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These are some of the more notable instruments
that have recently been sold by Folkway Music.
None of these instruments are for sale.
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1953 Martin D-28
Serial # 129300. A local one-owner D-28, in very fine condition, and 100% original. Late 1952 and 1953 saw instruments built with Red Spruce tops, making guitars like these among the most desirable post-war Martins. And for a reason, too; this guitar is sounds huge! The combination of non-scalloped braces, Brazilian rosewood, Red spruce, and early 1950’s craftsmanship creates one of the straight-ahead loudest D-28’s we’ve ever encountered. Many flatpickers actually prefer the balance afforded by the post-war design over the earlier scalloped braced versions . This is a powerful machine. No top or back cracks, one minor and well repaired side crack; no repaired braces, never neck-setted or refretted, no finish touch-ups of any kind. The bridge was bolted down when it arrived at Folkway, but has since been reglued properly (yes, with hide glue), and bolt holes filled with ebony. We left the small holes in the bridgeplate alone. The bridge is full-thickness, and the action is set at factory standard 5 to 7 64ths with about 1/16th of height left in the saddle. Original frets show minor wear in the first position but are pretty much untouched beyond the 3rd fret, no fret dressing was necessary, the guitar is set up well and plays easily and accurately. The original bridgepins look almost new, as does the original endpin. Apart from the one side crack, the filled screw-holes in the bridge, a couple of cigarette burns on the headstock face and one on the back-binding, there’s really nothing to fault here. This one is just about as fine as they come, with the playability and the tone to match.
With 1970’s Blue Martin Hard shell case
On Consignment
SOLD
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1965 Martin D-18
Serial # 2011025. With no cracks to speak of, perfectly quartered mahogany back and sides, a great feeling fast mid 60’s neck and low action, this D-18 is a great player. Some heavy pickwear and non-original tuners help to keep the price down, but don’t hurt tone at all. Older neck set is fine but some minor scarring was left along the fingerboard’s edge. Full height original bridge, tortoiseshell celluloid accents, and late 1960’s Kluson double-line tuners have replaced Grovers. Original frets are nicely dressed and play well up the neck; the guitar has a Folkway set up with 5 to 7 action. Sweet and even-toned, this D-18 is a perfect strummer and great choice for vocal accompaniment.
With newer deluxe hard shell case
On consignment
SOLD
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1958 Martin 00-18G
Serial # 164834. Bought new in 1958 by a family member of mine, this guitar was recently unearthed during a clean out of their basement storage bin where it has lived for some 30 plus years. Just prior to tossing it in the garbage they had the good sense to call and ask if there was any point to fixing it. The bridge was off and the guitar was filthy, but the awful chipboard case managed to keep it all safe and sound. With a simple bridge glue, a little virtuoso cleaner, and some minor set up the Martin was up and running once again. The guitar is in nearly-new condition, with only crazed finish to show for its years. It’s a lovely sounding guitar, very warm and intimate – Martin classicals tend towards the quiet and mellow – and it’s perfectly set up.
With original chipboard case
On consignment
SOLD
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1946 Martin D-28
Serial # 96200. A player’s dream instrument, this late model Herringbone D-28 is a huge sounding guitar worthy of any flatpicker. A pro-refinish and headstock repair bring the price closer to earth, but this one is nearly crack-free and in otherwise excellent shape. All braces are original and unrepaired, X and tone bars have been professionally scalloped, original maple bridge plate, original bridge, pickguard, and tuners. No back and side cracks, top has a well-repaired center seam and minor repaired cracks along the margins of the fingerboard and pickguard. Pro neck set, refret, and set up with ivory nut and saddle. Full height saddle, perfect action and bluegrass set-up. Headstock repair is 100% solid and not terribly noticeable. Perfectly quartered Brazilian Rosewood back and sides, and a gorgeous Sitka top, Herringbone purfling and ivoroid bindings; zig-zag back strip. Fairly round neck profile with a nut width just shy of 1-11/16ths. With a price tag significantly less than half that of a guitar with original finish; but with bigger, bolder, deeper, and punchier tone than most, this instrument offers huge value to the musician who places tone and playability higher on the list than condition. It’s a knock out, and will blow away most of the other guitars at the jam.
With newer hard shell case
On Consignment
SOLD
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1936 Martin 000-18
Serial # 63271. In our ongoing commitment to bring you the very best in vintage acoustics we present here a beautiful 1936 Martin 000-18 in excellent and original condition. Completely unaltered during its 70+ year life but for one bridge pin, a bone saddle and its frets, this instrument offers up the best in vintage tone, looks, and feel. Red spruce top, Honduran Mahogany back and sides, Brazilian Rosewood fingerboard, bridge, and headstock overlay. Tortoiseshell celluloid bindings and pickguard, ivory nut, Grover tuners, and completely original lacquer finish. Original full thickness bridge and maple bridge plate, finely scalloped braces, and X positioning close to the soundhole. Nut width of 1-3/4", and standard 000 scale length of 24.9". This instrument's neck had been professionally reset before making its way to Folkway; the work was cleanly done and the angle is fine. The frets and bone saddle have been replaced by us and we have set the action for fingerstyle playing with the strings resting comfortably at 4.5 to 7 64ths above the 12th fret and strung with light-gauge Martins. With the exception of a repair at the pickguard margin, the instrument is free of cracks and loose or damaged components; the finish on the back of the headstock is locally damaged. A finely built instrument, and like many of the best instruments built by Martin in the years preceding the Second World War, it has withstood the test of time very well. Its tone is on par with the best Golden Era mahogany Martins, and will be prized by its next owner. Powerful, dry, articulate, resonant, woody, mature, balanced, open - all are words that aptly describe this instrument's voice. The treble notes jump out of the guitar with a spherical bigness that will make you want to play single notes on the high E string for two hours. But one strum on the bass strings will remind you of the instrument's size, power, and readiness to spring out of the gates and perform. You just have to play it.
This guitar is sold with its original Martin Style C hard shell case, as pictured.
On Consignment
SOLD
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1919 Martin 00-28K
Serial # 14021. Built for the Southern California Music Company, one of Martin's Largest retailers, the 00-28K pictured here was one of the first Martin guitars specifically designed for steel strings. Hawaiian music was all the rage in the late 'teens, and the west coast was the hot-bed of all things Hawaiian. The SoCal Music Co., already a well established Martin distributor, requested instruments built entirely of Hawaiian Koa wood and strung with steel strings to capitalize on this growing trend. The very first of these new instruments, from 1916, were labeled Manuel Nunes, under the pretence that this Hawaiian builder's name would be more highly regarded by Hawaiian musicians than that of C.F. Martin. Shortly though, the C. F. Martin & Co. stamp would replace the M. Nunes decal, and a couple years later - in mid 1918 - the SoCal guitars would get Martin serial numbers, along with standardized Martin style designations.
With the exception of the 000-28K, of which only two are known to have been built, the 00-28K is the largest, most ornate, and rarest of these first steel strings. Records show only 34 were built between 1919 and 1921. The instrument features standard style 28 appointments, including herringbone top trim, zig-zag back strip, 5-9-5 rosette, pyramid bridge, genuine Ivory bindings, end-graft, nut, and saddle, ebony bar-fretted fingerboard with snowflake inlays and engraved nickel-sliver tuning machines. The back of the headstock is stamped "Southern California Music Company Los Angeles" and the back graft is stamped with C. F. Martin's logo. A paper label inside the instrument reads "Rolando [brand] Koa Wood Guitar, Made Expressly for Hawaiian Steel Style of Playing". The guitar is fan braced like all of Martin's first steel strings (including the first Ditson Dreadnaughts). Apparently the X bracing Martin used on its gut sting guitars must have been thought of as not strong enough for steel string tensions. Funny that. The instrument is in excellent and original condition, with only a glued top seam separation and reglued bridge striking against it. The neck was professionally reset some time ago, and the instrument is today very playable. With an eighth of an inch of saddle above the bridge, the action measures 7 to 9 64ths and can be lowered further. It is strung with 11-52 strings. The nut measures a hair less than 1-7/8" and the scale length is 24.9". The tone is loud and quick, with a Koa sparkle and plenty of woody overtones. Quite unlike a ladder-braced guitar, but still different than an X-braced Martin. Sold with a non-original hard shell case.
SOLD
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1931 Martin 00-40H
Serial # 48692. Some 250 00-40H instruments were built in total between the years 1928 and 1939. The model was the most expensive Hawaiian guitar in the Martin catalog, and the only Hawaiian style guitar to boast pearl trim. Like most, this 00-40H has been converted to Spanish style, and is today a lovely fingerstyle instrument with a warm, strong, and well defined strong voice. Figured Brazilian Rosewood back and sides, tightly grained Red Spruce top with scalloped bracing, bordered in pearl and bound in ivoroid; Style 45 rosette and backstrip, Style 42 fingerboard inlays. Slotted headstock with C.F. Martin stamp on rear, along with the Made in USA stamp applied to export guitars. 12 fret soft-V neck, short scale length, and a 1-7/8” nut.
In the conversion to Spanish the guitar’s fingerboard has been professionally replaced and the original Sea Snail shell inlays were re-used. The work is well done, but the use of T-frets rather than bar frets is a dead giveaway! Replacement ebony bridge is slightly oversized and has seen a few saddle-slot modifications over the years; most recently by us. Original tuners and nut; new 30’s reproduction bridge pins, no end-pin as the hole has been widened to accommodate an end-pin jack. Some top cracks are long ago repaired and there is localized finish touch-up associated with the pair of these between the bridge and bottom edge of the top. A couple of well repaired cracks on the treble side Brazilian; no cracks in the back or bass side. A one inch section of backstrip has been repaired (see photo). Original finish is intact, but does show some damage to a good part of the back. The top finish has lots of character marks, but nothing specifically noteworthy to report on. Neck angle is good (perhaps a little too good); the guitar’s action measures a hair higher than 4 to 5 64ths at the 12th fret. Thanks to good frets, the instrument is remarkably buzz-free with this low action under a moderate attack. Despite the somewhat long list of modifications, the guitar is quite a fine instrument. Its bridgeplate and braces are all intact and in fine condition and its top is not bellied or bowed. A very comfortable guitar to play with a rich and darkly hued pallet of tone.
With non-original hard shell case
On Consignment
SOLD
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1913 Martin 0-28
Serial # 11760, underside of top signed by Frank Henry Martin and dated 10/8/13.
Guitars like this 1913 0-28 don't show up often. For starters, it was built during a time when the C.F. Martin company was building only about 200 instruments per year; this instrument is one of 13 0-28's built in '13. Second, it's a particularly late guitar to be fitted with ivory friction pegs. And finally, it is a museum-quality example with perfect action and playability. Rare, yes. Beautiful, yes. Desireable, yes.
0 size body of quartersawn Brazilian rosewood and Adirondack Red Spruce; light scalloped bracing, Style 28 trim with ivory bindings, fine herringbone purflings, 5-9-5 rosette of ivory an wooden rings, zig-zag backstrip, ivory end graft. Ebony pyramid bridge with original full height ivory saddle and original horn and abalone pins; original ivory nut, friction pegs, and horn strap-buttons on the headstock and tail. One piece mahogany V-profile neck, stamped C.F. Martin & Co. on the rear of the headstock; ebony fingerboard with slotted diamond inlays at frets 5, 7, and 9; original full-height bar frets, ivory side-dot position markers, and ivory heel cap. Original rubbed shellac finish is unworn and perfect on all surfaces. A 1" top crack located at the bass-side waist was glued in our shop, and a crack at the treble margin of the fingerboard extension was glued and cleated as well. The guitar has never witnessed any other repairs or had any parts replaced. 1-13/16" nut width, 24.9" scale length. Strung with nylon strings the guitar sounds quite lovely; it can be strung with silk and steel strings if you prefer, however a new lower saddle would be required. The action currently reads perfectly at 2.5 to 3.5 mm at the 12th fret with hard-tension nylon strings.
With new deluxe TKL hard shell case
SOLD
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1944 Martin 000-18
Serial # 87924. Scalloped bracing, red spruce, and super-light wartime construction once again prove their worth with this particularly lovely triple-O. Many players favor guitars without steel neck support, and a few seconds with this 000-18 really shows why. The instrument actually vibrates more than the majority of 000's out there. This characteristic might be attributable to the lower acoustic damping properties of the guitar's ebony neck reinforcement versus the steel T-bar neck support Martin employed in their necks built prior to and after WWII. It's an interesting thing to observe and appreciate. The guitar tips the scales at a feathery 3.25 pounds, and feels even lighter than that thanks to the light neck and headstock. There is a great deal of openness and bass response in this instrument's voice; and even the treble notes have a certain bassy warmth and fullness to them. It's quite something to play, and a very difficult guitar to put down.
Mahogany back and sides, Adirondack Red spruce top, Brazilian Rosewood fingerboard and original bridge. Original ebony nut, stamped tuners, endpin, and finish. The top has three cracks, all repaired long ago: one at the pickguard's edge, and the other two on the lower treble bout. There are no back cracks, and a few small crack lines on the sides were also repaired a good while back. No internal repairs or modifications, full height bridge. This one came to us having once had a neck reset but in need of another. There was a small finish touch up on the sides adjacent to the heel which we cleaned up when the neck was off. The guitar now has new frets and a replacement bone saddle, and a slinky fingerstyle set up compliments of our repair department. It plays beautifully with low action. Compact feeling neck with a soft-V profile and a nut width of 1-11/16"; 24.9" scale length.
With period chipboard case, possibly original
SOLD
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c. 1875 Martin 5-26 Terz
When was the last time you saw a Martin 5-26? If you’re like most us the answer is never, as only 2 of these are known to exist! This one is just about as perfect as you could hope a 125 year old guitar could be. It came through our repair shop for a vintage-replica saddle, some fretwork, and setup. Tuned to a third up, this guitar really does hold it’s own. It’s amazing how full and rich such a tiny guitar can sound; at about 11” wide, it is not much bigger than a Baritone uke! Complete with its original hard case, this time-capsule is presented for reference only and is not offered for sale. Enjoy the photos.
NOT FOR SALE
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1953 Martin D-18
Serial # 129624. If you're into playing fiddle tunes on vintage Martin Dreadnaughts you'll dig this D-18. Its clear, balanced, and loud voice is perfectly suited for flatpicking, and with plenty of headroom those big G
chords swell like an ocean in a hurricane! Sitka spruce top, quartered mahogany back and sides, original everything save for the endpin, and in quite lovely condition. This one has not ever had its neck reset and its
bridge is full height; but the action still reads a perfect 5 to 7 64ths. Sure, stranger things have happened, but in vintage Martins it's pretty uncommon to find one that can play right without a neck reset. A couple of
short, nicely repaired hairline side cracks and a repaired pickguard crack are the only minor faults we can find on this guitar; there are no issues or weird repairs, the finish is nice, and its frets and tuners are factory
original. A strap button and an endpin jack have been installed, however there is currently no pickup in this guitar. 50's roundish neck profile with a hint of V, 1-21/32" nutwidth. A particularly fine early 50's Dreadnaught.
With original hard shell case
On Consignment
SOLD
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1922 Martin 2-17
Serial # 17032. The 2-17, introduced in 1922, was the very first production
Spanish-style steel string Martin guitar. This instrument is a first-model
year example, having being built in the spring of '22, and is therefore one
of the earliest true steel string Martin guitars you'll find. The company
built a total of 344 2-17's in 1922, and our suspicion is that this is among
the first 100 or 150 of these. It is quite an experience to hold on of the
first steel string Martin guitars, even if it is just a little 2-17.
