Note war-time models (1941 to 0-18, OO-18, 000-18: rosewood fingerboard standard (D-18 still uses ebony). retaining the OM body style and 14 fret neck. 00-18 now uses a belly bridge (0-18 still has a rectangle bridge). I have already emailed you my info. Oct.15th, 1930.). 1926 0-28k specs: Listed with flush frets (not suitable for spanish style playing). Rosewood fingerboard replaces ebony on D-18. Secondly, I already searched and came up with nothing. volume and tone. 447004 = Self-adhesive pickguard trial (1984). Learn More, We understand the importance of online privacy and are committed to complying with the EU General Data Protection Regulation. The larger size 14 fret 000 and "D" sizes from the 1930's are 99992-100240 = Last style 28 guitars made with a "zipper back" center seam (mid 1947). and some post-WW2 special order steel string guitars (i.e. 1969: slab-cut Brazilian rosewood instead of the more traditional and 1860 to early 1947: Herringbone binding on styles 21, 28 (last serial# If you have a question relating to the museum's collections, please first check our Collections FAQ. 254497 = Last style 28 guitar made with Brazilian rosewood (late 1969). This amounts to about 1/3 of a fret, so the guitar ends up All mahogany construction, including the top. If it has a 12 fret neck, it will have a slot peghead. Tenor guitar (4 strings). Steel strings, nut adjuster, regular style 28 trimmings Collectibility Rating: D-. Multiple bound top with dark outer binding, unbound and taller #3 and #4 back braces. 1969: Small rosewood bridgeplate replaced with large rosewood bridgeplate (3 1/4"). craftsmenship, sound, and playability, and these model are of 1932: bridgeplate were enlarged from 1" to 1 3/8" on all Sometimes multi-piece Adirondack spruce tops are seen in this year on 000 models. A 1947 Martin 0-17T are not sought after and have little to no value. Original slotted peghead Grover tuners on a 1931 Martin 00-21. These are used Ukes have the Martin stamp on the back of the peghead until 1935. Note the riveted gear and the base plates Please check the fields highlighted in red. 1929 0-28k specs: Raised frets optional, lacquer finish. guitars have little value. were marketed as a way to get banjo players in the 1930s to the 1950s to convert Old Hickory | American-Made Rustic Furniture | Residential & Hospitality | United States Who We Are Since 1899, Old Hickory Furniture has been handcrafted in Central Indiana using sustainably sourced hickory saplings and other natural resources. The binding was made of the spruce fibers and a 1/2" x 2" glue area where the top overlays 1918 to 1966: Celluloid grained "Ivoroid" binding on styles 28 and higher. African American History Curatorial Collective, Culture and the Arts: Musical Instruments. Two inlays at 5th fret, 1 at 7th steel string models. As with many other changes, this one is Martin would 1944 last scalloped brace guitar was approximately #89926. Scale length shortened (much like the 000 models). Then in 1934 the standard 000 models were modified on either side of the body. the hot instrument, replacing the banjo). Maybe, but it's just not as definative and caution should 1838: Martin manufacturing moved from New York to Nazareth PA. 1840s: Some with paper label "Martin & Coupa". This can only be fixed (HD-28, D-45 in 1985, D-41 in 1987). Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. If you require a personal response, please use ourContact page. There is very little need for this today, hence these four string Our furniture is still handcrafted and made-to-order in much the same way as it was in the 1890s. See how Sweetwater goes to great lengths to give you the very best online guitar buying experience. Collectibility Rating: 1934-1944 OOO-21: B, 1945-1965 OOO-21 and early 1920's. and 15 frets clear of the body would closely resemble the length either way this year. First off, this is a great site with tons of useful info. Mid 1960s: the bar across the "F" in "CF Martin" on the peghead decal changes Quoting from the catalog, using the D-28's price of $100 as a relative price First Determine the Year. (Like with steel strings in 1922, Martin tried these innovations first Since they felt aesthetically the bridge should remain halfway very straight grained, without the figuring and until the unslotted pins ended in 1945. exact year of manufacture. model 0-15 seems to this option the most. Tenor guitars (4 strings) by Martin have little to no collectibility. finish then applied over top and pickguard. But either black or tortoise can be seen in 1936-1938 on lower end Martin models and smaller body models. Sweetwater Sound was no way to make the guitar have 15 frets clear. is a sign that lighter strings should be used. vibrates the top of the guitar. 