Martin Eric Clapton "Crossroads" Signature Guitars : Presented By Guitar Center

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11 жыл бұрын

Eric Clapton demonstrates the limited edition Martin Crossroads guitars and classifies them as "perfect." Guitar Center, in partnership with Eric Clapton and C.F. Martin Guitar, has commissioned a limited edition of three of the finest and most desirable Martin instruments ever made - each hand-crafted to Eric Clapton's personal specification by the C.F. Martin Custom Shop. Constructed from the finest and rarest tone woods, they are available in three versions: a 000-28EC Madagascar Rosewood, a 000-45EC Madagascar Rosewood, and a 000-45EC Brazilian Rosewood available at Guitar Center on March 21, 2013. guitarcenter.com/clapton

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@robertwhelan4620 8 жыл бұрын

Hearing Clapton describe himself as a "journeyman musician" is the understatement of the century.

@tinman500 4 жыл бұрын

Robert Whelan Yeah but any musician who is good at what they do is very modest and that's also what makes them ok in my books Clapton Dimebag Dio Knopfler Page Iommi ect ect etc all stellar guitarists but they were or are meek and down to earth just regular people, that's what makes them so likeable

@killersawant 3 жыл бұрын

Or maybe he is telling the truth @robert whelan

@Chicorodrigo781 2 жыл бұрын

Seems pretty accurate to me mate. He's got extremely limited abilities. But good on him for the success he's had.

@bluecoral9720 11 жыл бұрын

If you can't afford a Martin, don't buy one. Clapton still likes the basic models and that is the best takeaway from this interview. Once you own a Martin, you'll love it. Fantastic insights from Clapton.

@johnaustin3108 4 ай бұрын

A Martin it is. I'm not reading any other comments.

@fredyardley1522 3 жыл бұрын

Eric Clapton, his playing, his attitude as a musician, his deep catalogue of recorded music, is now so deeply ingrained into my playing that the minute I pick up an electric guitar I become Clapton....well, on the inside anyway. I am the same way with James Taylor when I touch an acoustic guitar. Add to that my love of The Beatles and that pretty much sums things up for me. I think I have chosen well.

@prathameshbhambure 2 жыл бұрын

You sure have chosen well! Eric and The Beatles are parts of my heart. Great heroes that we have, Fred!

@1DShoe 4 жыл бұрын

Every time I watch him play, I want to go pick up a guitar. Nobody else does that, consistently, for me.

@azmike3572 7 ай бұрын

What, not even The Ventures? 🙂

@bigkuyac2224 4 жыл бұрын

Watching Eric play and examine the guitars is inspirational. He's always been one of my guitar heroes. After reading his autobiography I discovered he was great friends with Jimi whom he said he loved 😋was one of the only players to admit that most his inspiration came from the old blues players 😃

@JamesLovesRocks329 11 жыл бұрын

I can not get enough of this video. He rarely ever just sits down and plays Luke this. A rare treat.

@Jamesfoofighter Жыл бұрын

I wish they would have released the whole session in one video. I'm sure he played more than was released.

@mkg28 3 жыл бұрын

Saw a lot of comments on people bashing others that can buy expensive guitars that THEY believe are not up to THEIR standards of playing. Look, if people got the money buy a guitar that they want, then let them buy it. Guitars and music are my passion and hobby so I find a way to afford nice guitars. If you want the guitar or a piece of gear bad enough you will find a way to save up for it. I don't go on vacations or trips, I'm not married or have children, so I guess it's easy for me to save up. I just bought a 000-28ec sunburst and can't wait to get it. Music is about the only thing that brings me joy in life so I don't mind putting money into my hobby.

@craigp2008a 9 жыл бұрын

I really love watching him in these little sessions with the guitars; he does some of his most inspired playing in years because he it's just him toying around without worrying about a formal arrangement. It shows what a great student of the instrument he remains to this day!

@benjic80 3 жыл бұрын

So humble. I was 9 in 89 and saw a vhs concert my Dad loved. I was hooked. I was a guitarist before I ever had one. Thanks Eric.

@StevenCarinci 3 жыл бұрын

Clapton of all the great guitar players is best on an acoustic. One can totally hear how comfortable he is when he plays an acoustic and the real secret behind his electric playing style.

@billylindros3023 10 жыл бұрын

Sad to see so many nasty comments about Eric Clapton. What have you accomplished in your life? He is a great guitarist, both electric and acoustic and has been for over 40 years. His Unplugged album introduced many people to lots of classic acoustic blues classics that they would never have heard. And he worked with Martin to reproduce a guitar that he loved. I don't think he is hurting for money. He donates his guitars to raise money for drug and alcohol treatment. Sorry you can't afford one but maybe your time will come. Martin had been in business since 1833 and it's nice to see them continuing to work on better guitars all the time. Most high end guitars by other makers are an attempt to recreate the classic Martins. Buy the best guitar you can and play it like you love it - it's not a tool, it's an extension of your soul.