The X-braced top features two tone bars as opposed to the single tone bar
design of earlier models (even much bigger earlier instruments had only a
single tone bar). The Mahogany body is bound in rosewood on the top and
back, and the top's edge has fine maple and ebony purfling strips as well.
The rosette is the 1-9-1 pattern you'd normally associate with Style 18, but
was used on the earliest 2-17's in 1922 prior to the switch to the simple
rosette we normally see on the Style 17. A simple rosewood bridge, black
bakelite pins, bar-fretted rosewood fingerboard, brass tuning machines, and
thin lacquer finish give the guitar a utilitarian look. The nut is a
replacement made in our shop of buffalo horn; and the bridge saddle is an
original Ivory Martin saddle we salvaged from another instrument. The
bridge saddle slot was filled and recut in our shop for proper intonation.
The neck has already been reset, but the joint has let go a little bit and
there is a small gap between the heel of the neck and the sides (see photo).
I guess they should have gotten that job done by us. In any case, the
action is high-ish as a result, and we feel the neck should be reset again
to correct this issue. The saddle is currently full height, and it should
be a very straight-forward neck-set to get this instrument back up to
optimal. It is otherwise in perfect and remarkable condition, with no other
repairs or issues. It's a powerhouse of a little guitar, with a very quick
attack and surprising bigness and warmth.
With hard shell case
On Consignment
SOLD
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1953 Martin D-28
A dream guitar for so many of us, this '53 D-28 features a Red Spruce top,
and some of the most perfect Brazilian Rosewood you'll ever see! Oh, and
it's in ridiculously fine condition. We've just completed a neck set,
bridge glue, pickguard crack repair, and set up; and before we sent it on
its way we took these photos for posterity's sake. Enjoy.
Sorry, this one is not for sale.
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1958 Martin D-21
Serial # 162500. Now this is what a 50's Rosewood dreadnaught should sound like! This D-21 has the raw power, deep bass and big trebles that are the hallmark of a good bluegrass box. Recently neck-setted here at Folkway, the instrument plays as well as it should, too. Gorgeously hued and quartersawn Brazilian rosewood back and sides, aged Sitka top, tortoiseshell celluloid bindings and pickguard, Brazilian rosewood bridge and fingerboard. No top or back cracks, and only a pair of very small and very well-repaired cracks on the treble side to call your attention to. Original frets have been dressed, original ivory nut, tuners, and bridge-pins. New saddle and a new ½" ebony endpin where a pickup jack was previously installed. The G string tuner is not original, but it is an exact 50's match. The only thing that would give it away is the non-original footprint you'll find underneath it. No holes were drilled or enlarged, and all 6 tuner bushings are factory stock. I can't imagine that any other vintage shop would disclose something so mundane and well hidden. No internal repairs and original finish throughout. Typical 50's soft V neck, with a nutwidth that's a hair shy of 1-11/16. A very fine choice for anyone looking for big vintage D-28 tone for a lot less money.
With original chipboard case
SOLD
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1959 Martin 0-18
Serial # 169137. A feisty little guitar, this 0-18 packs a lot of punch in a small package. Big, bold trebles and punctuated bass notes, with a good amount of vintage woodiness and strong volume. Completely original, and in excellent condition; this guitar has had a professional neck reset and a minor pickguard crack repaired. Lovely 50 year old patina to the original finish; no signs of abuse or excessive wear. Original frets show only minor wear and have lots of life left. Nicely set-up in shop, too. Brazilian rosewood board and full-height bridge, original ivory nut and saddle, Sitka spruce top, mahogany back and sides. Grover Sta-Tite tuners hold tune, but do have the play that they are famous for.
With newer hard shell case
SOLD
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1962 Martin D-28
Serial # 182993. A lovely, virtually crack free Brazilian rosewood D-28 with the tone and feel you'd expect from a 46 year old Martin Dreadnaught.
Gorgeous deeply hued rosewood back and sides mated to a tightly grained Sitka top, with no cracks other than one at the pickguard's edge. Original
finish throughout, with pickwear north of the pickguard and small areas on the sides and on the headstock that show minor damage from a reaction to
sweat or vinyl. Older neck-reset and refret, and new full-height replica bridge compliments of our shop. Original tuners, ivory nut, bridge pins.
End-pin jack installed, but there is no pickup currently installed in the guitar. Original bridgeplate, and no internal repairs other than a couple
of re-glued back brace ends. Comfortable 60's soft V neck profile, 1-21/32" wide nut. Set up with mediums and standard 5 to 7 64ths action. A perfect
flatpicker.
With original hard shell case
On Consignment
SOLD
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1961 Martin 00-18
Serial # 175916. It's near impossible to imagine that this guitar is really 48 years old. We've offered some exceptionally fine Martin guitars over the years, but few can rival this 00-18. A genuine "Near-Mint" guitar, you'll find no scratches, cracks, or blemishes of any kind on this instrument. The guitar's biggest scars are a few minor dings along the edges of its headstock! We're talking about unworn original bridgepins and frets, a top that's not darkened much from the years, no scratch marks on the pickguard, and as-new tuning machine gears. We've lowered the original ivory saddle in setting up the guitar; the action sits at 4 to 7 64ths, and the bridge is full height. There's really not much saddle left for lowering the action further, but no one will complain about this string height. Sitka spruce top, mahogany back and sides, Brazilian rosewood bridge and fingerboard, Grover tuners, tortoise celluloid pickguard and bindings. Considering how little this guitar has been played, it has a wonderfully mature voice, an interesting suite of overtones, and a dry snap in the mids.
With newer hard shell case
On Consignment
SOLD
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1966 Martin D-18
Serial #215732. We're so sure that this is the most perfect 1966 D-18 on earth that we'll send you a Folkway T-shirt if you have a cleaner one! OK, well we don't actually have Folkway T-shirts, but we really think this guitar tops them all. Right down to the neck reset and fretwork done here. Mint condition, perfect playability, excellent tone. Not too much more to say! Small maple bridge plate, T-rod neck reinforcement, black bindings, tortoise pickguard, Brazilian rosewood bridge and new bone saddle, original bridge pins, tuners, nut, and endpin. It even has its original hang tags! No cracks, scuffs, dings, or wear. If you're looking for an AS-NEW forty two year old Martin guitar, you've found it.
With 70's Martin hard shell case
SOLD
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1954 Martin 00-17
Serial #137081. An unused 50+ year old Martin guitar? Sure looks that way! This 00-17 really shows no signs of wear. None. It's an amazing guitar, in
perfect and completely original condition. With the exception of a lowered original saddle this guitar is pretty much the same as the day it left the
factory, sometime in the middle of 1954. No cracks, no finish wear (ok, so there are a few tiny little marks here and there, but really.), the bridge
pins are not even worn! We love this kind of guitar around here - wish they all were like this, except for those really beat one-owner guitars! The
action is on the highish side, reading 5 to 8 64ths at the 12th fret, but its never had a neck reset and the bridge has not been shaved; it's
completely playable but cannot be lowered further. Check out the photos and give us a call. This one is something special.
With newer hard shell case
SOLD
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1963 Martin 000-18
Serial # 188354. With its combination of mahogany back and sides, spruce top, 000-size compact body, and short 24.9" scale, the 000-18 has always been the go-to guitar for many of your favorite fingerstyle guitarists.
This 1963 model is a lovely sounding guitar with excellent playability thanks to a recent neck-set and refret. Apart from the frets and new bone saddle, the instrument is completely stock and in good shape. The original
full-height Brazilian rosewood bridge and pickguard were both reglued by the same Seattle-based luthier who set the neck on the guitar. A tightly repaired top crack on the upper bass bout and a repaired pickguard crack
help keep the price low. Nicely darkened original lacquer finish, some wear on the back of the neck, no belt rash other wear spots. Soft-V neck carve, 1-11/16" nut.
With newer deluxe TKL hard case
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1933 Martin 0-17 LEFTY
Serial # 52791. One of a very small handful of pre-war factory left handed Martin guitars, and likely the only one with shaded lacquer finish on all surfaces (shaded is Martinspeek for sunburst). This guitar is built and braced left handed, unlike most vintage lefty flat-tops built by other companies; and is fitted with original full-height lefty bridge, pickguard, side dots, and ebony nut. Built in early 1933, this instrument features the all-gold first incarnation of Martin's headstock logo, C.F. Martin stamp on the headstock rear, and bar frets. It is completely original except for the new fossil ivory saddle and vintage-reproduction bridge pins. It has had a "California" neck set sometime in it's not too distant past, and has had a pair of side cracks repaired more recently in our repair shop. No top cracks, three very minor back cracks associated with the neck-angle repair, and original finish throughout. Comfortable Golden Era soft V neck profile with 1-3/4" nutwidth. 24.9" scale length; action of 5 to 7 64ths. Exceptionlly fine all-mahogany tone; snappy and crisp, dry and open. A wonderful fingerstyle guitar, and a truly unique instrument for one very lucky left-handed guitarist. This instrument is featured on page 388 of John Engel's two volume "Uncommon Sound".
With original case.
SOLD
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1954 Martin 00-18
Serial #137774. You'll surely have the nicest 00-18 on the block - or in the state, more likely - if take this one home with you. No cracks,
gorgeous original finish, no pick wear or buckle rash, and factory original except for the saddle. We reset the neck and refretted this guitar back in
2004, and it's not moved a micron since. A beautiful example of a mid 50's 00-18, this guitar sounds, plays, and feels as good as it looks. Lots of
round and fat mids, succinct-but-open basses, and balanced trebles; ragtime and blues pickers will love this guitar for its warmth and character.
You'll be hard pressed to find a better one.
With deluxe TKL hard shell case
SOLD
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1959 Martin D-28
Serial # 170533. This one is a well used and all original one-owner D-28
that's just about fifty years old now. It was brought to us by the same
fellow whose name is penciled on the original 1960 bill of sale accompanying
the guitar, and we think that's pretty darn cool. It has just emerged from
our repair department after having its neck reset and refretted, a pickguard
crack and a single top crack glued and cleated, and a couple of small and
insignificant side cracks dealt with. Apart from frets and a new bone
saddle this guitar is completely stock, including bridgepins, endpin,
tuners, and ivory nut. Prior to arriving at Folkway no repair work had ever
been done to this D-28 (which is the way we like 'em), and it's now in top
shape once again. Its original bridge is full height, and its fingerboard
is full thickness. While it's not in mint condition, this '50's D-28 more
that makes up for any cosmetic shortcomings with its fine tone and excellent
playability. Set up with standard 5 to 7 64ths action and medium-gauge
strings this one is a flat-picker's dream axe; it's voice is big, dark,
open, and mature - and is evenly powerful across the strings. Simply
gorgeous straight grained Brazilian rosewood back and sides with strong
color and figure are matched to a lovely quarter-sawn Sitka spruce top.
Surely, these tone woods help make this guitar sound so good, and they do a
good job adding to its cosmetic and vintage appeal as well. Comfortable
50's neck shape, with just enough finish wear to make it feel just right in
your left hand. We like this guitar quite a bit, and we're pretty much
certain that you will too.
With original but worn hard shell case
SOLD
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1953 Martin D-18
Serial # 130142. A Magical D-18! Maybe it's because of its Adirondack top, or perhaps '53 was just that kind of year for Martins - we have encountered a great many excellent D-18's and 28's from '52 and '53. This one is a knock-out in every way. It's in stunning condition, it's featherweight, it plays perfectly, and - most importantly - it just sounds right. Big, dry, woody, and balanced; classic D-18 tone. No cracks anywhere on this guitar, and with the exception of its new bone saddle, frets, and bridge pins it's a strait-up no-nonsense example. Professional neck reset, full height original Brazilian rosewood bridge, perfect refret from our shop; we have this guitar strung with mediums and fast action. It's a flat-picker's delight. Original ivory nut, original Kluson tuners. Original finish is excellent throughout; although there is some minor strum-wear on both sides of the fingerboard. The pictures should speak for themselves. We'll provide those original shrunken bridgepins with the guitar, too.
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1944 Martin 00-18
Serial # 88418. If you're into smaller-bodied guitars, you're sure to find this wartime 00-18 a truly special instrument. Apart from the visual appeal of this near-perfect 64 year old instrument, and apart from the feel of the guitar's slightly bulkier war-time neck, you'll certainly melt with your first touch of the strings. An inspiring instrument, this 00 sized guitar has surprisingly developed bass response and the dry, resonant, woody, and open voice the best vintage instruments are known for. Thanks to a professional neck-reset its action is perfect too, and nothing gets in the way of being inspired and beguiled by this 00-18. Feather-light at 3.1 pounds, thanks in part to the ebony neck reinforcement used during the WWII years. Adirondack Spruce top with scalloped bracing, mahogany back and sides, Brazilian rosewood fingerboard and original full-height bridge. Original ivory nut, bridge and end pins, frets, and Kluson tuners. New bone nut... and strings. No cracks, no repairs, and just some minor dings here and there; the guitar looks much younger than its age. The more perfect a guitar is, the less I seem to have to tell you about!
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1976 Martin D-35
Serial # 385905. Vintage D-35 warmth and richness for less than $2000. OK, not much less, but still... it's less expensive and oh-so-much-more-cool than a new one! We've just gone over this guitar with a fine toothed comb and fixed it right up for your strumming pleasure. Two pickguard cracks have been glued and nicely cleated, the bridge has been replaced (it's ever so slightly oversized), it has a new bone saddle and a fresh set up. A lovely guitar with that perfect D-35 tone. Original Grover tuners, nut, pickguard, and frets. Strap-button installed in the side next to the neck heel, endpin jack remains from an old Barcus Berry pickup that we removed. No other cracks or issues, nice original finish, and good looks.
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1970 Martin 000-18
Serial # 258567. 000's from the 1960's and 1970's are very uncommon - Dreadnaught production out-numbered 000's by a ratio of ten to one, so stumbling across a nice forty year old 000 doesn't happen too frequently. This 000-18 was finished early in 1970, and features Brazilian rosewood fingerboard and bridge, 60's Grover tuners, an ivory nut, and a nice small Brazilian rosewood bridge plate. It's a lovely guitar, in excellent and original condition, with very fine tone and playability. No cracks, no issues. Very nice lacquer finish with very few nicks and scratches. The bridge has been lowered a little bit, and the action is a very comfortable 5 to 7 64ths. There is room enough on the saddle to lower the action further, should you desire. 24.9" scale length, 1-11/16" nut. Sitka spruce top, mahogany back, sides, and neck; Brazilian rosewood headstock overlay. A fine sounding guitar, very warm, woody and well balanced; and a good fingerpicker.
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1923 Martin 0-18K
Serial # 18836. The Koa 0-18K was introduced in 1918 as one of C.F. Martin's first true steel string guitars. Thanks to the Hawaiian music invasion of the late 'teens the model took off in popularity, and by 1920 ranked second only to the standard 0-18 in production totals. Steel sting guitars had become all the rage, and the guitar was poised to enter the limelight; Martin's annual guitar production increased fourfold as a result. A total of 249 0-18K's were in 1923 - all of them X-braced and constructed to accommodate the higher string tensions of steel strings.
