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Topic: Eric Clapton's Martin 00028 |
Mike Perlowin
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Los Angeles CA
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Jody Sanders
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Magnolia,Texas, R.I.P.
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Posted 13 Jan 2012 6:59 pm |
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| Hi Mike. This same pic was in the AFM Union magazine under an article titled "Legendary Guitars". There were several guitars and players listed. Take care. Jody. |
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Brint Hannay
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Maryland, USA
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Posted 13 Jan 2012 11:36 pm Re: Eric Clapton's Martin 00028
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| Mike Perlowin wrote: |
| Interesting that he would choose a triple 0 over a dreadnought |
As a primarily electric guitarist myself, I can understand it. A dreadnought is too darn fat. Right arm position feels really awkward. My favorite Martin is an OM-21. (smaller body, 25.4" scale.) |
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Dave Mudgett
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Central Pennsylvania and Gallatin, Tennessee
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Posted 14 Jan 2012 2:54 am
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For what he's doing, it makes complete sense. A really nice old 000 or OM Martin is probably the most well-balanced acoustic ever made, at a lot of levels. Single notes and double-stops in the middle-higher registers just ring out on a good one and the bass doesn't overpower them.
I love 'em too, and wish I had my '43 000-21 back. But I generally prefer a big old Gibson flat-top or, if I could justify the expense, an old 'bone D-28. I miss the beef on the lower end, and a good slope-shouldered Gibson dreadnaught will not get tubby or lose that mid-upper ring. I'm big so I don't care about the larger size. |
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Mike Perlowin
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Los Angeles CA
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Posted 14 Jan 2012 3:09 am
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I'm partial to the 0 series guitars myself. I don't play guitar often enough to justify owning a Martin, so I have a Japanese Washburn Monterey. (Their version of a 000 style, only with a pickup and a cutaway.) It's not as nice as a Martin, but it's good enough for my purposes.
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robert kramer
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Nashville TN
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Posted 14 Jan 2012 8:56 am
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I always thought EC got a 00028 because that's what Big Bill Broonzy played when he toured the UK in the 50's. Broonzy was a primary influence on the new British Folk and Skiffle music.
I couldn't find "Shuffle Rag" on YouTube but here's "Willie Mae" on his Martin 00028 in the key of A:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-UKi0Ig994c |
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Barry Blackwood
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Posted 14 Jan 2012 10:14 am
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Seems like Clapton isn't the only one given to smaller guitars …
This 5-18 Marty Robbins was even smaller than the 000 series. |
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Chris Reesor
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British Columbia, Canada
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Posted 14 Jan 2012 7:48 pm OM /OOO vs. D guitars
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I think Mr. M has nailed it here... it's about tonal balance across the range. A good OM or OOO is easier to record or amplify on stage too; much less of the dreaded 250 Hz "boom" that dreadnoughts produce in abundance. Also, upper register single notes sound fuller; just what a lead player like Clapton would like.
Of course, many find the smaller shallower body far more comfortable to play, especially seated.
Quite a few players and luthiers feel an OM is the optimum size for a steel string guitar. I include myself in this group.
Cheers, Chris
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Dana Blodgett
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California, USA
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Posted 14 Jan 2012 9:58 pm Eric clapton's 000-28
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I've been playing Martin's since 1969 and prefer them over any other brand. I started with a D-21(Brazilian Rosewood) which was basically a D28 with different binding. I had that one for 27 yrs. before I upgraded to an HD28 which I can't say enough about. I also have a D12-28 which I use for slack key open tuning stuff and an D15M which I have a Hylander p/up in.
The things I noticed about the 000-28EC's are the scale length is 24.9" compared to most D28's which are 25.4" also the width at the nut is a little wider coming in at 1 3/4" ideal for fingerpicking! Amazingly my D12-28 has a 24.9" scale all according to CFMartin's website. Fabulous guitars and resale value is quite good I might add!
I do have a '65 Gibson LG-1 slope shouldered dreadnaught which needs a new bridge.
I'm a big guy also but these guitars are not difficult to play at all!
I think Clapton was lookin for somethin' a li'l different when he picked the 000-28!
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Dana Blodgett
From Los Osos,Ca.
'74 ShoBud 6140 3+4, Martins HD28,D-12-28, D-15,'65 Gibson LG-1, '77 Gibson Les Paul special dbl cut p-90's, Les Paul Special p-100's,Les paul Special Hybrid(maple top) hbkr's,'68 Fender Strat reissue, Fender Squire Jazz bass,Epi mandolin,Epi Wilshire '66 reissue, Kamaka Concert uke, 70's Kamaka Soprano Uke, Fender Super amp, Ampeg ba112 bass amp,60's harmony banjo,'00 Gibson SG Supreme |
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Laurence Pangaro
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Brooklyn, NY
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Posted 15 Jan 2012 8:17 am
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I always assumed that Clapton chose the OOO-28, cuz that's what Big Bill Broonzy played.
ciao,
LP
(Oops! Just noticed that was already mentioned.) |
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George McCann
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Maui, USA
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Posted 15 Jan 2012 7:02 pm
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| The last time I went to the mainland to visit my son and family I picked up an Clapton Model 00028 and it has become my everyday go to guitar. The short scale and balanced tone make it a perfect 3:00am, can't sleep, can't wake everyone else up by pickin electric, just want to play some low down blues guitar. |
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Tom Franke
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Arizona, USA
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Posted 16 Jan 2012 1:13 pm
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Norman Blake is another fine guitarist who favors small bodies, although I think he most often plays pre-WW2 Gibsons.
I've played a Martin 000-28 for about 50 years now, and the tone and balance is awesome. Quite a few acoustic players think the 000's are the near perfect size. I notice that Tommy Emmanuel often plays a 000 size guitar, although he plays Matons, which are Australian made. The dreds are still the choice for bluegrass, though. Competing with banjos requires a lot of volume and punch.
Mart Robbins 5-18 is designed for Terz tuning, which is a higher tuning-- each string 3 half steps up from the standard. |
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Chris LeDrew
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Canada
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Posted 18 Jan 2012 7:11 pm
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Using a Fender amp analogy, I liken a D to a Twin and a 0 to a Deluxe. The Martin dreadnaught has more low end and body, but an 0-style Martin will be more in your face with leads, and have a rich mid-range bite that gets surprisingly loud as you increase pick attack. I'd pick an 0 over a D if I had only one choice. When I think of Clapton playing his 000, I hear the solo on his Unplugged version of Layla. Here's a version with even more 000 lead work:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vj8xjLQ9ofI
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