@kpag3030 6 жыл бұрын

Billy Lindros Closer to 50, but who’s counting. Lol

@theshadowtalks 5 жыл бұрын

Billy Lindros 4 years later.."What have I accomplished in my life?" I'm your daddy!

@ayushmanbhalla8737 5 жыл бұрын

with you man..... he z been a legendary blues guitar player...... n rock guitarist too..... after the demise of hendrix he was the only one who composed outstanding songs with great lyrics...... salute to his work...... he serves the best blues......

@kewinabea5439 5 жыл бұрын

@@ayushmanbhalla8737 HAHAHAHA as if jimmy page or ritchie blackmore don't exist right? stfu

@bensagal-morris8072 5 жыл бұрын

kewin abea Fuck Ritchie. Great guitarist, not a blues guitarist, but he doesn’t write compelling lyrics and he’s an asshole. I can do without his pretensions.

@CooManTunes 10 жыл бұрын

2:15 - the laugh of a person who HAS enough money to buy the 45.

@zackamania6534 8 жыл бұрын

My experience with these types of guitars are that the real talented young players can only afford Martins in the $700-1500 dollar range. The only guys that can afford these $4000 dollar Martins (or more for the rich saps that buy "SIGNATURE" models) are these older doctor and dentist types that can't play for shit and therefore aren't getting the full value out of their high end guitars. I'm lucky in that I have a great 2002 OOOc 16RGTE that I picked up for about $1200 bux. It sounds so good and plays so well that even some of these guys I play with that DO HAVE the $ 3000 models always come up to me and tell me how much they love the "trip aught"-as I call it.

@charlesmonti4120 8 жыл бұрын

+CooManTunes I think he laughed because they give him guitars

@dadude7 8 жыл бұрын

+ZP Pierce That's not a mass generalisation at all, is it? Lol

@zackamania6534 8 жыл бұрын

dadude7 No boss. It's just my own personal experience. But it does require a good deal of wealth to be able to own multiple 3-4K guitars, and if youre not making a living out of your playing, then it is more of a collector's game for these guys. That's all ....

@brianremington 7 жыл бұрын

those doctors that "cant play for shit" are guys that love music, want a great guitar and work all the time so they don't have time to practice or they are just now getting into it. Knocking them is like putting down fat people for going to the gym.

@aSm0jUiCe 5 жыл бұрын

This guy is old but still can make it. He has talent.

@dwebster50 8 жыл бұрын

Love to watch him finger style and listen to his voicings. A great player can find the voice inside a truly wonderful acoustic. I am not a Martin guy , but I do appreciate them. Eric , is truly a great one and has been on a great journey. Thanks for posting.

@sharky302 11 жыл бұрын

My 000-28 just keeps getting funner to play and the wood opens up to bring that awesome tone to me for my daily guitar fix . Clapton hit the nail on the head .

@shedjammer87 5 жыл бұрын

Those guitar have drastically increased in value simply, by him picking them up and playing them.

@752brickie 2 жыл бұрын

He bends more strings in one little run than I have in my life. What an amazing player !!! Have admired him since the days of the Yardbirds !

@MrMaxDesBois 8 жыл бұрын

Damn i could listen to him play accoustic for hours

@whitehair8824 Жыл бұрын

Eric is the man!!! He has already been vindicated in what he spoke about...love and peace to you Mr Clapton from Scotland

@jholid6y 4 жыл бұрын

This guitar salesman is very good, he should get a promotion.

@evandhoffman 11 жыл бұрын

What a master. He's just playing around and it sounds amazing.

@GabrieleSantoro Жыл бұрын

You can feel the lightness of the first -45 when he plays the first notes. That guitar is light as a bubble. Impressive.

@playmovingpictures 8 жыл бұрын

Love Eric's humble pride. And how he says OOO will never get there 😎👍🏻 Pure genius Eric Bravo to you. God bless Eric and long live Sir Eric

@kerryburns6041 5 жыл бұрын

Extraordinary ability, yet you remained an "ordinary" man. Extraordinary! Thanks Eric, for all the music.

@maxmilligan5672 5 жыл бұрын

I love my Martin 00028EC but I guess I will never get a chance to thank him for the enjoyment it has given me and of course Eric's music.