A marvelously well preserved guitar, this 0-18K is without cracks and exhibits very little wear to its shellac finish. It has had its neck professionally reset not very long ago and plays beautifully. Its bridge saddle slot has been relocated for proper intonation, its frets have been dressed, and the instrument has been nicely set up. No repairs or issues to mention. Koa top, back, and sides; rosewood bindings and standard style 18 trim. Ebony fingerboard and original ebony nut. Two replacement bridge pins of approximately the same style and age, new bone saddle. 1-7/8" nut width, 24.9" scale, 2-3/8" string spacing at the bridge. An open and breathy guitar with a sparkle imparted by the Koa top. Quite different than a spruce top 0-18, the denser Koa imparts a snap and dryness not heard in spruce top guitars. Very well balanced, and mesmerizing the play.
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1940 Martin D-28
Serial # 74383. Folkway Music's Golden Era Month continues to this week's update with this 1940 D-28. Herringbone, zig-zag back strip, scalloped braces, slotted diamond fingerboard inlays, Brazilian Rosewood and Adirondack Red Spruce, and a whole lot of dreadnaught tone. This instrument is obviously a flat-picker's delight, and has the dryness, punch, and balance that all of us long for in a big guitar. It has excellent playability and is currently set up with .013's and a standard D-28 action. This guitar has seen a lot of use, and has a well developed voice to match its top's wear. Its neck is fabulously comfortable with a mild V to Its carve - you simply feel good sitting with this D-28 in your hands.
Original finish throughout, although the pickwear around the guard and soundhole have been sealed. Gorgeous straight-grained Brazilian rosewood with moderate saw-markings on the back and rich chocolatety colour. Back and sides are free of cracks and show only light finish wear. Adirondack spruce top is evenly grained and in excellent condition despite the guitar's obvious pick wear and years of grime. One very ancient top crack, about 3" long, is located a pick's length away from the center-seam. This crack is not, and has never been, repaired - and as far as we can tell, there's no reason to change that. There is no movement in the top on either side of this crack, and we just couldn't find a reason to cleat it. There are very old repaired racks on the guitar's top at either-side of the fingerboard (as pictured), and it appears that a few neck-resets have been done on the guitar; leaving a minor partial hair-line crack on the neck's heel and some damaged finish likely caused in the neck removal process (note that no neck work was done in our repair-shop, and that no finish touch-ups have been made). The bridge is a replacement of a replacement that we made and installed, and is accurately sized and foot-printed; the bone saddle is new, and the original bridge-pins were fitted to the new bridge. Inside the guitar, the original bridge plate and all braces are intact and free from repairs or modifications. The top is not warped or bellied in any way. Original ivory nut; fairly recent replacement frets, and 5 out of 6 original Grover sealed-back tuning machines. The 6th tuner is a 30's Grover G-98. Original pickguard, and all bindings; newer end-pin. 1-11/16" wide nut, 25.4" scale length.
With original well-traveled hard shell case, and high-quality new hard shell.
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1920's Martin Style 2 Uke
No serial number. A very appealing early Style 2, with bar frets and mechanical friction pegs. Mahogany body with ivoroid triple-bound top and single-bound back, 12 fret Brazilian rosewood fingerboard and micro-dot inlays. In excellent condition but for a pair of very small and very tight repaired hairline back cracks. Completely original and well set up, this attractive instrument is a load of fun to play and has a very fine tone.
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1941 Martin 000-42
This 1941 000-42 has just emerged from our repair shop, and although it's not for sale, here it is for your viewing pleasure. During its restoration
we replaced the guitar's thinned-down-to-nothing fingerboard, reset its neck, and replaced an unattractive oversized bridge with one of correct
proportions. The guitar had been previously oversprayed, and we chose to leave the old finish alone. It is now a very playable, fine sounding pearly pre-war Martin.
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1959 Martin D-28
Serial # 170058. A super-clean and crack-free one owner D-28 from 1959. We recently finished a neck reset, refret, and set up to this guitar making it a delight to play. It has flawlessly quartered Brazilian back and sides with a gorgeous deep reddish brown hue and a quarter-sawn Sitka top. Completely original from the Grover Pat. Pend. Tuning machines to the red-eye bridge pins, this guitar is everything a collector would look for in a 50's Brazilian Dreadnaught. Booming huge sound, great projection, and in just about as close to mint condition as you could find. This is an instrument that will get you a lot of attention at the next bluegrass camp or festival you attend. And It even comes with its original hard shell case! They don't come in better condition than this one, folks.
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1945 Martin 0-18
Serial # 90373. Likely among the finest wartime 0-18's in existence, this guitar's distinction lies equally in its tone as it does its appearance and condition. It is truly one of the most special Martin guitars we have ever offered for sale. Although it is not a scalloped-braced example, few 14-fret 0-18's offer the presence, warmth, and bigness heard in this instrument.
Completed in early 1945, a few months prior to the declaration of Victory in Europe in May, this 0-18 features a mix of wartime and post-war features. Steel T-rod neck reinforcement, plastic button Kluson tuners without bushings, and an ebony nut (that has been replaced with bone). Its Adirondack spruce top and straight-grained mahogany back and sides are without cracks, and its finish is in impeccable condition. This is a guitar that has simply not been used, and shows no wear whatsoever. It has had a very professional neck-reset, and its bridge is an attractive Brazilian rosewood replacement, complete with glued-in through-saddle and original bridge-pins. The work was not preformed here, but does meet our high standards. Original frets are un-worn and full height, and original bridge pins and tuning machines have seen very few string changes. The guitar's neck is very straight - actually a bit too straight - but it plays nicely and doesn't buzz out with fingerstyle technique; flatpickers might opt to dress down the middle frets to add some relief. The guitar's action is perfect, and full saddle height is available for further adjustment. Replacement bone nut (original is included). 24.9" scale, 1-11/16" nut, soft-v neck profile.
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1920's Martin Style 1 Uke
An early Style 1 variant, this uke has a B+J label that reads "The Mele - Genuine Hawaiian Ukulele". We're not sure what's Genuinely Hawaiian about this instrument though; with B+J being a New York company and C.F. Martin & Co. hailing from Pennsylvania! Anyway, it's a Mahogany Style 1 Soprano, with bound top, simple soundhole ring, and rosewood friction pegs. 12 bar frets in its Brazilian rosewood fingerboard, excellent action and playability. We suspect something is up with the finish as it fluoresces brown under black light instead of the usual green, but it looks pretty right except for some light sanding scratches around the bridge, fingerboard's end, and neck heel... we'll leave it to the buyer to decide if the finish is original or not. A great sounding little thing.
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1946 Martin D-18
Serial # 95973. Who out there doesn't really want a completely original Martin Dreadnaught with a 5 digit serial number that's in nearly perfect condition? Thought so. This one is a mid-1946 model, and exhibits a collection of features very particular to the transitional year in which it was completed. By the War's end, Martin had abandoned scalloped braces and Adirondack spruce in favor of the west-coast Sitka and straight top bracing you'll find on this D-18. With the War Effort over, the metals used for the tuning machines and neck reinforcement rods became plentiful once more, but the transition away from the ebony neck rod didn't happen all of a sudden; and this instrument's neck is fitted with ebony rather than steel. After using the weaker ebony reinforcement for a few years, the shop foremen were undoubtedly familiar with the flexibility of these ebony-rod necks, and (perhaps taking a clue from Gibson) carved necks with a fatter, deeper profile than what was then the norm. This resulted in an extremely light-weight and responsive guitar that has a neck that any vintage guitar nut would die for. Style 18 flirted with Brazilian rosewood fingerboards and bridges from the mid 1930's until 1947, when the last D-18's came off the line with these parts made of Ebony; and this D-18 is an ebony fingerboard and bridge model. Finally, for a period of one year, Martin used pearl fingerboard dots that were undifferentiated in size at the 5th, 7th, and 9th frets; something you might not have otherwise noticed in the photos of this instrument. By late 1947, the 6-digit serial numbered D-18 would appear very similar to one built in the early 1960's; but significantly different than this 1946 model.
The guitar is in near-flawless original condition. There are no cracks, no lose or repaired braces, no changed parts, and it has never had a neck reset. We lowered the guitar's action slightly, but did so by installing a replacement fossil ivory saddle rather than altering the guitar's original. While this instrument is not in mint condition, it shows only minor finish scratching on the back and sides, spots of capo-rash behind the second and third frets, and worn finish along the neck's edge in the first position. The action is set at 5 to 7 64ths, with enough saddle to lower it a bit more, and a full-thickness original bridge. Needless to say, it's a very good sounding guitar; it has ample headroom, dry and open basses and mids, and sparkly but strong Mahogany trebles. You might say that we think pretty highly of this guitar.
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1958 Martin D-18
Serial # 159893. From now on, when customers ask me what a great post-war D-18 should sound like, I'm going to play a recording of this guitar. Loud and dry, it's a great choice for your next pickin' session. Built in early 1958, this D-18 has all the features you'd expect; a Sitka top and mahogany back and sides, Brazilian fingerboard and bridge, through-saddle, lots of tortoise-shell celluloid, Kluson tuners, and ivory nut and saddle. It's in great shape with only a wee little pickguard crack and a repaired 2" side crack. The bridge was once screwed down but is now properly glued; the old holes in the bridge have been with very nicely filled with matching rosewood. No repairs inside, and the bridge plate is in excellent shape but for the aforementioned screw holes. Some minor playwear by the pickguard, and an average number of dings and dents as shown in the photos below. This one hasn't had a neck reset and is perfectly playable with 5 to 7 action at the 12th fret. The bridge is close to full thickness, and there is still ample original saddle showing so if you'd like a lower fingerstyle action you can get it. First 3 frets have been replaced, the other 17 are original; strap button has been added in the neck heel.
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1886 Martin 0-28
No serial # (Martin began numbering their instruments in 1898, after an estimated 8000 instruments had been completed). The venerable Style 28 made its first appearance in Martin's 1874 catalog, twelve years prior to this guitar's completion. The 0-28 became a successful model and the company soon expanded the Style 28 line to include the new 00 size - the largest guitar the company had yet built in the late 1870's. Because C.F. Martin & Co. (then run by C.F. Martin Jr.) was not yet recording serial numbers at the time this 0-28 was built, it is not known how many - or how few - similar guitars were built. What we can say with absolute certainty is that very few have survived in such fine condition to this day. We are pleased to offer to you this fine Martin 0-28.
Figured Brazilian rosewood back and sides, Red spruce top, Spanish cedar neck with rosewood headstock overlay, ebony fingerboard and original full height pyramid bridge. Ivory bindings, herringbone top purfling, multicolored back strip, typical Style 28 rosette in a 5-9-5 pattern but with ivory center-rings. Original ivory nut, saddle, pearl-inlaid bridge pins, and end-graft. Original German-made engraved brass tuning machines with ivory buttons, and original endpin. Scalloped braces and original maple bridge plate, original French-polish shellac finish throughout. 0-size body measures 13.5" wide at lower bout, and 4.25" deep at the endpin. 24.9" scale length, 1-7/8" wide nut, soft-V neck profile.
This guitar is in excellent condition and is completely original. The top's center seam has been reglued, but there are otherwise no cracks anywhere on the instrument. The guitar arrived to us with a small section of binding and purfling missing from the lower back/side margin, which we have seamlessly repaired (see photo). We don't often toot our own horn, so to speak, about the quality of our restoration work, but this repair is second to none. You would be hard-pressed to notice that anything had been done to this guitar. The purfling material we spliced in was custom cut to match the original, as was the ivory we selected for the binding. We have a big box of antique piano keys that we painstakingly sorted through to find a piece of ivory that was of the same hue and opacity as the original Martin stock! The French-polish finish touch-up does not extend on the back beyond 1/4" from the edge. In addition, we've dressed the original bar frets, installed a new compensated bone saddle (the original full height ivory saddle will accompany the guitar), and have set up the instrument with Silk and Steel strings and a comfortable fingerstyle action. The guitar is feather-light, weighing in at 3 pounds, and has oodles of rich, open, vintage tone. Its treble strings are fat and round, and its wound strings have that poppy, almost classical attack that comes from a lightly built top. The instrument is breathy and airy, with woody and complex overtones and endless sustain. Defined basses, and balanced string to string volumes make this instrument one of the loveliest fingerstyle guitars you'll have the chance to play.
Due to the nature of the instrument, its value, and the unpredictable climate, we will only ship this guitar with Overnight service (about $300).
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1957 Martin 000-18
Serial # 158449 In close to perfect condition and 100% original and unmodified, this 1957 000-18 is truly a collector's item. No cracks, no wear, and only minor dings near the pickguard and to the back of the neck - you'd be hard pressed to find one much nicer than this. Sitka Spruce top, Mahogany back and sides, quarter-sawn Brazilian Rosewood fingerboard and bridge, tortoiseshell celluloid bindings and pickguard, ivory nut and saddle. 1-11/16" nut, 24.9" scale neck with soft V 50's profile. The action measures a very comfortable 5 to 8 64ths at the 12th fret despite not yet having a neck reset; however, the saddle has been lowered to its minimum, and without shaving the guitar's full height bridge the action is not lowerable any further. It's a particularly fine sounding 1950's 000, with nice woodiness and a warm ring - and fingers or flatpick coax out the best this guitar has to offer.
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1930 c. Martin Style 1-T Uke
No serial number. As the ukulele fad of the 1920's grew in scale, the Martin Company expanded its line of ukes from to include Concert, Tenor, and Baritone sized instruments. The Style 1-T was introduced soon after the second round of renovations at the company's North St. location in the late 1920's, and this instrument likely dates soon after that. A simply appointed instrument, the Style 1-T has a mahogany body and neck, rosewood fingerboard and bridge, rosewood binding (with maple top purfling), ebony nut, friction tuning machines, and black bridge-pins. The bone saddle is new, but the instrument is otherwise original. Bar-frets and C.F. Martin stamp on the back of the headstock date the instrument to before 1934. The are a few hairline cracks on the instrument's top and back which we have repaired, along with an older nicely repaired crack on the treble side. No finish touchup was done, and none is needed. Nicely setup, the instrument plays easily and without buzz. 17" scale length, 1-3/8" nut width. Fine sound.
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1962 Martin 000-28C
Serial # 186981. Built at the height of the Folk boom of the early 1960's,
the 000-28 was the largest and most expensive gut-string guitar Martin would
ever offer. Only 560 of these guitars were built in total, and today the
000-28C (or earlier G) are the most collectable post-war gut-strung Martins
(and the only 12-fret 000 size production instruments of the era). This
guitar is in extra-fine condition, with very little signs of use. It has a
repaired 3" long crack on the back, and a small finish chip in front of the
bridge from an earlier reglue. The action and set up are very nice, and the
guitar plays quite comfortably. As the only 12 fret 000-size postwar
Martins, it is not uncommon to see these instruments converted into steel
string guitars. This unconverted example has a lovely intimate tone and a
soft touch.
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1938 Martin 000-18
Serial # 71207. A one owner triple O from just before the start of WWII. The guitar is in top shape, after a neck reset, refret, and re-bridge in our shop. Adirondack top, quartered mahogany back and sides; ebony fingerboard and bridge. Original Grover tuning machines, ivory nut, end pin and bridge pins. Like pretty much all pre-war 14 fret 000-18's this guitar has a huge voice, with very well developed trebles and loud but succinct basses. For a fan of Mahogany instruments, this is the consummate fingerstyle guitar. 1-3/4" nut width, 24.9" scale, comfortable soft V neck profile, and forward positioned X bracing. It is both responsive and subtle, and is a dream to play.