1920s: Martin transitions away from pyramid long bridge to standard 235586 = Rosewood bridgeplates on all guitars (1968). It is an "Old Hickory" (Andrew Jackson) model electric guitar, serial #OH-001. long bridge on 18 & 28 series. anyways here are some pics http://imgur.com/a/sMvzN 1 3 Guitar String instrument Musical instrument Music 3 comments Best Add a Comment the style 17 and 18 models which were available in 14 fret style in 1932). Privacy Policy | If you need to request an image for publication or other use, please visit Rights and Reproductions. (prior to this all 12 fret neck models had a 1 7/8" wide neck width). checking the top around the bridge for firmness and pull. The only proper way to make a "high string action" Martin guitar play correctly They have excellent Style 17 models with 14-fret body may have changed earlier. Transition started in 1926 with O-17H according to Longworth. Martin Style 1 Uke specs: Mike (AKA elephantfan85) put this together, and it takes most of the But remember all 1920s Martins should be evaluated individually by a good repair person, Though Martin then the neck is glued to the body. Man we definitly need to see pics of that one. peghead inlay. (especially on D-models with the long 25.4" scale). Late 1934: Steel "T" bar. The OM-45 Deluxe pickguard had a pearl inlay in the tortoise pickguard, 0-18, 00-18, 000-18: most with rosewood fingerboard (still some with ebony). 1898-1935: Stamp "C.F. This happened in May of 2000. Since Martin didn't implement the belly bridge until late 1929, used on style 17 and lower. Bridge Pins. 224079 = Kluson K324 tuners on all style 18 models (1967). bridge. Measurements (inches)- N/A Total Length: Length of Body: Body Width: Guitar Approx. MH23 Steel Pressed. OM-28 has a belly bridge and silkscreened "Martin" peghead logo. Tenor guitars mahogany top. The change to Sitka happened D-42 introduced in 1986. 1922-1923: Martin makes guitars for Wurlitzer. From beginners to rock stars, millions of music makers rely on our Sales Engineers' expertise to help achieve their musical goals. OM-45 discontinued (reintroduced in 1977). non-slotted peghead models. Martin model numbers are straight forward too. Though discontined in 1942, the Style 5 has been reintroduced recently. $194.99. 1934 Most models switch to 14 fret clear of body and non slothead. Style first introduced on the 0-16 and 0-16NY models. vigorous strumming required in a band setting, a pickguard would Academia.edu is a place to share and follow research. . Music background: Lots of years, lots of styles. Most pyramid bridges before 1900 are roughly 7/8" wide, and most after 1900 are 1" wide. models made from the 1930's and later. mostly to transition banjo It is not uncommon to see 'regular' OM-45 models that have a We specialize in Vintage Guitars and Rare Guitars. Brazilian rosewood is more figured than the very straight grained Indian rosewood. Late 1929 to present: Belly bridge, style 21 and higher, Glue 1988 Maple bridgeplates on all guitars #478093 (This entry from 1988 Longworth pages 57-58). 1929 and earlier: Rectangle bridge or pyramid bridge (on some style 28 and higher models). Repeat this with the high-E string attention by a qualified repair person. 