Martin 000-13E Eric Clapton Natural Electro-Acoustic Guitar

The Martin 000-13E Eric Clapton in Natural Antique Toner brings the character and unmistakable visual identity of an Eric Clapton signature Martin into a more accessible electro-acoustic model. Built around Martin's compact 000 body format, it combines a spruce top with beautifully figured ziricote fine veneer back and sides, creating an elegant instrument with a strong connection to the more exclusive Clapton signature models.

Performance-ready electronics are integrated discreetly into the guitar, with a soundhole-mounted tuner and pickup system and cable access through the strap button. An ebony fingerboard carries Eric Clapton's signature as an inlay, providing a tasteful signature detail without overwhelming the classic Martin aesthetic.

At A Glance

Feature	Details
Brand	Martin
Model	000-13E Eric Clapton
Type	000 Electro-Acoustic Guitar
Finish	Natural Antique Toner
Condition	New
Top	Spruce
Back & Sides	Ziricote Fine Veneer
Fingerboard	Ebony
Electronics	Integrated Pickup & Soundhole-Mounted Tuner
Signature Detail	Eric Clapton Signature Fingerboard Inlay
Body Style	000, Non-Cutaway
Main Appeal	Accessible Eric Clapton signature Martin with stage-ready electronics
Best For	Fingerstyle, blues, acoustic songwriting, recording and live performance

What Makes the Martin 000-13E Eric Clapton Special?

The 000-13E Eric Clapton is designed as a more accessible way to own a Martin carrying one of the most significant names in acoustic-guitar history. Its spruce top is complemented by ziricote fine veneer back and sides, creating an eye-catching natural aesthetic, while the Natural Antique Toner finish gives the top a warm, mature appearance. Eric Clapton's signature is incorporated directly into the ebony fingerboard as an inlay, providing an elegant visual connection to the artist.

Unlike a purely acoustic signature model, the 000-13E is also ready for amplified performance. Its pickup and tuner are integrated discreetly around the soundhole, keeping the guitar's exterior clean and traditional, while the output connection is positioned through the strap button. It is a practical combination for players who want a Clapton-inspired Martin equally suited to home, stage and recording use.

Who Is It For?

The Martin 000-13E Eric Clapton is particularly appealing to Eric Clapton fans, Martin enthusiasts and acoustic players looking for a compact premium-feeling electro-acoustic with distinctive signature details.

The 000 format is also a natural fit for players interested in blues, fingerstyle, singer-songwriter material, acoustic rock and expressive accompaniment, while the integrated electronics make the guitar practical for players who regularly perform through a PA system or acoustic amplifier.

Why Choose A 000-Size Electro-Acoustic Guitar?

Martin's 000 body format offers a more compact playing experience than a large dreadnought-style acoustic. Its proportions can be particularly comfortable when seated and naturally lend themselves to detailed fingerstyle passages, blues playing and articulate accompaniment.

Adding integrated electronics gives the instrument another level of practicality. The 000-13E Eric Clapton can be enjoyed acoustically while remaining ready to connect to amplification when required, without a large control panel interrupting the guitar's traditional appearance.

How Does It Compare?

Compared With The 000-13E Eric Clapton 1935 Sunburst

The Natural Antique Toner and 1935 Sunburst versions share the same 000-13E Eric Clapton concept, with the principal choice coming down to appearance. Natural Antique Toner highlights the spruce top in a traditional light finish, while the 1935 Sunburst version delivers a darker vintage-inspired aesthetic.

Compared With The Custom Shop 000-42 Eric Clapton Ziricote

The Custom Shop 000-42 Eric Clapton Ziricote occupies a considerably more exclusive position within the collection, using premium Custom Shop construction and an Adirondack spruce top with more elaborate appointments.

The 000-13E Eric Clapton is deliberately positioned as the more accessible signature model, while retaining key Clapton-specific touches, ziricote-inspired visual character and integrated electronics for everyday performance.

What’s Included?

• Martin 000-13E Eric Clapton Electro-Acoustic Guitar

• Natural Antique Toner finish

• Integrated pickup system

• Integrated soundhole-mounted tuner

Technical Specifications

General

• Brand: Martin

• Model: 000-13E Eric Clapton

• Instrument Type: Electro-Acoustic Guitar

• Body Shape: 000

• Orientation: Right-Handed

• Finish: Natural Antique Toner

• Condition: New

• Number of Strings: 6

Body

• Top Material: Spruce

• Back: Ziricote Fine Veneer

• Sides: Ziricote Fine Veneer

• Body Style: Non-Cutaway 000

Fingerboard

• Fingerboard Material: Ebony

• Signature Inlay: Eric Clapton Signature

Electronics

• Pickup: Integrated Acoustic Pickup

• Tuner: Discreet Soundhole-Mounted Tuner

• Output Connection: Cable access through the strap button

Power Requirements

The guitar incorporates an electronic tuner and pickup system. Exact battery type and power specification are to be confirmed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Martin 000-13E Eric Clapton a signature guitar?

Yes. The 000-13E is an Eric Clapton signature Martin, with his signature incorporated as an inlay on the ebony fingerboard.

What is the official finish of the natural version?

Martin identifies this version as Natural Antique Toner.

What is the top made from?

The 000-13E Eric Clapton features a spruce top.

What are the back and sides made from?

The guitar features ziricote fine veneer back and sides, giving it the rich, highly figured visual character associated with ziricote.

Is the ziricote solid?

Martin specifically describes the material on this model as ziricote fine veneer, so it should not be described as solid ziricote.

Does the guitar have an ebony fingerboard?

Yes. It features an ebony fingerboard, complete with an Eric Clapton signature inlay.

Does the 000-13E Eric Clapton have a pickup?

Yes. The guitar includes an integrated pickup system, making it suitable for connection to an acoustic amplifier, PA system or recording equipment.

Does it have a built-in tuner?

Yes. A discreet tuner is positioned at the soundhole, allowing convenient tuning without adding a large control panel to the side of the guitar.

Where is the output connection?

The electronics are designed with cable access through the strap button, helping retain the guitar's clean traditional appearance.

Is this a cutaway guitar?

No. The Natural Antique Toner model uses a traditional non-cutaway 000 body shape.

Is there another finish available?

Yes. The 000-13E Eric Clapton is also offered in a 1935 Sunburst finish.

What styles of music is it suited to?

Its compact 000 format makes it a natural choice for blues, fingerstyle, singer-songwriter material, acoustic rock and general accompaniment, while the onboard electronics make it equally practical for live performance.

Is this the same as the Custom Shop 000-42 Eric Clapton?

No. The Custom Shop 000-42 Eric Clapton Ziricote is a substantially more exclusive Custom Shop model. The 000-13E is designed as a more accessible Eric Clapton signature acoustic with integrated electronics.

Is this guitar suitable for live performance?

Yes. Its built-in pickup means it can be connected directly to suitable acoustic amplification or a PA system, while the integrated tuner provides additional convenience on stage.

Is the Eric Clapton signature printed on the guitar?

No. The signature is inlaid into the ebony fingerboard, giving it a more permanent and refined appearance.

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