The original bridge was badly cracked and needed replacing, the replica we built is exact and would be difficult to distinguish as a replacement. The instrument is free of cracks, with the exception of a 1/2" crack on the bass side lower bout which was repaired long long ago. There is light overspray over the wound, and there are a number very small drops of finish on the top's lower bass side which measure about 1/32nd of an inch at most. They are difficult to photograph, but should be somewhat visible on the front detail photo provided. This guitar is in otherwise excellent condition. We have the action set to please the fingerstyle crowd (read: low), and thanks to the new frets this guitar plays slinky-fast without buzzing. Included with the instrument is its original strap, and a couple original black and white photos of the original owner playing his guitar back in the day.
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1947 Martin 000-28G
Serial # 100322. With only 17 ever made, the 000-28G is among the rarest of all catalogued Martin guitar models. The G series guitars were the first
instruments built by Martin to specifically interest players of Spanish style guitar. The instrument pictured here (one of only four built in
1947), has a 000-28 body, but with a fan-braced spruce top, and a 12 fret classical-style neck that has a nut width of close to 2 inches. The
appointments are typical of Style 28 guitars from 1947 onward, and the Brazilian rosewood used to build this instrument is pretty much as perfect
as one could ask for - quarter sawn, with rich deep red and brown hues. The guitar is completely original and in excellent condition. There are,
however, three older repaired back cracks, as is common to find on Brazilian Martins. Some might prefer to convert this guitar into an OM-28, others
would leave the instrument intact, preserving it as a specimen of an ultra rare Martin instrument. Should you choose to play the instrument, you will
find that this guitar has a warm and intimate nylon-string voice. There is more bass response than you'd otherwise expect in a classical, thanks to
this 000's large body size.
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1997 Martin HD-28V
Serial # 599755. A 10 year old Vintage series Herringbone D-28 in excellent condition. Indian rosewood back and sides, perfect Sitka top, ebony through-saddle bridge and diamond-inlaid fingerboard. One-piece mahogany neck with vintage style logo and open-geared tuners. Heringbone top trim, zig-zag back strip, tortoise-shell celluloid pickguard, red-eye bridge pins. Scalloped, forward shifted top bracing, Gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish. Boomy and loud, the HD-28V is Martin's consummate bluegrass flatpicker - and this guitar does it well. Lots of headroom, nice big basses with open and woody mids. Well set up and in excellent condition, with only very minor finish blemishes.
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1957 Martin D-21
Serial # 154328. We'll probably be kicking ourselves in a few years for putting this guitar up for sale, as D-21's are among the best investments in the vintage guitar world; and they don't come much more perfect than this guitar. But, alas, we're in the business of selling guitars - not keeping them. The '57 D-21 pictured here is the cleanest 50 year old Martin dreadnaught you're likely to find. It's one repair - a small binding reglue and 1/8 splice- was done exceptionally well and is largely invisible. There are no cracks anywhere on the instrument, and no neck work has ever been done to the guitar. No neck reset, no shaved bridge, no fretwork. The ivory nut and saddle are original, the tuners are original, the bridge pins are original, the finish is original... you get the idea here folks. With action of 5 to 8 64ths the guitar is eminently playable, and with some saddle height left above the bridge the action is lowerable further. This fifty year old Martin doesn't need a neck reset. With guitars this perfect tone is often an afterthought, but that is not the case with this D-21. It's a fifty year old Brazilian rosewood dreadnaught. It sounds huge. A marvelous flat picker. Oh, and it has an Adirondack Spruce top, too. I almost forgot to mention that... Spidery Brazilian and Adirondack; not a bad thing, really.
The guitar is very expensive, and it is worth every penny of the price.
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1957 Martin 000-18
Serial # 158254. In our minds, primo vintage guitars should either be in near-mint condition, or have enough mojo to make Muddy Waters shudder. Either way, you need to be able to play the thing, so proper action and set up are especially important, as is an instrument's structural integrity. All that being said, you can imagine our delight when this crack-free fifty year old hobo of a guitar showed up at our door. This guitar really, really, really looks like a vintage instrument. Its finish is worn spectacularly well - from the arm wear on the top's lower bass bout to the pickwear around the soundhole and pickgaurd. Its smooth and bare mahogany neck is testament to the countless hours someone spent honing their skills and howling at the moon. It amazes me to think that a guitar with this kind of play wear can survive the years without damage. The guitar's bridgeplate, and braces are all original and intact, and with the exception of a small unrepaired crack at the inner margin of the pickguard there are no cracks - past or present - on this one. We've just completed a neck-reset and refret, and made a brazilian rosewood replica bridge to replace the original that was shaved too low to use. The guitar had been previously refretted, so our frets are likely the guitar's third set. Its ivory nut, Grover G-98 tuners, bridge pins, end pin, pickguard, and all finish are all original. Typical of 50's 000-18's it has a smallish neck, with a nut width of 1-5/8" and a soft-v carve; a very comfortable fit. Naturally, the guitar sounds amazing. It would be hard for it not to, really, after having being played so much over a span of fifty years. It's not the loudest guitar in the shop, but is has warmth and subtlety, and lots of that dry woody openness we look for in a vintage mahogany instrument. Set up with standard 5 to 7 64ths action, this 000-18 is well suited for most any style of playing.
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1964 Martin 0-16NY
Serial # 194388. The New Yorker Martins were built in response to the folk revival of the 1950's and early 1960's. People were looking for old 12 fret "New York" made Martins on which to play the roots and traditional tunes that were popular in the day. Although designed for nylon (classical) strings or light gauge steel strings, these instruments sound remarkably better with steels strings, and were built more lightly than most other Martins of the era. The result is an instrument with a wide open voice, lots of harmonic overtones and good volume. 1 7/8" nut width, slotted headstock and rectangular bridge add to the vintage vibe of this instrument. This early 1963 example has had a professional neck reset not too long ago, and has just been refretted and set up in our shop. It is completely original with the exception of the frets, saddle, and one bridge-pin and is in near-mint condition. No cracks or finish wear, and only a few small dings here and there to mention. Original ivory nut, Waverly tuners, and full-height Brazilian rosewood bridge. Mahogany back and sides, Sitka spruce top, Brazilian rosewood fingerboard and headstock overlay. Style 18 rosette and top bindings and purflings, unbound back., and satin lacquer finish. A wonderful fingerstyle instrument, we have the action set at a slinky 4 to 5 64ths.
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1968 (circa) Martin "Employee" 00-28 LEFTY
Yes, it's factory left handed; yes it has Brazilian Rosewood back and sides; and - yes - it was built in the Martin factory, but like all
"Employee-built" Martin guitars this instrument does not have a Martin serial number or bear the familiar C.F. Martin & Co. logo on its headstock.
Back in the days of the 6-digit serial number, Martin employees were permitted to "build" instruments of their own design when off-shift. They
would use Martin parts in the construction of these instruments, and the finished products would be - essentially - Martin guitars, but would
generally differ from those instruments found in the Martin catalog. Such is the case with the particular lefty 00-sized guitar pictured here. It was
built with three-piece back and sides of richly hued Brazilian rosewood; lefty-braced Sitka spruce top complete with small rosewood bridge-plate (a
la 1968); a twelve-fret neck with 24.9" scale, chucky 1-7/8" width and slotted headstock, and Brazilian rosewood fingerboard and rectangular
bridge. As far as appointments, this instrument is a hybrid of styles ranging from 16 to 45. The top's edge is bound with Style 21 5-ply
purflings and black outer binding, and the abalone pearl rosette is Style 41 and higher. The three-piece back suggests Style 35, but its lack of binding
is reminiscent of the Style 16 New Yorkers that were being built at the same time as this guitar. The fingerboard and dot pattern are Style 21, and the
bridge was built for a Style 16 or 21 New Yorker. Finally, the bridge and end-pins are Style 21 (Black with white dots), and the end-graft is Style
28. So by now, I'm hoping that you're wondering why we've called the guitar a 00-28, if only the endgraft (that little wedge inlaid into the bottom of
the guitar that the strap button sits in the center of) says Style 28. Well, it's because the fellow who built it wanted us to; he stamped the neck
block 00-28! Inside, the guitar is initialed A.F.S. 6.2.71 and although we assume the guitar was completed June 2nd, 1971, we're still calling it a '68
as the materials used and the size/shape of the bridge plate are suggestive of that year. The headstock is inlaid with LMS in pearl, and we have been
told these are the initials of the wife of the Martin Employee who built the instrument.
The instrument is in excellent condition. There are no cracks and no scratches in the finish. We have fitted a replacement tortoise-shell
celluloid pickguard to the top, re-fretted and set up the instrument, complete with a new bone saddle. The action is fingerstyle-low, with a
full-height bridge and enough saddle to lower the strings well into the buzz-zone. Original Grover tuners and original ivory nut. It's a very loud
guitar, with big full trebles and piano-like resonance. It is, after all, a Martin.
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1951 Martin D-18
Serial # 120509. Obviously not used very much throughout its life, this D-18 doesn't really look a third as old as it actually is. The story as we've heard it is that a pair of brothers from Tennessee bought a pair of D-18s to use with their band way back when, and ended up only using one of them. The second guitar (this one) lived a lonely life in its chipboard case at the back of a closet, only to be discovered some many years later. It dried out and formed a few cracks along the way, but it stayed in mostly excellent condition as a result. A while back the guitar was brought back to life with a professional neck-reset, a new bridge, and repairs to one top crack and four back cracks; it was played for about a decade and then finally made its way here last week. We've replaced the replacement bridge with a much more accurate Brazilian rosewood replica, repaired a pickguard crack, and set the instrument up with Martin Mediums. It now plays excellently, looks fabulous, and sounds - simply - quite wonderful. Original finish throughout, original Kluson tuners, replacement bone nut and saddle, new bridge pins, original endpin and pickguard. One very tight and nicely repaired top crack south of the bridge; the four back cracks are all located in the lower treble bout and are well glued. If not for the repaired cracks, this D-18 would be on our short list of the cleanest 50 year old guitars we've yet offered for sale. It's a good one, folks. It has a wide open voice, with a noticeable amount of that woody dryness you'll find in a good early 50's Martin. It's loud and resonant, and is definitely a flatpicker's instrument.
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1960 Martin D-28
Serial # 171802. Built in early 1960, and bought shortly thereafter by the fellow who brought it to us last week, this D-28 is a well cared for one-owner instrument. It is also the home of some of the most beautiful Brazilian rosewood you'll encounter on any Martin from any era. Pictures speak a thousand words, and I've not got space for that much text, so feast your eyes on that back detail shot we've provided. Moving on, this guitar is in quite fine condition overall. It has two very small repaired cracks: one at the pickguard margin under the B string, and the other on the treble side near the neck that has had a drop-fill touch-up. The top and braces are solid and issue-free, as are the sides, back, and their related braces. Nice small original bridge plate and no top deflection. The bridge is an ebony replacement made in our shop, and the bridge pins are the guitar's original red-eyes. It's had a professional neck reset and refret, and is set up with very comfortable action and medium strings. Original Grover pat. pend. USA Rotomatics, and original ivory nut (1-11/16"). Its lacquer finish is completely original; the back of the neck has a bit of wear, and the guitar has a few dings on the top, and a fair number of scratches on the back and sides. There is no pick rash or belt wear though, and the overall look of the guitar is quite clean. Typical of D-28's from the late 50's and early 1960's the guitar is quite loud and well balanced. It's obviously a great flatpicker, but would likely be a good fingerpicking candidate too.
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1920's Martin Style 1K Uke
This one sings! That sweet loud voice of a very lightly built koa
instrument just can't be beat. All-koa body and bridge, Brazilian rosewood
fingerboard with original bar frets, mahogany neck, Brazilian top and back
binding, white and black wood top purfling, ebony nut and saddle, replaced
tuners. This one would be a lot more money had it not lost a chunk out of
the top by the soundhole. It is otherwise in highly desirable condition.
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1981 Martin Model A Mandolin
Serial # 26174. Virtually unchanged in design from 1917 until its discontinuation in 1988, the 1981 Model A shown here is a 90 year old in the body of a 26 year old! It is truly fascinating that Martin offered their bent-top basic model mando as recently as George Michael's hit song "Faith", and the Bush Sr. Presidency!
The instrument is in just about mint condition, but does show some fret wear. Mahogany back and sides, bent Sitka spruce top, style 18 appointments. Mahogany neck, rosewood fingerboard; ebony bridge and nut, Kluson tuners (which Martin must have stockpiled in the late 1960's!), and clamshell tailpiece. 1-5/32" nut width, 13" scale, neck joins the body at the 10th fret. The mandolin is well set up and plays nicely.
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1969 Martin D-28
Serial # 242519. The last Brazilian rosewood D-28's left the factory in late 1969, some 11500 guitars after this early 1969 model was finished. Today, as you most likely well know, the instruments built prior to a certain D-21 numbered 254498, are prized for their tone and looks; and command premium prices on the vintage guitar market as compared to their Indian rosewood counterparts. The D-28 pictured here was built with very attractive straight-grained old-growth Brazilian, and a Sitka top. The guitar doesn't look its age, and at 38 years old shows no signs of growing old. It's completely crack free, and has nearly perfect finish. It has been professionally neck-setted and set up, and plays very nicely as well. It has a very well made repro pickguard, newer nut and saddle, and a small bridge plate patch, but is otherwise completely original. We've got the action set at 5 to 7 64ths with medium strings. There is a lot of room on the saddle to bring the action down, should you desire. Tonally, it is very rich and articulate - classic late 60's D-28.
With new top-of-the-line Martin hard shell case
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1980 Martin HD-28
Serial # 423459. Between 1969 and 1985 all Martin Dreadnaughts were built with extra-large rosewood bridgeplates which didn't exactly help tone. Thankfully, in 1976, C.F. Martin & Co. realized that there might be a reason their then-new guitars didn't quite match up to the older instruments so many musicians favored. They rediscovered small maple bridge plates and scalloped braces, and they re-introduced their now venerable herringbone purflings on the HD-28. It's now widely agreed upon that the best sounding Martin guitars built during those years were those with HD-28 stamped on their neck-blocks, just like the one pictured here.
With its rosewood back and sides and scalloped-braced Stika spruce top this is a loud guitar. It's big and it's got no shortage of bass response either - Bluegrassers of the world unite! No cracks, and not much wear, this guitar is in excellent condition. It is completely original, too - right down to the bridge pins. Excellent set up and playability; we've set the action at just shy of 5 to 7 64ths with mediums. In 1980 Martin was still glueing pickguards to their tops prior to applying finish, and this one has not curled up or created a crack in the top as so many do. Additionally, adjustable truss-rods weren't introduced until '85, so this guitar is equipped with the hollow square steel reinforcement used from '67 on, making the neck nice and stiff. In short, it's a killer guitar.
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1958 Martin 00-18
Serial #160030. A really nice condition '50s Martin that's still affordable with your summer job! It's all-original with a Brazilian rosewood board and
bridge, ivory nut and saddle, nice even-grained spruce top and quartersawn mahogany body with tortoise binding and pickguard. It's in nice playing
order with almost no fret-wear, 5 to 7 sixty-fourths action with a sixteenth inch of saddle still showing. Light wear over the body, no abuse or repairs.
A strap pin was once improperly installed on the bass side of the heel and later moved to the right location with a plug but no finish touch-up. It
has the standard Martin pickguard crack on the outer edge of the guard, one inch long. A fine warm sound with a big punch, this is a loud guitar and
fun to play. This one is priced to sell fast.
On consignment in a more modern thermoplastic case.
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1966 Martin 000-18
Have a peek at this knockout triple O. It's about the cleanest vintage Martin we've ever seen. It came through the store this week only needing its pickguard reglued; it didn't even need a neck reset. Amazing.
