2011 Eric Clapton signature model Martin 000-28 small body guitar. Sitka spruce top with rosewood back and sides. Mahogany neck with soft V shape. Open gear tuners. 1.75" nut 2.25" string spacing at the saddle. Very good + to excellent condition for 10+ year old guitar. Here is a link to the Martin listing with full specs - https://www.martinguitar.com/guitars/all...-28EC.html. There are 3 very slight indentations in the lower treble side bout that are very difficult to photograph. They do not break the finish. Additions from stock - slim armrest (probably not removable), strap button on heal and Schatten HFN passive pick-up. Includes OHSC in excellent condition. Asking $2900 OBO cash, no trades. I would prefer a local sale in Minnesota, but I am willing to discuss shipping.

Why am I selling - I like to try a lot of different guitars. I practice a lot of catch and release

I just received a CLP 1.5 Vespel Large Triangle in the mail from Scott Memmer. (Scott is member here.) It is the best pick I have ever played, so smooth and fast on the strings, and somehow so easy to grip.  I was always one to balk at expensive picks, but once you get a CLP Vespel or Casein in your hand, you don't know what you're missing. The Casein is smoother than the Vespel in tone, but the Vespel is a little crisper and gives a bit more to the edge of the note. I don't know if that makes sense.

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Well, here goes. I first saw this featured on a YouTube video posted by The Acoustic Shoppe, in Springfield MO. I couldn’t get it out of my mind. Another member (thanks TerryD) mentioned he had gotten one and was very impressed, so that’s all I needed to hear. I received it (from The Acoustic Shoppe) on Monday, February 28, opened the box on Tuesday, and strummed the open strings. How long were they going to vibrate?

Ok, it sounded amazing but tight. Played more Wednesday, and today, Thursday, it’s really opening up. What a pleasure to play, and quite a beautiful guitar. Here’s some info: https://rguitars.co.uk/blogs/guitars/eas...ed-edition. I’m sure that last line clearly should refer to the 308 model, not the 322. (The “get your hands on one while you can” comment!)

I still have the shipping box, but I can’t imagine sending it back unless I find some fatal flaw in it. I do intend to remove the pickguard, and I’ve ordered EB aluminum bronze strings. Thanks to TerryD, again, for the suggestions.

The Acoustic Shoppe enclosed some goodies (no candy, though!) and an inspection card which notes “Spectacular Tone!” I agree, though I suspect they say that to all the girls.

Hiya all - here's my latest.. recorded tonight.  Thanks for listening!

Two things here. Firstly, what a consummate artist Tommy E is! Seemingly effortless, until the end when he lets out a sigh:-
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N3SWbIs8_tY
Secondly, interesting guitar. Tommy joined forces with Jean Larrivee to produce the Larrivee Model: C-03R-TE Tommy Emmanuel. It's a 12 fretter with a florentine cutaway and a wide 16" bout - the same as Eastman's AC range. Did you notice how big Tommy's hands are. Tommy once observed that Molly Tutt has hands like a mouse but is a world class guitarist. I think the small size of her hands dictates her playing style, with her hand mostly 'floating' over the finger board when she is being extended. Unlike Tommy who you will see periodically resting his small finger on the guitar top.

Does anyone know for sure if when Eastman specifies a guitar has back and sides of mahogany that it's real mahogany and not Sapele?  Johnson String Instruments states that the AC322CE has "solid Sapele (African Mahogany) back & sides".  The Eastman site says nothing about this but does state that the back and sides of the AC122CE guitars are in fact Sapele.

Saw this posted by a European based dealer... looks like a limited run of 300 guitars.  I have to say, looks amazing!  I assume some of the US dealers will be getting in stock too?

Anyone know a source for the Eastman clenaing/polishing chamois or similar?

Superior to microfiber IMO. I'd like to get several, not just for guitars.

Looking for a recommendation.

Thanks.

any idea when these will hit the stores, didn't see one in stock what little I looked