2003 C.F. Martin & Co. MC-40EJ Eric Johnson Limited Edition
Maker
C.F. Martin & Company
(American, founded 1833)
Date2003
ClassificationsMusic
Description2003 C.F. Martin & Co. Eric Johnson model MC-40 limited edition guitar, serial number 971516 with limitation number 58/90, in natural polished gloss finish with Adobe toner top. The guitar features ebony fingerboard with planetary inlays, ebony overlay bound headstock with engraved mother of pearl angel and logo inlays. The guitar's interior label is signed by Johnson and Martin CEO C.F. Martin IV. In its original hardshell case.Eric Johnson (b. 1954) is an American guitarist and vocalist, best known for his virtuoso playing style and instrumental guitar rock. Johnson formed the Eric Johnson Group in the late 1970s, and recorded his first album "Seven Worlds" from 1976-1978 (the album was not released until 1998 due to contract disputes). Johnson then served as a session musician while continuing as a solo artist. His 1990 album "Ah Via Musicom" was his most popular release, reaching Platinum certification and topping at #67 on the Billboard 200 chart. The single "Cliffs of Dover" reached #5 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart.