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1956 Martin 000-18
Serial #149024. Fresh out of our shop after a neck reset, refret, and set-up, this mid-1950's 000-18 is a very fine instrument in all three major categories: tone, playability, and looks. No cracks, and no real wear - just a few dings here and there as are evident in the photos provided. No repairs and completely original (except for the bone saddle we installed, and the new frets), this guitar is ready to play. This is a nice package, with its original hard-shell case, strap, and some case goodies. It's a one owner instrument, and a very well cared for one at that. We've set the guitar up with a slinky fingerstyle action (4 to just shy of 6 64ths and just a hair of relief), with 12-54's. Sitka top, Mahogany back and sides, Brazilian rosewood board and full height bridge. Original tuners, ivory nut, and bridge/end pins. 24.9" scale length, 1-11/16" nut width. Fine 50's tone.
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1956 D-28 in Mint Condition!
We can't offer this one to you for sale, but we can show it to you! This '56 D-28 just came through our shop where it received at neck reset, a refret, and a new bridge. It's orginal bridge was bolted down, and a pair of holes in the top were repaired as well. It's always a little nerveracking to work on guitars that are this clean, but we love doing it! Check out the Brazilian rosewood on this guitar - you couldn't ask for more perfect wood!
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1947 Martin 000-18
100525. A very lightly built early post-war 000-18 in excellent condition; you'd be hard pressed to find a late '40's 000 anywhere near as nice as this one. Essentially crack-free (there is a small 1" side crack) this guitar is well-preserved and has evidently been well cared for throughout its life. We have neck-setted and refretted the guitar as we always do, and offer it to you in ready-to-play condition; the set up is for fingerstyle playing. Sitka top, Mahogany sides and back. Brazilian rosewood fingerboard and bridge, tortoise-shell celluloid binding, original bridge and end pins and open-geared Kluson tuners. Original ivory nut (1-11/16" wide) and new bone saddle. Very little finish wear except on the instrument's back where some minor surficial belt scratching can be seen. The instrument has the snap and dryness that good 000-18's are famous for, with fine balance and rich harmonic overtones. A lovely instrument.
With 1940's Epiphone-branded Lifton HSC
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1955 Martin 000-18
A grand old lady from Martin's most consistent period. This guitar has recently received a neck reset, new frets and a new exact replica Brazilian
rosewood bridge in our shop. It plays perfectly, and is currently set up for fingerstyle playing. A very balanced tone, articulate, clean and dry, with
full trebles and even basses. It features some honest playwear on the top, and has a standard pickguard crack and a couple of other cracks that were
well repaired long ago. The back has two tight repaired cracks about 4" in length and there is one small ding on the side under the player's right arm
which has been filled with lacquer. The appearance of the guitar is very good and the guitar has never been abused. It has the original tuners, which
work nicely and look great, and an original ivory nut. 24.9" scale length, 1-21-32" nut width.
On Consignment, with newer Deluxe TKL hard case.
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1926 Martin 00-18
Serial # 25891. This steel-string braced 00-18 is among the finer sounding pre-1929 mahogany Martins you're likely to find. Martin's first steel sting
guitars were built very lightly with finely scalloped braces and thin tops and backs, resulting in instruments which respond hugely to a light touch.
There are really no other guitars out there - old or new - that do what these guitars do. Beguiling to pickup, inspiring to play, and impossible to
put down, this guitar will surely coax the best your fingers have to offer. This 00-18 went back to Martin in the late 80's for a neck reset, refret,
re-bridge, and a new bridge plate. The top is without cracks, but does have significant pick-wear. The back has one repaired crack, and there are two
well repaired side cracks. Martin's repairs are well done, the new bar frets are nice and tall, and the bridge plate is only slightly oversized.
The somewhat oversized pyramid bridge didn't look great when the guitar came in, so we re-profiled it here in shop and fitted a new bone saddle and
vintage-correct bridge-pins to it. The set up on this guitar is slinky-low (4 to 5 64ths), and plays very easily with light gauge strings - it's
definitely a fingerstyle set up. With no further repairs needed, this guitar is ready to play and enjoy.
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1958 Martin 00-18
Serial # 165337. This guitar is a real beauty. Although it's creeping up on 50 years old it doesn't look have that age. It is in excellent condition and is without cracks. The finish looks great, too - with only slight crazing, no belt or pick wear, and just a few small dings here and there. Internally, there are no issues either; its small maple bridge plate and braces are in perfect shape and glued well. It's a big sounding guitar with lots of volume and headroom to dig in and play hard should you choose. The bridge has been lowered a little bit but looks good and offers enough saddle height to lower the action if desired, even though this guitar's neck has never been reset. The action at the 12th fret currently measures 5 to 7 64ths. The tuners are newer replacements which look right from the front, but evidence of older incorrect replacements is slightly visible on the headstock face, and under the Kluson bodies. Original ivory nut, new bone saddle (by us), original bridge and end pins. 24.9" scale, 1-11/16" nut width, comfortable neck. A very enticing 00-18.
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1954 Martin 00-17
Another near-mint mahogany Martin! This time it's a 00-17 model built in 1954. The only work this guitar has ever had done to it is a new saddle and set-up - no neck reset or fretwork, nothing to reglue, to cracks to fix. The tuners have no wiggle or wear, the finish has just about no blemishes - just the odd scratch here and there. Oh, and it sounds good, too! 24.9" scale, 1-11/16" ebony nut, Brazilian rosewood bridge and fingerboard, solid mahogany top, sides, and back. If a picture is worth a thousand words, I'll quit typing and let you explore this guitar.
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1958 Martin 0-15
A beautifully preserved 50's Martin, and a great sounding instrument to boot. In truly collectable condition, this 0-15 has seen very little playtime over its life and has virtually no wear to its frets or finish. Its bridge was lifting when it arrived, and it developed a crack at the inner margin of the pickguard, but both of these issues have been seamlessly attended to in our repair shop. A fresh set up and new bone saddle have made it a very playable instrument as well. It has surprisingly well developed basses for an instrument in such unused condition, and good volume. The 0 body size is ridiculously comfortable to play, but its slightly deeper body depth make it sound like a larger bodied guitar than it is. Original Kluson tuners, original bridge and end pins, and original soft shell case.
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1963 Martin D-21
Serial # 193087. What a phenomenal guitar and a Flatpicker's dream of an
instrument. This D-21 has an awesome punch in the mids that makes lead runs
explode out of the soundhole, and a volume that will make you wonder why
they bothered inventing acoustic pickups! It has great balance, with robust
single notes all over the fingerboard.
The guitar has just emerged from our repairshop where it had its neck reset,
saddle and frets replaced and pickguard crack fixed up. There are otherwise
no cracks in the instrument, and just about none of the fine scratches and
nicks we tend to find on guitars of this age. This D-21 features back and
sides of quartersawn Brazilian rosewood and a bearclaw-figured Sitka spruce
top with tortoise celluloid body bindings and pickguard. The board and
original (full height) bridge are Brazilian rosewood as well, with
attractive figure and rich color. The instrument has its original Kluson
Deluxe tuning machines - the cleanest we've ever seen, its original bridge
and end pins, and ivory nut. Internally, the instrument is perfect, too.
Its braces are all tight, and the holes in its small maple bridge plate are
in top shape. The guitar appears to have been played very little over its
life; but hopefully that will change as soon as someone - possibly you -
takes it home! There is an impression of a treble clef on the pickguard left
by a sticker from years past; we left it on the guitar, but we can easily
rub / buff this off should you desire. A period Ess & Ess hard case
accompanies this fine instrument.
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1959 Martin D-28
Serial #170742. Looking for an exceptionally loud and powerful dreadnaught? Want a guitar that you can hear above the banjo and mandolin you've been jamming with? How about a guitar whose treble notes are as fat as its basses - all the way up the neck? It's going to cost you a bit to get it, but here is that guitar. Among the most powerful D-28's we've encountered, there is nothing about this guitar that is going to let you down. Let's start with the tone woods: Quartersawn, figured, deep and richly hued Brazilian Rosewood back and sides - the kind you simply can't get any more - matched with and Adirondack (yes, it really is Adirondack) Red Spruce top. Martin built guitars with Adirondack tops sporadically throughout the 1950s; the wood is unmistakable, both in looks and in tone. There are no cracks on this guitar, except those at the margins of the pickguard (which have been repaired). The action is perfect, thanks to an older very professionally done neck reset, and a set up and fret-dressing in our shop. The bridge and bridge-plate are correct replacements built by us - you'd be hard pressed to tell they were not original. The Grover Rotomatic tuners are original, as is the ivory nut. The Pickguard is gorgeous, with its unmistakingly late 50's shape and red-brown tortoise-shell celluloid, and the original bridge and endpins -with their 'red-eyes' of matching celluloid - offer a classic vintage Style 28 touch to finish off the instrument. The neck has a 50's soft V profile with a 1-11/16" nut. Set up with Medium strings, the action is a perfect 5 to 7 64ths, with enough saddle above the bridge to lower it significantly, should you desire. This D-28 is sold with its original Lifton hard shell case, which too is in excellent condition.
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1933 Martin 0-17
Serial # 54671. After the OM, introduced in '29, the 0-17 and 0-18 were the
next flat-tops in line to be offered with the company's new 14 fret neck.
The guitar pictured here was built in 1933, during an era of great
transition for C.F. Martin's instruments and exactly one hundred years after
the birth of the company. The now-famous C.F. Martin & Co. logo, introduced
in 1932, was originally monochrome gold (as it is on this guitar), its black
outline would follow a few years later. On the back of the headstock is the
Martin stamp familiar to us from older instruments, but discontinued a year
or so after this particular guitar was built. The V-profile neck features a
Brazilian rosewood fingerboard, bar frets and a 1-3/4" ebony nut; 14 frets
clear of the body, and simple ivoroid fretboard and side position markers.
The neck re-enforcement is an ebony insert, although Martin would shift to
the "T-bar" steel insert in '35. As a result of the lack of steel in the
neck, this guitar is incredibly light, weighing in at a meager 3 pounds! The
unbound body is solid Mahogany throughout, with a bookmatched back and a
single piece top. The braces are all finely scalloped, and the maple bridge
plate is tiny. A guitar this lightly built and so finely braced can only
sound great, and this instrument steps right up to the plate in this regard.
Very loud and punchy with the dry sparkle of a mahogany topped guitar, this
0-17 excels at bluesy or ragtime fingerstyle, or would make a great
songwriting companion.
The guitar's condition is excellent and completely original throughout.
From Grover tuning machines to the ivory saddle there have been no
modifications to the instrument. In our repair-shop we reset the neck,
re-fretted (with the original frets) the fingerboard, and adjusted the
action. There is a very small and insignificant finish touch up on the heel
of the neck where the finish chipped away during the neck removal process.
There are no cracks, and no areas of excessive finish wear anywhere on the
guitar. The case, too, is original and in excellent condition. An
investment-grade vintage guitar all in all.
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1948 Martin D-18
Serial # 106270. We've offered a number of fine D-18's over the last few
months, but there's no such thing as too many! So, here is a 1948 model for
you to oogle over. The late 1940's brought about some design changes to
the Martin Dreadnaught; scalloped braces were replaced by straight braces,
and Sitka Spruce replaced Adirondack Red Spruce. A few years later, Kluson
enclosed tuners would replace the open-geared machines used up to that point
on Style 18 guitars. In the early post-war years, the quality of the
guitars that C.F. Martin & Co was building was very much consistent with
that from a few years earlier, but the aforementioned design changes brought
a different tonality to the instruments. Today, guitars from this era are
revered for their powerful voices and balanced response.
This particular instrument is in remarkable condition at nearly sixty years
old. With the exception of a well-repaired pickguard crack there are no
cracks or separations anywhere on the guitar. There is no excessive pick or
buckle wear, and the original tuners work very well. A few years back this
guitar had its neck reset and refretted in our shop, and today plays with
excellent action. I had forgotten until I looked back at my repair notes
that we had replaced the bridge as well. The one we made fooled me upon
examining the guitar this week - I thought it was an original! The ivory
nut is original, as is the bridgeplate, pickguard, all finish, and the
endpin. The bridge pins and bone saddle are replacements, and there is a
strap button in the usual spot. The tone of this guitar is rich and warm,
with a nice mahogany sparkle, and a very open bass. It is a woody guitar
and will give you all the vintage overtones that you'd expect to find in a
60 year old guitar.
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1953 Martin D-18
Serial # 129624. A very loud and well balanced early fifties dreadnaught. A flat-picking machine that's right up there with the best of them, this D-18 is a great choice for someone looking for the power that early 1950's Martin's are famous for, and the brightness and snap that only old dry Mahogany offers. Rhythm chops and G chord turnarounds are punctuated and succinct on this guitar, and lead breaks up the neck cut though nicely. It's a guitar that anyone who plays in front of a microphone - on stage, or in the studio - will die for.
Sitka Spruce and South American Mahogany, Brazilian Rosewood fingerboard and bridge, Tortoise-shell celluloid bindings and pickguard, Original Kluson tuners. Original small maple bridge plate, full height bridge, new bone compensated saddle and original ivory nut. An older professional neck reset and refret (done very cleanly) sets the action at a fast 5 to 7 64ths, with lots of saddle left to go lower. An older repaired crack at the pickguard, and another small one that we fixed (near invisibly) on flat part the treble side; where all D-18s tend to crack. A Strap pin was added to the heal, and the endpin is replaced with a pickup out-put jack - although there is currently no pickup in the guitar. The finish is in great shape everywhere, although there is a small area of pickwear by the 'guard. The long and short of it is that this is a wonderful 50+ year old dreadnaught; in nearly crack-free original condition, that plays great and sounds awesome. They don't come around like this one too much any more.
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1912 Martin Style 00 Mandolin
Serial #3508. How I wish all 94 year old Martins were in this kind of condition! This Mandolin is nearly perfect, with only the slightest signs of wear to the finish. Better still, it is perfectly playable! 9 Brazilian rosewood ribs, spruce top, bar-fretted ebony fingerboard with simple pearl dot inlays, original nickel-silver tuning machines and tailpiece, ebony bridge, and inlaid tortoise-shell pickguard. An understated but classy instrument. It is very playable with low action, and good fretwork, and sounds quite lovely. 13" scale, 1-1/8" nut.
On consignment without case.
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1956 Martin 00-17
Serial # 151849. Built until 1960, the 00-17 was the largest all-mahogany guitar that martin built in regular numbers until the reintroduction of the 15 series in the 1990's. The mahogany-topped 15 and 17 series instruments occupied the low-end of the martin line-up and featured very simple appointments and an absence of body bindings in order to keep the prices down. In 1956, this 00-17 sold for $95, $20 less than a 00-18, and half the price of a 000-21. Regardless, on the inside, you'd be hard-pressed to see any difference between this instrument and Martin's most expensive instruments. Martin built all its guitars the same - well - and the differences between expensive and inexpensive instruments were for the most part found only in the trim and appointment details of the guitar. Today, these largest-of-the-mahogany-bodied-Martins are sought after for their combination of a snappy and dry mahogany-top tone and the bigger bass response offered by the 00 body size.
The instrument pictured here is a well maintained and all-original guitar. There are no cracks or areas of significant scratch wear, and the frets are in fine condition thanks likely to a fairly recent fret-dress. The tuning machines, nut, saddle and bridge-pins are all original, and the instrument shows no signs of any repairs. The tone is wonderfully well suited to a raggy-blues fingerstyle touch with mids that jump out of the bass lines, and fat melodic trebles. A bit of finish crazing on the headstock face, and two small areas of vinyl-strap syndrome on the back are all that detract from this instrument to our eyes. The action is currently set to a comfortable 6 to 8 64ths but cannot be lowered any further. The bridge is full height and it would be shameful to shave it down on a guitar in this fine and original condition. The guitar is sold with a recent hard shell case.