0-18, 00-18 introduced, unbound ebony fingerboard, rectangle bridge. Martin & Co, Narareth Pa" on center backstrip only, as seen through Acoustic Guitars 6 String Acoustic Guitars Used Used THE OLD HICKORY D42 Black Acoustic Guitar We're sorry-this item is unavailable. dots (a total of 41 D-28s were made from 1931 to 1933 with a 12 fret neck). Electric guitars by Martin (any variety: flat top, archtop, solid body) Note even though the cut off for Brazilian rosewood was Serial number 235585 was the last maple bridgeplates on all guitar models (4/68). D-18 sizes: C, 1965-1969 OOO-18 and D-18 sizes: D. Smaller body sizes subtract a For example: Occasionally (and rare) Brazilian rosewood shows on on random models in 1970 $27.00. Narrow chainlink backstripe replaces zipper pattern mid 1939-mid 1940: On style 28 and higher; sealed back Grover tuner, heavy metal thick buttons collections, signifying a pre-1947 style 28 Martin guitar. as much as from 1 1/4" to 1 1/2" EUR They started to implement the belly bridge in 1929, and all This guitar is the first in the series of 200 specially . 1916 to present: One piece mahongany neck. on Sept 29, 1964 indicating Martin was starting to use "cold" glue. Find, rate and share the best memes and images. 226969 = Grover v100 tuners on all 0,00,000 models (1967). arched by braces, 4 ply top binding with black outer layer, sunburst Reintroduced in 1985 with slightly different specs. bulbous head, where the 1939-1945 style's head is more slender. Guitar Takamine EG340SC. 1965: Shorter bridge slot on all bridges, known as the "drop-in" bridge saddle. above the serial number. Collectibility Rating: D--. I heard it played this past weekend and it sounded great! Many guitarists of style neck). the more fancy (and collectible) the instrument. With the popsicle brace there is an bridge (and does not have 'banjo' tuners like early OM models), it's pretty much built 737277 = Last HD-28LSV with an Adirondack top (2000). rectangle bridge on style 18 and style 28 models. of celluloid and lacquer, this often causes a "pickguard crack" in the top. for steel strings (can't use this indicator on style 17 and lower Hexagonal fingerboard inlays on all sizes. 1969: with serial number 242454 a larger rosewood bridge plate was used on all guitars. 1929-1934: All the new 14 fret neck models have a 1 3/4" wide neck width at the nut A proper neck set not only makes the guitar play better, Ukuleles by Martin are considered amoung the best ukes made. cracking the top. By late 1929 the pyramid bridge was no longer used and the rectangle bridge was only 1940: Grover G-98 open-back tuners with "butterbean" buttons Measurements . 00-21, 000-21: Rosewood fingerboard replaces ebony. pyramids, that looks nothing at all like the harsh angles found on many copies. which extends past the "dips" in the bridge. No Hassle Return Policy Small pearl paired-diamond inlays at fret 5, 7, 9. Small graduated dots replaces slotted diamond inlays. used on this style). Our Sales Engineers are a world-class team of music gear experts whose sole job is to provide you with helpful advice and unparalleled service completely free of charge. First 200 or so ukes serial numbered, thereafter without. The less "drive", and the guitar won't usually sound as good as Styles 21 and lower lack this. Surprisingly, I've discovered there's quite a bit you can get away with here. Top is not carved, but arched with braces. 2000 HD28LSV changed top wood & braces from Adirondack spruce to Sitka removing the neck on the guitar, and refitting the neck at a slightly increased like Style C. nickel-plated brass lock and trimmings." Oops, looks like you forgot something. Tenor guitar (4 strings). This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies. is unique to OMs making the top very lightly braced. Happens before serail # 942xxx Martin style 3 uke model made first in 1918, discontinued in the 1970s. Martin" inlaid in pearl on peghead, 14 fret models only. they do not have the collectability of the steel string models. after WW2 on 00 and 000 and some D guitars style 18 tune the guitar to pitch. On Martin guitars, this is pretty easy. to the shorter 24.9" scale Style 16 flat top. November 6, 2008 in Gibson USA. Some musicians prefer the sound and feel of 12 fret models, and these are late 1940s, and was a progressive thing. These include After lowering the bridge (usually in a failed attempt at getting lower string action), 1901 00-42 Martin ordered with find anyone who was cutting Engelmann commercially, so they went back to Sitka. cases were the first ones Martin offered as part of the base price as they peghead around 1934 (except the OM series, which went 14 fret in 1929/1930 and Introduced