Martin Guitar Marks 20 Years of Clapton’s Choice Strings with Limited Release and Guitar Giveaway
16 April 2025 – Nazareth, PA — Martin Guitar is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its acclaimed Clapton’s Choice Signature Strings with a special limited-edition release and a nationwide contest, honoring the decades-long partnership with guitar icon Eric Clapton.
The strings, made of 92/8 phosphor bronze, have become a staple for acoustic players seeking the warmth and richness associated with Clapton’s acoustic tone. The anniversary sets feature unique commemorative packaging and are available through March 2026.
Adding to the excitement, Martin is offering players the chance to win a Martin 000-EC 30th Anniversary guitar, valued at $4,999. Inspired by the instruments Clapton used during his iconic MTV Unplugged performance, the guitar will be awarded to the lucky person who finds a winning ticket inside a marked string pack.
Fans can also participate in a second-chance giveaway online at martinguitar.com/eric-clapton-giveaway, with prizes ranging from a year’s supply of strings to custom guitar straps, collectible lanyards, patches, and more.
The contest is open to U.S. residents only and ends on March 31, 2026. No purchase is necessary to enter.
The celebration coincides with the upcoming Unplugged: Enhanced Edition album release on May 9. The reissue of Clapton’s Grammy-winning 1992 live set comes remixed and remastered with additional commentary from the artist and previously unreleased material.
For fans of Clapton’s sound or players seeking reliable acoustic tone, now may be the perfect time to grab a piece of this legacy—both sonically and, possibly, as a lucky winner.