On consignment
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1957 Martin D-18
Serial # 150364. For the guitarist who is most concerned with vintage tone
we offer this 1957 Martin D-18. 50's Martins are widely considered to be
consistently some of the best guitars Martin ever built, and this guitar
certainly fits the description well. A very wide open and woody
dreadnaught, with powerful trebles and a succinct basses, this instrument
does what D-18s are famous for.
Overall in excellent condition, this guitar has been played and shows a fair
number of dings, scratches and dents. There are no top cracks or loose or
cracked braces, and the original bridge and bridge plate are in excellent
condition. The back has a repaired 3 inch crack, and the treble side has an
old and long-ago repaired crack that follows the grain from the upper bout
to the heel of the neck. The neck-heel is crack-free. The neck has been
professionally reset, and the frets dressed some time back. The action is
perfect, and the guitar plays without buzz. There is plenty of room on the
saddle to lower the action further should you desire. Original tuners, nut,
bridge-pins, endpin, and all finish. A great instrument.
Sold with non-original hard case
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1946 Martin 0-17
Here's a very clean and very lightweight all-mahogany 0-17. It is a
particularly interesting instrument in that it displays certain rare
features most likely due to the immediate post-war economic situation in the
USA. Among these are brass frets, individual open-gear Kluson tuners with
plastic buttons, Ebony nut; and perhaps most striking - a Gibson-sized large
round neck. The neck reinforcement is the typical steel "T" bar, but this
neck was likely built during the war when Martin was using an ebony insert
for neck reinforcement as steel was in very short supply. In any case, it
is a very comfortable guitar to play, and a beautiful guitar to listen too.
The action is perfect, with a full-height bridge and a low-ish saddle. It's
not had a neck set, but can easily go without one for some time to come. It
has one repaired seam separation but is otherwise in crack-free excellent
condition.
Older chip-board case included
On Consignment
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1939 D-18 Restoration
This 39 D-18 came to us a while back in sad shape. It was very badly and unprofessionally refinished, had an ugly oversized bridge with incorrect bridge pin spacing, a replacement fingerboard with style 45 hexagonal abalone inlays, a 1970's - like huge rosewood bridgeplate, numerous cracks and old repairs, Grover tuners, and poorly fit nut. Additionally, the neck face under the fingerboard was badly damaged from the previous original fingerboard removal. So here's what we did:
- Removed the neck
- Removed the non-original fingerboard, and added a wedge-shape splice of matching mahogany to the face of the neck.
- Replaced the fingerboard and carved the vintage edge profile back into the neck. Installed vintage-accurate position dots on the face and side of the fingerboard
- Chipped away all the non-original finish (yes, chipped... it was that bad)
- Removed the oversized bridgeplate and bridge
- Fixed all the cracks and replaced the bridge plate with an accurately dimensioned new one of maple
- Clean-sanded the entire instrument, except the peg-head face which was original
- Stained and lacquered the guitar to have the right color and patina
- Made a new bridge that was as close to vintage specs as possible. Due to the numerous other oversized bridges that were on this guitar over time we were unable to put an accurate foot-print bridge on the guitar. In the end, the bridge used was roughly the same outline as a contemporary Martin bridge. We chose to not cover all the damage adjacent to the bridge with a large oversized bridge.
- Reset the neck
- Refretted the guitar
- Carved new bone nut and saddle
- Installed vintage replacement Gotoh tuners
The instrument turned out great, and the owner was (needless to say) ecstatic about his new old Martin.
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1966 Martin GS-70L Lefty!
Serial #214400. Talk about rare! Martin electrics are not easy to come by,
and Vintage Martin lefties are scarcer still; so you can imagine our
surprise when this original left-handed Martin GT-70L walked into the shop!
Martin records indicate that a grand total of 1 lefty GT-70 was ever made;
and here it is. The instrument features a full-hollow laminate maple body,
DeArmond pickups, bolt-on neck with a Brazilian Rosewood fingerboard,
trapeze tailpiece, and Kluson individual tuners. White body fingerboard and
headstock bindings, aluminum bridge base, non-original tunematic bridge
top, black plastic skirted knobs (which go to 9), and no pickguard (it's
missing). The guitar has been set up in our shop, and plays quite well. It
has a compressed Gretsch like tone, thanks to the combination of De Armonds
and hollow body, and excels at country and funk styles. It's a pretty cool
thing...
With new hard shell case
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1956 Martin 000-18
Serial # 147427. One of the first instruments completed in '56. A
wonderfully well preserved guitar, with no cracks or significant wear; and
completely original with the exception of the bone saddle, and frets 12
though 20. Sitka Spruce top, Mahogany back and sides, Brazilian Rosewood
fingerboard, bridge, and headstock overlay. Gorgeous light-brown
tortoiseshell celluloid bindings and pickguard. Original tuners, ivory nut
and black bridge pins. We have just completed a neck reset, fret dress (and
partial upper refret, and built a new full-height aged bone saddle for this
instrument. We've also cleated the underside of the pickguard's margin where
the slightest hint of a crack was developing. This instrument's only flaw
is an output jack hole in the usual spot, which we've opted to leave
untouched. This 000-18 plays perfectly with very easy action and a
comfortable mid-50's neck profile. A fingerstylist's delight, there are few
overtones to muddy up the lows, and it sings with exceptional balance,
volume, and clarity. 24.9" scale, 1 11/16" nut.
With original soft-shell case.
On Consignment
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1956 Martin D-21
Serial # 150871. It's a rare pleasure to present to you such a
well-preserved 50 year old Martin dreadnaught. This D-21 was built in
mid-1956, the model's first true production year (Martin only built 6 D-21s
in '55). If features the type of Brazilian Rosewood Martin is famous for:
Straight grained, perfectly quarter-sawn, and richly hued; and has top of
Sitka spruce. The instrument is in perfect condition, with no cracks
(except for a pickguard crack repaired by us), very little finish wear and
no belt rash. The Brazilian Rosewood bridge is full height, and is fitted
with original bridge pins. The tuners are original and in perfect working
order with no corrosion or wear. The instrument has just had its neck reset
and refretted in our shop. The ivory nut is original, the aged bone saddle
was installed at the same time the work was done. This instrument arrived
with its original hard shell case (as pictured) that is in astonishingly
fine condition. Inside the case you will find the guitar's original hang
tags, bill of sale (for $180 in March of 1957), and a business card from
"The Violin House of Weaver" where it was originally purchased. The guitar
sounds particularly fine -it is very loud, and very balanced. A good choice
to take to a jam where there might be a banjo or two! It is a stellar
example of a 50's Martin Brazilian dreadnaught in every way.
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1938 Martin 000-28
We sold this instrument this past summer, and were excited to have it back
in the shop for a neck reset and refret. Here are some fresh photos of the
guitar after the work was completed. Our original description of the guitar
was as follows:
Serial number 69735. Straight-grained quarter-sawn Brazilian Rosewood back
and sides, Adirondack Red Spruce top, herringbone top purfling, zigzag back
strip, slotted diamond fingerboard inlays. 1 3/4" nut width, 24.9" scale.
Scalloped top bracing. The bridge on this instrument is a non-original 60's
footprint reproduction built and installed in our shop. We replaced a 60's
martin replacement with as accurate a repro as was possible, given the
slightly incorrect foot-print. Note that this bridge is not oversized, but
simply differs in its footprint. The ivory saddle was reused from a 30's
Martin 0-17. The instrument is otherwise original, and in crack-free
condition. The action is on the high side, and we recommend a neck re-set to
achieve optimal playability. We suspect that the guitar had had a refret in
the 60's when the bridge was replaced, but it is possible that these are
original frets - there is little evidence of any repair, and no thinning of
the fingerboard. The tone is breathtakingly indescribable, as you would hope
and expect, and this 000 will deeply inspire anyone who plays it. With
original hard shell case (in similar condition) and 1960's fitted case
cover.
On Consignment
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1971 Martin D-28
Serial # 284795. A very well kept early 1970's D-28 with a well developed voice. Very rich across the strings with a lot of volume and nice warmth. Completely original and in wonderful condition. Low action of 4 to 7 64ths with room to further lower the saddle. The bridge has been shaved down somewhat to accommodate such comfortable action, but is not too thin so as to create structural problems. Very comfortable neck profile with a nut width of 1-11/16". A no-issues, very clean D-28.
With hard shell case
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1934 Martin C-2
Serial # 56827. In 1934, the C-2 carved-top pictured here sold new for
$125, twenty five dollars more than the D-28 would list for a few months
later. This was a fancy guitar by Martin's standards, and at 15" wide was
one of the company's big guitars. But not big enough. In '34 Gibson's L-5,
7, 10, and 12 grew to 17". That same year Martin's biggest competitor
introduced Super 400 - an 18" wide monster that was louder than any
production guitar yet. The battle for arch-top supremacy was forever lost.
Decades later the C-2 and 3 archtops (along with the larger F size) would be
rediscovered not by Jazz guitarists, but by folk musicians and fingersylists
who realized that these instruments could be converted to flat-top
"Orchestra Models" or OM's. Martin wasn't producing the OM at the time
(just the short-scale 000), and the long scale necks, Brazilian Rosewood
back and sides and 1-3/4" nut width made those old arch tops great
candidates for conversion. The original OM model from the early 1930's was
produced in very limited number, and was - as it is today - one of the most
sought after Martin flat-tops ever. Well converted C-2's and 3's are now
valued at three or four times as much as an unconverted example.
Which brings us to this guitar...
Why, then, is it not getting converted? Simple, it's just too nice to
convert! This guitar is completely original, crack-free, unmolested, and
completely playable. And to boot, it sounds fabulous. No, it's not a Super
400 or an L-5, but it is a loud guitar with a great cut. The Brazilian
rosewood is some of the best you'll ever see - perfectly quartersawn and
straight. The pearl inlays are classically Martin in their simplicity and
tastefulness, and the neck is exceedingly comfortable. It's a great guitar.
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1930 Martin 0-28k
Serial # 42260. Definitely one of those guitars I'd love to keep for
myself. With its curly Koa tonewoods and herringbone purflings this 0-28k
is one of the most attractive Martin guitars to ever grace our walls. Who's
not a sucker for good looking Koa? And I'm sure not to many of you have
anything against 30's herringbones! We certainly are...
Braced for steel strings, this guitar sounds as fine as it looks. 1930 was
one of the best years for anything Martin - and this particular instrument
is a good example of this semi-well-known fact. The combination of
scalloped Adirondack spruce braces and Hawaiian Koa tonewoods make for a
loud, dry, and snappy voice. It's wide open and incredibly responsive with
a sophisticated clarity and uncommon transparency.
There are no cracks anywhere on this guitar, and no old ugly repairs. We've
neck setted it, leveled the original bar frets, patched the bridge-plate and
built a spot-on perfect replacement bridge (but with an angled saddle for
correct intonation - the original was straight for Hawaiian playing). We
figured this guitar was a good candidate for our very best fossil ivory
saddle material too. The ivory nut, engraved Waverly 3-on-a-strip tuners,
bridge and end pins are all original; as is the hard shell case it will live
in during those rare times when you're not playing this guitar. With the
exception of some mild scratching on the back and the minor finish
deterioration on the rear of the headstock, this guitar is in absolutely
incredible condition. Scale length of 24.9", nut width of 1-7/8". By the
way - 1930 was the first year for the belly bridge.
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1924 Martin 0-42
The 0-42 was the fanciest, size 0 instrument Martin offered in 1924. The
record books show that some 39 of these were built that year, making this
pearl-bound guitar a particularly rare instrument. Its voice is beguiling,
sure to muse your musical spirit - no matter what style you play. Red
spruce and Brazilian rosewood, of course. 24.9" scale length, 1-7/8" nut.
Action currently set to 9 to 9 64th, with room to come down a bit and a full
height bridge. As it sits the playability is easy thanks to the low tension
of the extra-light strings on it.
The bridge and bridgeplate are professional replacements. The bridge is
slightly oversized, but a nicely made reproduction. The maple bridgeplate
is slightly oversized as well; similar is dimension to slightly later
instruments built by Martin and Co.. There are several well-repaired top
cracks, all cleated, but no back or side cracks. The finish on the body is
original rubbed shellac with localized areas of over-polish around the crack
repairs. The soundhole has been restored very professionally; the wood and
rings have been replaced inward from the inner white ring adjacent to the
abalone - it's a slick repair job and not at all noticeable until you know
it has been done. At the headstock end, a crack on the treble side has been
repaired and there is a localized adjacent area of newer finish. The tuners
are period correct replacements.
This guitar, while not in pristine condition, is still a wonderful
instrument. Its light build has resulted - some 80 years later - in a
guitar with great character and openness. Fingerstyle players will revel in
the balance between its strings, singer-songwriters will dwell in the
intimacy it delivers.
On consignment with non-original hard shell case.
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1901 Martin 1-21
Serial # 9314. When was the last time you played a Martin with a 4 digit
serial number? Martin Guitars finished off the year 2004 with # 1042558
(one million, forty two thousand, five hundred and fifty eight!) by
comparison; and even the golden era guitars built in the 1930's have numbers
in the 45000 to 70000 range! This is one OLD martin guitar; 104 years to be
exact - but it can still run a marathon, so to speak.
This Style 1 measures 12 3/4" wide at the lower bout - a small guitar by
today's standards, but at the turn of the century, this was Martin's third
largest body! Martin made 31 1-21's in 1901, and sold them at a price of
$35 (or 1/2 of the price tag of a 1-42). The instrument features a Red
Spruce top, 6-ply top purflings, and a rosette in the typical 5-heringbone-5
pattern of style 21s. The back and sides are gorgeously chocolate-colored
quartered Brazilian Rosewood, bound in Rosewood, and accented by a
herringbone back-strip and single-maple back purflings. Spanish Cedar
soft-V 12 fret neck with an Ivory nut measuring 1-13/16", bar frets at a
scale length of 24.9". The headstock features the old-style nut-joint (of
which the volute, or "Dart" on today's style 28 and higher guitars is a
non-functional vestige), and meticulously engraved brass tuning machines
with ivory buttons. There are a few older repaired top cracks, an 8" long
side crack that follows the bottom of the guitar (as pictured), and some
repaired top binding/purflings in the area. The bridge is a well-built
slightly oversized ebony replacement, with a compensated bone saddle and is
fit with the guitar's original ebony and pearl bridge pins. Strung with
silk and steels, this guitar plays wonderfully. Its action at the saddle
measures 5 t o7 64ths, and there is plenty of saddle to lower the strings
should you desire. A very very lightly built guitar, the tension of the
silk and steel strings is enough to make this guitar's voice irresistible
and beguiling.
Case not included
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1926 Martin Style B Mandolin
Ok, so it's not a Loar F-5, but it is a prewar Martin Brazilian herringbone.
With beautiful full tone, loud and rich, this instrument will make any
Old-Time, Classical or Celtic player extremely happy. It is unfortunate
that our pictures were not able to properly capture how beautiful this
mandolin is in person. The blush on the back is hardly visible in actual
daylight. It features an Adirondack spruce bent top, Brazilian rosewood
body, ebony fingerboard with bar frets, inlaid engraved Waverly tuners and
engraved tailpiece. Other cool features are the herringbone rosette and
backstrip, flush inlaid pickguard, abalone diamond position markers, ivory
nut, original ebony bridge and sides swept flush into the heel. This was a
top-quality instrument in its day, long before the invention of bluegrass,
and it has held up the way such an instrument should. The action is
currently at 5-6/64" with D'Addario J-74's: very playable. The scale is a
comfortable 13", the nut is 1 1/8". It has no cracks or damage, but
extensive playwear on the top only. The frets are great, with normal wear
in the first position. It is being sold without a case.