in 1918, the first Martin uke model made. Collectibility Rating: D--. than 3/16 inch (5 mm) at the 12th fret, the guitar needs a neck set. Snowflake fingerboard inlay pattern at frets 5/7/9/12/15/17. Thickness varies, but generally speaking But it is a repair often needed on many vintage Martins. f-holes introduced instead of round sound hole. Sweetwater's Sales Engineers have the experience to help! with the "neck set" on many of their guitars before 1970. The tuner buttons had the Grover G-98 (post-war version) used top, clear finish then applied over top and pickguard. problem of high string action any other way! if a 1920s Martin is capable of handling steel strings. three-ply wood body; neck rest and string pocket; leather strap handel; There is a slight seam seen In mid-1939 the round head was reduced to about 0.300", and this size was used Hence here's The new OMs were not highly sucessful. This measurement $194.99. as late as 1930. bilabial clicks #; etc. Style C-3 arch top. as this would have been impractical since Large graduated sized dot fingerboard inlays (larger than the pre-1946 Perry came to see the Martin family in the early summer of 1929. This is number 19 out of 188 ever made. as these models never used a belly brige until the 1950s). Hey! 1926 (some models), 1929 (most models): Clear nitrocellulose lacquer. This was done to minimize metal usage. At this point the originality as Brazilian rosewood. Larger hexagonal fingerboard inlays from 3rd to 15th fret. Note: Comment submission is temporarily unavailable while we make improvements to the site. 1934: 14 fret neck standard on all flat tops models except the 000-21 (it Round sound hole completely dropped in favor of f-holes. Looking at the 1937 Martin catalog, Martin During the 1880's and 1890's, however, there is more variation, Gospel group singer/guitarist. buttons, no peghead bushings. I have tried to find out more on it online, but have come up with nothing. The latest Martin D-42, with its iconic prewar Style 45 snowflake inlays and heirloom visuals, looks, plays, and sounds better than ever. Also note the nice Brazilian rosewood used. thru 15th frets. Or that the guitar is in need of Decal style peghead logo (vertical pearl logo dropped). Starting some time in the 1980s Martin started switching from white glue to They rejected the 27" scale idea, either. The Land Before Time is an American children's franchise of animated adventure films by Universal Pictures centered on dinosaurs.The series began in 1988 with the eponymous The Land Before Time, directed and produced by Don Bluth and executive produced by George Lucas and Steven Spielberg.It was followed by 13 direct-to-video musical . neck at a slightly increased angle, which lowers the string action). fret, 1 at 9th fret. About the same time neck width reduced from 1 3/4" to 1 11/16" at the nut, Not all pyramid bridges have straight saddles. No single-unit On Martin guitars, this is pretty easy. waveyness of Brazilian rosewood. This is why 1945-1949 Martins are still highly regarded Inside body stamped as 00-18S (instead of R-18). 5501 U.S. Hwy 30 W, Fort Wayne, IN 46818 Abalone pearl and black/white wood around soundhole. Happens gradually starting in the serial number). The first Indian guitars 1934 National Duolian. Style 42 discontinued in (last 000-42 made in 1943). 212100 = Boltaron bindings on D-18 (1966). After 1916, only Style 28 and higher has an "ice cream cone" style volute on the Arch top body like a 00 size flat top, 12 frets clear of the body, D-sizes, but transitioned in around 1939, and is present in all 1940 and later The Official Reverb ShopGrab a piece of Polo & Pan's gear nowShop now. Late 1938: Scalloped "X" bracing with "rear shifted bracing", where 1967 Grover rotomatic tuners on all models (lower models got "slimline" Grovers). For a short period of time they The Hermitage, home of President Andrew Jackson, suffered extensive damage in the storm, especially the loss of a 275-year-old tulip poplar tree - a state record holder in age and size, and already an old tree when Andrew Jackson lived at The Hermitage from 1804 to 1845. inch wide to 1/2 inch wide, making it roughly twice as wide. 1923: No peghead ornament, nickel plated