{"product_id":"martin-000-13e-eric-clapton-1935-sunburst-electro-acoustic-guitar","title":"Martin 000-13E Eric Clapton 1935 Sunburst Electro-Acoustic Guitar","description":"\u003ch2\u003eQuick Product Summary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMartin 000-13E Eric Clapton in 1935 Sunburst\u003c\/strong\u003e brings one of acoustic guitar’s most celebrated artist associations into a more accessible, performance-ready Martin. Built around the comfortable 000 body format, it combines a spruce top with beautifully figured \u003cstrong\u003eziricote fine veneer back and sides\u003c\/strong\u003e, finished with a rich vintage-inspired sunburst.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA discreet \u003cstrong\u003esoundhole-mounted tuner and pickup system\u003c\/strong\u003e makes the 000-13E ready for amplified performance without disrupting its traditional appearance, while Eric Clapton’s signature is tastefully inlaid into the ebony fingerboard. For players looking for a compact Martin with unmistakable visual character, signature provenance and built-in stage capability, the 000-13E offers a compelling combination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAt A Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMartin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e000-13E Eric Clapton\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e000 Electro-Acoustic Guitar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1935 Sunburst\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNew\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTop\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpruce\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBack \u0026amp; Sides\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZiricote Fine Veneer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFingerboard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEbony\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElectronics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIntegrated Pickup \u0026amp; Soundhole-Mounted Tuner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSignature Detail\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEric Clapton Signature Fingerboard Inlay\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBody Style\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e000, Non-Cutaway\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMain Appeal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAccessible Eric Clapton signature Martin with vintage-inspired sunburst styling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFingerstyle, blues, songwriting, recording and live performance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Makes the Martin 000-13E Eric Clapton Special?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e000-13E Eric Clapton\u003c\/strong\u003e provides a more accessible route into Martin’s Eric Clapton signature range while retaining distinctive artist-specific appointments. Its spruce top is paired with \u003cstrong\u003eziricote fine veneer back and sides\u003c\/strong\u003e, while the 1935 Sunburst treatment gives the guitar a rich, vintage-inspired appearance. Eric Clapton’s signature is incorporated directly into the ebony fingerboard as an inlay for a refined signature detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is also designed as a practical working electro-acoustic. The pickup and tuner are positioned discreetly around the soundhole, avoiding a large side-mounted control panel, while the cable connection is accessed through the strap button. This keeps the exterior clean and traditional while making the guitar ready for amplification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho Is It For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Martin 000-13E Eric Clapton is an obvious choice for \u003cstrong\u003eEric Clapton fans and Martin enthusiasts\u003c\/strong\u003e, but its appeal goes well beyond its signature status.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe compact 000 body format makes it particularly attractive to players interested in \u003cstrong\u003eblues, fingerstyle, acoustic rock, singer-songwriter material and expressive accompaniment\u003c\/strong\u003e, while the integrated electronics make it equally useful for rehearsal, recording and live performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose A 000-Size Electro-Acoustic Guitar?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 000 body provides a more compact playing experience than a large dreadnought-style acoustic. Its proportions can feel particularly comfortable when seated and naturally lend themselves to detailed fingerstyle playing, blues phrasing and articulate accompaniment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdding integrated electronics gives the guitar greater flexibility. The 000-13E can be enjoyed naturally as an acoustic instrument while remaining ready to connect to suitable amplification whenever required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Does It Compare?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompared With The Natural Antique Toner Version\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eNatural Antique Toner and 1935 Sunburst versions share the same 000-13E Eric Clapton concept and core specification\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe main difference is appearance. Natural Antique Toner showcases the spruce top in a lighter traditional finish, while the \u003cstrong\u003e1935 Sunburst creates a darker, more dramatic vintage-inspired look\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompared With The Custom Shop 000-42 Eric Clapton Ziricote\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Custom Shop 000-42 Eric Clapton Ziricote occupies a considerably more exclusive position within the range, with premium Custom Shop construction and materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e000-13E Eric Clapton is intentionally positioned as the more accessible signature model\u003c\/strong\u003e, retaining key Clapton-specific visual details while adding integrated electronics for practical everyday and stage use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat’s Included?