@synergy882 4 жыл бұрын

Both Martins have such rich tones-I like the OM-also because it’s bright and so has a lot of versatility. I love the way he plays them-I wish I could do that on my little guitar. They do get better with age as long as you play them-but he has the touch that makes them sound their very best. ❤️

@skippyclarke8473 5 жыл бұрын

People complaining about the guy taking pics , if I was in a room with Clapton I’d take a lot of pics too . The man is one of the all time greats .

@enricosala5316 5 жыл бұрын

I could stay watching this video in loop all day long... May in front of a good cup of tea and a rainy day❤️

@Smooch1Pooch 11 жыл бұрын

I was actually looking for a demonstration of the Clapton signature Martin, just to watch it being played. I like the vintage (color) of the top, the shape of the guitar- not into dreadnought shapes, and what a surprise. Now I'll enjoy the rest of this video.

@jonbruneel2425 8 жыл бұрын

1:37 Clapton flipping off the haters

@timtamtheturtleman4598 8 жыл бұрын

I don't know how you noticed that but lol

@guitartim1010 7 жыл бұрын

Not This Guy Again

@guitartim1010 7 жыл бұрын

Not This Guy Again

@saidmuhammadizzat4994 6 жыл бұрын

It's his favorite chord. He always use it on layla

@guitarman9447 2 жыл бұрын

September 25 in Tampa. Can't wait. Got our seats. Best guitarist ever!!!

@benmiddleton9984 6 жыл бұрын

Nothing beats a Martin and Eric Clapton proves that

@CircusNormal 8 жыл бұрын

Most guitar review videos just dont do tone any justice but this one you can really hear the quality.

@YuNOmeme 8 жыл бұрын

no that's just clapton...

@robmds8256 8 жыл бұрын

+Sr.Splittington no bro the guitar is a beast you can tell the quality of a guitar by the sustain capability . just try to listen at 00:45-00:50 part the sound is sustaining for about 10 seconds. if he hit that a bit more it will continiously ring for about maybe 20 sec.s or more.

@user-gt2zg5on7n 7 жыл бұрын

TOTALLY agree

@naothi 7 жыл бұрын

Cos it's Eric Clapton

@darrelltiencken2194 8 жыл бұрын

Every note he plays over flows with character.

@ralex3697 7 жыл бұрын

His tone is mesmerizing. I don't care about technique, he plays with such feeling One of the greatest for sure EC

@edoardodardi57 3 жыл бұрын

Exactly!Thats the Magic of Clapton!

@gisssk9236 Жыл бұрын

He play not too many notes but that note came on is really touch my heart

@scottfulps2065 6 жыл бұрын

A true master playing masterpieces.

@perrysein1 11 жыл бұрын

Love listening to his STORIES too! Thanks for posting.

@mikemikey4668 8 жыл бұрын

Just saw a car special where Eric commissioned a Ferrari the EC model, a 5 million $ one off. The show claimed he had a net worth of 220 million. All those stadium gigs, all those tours. I thank him for his recordings, which are great. Nice to hear him here describe these great Martins. Thanks a lot!

@MiegmaishMenas 8 жыл бұрын

+mike mikey Judging from the key on his belt it seems that he arrived in a Porsche.

@efremlee6990 4 жыл бұрын

Just a few seconds in and you realise why he is one of the best I'm really not that big of a fan but I have mad respect for his ability

@Lemma01 5 жыл бұрын

"They are unique to one another". Only a genius...

@markmartin3221 5 жыл бұрын

Seen him in Oakland and Phoenix.. the man is just cool and can play which and whatever song or just noodling around, he’s awesome!! Glad the Brits and Auzzies are our allies. T.E. Is one of me favorites 2

@arthurogle7581 4 жыл бұрын

Ric Taylor, Eric, and Robt "Buddy" Whittington have played for Joh Mayall. On Jon's 50th Anniversary show, all 3 guitarist appeared. On the Whittington tune "Jacksboro Hwy Blues" each guitarist took a guitar ride. The expression on Eric's face when Buddy played his solo was priceless. It's as tho Eric said "Buddy outplayed me"!!!! I've know Buddy for many years.

@timbuk1126 3 жыл бұрын

Those are incredible instruments.

@stevehammond9156 Жыл бұрын

I can listen to Eric talk all day. I am really dreading the day he too passes into history.

@babayaga8045 3 жыл бұрын

He’s one of the artist that made me wanna play guitar. I’m a singer but he’s one of the reasons I play also!!!!

@fongy200 10 жыл бұрын

Gary Oldman to star in an Eric Clapton bioptic!