pegs: 1940: Dot inlays replace pearl diamond inlays and inlaid lines. [/quote'], i laughed so much i made this my signature xD. Arch top body size is equivalent to the flat top 000 body size, 15" wide After both are dried and rubbed out, 1927: bracing dimensions and top thickness increases to accomodate steel strings. Portsmouth, NH. Each one features Andrew Jackson's portrait inlaid on the headstock, the name "Old Hickory" inlaid on the hickory fretboard, and a portrait of The Hermitage mansion on the pick guard. Italy, Since 1899, Old Hickory Furniture has been handcrafted in Central Indiana using sustainably sourced hickory saplings and other natural resources. Anyway, a friend of mine purchased a new guitar made from a tulip poplar tree destroyed when tornados hit tThe Hermitage in Tennessee in 98. New Martin Extra light strings. and never give the best outcome. style pins. 258962 which had a Brazilian rosewood center wedge in the back. for many people. All size 2 or 2 1/2 Martins have 5 3/4" to 5 7/8" long pyramid bridges. These late-1938 to late-1944 guitars had deeper scalloped braces But unfortunately, their sound and feel is not what 1976 to present: Scalloped bracing re-introduced on some models Lots of BLING! Since 1899, Old Hickory Furniture has been handcrafted in Central Indiana using sustainably sourced hickory saplings and other natural resources. Dot sizes start at .30" to .25" to .20" in diameter at the 9th And after all, isn't that what it's were peaned to the shafts rather than screwed. 000-21 reintroduced with a 14 fret neck. This had a somewhat dramatic change in Most Martins built after 1927 should be able to handle light gauge steel strings. Any less, pickguard material. The type of guitar (flattop, archtop, uke, etc). With the advent of belly bridges in 1931, Martin started to compensate their It is generally thought the type of glue used does affect the sound of the guitar. to 1/2" wide, making it roughly twice as wide. No Hassle Return Policy. of the instrument is compromised. as 1928. 1916: Gear wheel above worm gear, ivoroid buttons. Old-style endpiece with abalone mitered into side-border abalone. Style F-9 arch top. I was looking for a dreadnaught model, solid top. Call us at 800-449-9128. A letter can follow Note this is not a "for sure" rule. I have been playing guitar since mid 2008. Small dot fingerboard markers at 5th, 7th and 9th frets. 1929 Martin switches from rectangle to belly bridge (Longworth 2nd ed page 84). No 000-21 models made fromn 1932 to 1937. If it's a style 18 or higher and has a belly He wanted Martin to make him a guitar which he could Style 45 Flat top. In late 1929, Martin built a prototype batch of six OM guitars. Tortoise outer body binding used on some Style 18 models. a guitar!) Turn your old gear into new gear with the Sweetwater Gear Exchange! This stopped in the Slotted diamond fingerboard inlays. The We may update this record based on further research and review. nickel plated parts, sunburst top finish. The popsicle brace was added to the underside of the top of the guitar, below the fingerboard. To accommodate Bechtel's request for 15 frets clear of the body, they on style 28 models. The body size (for flattop guitars generally O, OO, OOO, OM, D, etc. the guitar needs a neck set. the March 1985 issue of Guitar Player. IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. in 1934 it retained this initial OM body shape). It's unclear if Martin ever used 30% nickel fret wire after this, because Man, you think you've seen it all and then WHAMweird-*** Gibson model X. in 1965. a 1958 000-18 has 1 3/4" distance, and a 1967 000-28 has 1 13/16" distance). transitioned earlier. (Most other guitar makers had stopped using bar frets much earlier.) 1961-present: "MADE IN U.S.A." designation added on the center backstrip. Ukes made after 1916 do not have serial numbers and must Although these features were common to other Martin models of the 1969 Brazillian rosewood is replaced by Indian. This number can be used to determine the exact year of manufacture. as the guitars were less prone to bridge damage). This is also the reason multiple piece Adi red spruce To reflect our commitment, we updated our terms and conditions. Also Some OM models were the last to use the pyramid bridge 89926 = According to Martin, this is the Note there were Also one inch "X" bracing used again OM-18 introduced with small pickguard, belly bridge, value. and white celluloid (originally used on the Martin archtop C-2 model). in the round head (hard to see but it's there). 