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1975 Martin D-28 Shaded top
Serial #362712. It's not often that everyone here in the shop falls in love
with the same guitar. It's even less often that that guitar is a 70's
Martin! But we're all smitten with this one. Look at that shaded top!
Check out the gorgeous set of Indian rosewood that went into the making of
this guitar! It really is a knockout.
A one-owner D-28, we've recently finished a neck reset, under warranty, a
refret, and have moved the saddle back slightly in the bridge to allow for
proper intonation (most Martin guitars from the mid 1970's had bridges glued
on too close to the soundhole and subsequently poor intonation). The
pickguard is a replacement, made in our shop, in the proper shape and size
of the original. There are no cracks, and all else is original on this
guitar. The tone is rich and dry, with a wonderful midrange and a very
rotund treble range. The basses are open, but not fluttery, with a good
deal of Bluegrass worthy projection. In short, it sounds as good as it
looks.
This one is on consignment with a non-original hard shell case. Have a peek
at the Mark Leaf case elsewhere on this page that is a perfect match for
this guitar.
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1971 Martin D-28
Serial # 290181. A very nicely preserved 34 year old D-28. With the
exception of the frets and possibly the nut this one is original and
unscathed. Pretty much no wear to mention, it is a one owner guitar that has
seen little use. Full height bridge with a low saddle, the action measures 7
to 8.5 64ths at the 12th fret. It can be lowered about 1/64th further, but
any subsequent adjustment will require a neck-set. There's no such thing as
a 25 year old (or older) Martin that doesn't need a reset... This guitar has
well developed voice, with a dryness and punch not often heard from 70's
guitars. A self-adhesive clear Mylar second pickguard was removed with no
finish damage - but there is a "shadow" of it that remains. This will fade
into the same color of the rest of the lacquer in a short period of time.
Original blue/grey Martin HSC included
On Consignment
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1955 Martin 000-18
A grand old lady from Martin's most consistent period. This guitar has just
received a neck reset, new frets and a new exact replica Brazilian rosewood
bridge in our shop. It plays perfectly, and is currently set up for
fingerstyle playing. A very balanced tone, articulate, clean and dry, with
full trebles and even basses. It features some honest playwear on the top,
and has a standard pickguard crack and a couple of other cracks that were
well repaired long ago. The back has two tight repaired cracks about 4" in
length and there is one small ding on the side under the player's right arm
which has been filled with lacquer. The appearance of the guitar is very
good and the guitar has never been abused. It has the original tuners,
which work nicely and look great. All-in-all, a very good deal for a '50's
Martin that plays better than new! With a hard case.
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1941 Martin 000-18
There are certain instruments by which one should judge every other of the
same make and model. This 000-18 is one of these instruments. The sound of
this guitar is this shop's new benchmark of vintage Mahogany 000 tone. With
incredible articulation, perfect string to string balance; and a round,
even, predictable responsiveness from the quietest levels to loudest
volumes; this Martin does every thing it is supposed to do - and then some.
It has had some 60 plus years to develop its voice, and has what every
vintage guitar audiophile is questing for.
It is in crack-free original condition. No loose or cracked braces,
original bridge plate in perfect shape, full height original Brazilian
rosewood bridge. Original tortoise-shell celluloid pickguard is well glued
and not curling up; no pickguard crack. Oringal Ivory nut and saddle;
original tuning machines, and original bridge and end-pins. Thin, 100%
original lacquer finish with no touch-ups, overspray, or blemishes.
Original hard-shell Lifton case.
We have just completed a neck set, refret, and set up; and this instrument
plays as well as it sounds. Action of 4 to 6 64ths at the 12th fret, and
easily adjustable to go lower (why?) or higher. A previous older refret
took the fingerboard down at the nut end making the neck feel a little
thinner in the first position. The neck is eminately playable, comfortable,
and - thanks to some finish wear to its back profile - fast.
In my mind, this is a guitar that, if available, would have been played on
Tony Rice and David Grisman's seminal album "Tone Poems" (Acoustic Disc,
www.acousticdisc.com) - One of our desert island CD's here at Folkway.
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1929 Martin 00-21
Some of you will recognize this instrument from the pages of our gallery. We photographed it about a year ago after we completed restorations including a neck reset (it's second one), a new hand-carved reproduction pyramid bridge, and a bar-fret reseat and leveling. Well it's back in the shop again, but this time in our showroom. It is a truly wonderful guitar, breathless in tone, with a great balance and evenness across the strings and up the neck. Aside from the obvious extensive play-wear this instrument is in great shape... The best sounding ones have always been played a whole lot! One back crack, and a couple of fairly insignificant top cracks were fixed long ago. There are no other repairs to mention, and no further work is needed - this is a 76 year old Martin that's in top-playing form. Here are its specifications: Brazilian rosewood back and sides, Adirondack Red Spruce top and bracing, 21-style trim including rosewood body bindings and herringbone rosette and backstrip, gorgeous original finish, tuners, frets, and snowflake fingerboard inlays. 1-7/8" nut (bone), 24.9" scale length; 14-1/4" wide and 4 1/8" deep. This is a steel-string braced guitar (this model became braced for steel in '27) and is currently set up with Martin light gauge strings. It has a discreet B-Band A-2 pickup system that we installed last year with and end-pin mounted pre-amp (no holes in the side, don't worry). This pick-up system features a very natural sounding AST 1470 soundboard transducer, and provides an option for an accessory internal condenser microphone. Yours with a remarkably-well preserved original hard shell case.
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1962 Martin 00-21NY
The Folk Revival of the late 50's brought with it a surge in popularity of
Martin's long-gone small-body 12 fret instruments. Many players of the day
looked far and wide for old "New York" stamped instruments to provide the
tone they were after. Martin responded to the trend with the New Yorker
instruments - the 0-16NY (which is also in our inventory currently), and
this one - the 00-21NY. The 00-21NY features Brazilian rosewood back and
sides, spruce top, Brazilian rosewood fingerboard and bridge, and standard
Style 21 trim (with the exception of an absence of fingerboard dots). These
instruments were delicately braced and featured small maple bridge plates -
making them some of the lightest built instruments Martin made since the
1940's; and thereby some of the best sounding guitars built in the 1960's.
This example is in excellent condition, with no top cracks and only one
small well-repaired back crack. It has recently had a professional neck
reset, and we have given it a refret, new bone saddle, and a set-up. It
plays beautifully with perfect action, and plenty of height on the saddle to
be lowered in years to come. Nut width of 1 7/8", 12 fret body joint, and
scale length of 24.9". Ivory nut, original tuners, and original bridge pins.
It is a wonderful sounding guitar with a lot of volume, warmth, open-ness,
and punch.
1960s blue Martin hard shell case included.
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1966 Martin D-21
It's not often that we find a 1960's Martin in such clean, crack-free
condition. It's also not often that we find one that can be set up nicely
without an expensive neck reset. This fine guitar has both these bases
covered and a lot more besides. Featuring lovely even-grained Brazilian
rosewood back and sides, just like her more famous sister, the D-28, but
with subtler tortoise celluloid bindings and without the diamond volute. The
21's are everything the 28's are in tone and materials, without the price
tag. No, it doesn't make sense, but it's always been that way! This one has
great volume and projection, with a dry focused tone that will record
exceptionally well. It has been owned and played for some time by one of New
York's better-known alt-country artists. The guitar received a new Indian
rosewood bridge and a fret dress not too long ago. The frets are original.
The Grover "pat. pend." tuners are original and there has never been a
pickup installed. The 1 11/16" nut is original and it has a new bone saddle.
With the original hard case.
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1937 Martin R-18T
A cool 00-sized arched-top tenor guitar. Carved top, mahogany sides and
flat back. Completely original, but missing its pickguard; very playable,
and well set up. 22.9" scale length. Brazilian rosewood fingerboard and
bridge, Grover Sta-tite tuners and nickel-plate tailpiece, ivory nut. Fine
tone with a lot of cut. If you haven't yet tried to play tenor guitar,
here's a good reason to start! New HSC included.
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1963 Martin D-18
Serial # 193163. We've just completed a neck reset and refret on this
beauty, bringing it back to better-than-new playability. This D-18 has a
nicely developed dry and woody voice with a hint of brightness, strong and
succinct basses, and good volume. It has all the desirable pre-'65 features
including a small maple bridge plate, thru-saddle Brazilian Rosewood bridge,
tortoise-shell celluloid bindings and pickguard, "T bar" neck reinforcement,
and light weight Kluson tuners. Mahogany back and sides, Sitka top,
Brazilian fingerboard, and original ivory nut. There are a couple of
repaired top cracks near the pickguard, and a couple of tiny side cracks
typical of older D-18's - all of which are glued. An older not-so-pretty
crack repair adorns the upper bass-side shoulder as pictured, but it's tight
and poses no issues. The Kluson tuners are old correct replacements; no
modifications have been done to the headstock, and the bushings and tuners
screws are original. The finish is completely original, with no overspray.
All in all, it is a great instrument, complete with a fresh neck-reset done
by the best shop around, and ready for its next lifetime of service.
Hard-shell case included.
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1919 Ditson Style 33
The first Martin Dreadnaughts were built for the Oliver Ditson Company in
the late 'teens. The Ditson models 111 and 222 were what were later to
become the D-18, although there were substantial differences between these
Ditson instruments and those which would bear the Martin brand. The 33 was
the largest and most ornamented Ditson model then built (the largest
instruments were not offered in the fancy style 3), and is roughly the size
of a size O Martin. This instrument has major historical significance to
anyone interested in the history of Martin guitars, and this example is in
remarkably fine condition despite its weak fan-style bracing and extra-light
construction. The top is crack-free, and the back has only one small (and
repaired) crack. The bass-side has a long crack that was repaired
acceptably some time ago, and is pictured in the photos below. It had a
neck reset about 10 years ago, at which time the bridge was reglued, the
bolt holes from the fasteners which held the bridge in place filled, and the
instrument set up. The playability is great, and strung with custom light
gauge steel strings its voice is lush and loud. The top-finish is akin to
the style 44 Olcott-Bickford; it is a darker hue than Martin's normal clear
shellac of the day, and reminiscent of the coloration of the Spanish-style
guitars popular then. There are areas of light over-spray near the side
repair, and a bit of over-polish on the instrument's top, but the over-all
effect is that of an original finish. Original engraved tuners work well,
as do the original ivoroid bridge pins. A length-wise crack through the
headstock has been tightly glued and is structurally sound. The original
hard case is in great condition as well. This is one of 24 of such
instruments ever built. 24.9" scale length, 1-7/8" nut width, serial number 552.
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1993 Martin D-28 Lefty
Serial #524010. Lefty's are us here at Folkway, as many of you have already
figured out. Here's a decade-old Lefty D-28 that has opened up nicely and
plays great. Is has had a Fishman/Martin passive under-saddle pickup and a
bone saddle professionally installed, and has recently been set up in our
shop. The top finish as aged to a golden yellow, giving this guitar an
over-all semi-vintage vibe. It's in great condition, with no cracks or
issues; very little fret wear, but with some mild finish crazing around the
bridge. With original hard case.
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1927 Martin 0-18k
An unconverted 0-18k! Complete with flush bar-frets, tall bridge, saddle
and ebony nut, this instrument sounds simply incredible. Martin Hawaiians
have a very distinctive tone, thanks to their standard Spanish-style guitar
construction and their very tall bridges. If you're used to playing an
electric steel, Dobro, Weissenborn, or just a junker old steel-string you've
converted to Hawaiian, you'll be amazed at what this instrument draws out of
your hands. Lots of complex overtones, warm and dry mids, and round
trebles. The Koa is gorgeous (our lighting did not allow us to capture the
iridescence and figure in the wood); and this instrument is in great
condition save for a well repaired center-seam separation, and the evidence
left by a tail-piece on the bottom of the guitar (3 small screw holes, and a
1/4" of missing binding right at the bottom - very much invisible from the
front). The ebony bridge and nut are correct replacements made by us. If
Hawaiian is not your thing, converting this guitar to Spanish style is a
possibility that we'll be happy to discuss with you.
New Deluxe hard-shell case is included.
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1968 Martin 0-16NY
Serial # 239672. The New Yorker Martins were built in response to the folk
revival of the late 1950's and 1960's. People were looking for old 12 fret
"New York" made Martins on which to play the roots and traditional tunes
that were popular in the day. Designed for nylon (classical) strings or
light gauge steel strings, these instruments sound remarkably better with
steels strings, and were built much more lightly than most other Martins of
the era. The result is an instrument with a wide open voice, lots of built
in "reverb" and good volume. 1 7/8" nut width, slotted headstock and
rectangular bridge add to the vintage vibe of this instrument, and thanks to
a neck reset and new frets done in our shop, it plays perfectly. Crack-free
original condition.
Period soft shell case included
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1938 Martin 00-18
About 3 months ago an older gentleman, in his eighties and aided by his
daughter, visited our shop with his old guitar. The guitar was getting
hard to play he said... no kidding! This one needed a neck reset since at
least 1952! The Gentleman bought this instrument new in '39 and it was
going to be the oldest warranty neck-reset we've yet had. But Martin, of
course, didn't have his name associated with this guitar's serial number in
their files. A signed affitdavit was all that would have been needed to do
the restoration of this guitar at Martin's expense, but our original owner
was not able to recall the name of the store where the instrument was
purchased, and was very uncomfortable about having Martin pay for the work
without having absolute certainty that he was infact the original owner.
Call it old-world morality - a rare, rare thing these days.
So we gave this 00-18 a neck reset, a new exact replica ebony bridge (the
original was glued down perfectly, but was shaved quite thin), a new bone
compensated saddle, a refret, and a set-up. It now plays flawlessly, and as
you'd expect, sounds incredible. There are no cracks, no excessive wear, no
abuse, nothing bad to report at all. Pefect Adirondack Red spruce top,
scalloped bracing, ebony fingerboard and bridge, 1 3/4" original ivory nut,
original Grover tuners, and original bridge pins and end pin. It's all
there, and then some.
New deluxe TKL case included
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1962 Martin D-21
Serial # 186991. This Brazilian Rosewood beauty is a wonderful guitar. It
is in 100% original condition, entirely crack-free, and HUGE sounding. This
is the second D-21 to come in this month; and like the '57 we recently sold,
this guitar is incredible in a lot of ways. I've always been fond of
smaller-body guitars for the strong trebles that they offer - but these
awesome dreadnaughts are spoiling me! There is power in reserve in the
trebles of this guitar - any bluegrass inspired flat-picker will just eat
this guitar up - and then there's the bass response... Wow!
This guitar has had a very professional neck-reset already, and plays
perfectly with normal action. There are no loose braces or components, no
major scratches or dings, and not much wear of any kind. Original frets,
Ivory nut and Kluson tuners. Full-height Brazilian rosewood bridge with
original bridge pins and perfect new bone saddle. No repairs needed, and a
perfect set-up (by us).
Original hard-shell case included
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1936 Martin 0-17H (conversion)
Serial #64086. A power-house small guitar, in crack-free near-excellent
condition. This model was originally set-up for Hawaiian style playing, but
has since been professionally converted for standard playing. It is a huge
sounding instrument, with great definition in the bass and robust trebles.