@DatMetalBoi75 6 жыл бұрын

C Fong I can actually see that

@Bryan8329 6 жыл бұрын

Eric actually did the music for Gary's directorial debut Nil By Mouth

@stonebay2111 4 жыл бұрын

He would be the only one who could pull it off

@orinpatterson9993 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah if the film starts when Eric is 70. Gary and Eric are both old man

@loveone4292 3 жыл бұрын

So he can start learning guitar right now😆

@RobertCassard 8 жыл бұрын

The signature Martins are great player's guitars. A friend of mine has Martin's Mark Knopfler signature model and it is one of the most perfect instruments I've ever played. Smooth, clear, balanced, and remarkably easy to play, as Clapton suggests in this video.

@erictoniaschwab1009 11 жыл бұрын

I wish I could play acoustic guitar like that. Amazing musician.

@cocaswa 8 жыл бұрын

I love how he talks about how much easier a good (/expensive) guitar is for anyone who already know how to play a bit. I don't like the whole "A good guitarist can play anything!"-state of mind. Sure, that is true, but it IS a lot easier and more fun and more rewarding to play a proper guitar.

@BrianWMay 6 жыл бұрын

He's right. I have two Martins, a D-28 and a 000-28 and both are MUCH easier to play than anything in the last 60+ years. I regard both as 'proper guitars' like the man said. His opinion carries a lot of weight in my world.

@rael6168 5 жыл бұрын

Coen you're wrong. Clapton with a Keytone will always sound better than a ordinary home-player with a Martin.

@manifestgtr 5 жыл бұрын

This is going to sound kind of elitist and fucked up but here goes. To me, it’s a matter of what a guitar player “deserves” to be playing. A good sounding guitar is a good sounding guitar...price doesn’t matter there. But you watch a guy making a $200 Alvarez weep with emotion and I always think to myself “this guy should be playing a $5000 guitar...” as opposed to the dentist who buys one and strums a few chords in it whenever it strikes his fancy. Much in the same way you see a top shelf, virtuoso concert violinist demolishing a modern instrument. It’s like...well, if anyone deserves to be playing a 3 million dollar strad, it’s you. Acoustics always struck that chord in me more than electrics. A good player can make almost any strat sound great...custom shop, squier, doesnt matter. A good player can make almost any decent humbucking guitar sound great...but a top shelf acoustic player SHOULD (in my opinion) have a top shelf guitar. Those are the people who would get the most out of them, take true advantage of their playability and work to the guitar’s strengths.

@RubbelisPro 4 жыл бұрын

At the end of the day, we're all guitar players, not amp players, not pedal players, we're guitar players. Anyone who's got the goods deserves a proper guitar, whether that's $700 or $7000 doesn't matter, it's what you feel is good value for money. When it comes to Martin, to this day they can sell you a better commercially made acoustic guitar than any other company in the business. You can make the argument for smaller brands and such, but if you've been playing a long time and you can get around a gig, you deserve a proper guitar, end of story. A properly made guitar will always play better than the Yamaha shit box classical guitar I learned to play on. And I'll have more fun playing one, which means I'll play more, so it's a win win.

@ScripturesUK 11 жыл бұрын

i could listen to this man all day

@unclexeres 4 жыл бұрын

Once in a lifetime treat, caught Roger Waters show at Earls Court London in 1984. Who was to be the guitar player for this show, helping out an old mate by chance, none other than Sir Clapton himself. It doesn't get much better than that!

@belo1971 4 жыл бұрын

The best acoustic guitar on the market ! Would love to get one ....one day maybe !

@cmhfl 7 жыл бұрын

I sold a Gibson Hummingbird yesterday for the exact same reason that Clapton mentions at 2:26-3:30. It was so "showy" that I barely played it because I was afraid I might damage it. My guitar philosophy has changed completely in recent years. Before, I used to favour beautiful, flashy guitars, now I want something more basic that I can be a bit rough with and treat as a tool, as Clapton says.

@MethuselahMusic 5 жыл бұрын

I throw my Taylor 816 around. Just b/c it's nice doesn't mean you can't USE it. Course, it will never be resold. Love that guitar b/c it makes me play/sound better, as EC says. Like butter.

@mouloudo 5 жыл бұрын

Or you could consider your hummingbird as a tool and really play it

@MethuselahMusic 3 жыл бұрын

@@mouloudo that's what I'm talkin about...

@AphexAudioTV 11 жыл бұрын

Love this! - If you haven't read ERIC CLAPTON'S GUITAR, go out, buy it and enjoy a great read. Thanks Eric for all you've given us. Aphex salutes you!

