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The <strong>OM</strong>-ECHFNavy BluesLimited EditionA Special CollaborationWith Eric Clapton,Hiroshi Fujiwara andC. F. Martin & Co.
Photo – Kevin MazurEric Clapton with the prototype of the <strong>OM</strong>-ECHFNavy Blues Limited Edition, opening theCrossroads Festival at Madison Square Gardenin New York City on April 12th, 2013.The <strong>OM</strong>-ECHF Navy Blues Limited EditionThe <strong>OM</strong>-ECHF Navy Blues is the third in a series of collaborations betweenC. F. Martin & Co., Eric Clapton and Eric’s multitalented friend/associate in Japan,Hiroshi Fujiwara. Prior ECHF models included the popular “Bellezza Nera” (BlackBeauty) and the “Bellezza Bianca” (White Beauty). While these two modelsfeatured a shorter 24.9" scale length, this <strong>OM</strong> “Orchestra Model” edition incorporatesthe longer 25.4" scale for added string tension and tonal projection.The neck and body are lacquered and polished with a striking dark navy colorationatop East Indian rosewood back and sides and a European sprucesoundboard. Each <strong>OM</strong>-ECHF Navy Blues guitar includes an interior label, individuallynumbered and personally signed by Eric Clapton, Hiroshi Fujiwara, DickBoak and C. F. Martin IV.
Hiroshi FujiwaraEric Clapton with the original ECHFBellezza Nera model from the“Me and Mr. Johnson”CD brochure artwork.Imagine a guitar cooperatively conceived by a British musical icon and a Japanese trendsetter, built by America’smost respected guitar company. The new Martin <strong>OM</strong>-ECHF Eric Clapton/Hiroshi Fujiwara Navy Blues stands asone of the most stunning looking and sounding limited editions in Martin’s long and colorful history.A legendary musician and performer for nearly 50 years, Eric Clapton needs no introduction. Hiroshi Fujiwarastands as one of modern Japan’s most important cultural figures: a visionary artist, actor, musician, activist and DJresponsible for creating and introducing cutting-edge “club” music and fashion designs throughout Japan. Thetwo became fast friends while working together on music projects.During one of Clapton’s visits to Japan, he and Fujiwara began envisioning a series of custom acoustic guitarsthat blended the best in design and sound. Over time, the ideas were fleshed out, with Martin’s Dick Boak facilitatingthe projects. This third edition follows the previous black “Bellezza Nera” and the white “Bellezza Bianca” modelsand features a polished dark navy blue lacquered body, neck and headplate, with black ebony fingerboardand bridge in a long scale 14-fret <strong>OM</strong> Orchestra Model format. Clapton loved the prototype’s tone and projectionand opened the Crossroads Festival with the <strong>OM</strong>-ECHF at New York’s Madison Square Garden on April 12th, 2013.The unique two-ring rosette that adorns the soundhole features a center ring of Martin’s traditional smallMother Of Pearl slotted square inlays set against a black Corian background. Fine pattern herringbone encirclesthe top, while bold pattern herringbone bisects the back. Grained ivoroid body binding is accented byblack/white/black fine line purfling on sides and back. The neck and headstock are similarly bound with grainedivoroid, within which mitered fine line inlays – black/white on the neck, black/white/black on the headstock – addan extra measure of visual drama. The grained ivoroid heelcap and end piece sport matching black/white/blackline inlays. The polished headplate provides an elegant backdrop for Martin’s elaborate “alternative torch” inlay, adesign originally created on one of the first Martin 00-45s in 1902, inlaid here in colorful abalone pearl. This patternwas revived for the Eric Clapton 000-42ECB Signature Edition issued in 2000. The fingerboard features Martin’sStyle 45 abalone snowflake inlays. Black bridge pins and end pin are topped with abalone pearl dots. To allowits elegance to shine unrestrained, this guitar comes without a pickguard.Within the <strong>OM</strong>-ECFH Navy Blues’ handsome appointments lies a tone monster crafted in the Martin tradition.Premium solid tonewoods are featured throughout. The top is European spruce, revered for its rich, powerful tone.Scalloped 1/4” top braces contribute crispness and balance. The back and sides are crafted from East Indian rosewood,which provides both strong projection and roundness to the tonal palette. The modified V-shaped neckmeasures a comfortable 1 3/4” at the nut. Carved from solid genuine mahogany, the neck features Martin’s diamondvolute at the base of the headstock. The nut and compensated saddle are made from genuine bone to assureimpressive string-to-string definition.Each <strong>OM</strong>-ECHF Navy Blues includes a special navy blue interior label personally signed by Eric Clapton, HiroshiFujiwara, Dick Boak and C. F. Martin IV. This guitar comes with a special Geib vintage style hardshell case. Limitedto no more that 181 special instruments, C. F. Martin dealers and distributors will be accepting orders for the <strong>OM</strong>-ECHF Navy Blues at the 2014 Anaheim Winter NAMM Show until the model is fully subscribed.