Original pickguard, bridge, bridge pins, nut and tuners. T-frets, and
Martin decal on the front of the headstock make this a more contemporary
looking instrument than examples from a few years earlier. The back of the
neck was professionally refinished some time ago. It looks fine and does
not detract from the esthetic of the instrument. Fine playability, with
average-height action.
Without a case
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1954 Martin 00-18
Sorry, this one's not for sale. It was brought in by a very lucky person
(lucky because he went home with a '57 D-21 that day...) for a neck reset,
refret, bridge reglue, new saddle and some setting up. It is such a
beautiful guitar that we had to show it to you! And, yes, it sounds as good
as it looks!
NOT FOR SALE
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1969 Martin D-18
Serial # 245513. This D-18, built in early 1969, is a fine example of what
"America's Guitar" company was up to a the tail end of one of the seminal
decades of the acoustic guitar's history. Built well, this guitar has no
cracks to speak of, and has stood the test of 35 years very well. Its Sitka
spruce top has aged an mellowed well, and has warmed to a golden yellow hue.
Perfectly quarter-sawn Brazilian Rosewood fingerboard and bridge, original
ivory nut and Grover "Pat. Pend" Rotomatic tuners. A professional neck reset
and refret allow for a comfortable action and easy playing. The pickguard
is an exact replacement made in our shop, and this D-18 was set up by us as
well. 35 years of opening up make this one a joy to listen to; and
reminiscing about one mid-August weekend in '69 might give you some added
inspiration while you strum a tune in G.
Non-original SKB hard case included
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1920 Martin 00-18
An intimate guitar, this 1920 00-18 is a wonderful choice for songwriting or
just sitting on your porch and doing your own thing. It has lots of
headroom when you want to dig in, but these pre-steel string martins really
respond well to a light touch. Bar frets, 1 7/8" nut width, and near
weightlessness add to the intimate feel of this instrument. It's had a pro
neck reset, and plays very easily with custom-light gauge strings. The
bridge is a replacement of the correct footprint, and there are a few small
repaired cracks here and there - but nothing major. A bit of French-polish
touch-up work around the cracks, some significant pickwear south of the
sound hole, and replacement Waverly tuning machines.
Newer hard shell case included.
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1918 Martin 0-18
Serial #13393. Seldom do we see an instrument of this age in this fine a
condition. This is a ONE OWNER 85 year old Martin 0-18. It was bought in a
small town called Fergus, about 15 minutes north of Folkway Music, where it
remained until recently. Carefully stored away in its original case, this
instrument has no cracks at all and shows little sign of its age. We have
just completed a neck reset and bar-fret re-seating (and leveling) and have
since fallen in love with this guitar. It is incredibly light in weight,
and just so responsive - truly a joy to play and hear. It is currently set
up with silk and steel strings, but can accommodate extra-light steel
strings, if desired. Red spruce top, Mahogany back and sides.
Rosewood-bound top and back, Ebony Pyramid bridge. Shellac finish, Martin
stamp on rear face of peg head. This instrument is 100% original: Nut,
ivory saddle, bridge and pins, tuners and end pin.
Sold with its original soft shell case.
On Consignment.
SOLD
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1967 Martin 0-18
Serial #229134. 100% original condition, this little Martin guitar really
packs a punch - its volume and bass response belie its small size. It's
interesting to think that the 0 size was, back in the days of "parlor
guitars," one of Martin's largest instruments! With the exception of the
usual pickguard crack, this instrument is in crack-free condition. It has a
beautiful top, with a very even grain and marked late-season growth rings.
The back and sides of Honduran mahogany feature an attractive curl, and the
Brazilian rosewood bridge, fingerboard and headstock overlay are
quarter-sawn. Thanks to a recent neck reset the action is great on this
guitar - it plays very comfortably up the neck.
Older soft shell case included
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1970 Martin D-28
An incredible guitar in every way; It's in super condition and it's possibly
the best sounding post 1967 Martin D-28 I've heard. (1967 was the year
Martin switched to the larger rosewood bridgeplate.) This near-mint
condition instrument has already had a very professional neck reset and
refret, and plays perfectly. With the exception of a well-repaired
pickguard crack, this instrument is crack-free and has virtually no dings or
scratches. Original Pat. Pend. Grovers work great as well. In terms of
tone, this D-28 has wonderfully dry articulate basses mixed with high end
presence. It is both loud and subtle, and has a quick response. Bone
saddle, otherwise 100% original.
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1939 Martin D-18 (Restored)
Serial # 73995. 677 instruments apart from the last '39 D-18 we had through
here, this instrument has been professionally restored by Mark Ciganero of
Texas. The workmanship is top notch, and 100% to our standards, so please
read on. To start, this guitar has a replacement top - it is of 50 year old
Master-grade Adirondack spruce, and was built and braced IDENTICALLY to the
original. Every specification of this top is true to 1939 Martin, and the
quality of workmanship is incredible. Brace dimensions, layout, and carving;
top thickness; rosette; finish thickness - all to Martin 1939 spec. The
remaining parts of this guitar (except the bridge, saddle and pins) are
original, and with the exception of the complete refinish, in excellent
condition. The back, sides, linings, head and tail blocks, neck fingerboard,
inlays, headstock veneer, nut and tuners are all original. There is,
however, a small crack adjacent to the top binding. It poses no structural
concern and can be easily touched up if desired. The original Celluloid
Tortoise-shell headstock veneer and Martin logo are original, intact, and
not refinished. The neck has been refinished as well, but the shape has not
been altered in any way. It feels as it should, and has the typical 1 11/16
nut width.
And then there's the tone. Well if you are in the market for a KILLER
guitar, it's here. It has volume, punch, warmth, clarity and sustain - and
has a really interesting combination of vintage and new tonal
characteristics.
So check out the photos and feel free to ask us questions. We think it's a
great instrument, and the 1939 Martin serial number is just plain cool.
Sold with an older hard shell case
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1943 Martin 0-17
SN# 85660. An exceptionally fine sounding, light weight, scallop-braced
War-time Mahogany Martin. During the War Martin commonly used an ebony neck
reinforcement rather than the normal steel "T" bar. These ebony-rod
instruments were some of the most light weight steel-string guitars that
Martin ever built, and as a result, fantastically responsive. And, coupled
with the all-Mahogany body and scalloped bracing, this guitar has all the
ingredients of incredible tone. It has just had its neck reset and a refret
in our shop, as well as a new full height Brazilian rosewood bridge, and
bone saddle. The original tuners have been removed but are included in the
case, and new proper footprint Kluson replacements with aged buttons do a
great job of keeping it in tune. It has one small, very well repaired top
crack, and a nearly insignificant small crunch on the lower treble side; but
is in over-all excellent condition throughout. A new bone nut is the
finishing touch, and this 0-17's set up is wonderfully low and easy to play.
Original soft-shell case is included
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1957 Martin D-21
Serial #155923. Quite simply the best sounding Martin Dreadnaught we've had
in years. Phenomenal volume and wonderful balance - Bluegrass and beyond.
This instrument is in near-perfect excellent condition, with only the
slightest trace of play-wear. It is crack-free with the exception of a
well-repaired pickguard crack. The Brazilian rosewood sides and back are
perfectly straight-grained and quarter-sawn; lush in color and a deep
reddish-brown hue. It has had a professional neck-reset and has a
comfortable action of 5 to 7 64ths with 9 64ths of saddle above the bridge
(Martin Factory Spec.). With the exception of one older replacement Kluson,
a new bone saddle, 3 bridge-pins and a replacement end-pin, this instrument
is 100% original. Not much else to say - if you're looking for a simply
awesome Brazilian Martin dreadnaught that's ready to play and in the kind of
condition that people will notice look no further.
Original Case included
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1952 Martin D-28
Here is a guitar for everyone on earth to drool over. This guitar is a
Martin D-28 #133503, built in 1952, in almost-new condition. It was brought
here by its original owner for a neck-reset, a bridge-reglue, a bridge-plate
replacement, and a set-up - all covered by Martin's Lifetime Warranty!
This instrument had not been out of its case in some 40 years, and with the
exception of a pickguard crack the guitar was impeccable! The top is of
Adirondack (red) spruce, the back and sides are of perfectly quartered
Brazilian rosewood. The nut and saddle are Ivory, and the original
ridge-back tuners were in perfect working order. Our jaws dropped when we
opened the case!
The best part was playing this guitar after we completed the work - it
sounded better that it looked! We thought that it wouldn't sound great
after having not been played for four decades, but were we ever wrong! It
was, without any exaggeration, 100% unbelievable.
Anyway, I figured that all you guitar-o-philes would really like to have a
look at this D-28. The photos were taken after the repairs were completed,
on the morning that it was taken back home by a very happy older Martin
guitar owner.
Oh, one more thing - don't get too excited, because it's not for sale!
Enjoy!
SOLD
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1964 Martin D-18
Serial #199178. This one has just had its neck reset by us. It now plays
easily with low action. A very woody sounding D-18, with a open voice.
This guitar was built in 1964, and has all the classic features of a vintage
D-18: Tortoise-shell binding and pickguard, Brazilian rosewood bridge with
through-saddle, small maple bridge plate, "T-bar" neck reinforcement,
Original Kluson Deluxe tuners, and Brazilian rosewood fingerboard. With the
exception of its repaired pickguard crack this guitar's top is crack free.
One very small well-repaired back crack. and a few repaired side cracks, all
structurally sound. Endpin drilled out for an out-put jack. All in all a
great sounding and playing D-18 with a few dings and scratches.
Non-original hard shell case included
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1942 Martin 00-17
Serial #80594. A particularly fine sounding example. Scalloped braced,
short scale, all mahogany construction, and in great shape overall; this is
a great instrument. We've made a new Brazilian rosewood bridge for it and
given it a refret. It has recently has a neck reset as well, Making the
action and playability better than new. Original Ivory nut and Grover
Sta-tite tuners. There is evidence that Kluson tuners were once on it, but
there were no modifications made to the instrument.
Newer hard shell case included
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1960's Martin Style 51 Baritone Ukulele
WOW! This uke is beautiful! It is in excellent condition and is 100%
original. It is a one owner instrument, and has been treated very well
throughout it's life. It was bought new in 1961 or '62. No Cracks or
abuse, but has a little bit of case-wear to its finish on the treble side.
Warm and loud, its a great sounding instrument that's easy to play (tuned
DGBE). Tortoise-bound, ivory saddle, original bridge pins, nut and tuners,
Brazilian rosewood bridge and fingerboard.
Original soft/hard case included.
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1939 Martin D-18
Serial # 73318. A completely original one-owner guitar, and a wonderful
example of a pre-war Martin D-18. This guitar was bought new in 1940, and
was played and lovingly cared for by its owner for the following 40 years.
Since 1985 it has been stored in the closet of the original owner's daughter.
This instrument is in very good to excellent condition. There are no top
cracks (not even a pickguard crack) and no side cracks. There are three
fine grain-line cracks in the back. There are no cracked or loose braces.
The finish is 100% original and untouched - there is no over-spray or
touch-up anywhere. The tuning machines work perfectly, having very little
wear. There is a letter "K" scratched into the lacquer of the headstock
veneer just below the C.F. Martin decal.
Adirondack spruce top
Mahogany back and sides
Scalloped braces
Ebony fingerboard and bridge
Original tuners
Original tortoise-shell celluloid pickguard
Original bridge pins
Original Ivory nut and saddle
Original finish
This D-18 sounds every bit as good as it should. It has a very well
developed and powerful bass response, and complex, robust, and strong
trebles. It is a great sounding instrument by anyone's standards.
It is currently in our workshop for restorations including: neck set, back
crack repairs, fretwork and set up.
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1969 Martin D-28
Beautiful quarter-sawn Brazilian Rosewood, great big
sound with lots of bottom end. Very open sound, fabulous bluegrass D-28
All original except for tortoise pickguard and bone nut. Origianal Grover Patent Pend. tuners.
One small top crack (repaired), and one small back crack (stable), No pick guard crack.
Last year that Martin made Brazilian Rosewood Dreadnaughts.
This D-28 sounds great, and has developed a great patina - The top has pickwear above the sound hole and below the guard.
It plays well and comfortably and is a great Brazilian Rosewood Martin guitar. Comes with the standard "blue" Martin case.
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1930 Martin 0-17
This is a beatiful example of a 12 fret, slot-head, steel string-braced Martin. A one-owner guitar to boot!
Mahogany back, sides and top, Brazilian rosewood fingerboard and original bridge, original ebony nut, and original
tuners. This bar-fretted 0-17 is in great shape - only one crack, repaired, on the side. 1 13/16th" nut-width.
It's not been abused or mistreated, and seems to have been well-loved by its one owner. It's a great sounding example,
having a great warm, full tone, and is very articulate. A great finger style guitar, but great with a heavy flat-pick as well.
The style-17 Martins are still very over-looked by the collector's vintage guitar market, especially these with 12-fret necks,
allowing players to still afford a fabulous old Martin.
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1951 Martin D-18
A great sounding a playing 50 year old Martin D-18. Guitars from the 1950's
are probably the most consistently good sounding Martins ever made. This
example has great volume, and that crisp, dry tone characteristic of older
mahogany guitars. It is a great rhythm guitar, but is equally well suited
for punchy bluegrass leads. The finish on the top appears to be original,
but the back, sides, and neck were over sprayed - or possibly refinished - a
long long time ago. The headstock was refinished as well, and the Martin
decal is a new one that we have applied in shop. We have just finished a
full restoration of this instrument that included a neck reset, a correct
replacement Brazilian rosewood bridge, crack repairs, new frets, and two new
tuning machines (the other 4 are original). The instrument now plays
perfectly, and is in great condition overall.
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1965 Martin 00-18
The 00-18 is a great fingerstyle and blues Martin. Its short scale, spruce and
mahongany tonewoods, light weight, and small body size give it a woody, responsive
and rich tone. It is incredibly easy to play, and fits pefectly in most people's arms.
This example is from 1965. (#200292) It has Brazilian rosewood fingerboard and thru-saddle
bridge, original Grover Sta-tite tuners, and original tortoiseshell pick-guard and
binding. A few well-repaired top cracks and some repaired case-caused finish wear on the
treble shoulder put the price of this great vintage Martin well within the reach of all you
non-collectors.
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1974 Martin D-28
An incredibly clean and crack-free 28 year old Martin D-28. Serial #334524.
This guitar is in tip-top condition! there are no cracks (except a very
slight pickguard crack), the bridge is full-height, and the tuners and blue
case are original. The bass response is loud and clear and surprisingly
open for a 70's D-28. And here's the best part: This ones has just had its
neck reset and its frets replaced in our shop. It plays better than most
any new Martin guitar - but sounds 30 years old! The original nut is on the
guitar, but we have had to replace the saddle thanks to a corrected neck
angle. (The new saddle is bone.) This is a no-issues guitar that is ready
for some years of good playing.
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2000 Martin 000-28 Eric Clapton Signature Edition
The Martin 000-28EC is one of Martin's best contemporary guitars. It's
scalloped braces and high quality spruce and rosewood tone woods, and short
scale length (24.9") give this guitar a rich, warm, and open tone well
suited to both fingerstyle and flat-picking styles. The nut width of 1 3/4"
makes the neck spacious and comfortable to play. This example is in near
perfect condition, and has just been set up in our shop. Fishman Matrix
pickup professionally installed. All you need to go with it is Clapton's
"Unplugged" album!
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