@bravohotel10 11 жыл бұрын

So true mate. Can you believe I've been playing on a 100 dollar classical guitar for three or so years. I mean, the action was ridiculously high - the neck too thick, the list goes on. After a few years of inactivity I buy a good 000 Martin and my god I should have done it earlier! Progressing very quickly because of it.

@anthonybymallia7067 8 жыл бұрын

those guitars sound magnificient but the real thing is eric

@ThrashRoC 10 жыл бұрын

I own now the 000-28ec and i am TOTALLY Happy with this Guitar , its my first Martin , and its like the first REALLY great guitar i own The Sound , the Look , the Feel , its unbelievable and its like Magic (my right index finger starts to hurt a bit , because i think i was playing too much...) I LOVE Martin guitars !!!

@nancychace8619 4 жыл бұрын

Lol... "the guitar has to be friendly..." reminds me of my dear old Norman. Kind of built like an old Peterbilt, but through thick and through thin was my right arm for so many years - it's still my friend. Needs a going-over and some new strings, then I could start to dust off the cobwebs 🙂

@gitarbest 10 жыл бұрын

Eric, you are my hero. Love you forever

@pts5217 6 жыл бұрын

He’s so charming and charismatic

@gitarbest 11 жыл бұрын

I am crying! I couldn hold back my tears! I lloooooooooove you ERIC!!!!!

@chas1133 10 жыл бұрын

I never saw so many trolls and negative remarks in a place where it's supposed to be about the music and the ppl who make it...amazing...

@seanylewl 9 жыл бұрын

This video is all about the guitars, and quite specifically not about the music. It's an advertisement.

@ralex3697 7 жыл бұрын

They are jealous The man is an icon

@chrissyc9652 8 жыл бұрын

The ring around them is so cool.

@noahsianez1119 10 жыл бұрын

Ahh, to get the seal of approval from the man himself. Must be very heartwarming.

@chrism.4600 4 жыл бұрын

“There just made to play” makes sense to me....... Love my Martin(s)

@EcirpWehttam 11 жыл бұрын

Definitely one of my favourite sounds...

@corycanada97 Жыл бұрын

True genius!!! He can make anything just sing!!!

@makssoni4390 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely 45!!!As soon as I hear the sound, I realize the best of best 45!!!

@addicuscohen 11 жыл бұрын

Played on of these signatures the other day. And the 45 is like the perfect Martin compared to the newer models. Worth the money for sure.

@AnGoosen 11 жыл бұрын

Eric is a sound guy, as is Dave Brock also mentioned. We love them both.

@kentonschroer2347 9 жыл бұрын

This man is a genius.

@12Radius 11 жыл бұрын

Thanks Eric for all the good guitar playin.

@robertsanders7061 10 ай бұрын

Anyone who who is disliking Clapton should read his book “CLAPTON” what a story,

@TheRealBozz 6 жыл бұрын

The sustain on that first one was impressive.

@bobclapper2672 5 жыл бұрын

Eric has always been Great !

@kgsc909 8 жыл бұрын

Happy birthday Clapton!

@mishman 8 жыл бұрын

My god, that 45 is exceptional!

@smcurly2 8 жыл бұрын

It's got a great balance of sound. The midrange really comes through clear and doesn't get lost in the low end... Love it.. I've got a 12 year old D28 vintage, with forward bracing.. Different sound than a 45, but it still makes me feel good playing it . :)

@kensod6034 4 жыл бұрын

God bless you guys... Great job Eric... Love 💘

@GreyGhost. 2 жыл бұрын

TOTALLY UNREALISTIC PRICE ...... Martin live in a dreamworld.

@rcguitarcovers8614 4 жыл бұрын

Ahh, those are very relaxing licks

@mragunathan1627 8 жыл бұрын

0:13 to 0:46 is similar to the intro he played for acoustic tears in heaven during the 2015 Royal Albert hall 70th Birthday album

@JoshIdstein 10 жыл бұрын

This is beautiful.

@ThrashRoC 10 жыл бұрын

YES its True Martin Guitars are WONDERFUL

@hang-sangitch 7 жыл бұрын

Great interview

@martijnriemersma7844 10 жыл бұрын

I love the fact he is looking at them like he's never seen them before.

@ZOLOCA 11 жыл бұрын

totally agree with his tool assesment ... He is right about guitars, any guitar has the potential, to be the wrong guitar for you.

@DanielLDees 11 жыл бұрын

EC sounds so wonderful on these 000 guitars. However, I would love to here him play a D-28.

@Numbbypad 9 жыл бұрын

if anyone managed to pickup one of these beautiful guitars. could you explain the neck profile to me? how close to the martin 000-28ec is it? im a huge fan of V necks so..