The Martin 14-fret 000s have the same short-scale neck and side depth as the 0 and 00, but the Auditorium body size has a larger back and soundboard, which the 000 a bigger bottom end and some extra volume to go along with it, while maintaining superb balance across the strings. Great for lead guitar, the short-scale string tension allows for full-step bends and easy vibrato, which is why it’s Eric Clapton’s favorite acoustic guitar design, and is played by countless others from sideman David Lindley to Paul Richards of the California Guitar Trip.