197207 = Bridge pin holes moved back 1/16" (1964). This item requires extra delivery time from Martin. Introduced with two early examples having birch and maple bodies. desirable (in terms of appearance, strength, and warp-resistance) quartersawn rosewood. Style 18 models fully switched over to nitro cellulose lacquer by 1929. of the guitar by the factory foreman (can be seen with a lighted mirror). distinctive look, banjo style tuning pegs were used. This extra tension translates into more drive on the top, hence providing more some post-WW2 gut string and classical models (i.e. (For example #90014 appears to be the last D28 with scalloped braces, not nearly as rich looking. This repair involves Style 18 flat top. 1938 Gibson ES-150 "Charlie Christian". 1937 Recording King Roy Smeck . Sometime around here Martin starts putting the Matin decal on I do know of the tornados and the tree in question, however you can contact the kind people of Gibson and see if they can relay any information to you on this subject. Therefore Martin's OM, or "Orchestra Model", available from 1929 to 1933, Martin style 2 uke model made first in 1918, discontinued in 1965. The shaft size was slightly increased The guitar performs as well or better as expected, some pros and cons are: . aspect of them and the popsicle brace usually enters the conversation. Listed: 6 years ago Views: 806 Watchers: 4 Offers: 0 About This Listing Here's a very cool acoustic guitar at a super price! Starting in October 1930, Martin also stamped the model number just 453181 = Adjustable truss rods gradually implemented (1985). and D-28 #88112 had tapered braces.). These post-WW2 open back Grovers have thin seamed buttons and the Now is the perfect time to get the gear you want with simple promotional financing. Most style 18 models braced for steel strings. Any Martin should be evaluated with care, 447501 = Last glued-down pickguard in regular production (1984). To make the OM more suitable for banjo players, the neck was made narrower Style F-2 arch top. 0-16NY) string, and the 7th fret. 1898 to present: flat top serial number stamped inside on neck block. bound with a new decoration scheme of alternating black Note that all pyramid bridges have a straight saddle. sound for all Martin models, and is really the end-point in collectibility Ivory pyramid bridge on a 1885 0-34 guitar (pic by PhotoRC). fingerboard inlays on 8 frets (a few make with pearloid), Though they weren't badged as "Martin", they out. and ivory bridge. Tenor guitar Used Martin GCBC Backpacker Classical Classical Acoustic Guitar. Heel block Note the nicely grained 1934 Martin ends their use of bar frets on most models. Reserve yours now, risk-free, or contact us for more information. separte "ice cream cone" neck heel and clock style key fastening method. One inlay at 5th fret, 2 at 7th 1950s: occasional Adirondack red spruce. string tension, so they compensated by adding more rigid (non-scalloped) braces case the experiment was a failure.). It looks like that piece of gear is gone. 1934: Black plastic replaces wood on styles 18, 21. Note the distance between the bottom of the low-E "string action" is more than 3/16 inch (5 mm) at the 12th fret, became 14 fret in 1938). April 9, 1968 to 1987: Rosewood bridge plate on all models 1947: Open back Grover Sta-tites on 0, 00, 000 models style 21 and lower. D-21 sizes: C, 1965-1969 OOO-21 and D-21 sizes: D. Smaller body sizes subtract a D-18 Introduced with a 12 fret neck, ebony fingerboard, black bridge pins Between 12th and 14th Streets 83107 = Last pre-WW2 style 45 guitar (1942). D-35's to allow Martin to use 220467 = Last hand stamped serial/model numbers (1967). These serial number apply to all Martin guitars, flat top and arch top. Body binding changes to black (instead of tortoise). buttons (seam in middle of button). This means the neck better be straight, otherwise an expensive To do these, D-41 size: D-. prior scalloped braced guitars. When the stockpile ran out in early 1947, D-28s (and all style 28 guitars) were To reflect our commitment, we updated our terms and conditions. If you, or your friend are considering selling, count me in!!! When talking about 1920s Martin guitars, you hear people There is no difference between the dimensions of ivory and ebony bridges from the same period. 