<strong>OM</strong>-ECHF NAVY BLUES LIMITED EDITION – SPECIFICATIONSMODEL: <strong>OM</strong>-ECHF Navy Blues Limited EditionCONSTRUCTION: Dovetail, Full Navy Blue Polished GlossBODY SIZE: <strong>OM</strong> Orchestra Model, 14 FretTOP: European SpruceROSETTE: Two Ring – M.O.P. Slotted Squares Set Into Black CorianTOP BRACING PATTERN: Scalloped, 1/4" WidthTOP BRACES: Sitka SpruceBACK: East Indian Rosewood, 2 PieceBACK PURFLING: Fine Herringbone with Style 18 Black Fiber StripsCAUTION STAMP: None, "C. F. Martin & Co., Nazareth, PA" StampingBetween 1st and 2nd Back BracesBLOCK TO READ:(Laser Etched Martin Logo)Clapton/Fujiwara<strong>OM</strong>-ECHF Navy BluesSerial NumberSIDES: East Indian RosewoodRIBBON: Spanish CedarEND PIECE: Grained Ivoroid with B/W/B InlayBINDING: Grained IvoroidTOP INLAY: Fine HerringboneBACK INLAY: Grained Ivoroid with B/W/B InlayNECK: Solid Genuine MahoganyTRUSS ROD: Two-Way AdjustableNECK SHAPE: Modified VHEADSTOCK: Solid Square Tapered with Diamond VoluteHEADPLATE: Black Ebony, Alternate Torch Inlay in Select AbaloneHEELCAP: Grained Ivoroid with B/W/B InlayNUT: Genuine BoneFINGERBOARD: Black EbonySCALE LENGTH: 25.4"# OF FRETS CLEAR: 14# OF FRETS TOTAL: 20FINGERBOARD WIDTH AT NUT: 1 3/4"FINGERBOARD WIDTH AT 12th FRET: 2 1/4"FINGERBOARD POSITION INLAYS: Style 45 Select Abalone SnowflakesSIDE POSITION DOTS: Black, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 9th, 15th, 17th, two dots at 12thFINGERBOARD BINDING: Grained Ivoroid with B/W Inlay, MiteredFINISH BODY: Polished Gloss Navy Blue LacquerFINISH TOP: Polished Gloss Navy Blue LacquerFINISH NECK: Polished Gloss Navy Blue Lacquer, Clear Gloss Lacquer HeadplateBRIDGE: Black EbonyBRIDGE STYLE: BellyBRIDGE SPACING: 2 1/4"SADDLE: Drop In, 16” Radius, Compensated, Genuine BoneTUNING MACHINES: Chrome Enclosed with Small Chrome ButtonsSTRINGS: Martin Clapton's Choice Phosphor Bronze Light Gauge (MEC12)BRIDGE & END PINS: Black with Abalone DotsPICKGUARD: NoneCASE: Vintage Geib Style, #533EINTERIOR LABEL(S): Navy Blue Label, Personally Signed By Eric Clapton, Hiroshi Fujiwara,Dick Boak and C. F. Martin IV – Numbered In SequenceEDITION SIZE: Limited Edition, Not to Exceed 181 Special InstrumentsELECTRONICS: Optional For An Additional ChargeNO CHARGE OPTIONS: Lefthanded At No Additional ChargeSUGGESTED RETAIL PRICE$6,999.00This model may be orderedthrough your localAuthorized Martin DealershipvNavy BluesEric Clapton • Hiroshi FujiwaraSAMPLEEdition # _______C.F. Martin IVEric ClaptonHiroshi FujiwaraDick Boak
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