacquered finish with white grained ivoroid binding.
Grained ivoroid heelcap with fine herringbone style 18 black fiber backstrip.
Intricate mother of pearl decorative inlay etched into a solid ebony headplate.
Style 45 snowflake inlays in select Abalone etched into a ebony fingerboard.
Solid genuine mahogany neck lacquered and polish in dark navy blue.finish.
Chrome enclosed tuners contrasting nicely in dark navy blue finish.
Martin hardcase with plush red interior.
Full Specifications
Model: OM-ECHF Navy Blues
Construction: Mahogany Blocks/Dovetail Neck Joint
Body Size: 000-14 Fret
Top: European Spruce
Rosette: Two Ring – Small MOP Squares Set in Black Corian
Top Bracing Pattern: Standard ”X” Scalloped
Top Braces: Solid Sitka Spruce 1/4”
Back Material: Solid East Indian Rosewood
Back Purfling: Fine Herringbone w/ Style 18 Black Fiber Strips
Side Material: Solid East Indian Rosewood
Endpiece: Grained Ivoroid
Endpiece Inlay: Black/White/Black Boltaron
Binding: Grained Ivoroid
Top Inlay Style: Fine Herringbone
Side Inlay: Black/White/Black Boltaron
Back Inlay: Black/White/Black Boltaron
Neck Material: Solid Genuine Mahogany
Neck Shape: Modified V
Nut Material: Bone
Headstock: Solid/Diamond/Square Taper
Headplate: Solid Black Ebony
Heelcap: Grained Ivoroid w/ Black/White/Black Inlay
Fingerboard Material: Solid Black Ebony
Scale Length: 25.4”
Number of Frets Clear: 14
Number of Frets Total: 20
Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1-3/4”
Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2-1/4”
Fingerboard Position Inlays: Style 45 Snowflake – Select Abalone
Fingerboard Binding: Grained Ivoroid
Finish Back & Sides: Polished Gloss – Dark Navy Blue
Finish Top: Polished Gloss – Dark Navy Blue
Finish Neck: Polished Gloss – Dark Navy Blue
Bridge Material: Solid Black Ebony
Bridge Style: Belly
Bridge String Spacing: 2-1/4”
Saddle: 16” Radius/Compensated/Bone
Tuning Machines: Chrome Enclosed w/ Small Buttons
Recommended Strings: Martin Clapton’s Choice Phosphor Bronze Light Gauge (MEC12)
Bridge & End Pins: Black w/ Abalone Pearl Dots
Pickguard: none
Case: 533E Geib Style
Interior Label: Blue label signed by CFM IV, Eric Clapton, Hiroshi Fujiwara & Dick Boak
Electronics: Optional
Retail Price : SGD$7500