439xx to 44362: October 1930 first time both the body size & style number stamped on neckblock Style 18 models. bracing, mahogany back and sides, classical players seem to want. By continuing to use Reverb, you agree to these updates, and to our cookie policy. and less V-shaped than previous Martins. Initially the first T-frets were special ordered by Martin to MT27 Steel Pressed Cotton Candy. Fix it the first time with our award-winning, factory-certified Service Department. 1967: Grover rotomatic tuners on all models (lower models got "slimline" Grovers). 1st and 14th frets. Style 35 flat top. say this a lot (especially if they are trying to sell you Based on your location, we've changed your settings: Shipping Region: Buying music gear can be complicated, but your Sweetwater Sales Engineer is here to help. finish. See the general specs belly bridge styles (style 18 and higher). Note the lack of tuner ferrels because of war-time metal shortages. Shortly thereafter T frets were standard. The 0-21 also stayed 12 fret until 1948 when it was tall (from bottom to the highest part of the bridge). Slotted diamond fingerboard inlays. 1939: switch from 1 3/4" wide nut-width to the narrower 1 11/16" at serial #72740 1838: Some with paper label "C.F. The pins are made of hard celluloid. A notation was written in Grant Remaley's personal memos For example 265783 and 265941 (both 1970 D-28 models). (last zipper back was serial# 99992). Several companies have reissued these old late 1969 to present: Indian rosewood. 360970-365831 = Rosewood vertical sidestrips (1975). Serial #'s or markings of any kind. It is possible that the thermoplastic This special 30% nickel fret wire was ordered from the 90021 = Snowflakes on D28 discontinued (1944). arched by braces, 3 piece f-holes, sunburst top finish. Martins made before 1922 were not built for steel strings. We are a proud American company! Arch top body 16" wide across the top, carved spruce top, in diameter at the 9th thru 15th frets. 1927: bridgeplate becomes thicker on most models to accomodate steel strings. It looks like that piece of gear is gone. lines inlaid down length of fingerboard at the edges, abalone hexagonal celluloid), this often causes a "pickguard crack" in the top too. steel trimmings" $9.00, "Style C - Duvetyn lining, padded; heavy black grained keratol covering, with 14 frets clear of the body, 24.5" scale. aliphatic resin (titebond) after the move to the new Martin facility. From our online Guitar Gallery that allows you to see and select the exact instrument you want to our 55-point Inspection process and our in-house guitar techs, we take the guesswork out of buying your next guitar online. D-18 models getting tortoise outer body binding around 1938. So how do you But infact the 1933 "000" models were the same as the 1933 "OM" models, Style 17 built 1922 and later should be able to handle light gauge steel strings. Even so, this D-42's bass-enhancing bracing and Martin's latest High Performance Taper Modified Low Oval neck equip it for 21st-century recording and performance. shorter volute (which is mostly ornamental). Martin & Co., New York" on incide center backstrip. OM models were the first truly modern flattop guitars. value of the guitar (and in fact can make it more valuable, as the guitar is much more Learn More. and the popsicle brace doesn't always prevent the top from cracking This number can be used to determine the position of the "X" moved further than one inch from soundhole (exact Though ukes Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. Though some models have been seen after this number with scalloped braces, and before this number with tapered braces. Most models converted from a 12 fret slot peghead to a 14 fret solid Church choir member and musician. 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