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMartin 000-13E Eric Clapton Electro-Acoustic Guitar\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1935 Sunburst finish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntegrated acoustic pickup\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntegrated soundhole-mounted tuner\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGeneral\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Martin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 000-13E Eric Clapton\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstrument Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Electro-Acoustic Guitar\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBody Shape:\u003c\/strong\u003e 000\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrientation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Right-Handed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1935 Sunburst\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e New\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Strings:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBody\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTop Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spruce\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBack:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ziricote Fine Veneer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSides:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ziricote Fine Veneer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBody Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-Cutaway 000\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFingerboard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFingerboard Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ebony\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSignature Inlay:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eric Clapton Signature\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eElectronics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePickup:\u003c\/strong\u003e Integrated Acoustic Pickup\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTuner:\u003c\/strong\u003e Discreet Soundhole-Mounted Tuner\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutput Connection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cable access through the strap button\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePower Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe guitar incorporates an electronic tuner and pickup system. \u003cstrong\u003eExact battery type and power specification have not been confirmed in the supplied launch information.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the Martin 000-13E Eric Clapton a signature guitar?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It is an \u003cstrong\u003eEric Clapton signature Martin acoustic\u003c\/strong\u003e, complete with Eric Clapton’s signature inlaid into the ebony fingerboard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the official finish name?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMartin identifies this version as \u003cstrong\u003e1935 Sunburst\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs there a natural-finish version as well?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The model is also offered in \u003cstrong\u003eNatural Antique Toner\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the top made from?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 000-13E Eric Clapton features a \u003cstrong\u003espruce top\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat are the back and sides made from?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMartin specifies \u003cstrong\u003eziricote fine veneer back and sides\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the ziricote solid wood?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMartin specifically describes the material on the 000-13E as \u003cstrong\u003eziricote fine veneer\u003c\/strong\u003e, so it should not be described as solid ziricote.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it have an ebony fingerboard?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The guitar features an \u003cstrong\u003eebony fingerboard\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere is the Eric Clapton signature?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEric Clapton’s signature is \u003cstrong\u003einlaid into the ebony fingerboard\u003c\/strong\u003e rather than simply printed onto the guitar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the 000-13E Eric Clapton have a pickup?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. An \u003cstrong\u003eintegrated acoustic pickup system\u003c\/strong\u003e is fitted as standard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it have a built-in tuner?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The tuner is positioned discreetly at the \u003cstrong\u003esoundhole\u003c\/strong\u003e, helping preserve the traditional appearance of the guitar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere is the output socket?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe electronics use \u003cstrong\u003ecable access through the strap button\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this a cutaway acoustic?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The 000-13E uses a traditional \u003cstrong\u003enon-cutaway 000 body design\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat styles of music is it suitable for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts compact 000 format makes it particularly appealing for \u003cstrong\u003eblues, fingerstyle, singer-songwriter material, acoustic rock and general accompaniment\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it suitable for live performance?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The integrated pickup allows the guitar to connect to suitable acoustic amplification or a PA system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the 000-13E the same guitar as the Custom Shop 000-42 Eric Clapton?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The \u003cstrong\u003e000-13E is the more accessible Eric Clapton signature model\u003c\/strong\u003e, while the 000-42 Eric Clapton Ziricote belongs to Martin’s more exclusive Custom Shop offering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the main difference between the Sunburst and Natural versions?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe principal difference is the finish. The \u003cstrong\u003e1935 Sunburst provides a darker, vintage-inspired appearance\u003c\/strong\u003e, while Natural Antique Toner highlights the spruce top in a lighter finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy From Fair Deal Music?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFair Deal Music has been helping musicians find the right instruments and equipment since \u003cstrong\u003e1987\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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