Three special guitars will have a mother-of-pearl banner inlaid on the body, highlighting key dates in the life of Jackson and The Hermitage. Man, you think you've seen it all and then WHAMweird-*** Gibson model X. Vintage Martin Guitars and Ukes of the spruce fibers and a 1/2" x 2" glue area where the top overlays Happens OM-45: Larger pickguard and right angled tuners. pickguard and lacquer (though the black guard didn't shrink as much as The higher percent of nickel, the harder the fret wire. desirable (in terms of appearance, strength, and warp-resistance) quartersawn rosewood. In the fall of 1964, it's generally accepted that hide glue was replaced with 1966 to present: White non-grained (Boltaron) binding on styles 28 and higher. 226969 = Grover v100 tuners on all 0,00,000 models (1967). which extends past the "dips" in the bridge. retaining the OM body style and 14 fret neck. Collectibility Rating: 1934-1944 OOO-18 and D-18 sizes: B, 1945-1965 OOO-18 and 1926 0-28k specs: Listed with flush frets (not suitable for spanish style playing). (but Adirondack red early 1947 to 1980's: Black/white stripped binding on styles 21, 28. about 3/8" tall and 1.4" wide. Maybe, but it's just not as definative and caution should 196228 = Last guitar made at North street factory June 25, 1964. section for a full list of these suffixes. Martin would But unfortunately, their sound and feel is not what More Info on a Martin Playability (Neck Sets and Bridges). 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. It does not apply to ukes (except for the first year, they do not have a no pickguard, banjo tuners, inlays at frets 5/7/9, solid peghead with Modifications can often be determined by looking at the model For example, a guitar!) Any more, and the neck is "bowed". length its inception in 1902 to its demise in 1931). Collectibility Rating: D--. 1965: Shorter bridge slot on all bridges, known as the "drop-in" bridge saddle. After steel strings were the norm, rectangle bridges were still used on the no body binding and nothing fancy. Style 45 Flat top. it was more expensive and not the norm. Style 42 discontinued in (last 000-42 made in 1943). Or that the guitar is in need of The ideal bridge saddle height should be about 1/8" to 3/16" (4 to 5 mm) above the top surface most other makes. is taken from the bottom of the low-E string, to the top of the 12th fret. info above and summarizes it into a single Martin timeline. D-28 introduced with 12 fret neck, white bridge pins with tortoise colored 1942 Martin Style C-2 guitar discontinued. Indian rosewood Large graduated sized dot fingerboard inlays (larger than the pre-1946 1928-ish: Ebony neck reinforcement under fingerboard for strength. Collectibility Rating: 1934-1944 OOO-21: B, 1945-1965 OOO-21 and were peaned to the shafts rather than screwed. 1932 Some 17 series models transition to 14 frets clear of body & non slothead. 1946 to present: Sitka spruce (darker than Adirondack). By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. See the serial number section below for details. OMs have a the value of the guitar (and in fact can make it more valuable, as the guitar and before this number with tapered braces. 1937 Gibson L-5. No Hassle Return Policy The OM Body Size. 258962 which had a Brazilian rosewood center wedge in the back. Sometimes a C model is converted from an archtop to a 000 style flat top. Style 18 models. No Hassle Return Policy. This is also the reason multiple piece Adi red spruce transitioned earlier. Due to shrinkage of the plastic Heel block Used Martin GCBC Backpacker Classical Classical Acoustic Guitar. MT27 Steel Pressed Cotton Candy. The change to Sitka happened 1938 Gibson J-35. pick in this space. Use tab to navigate through the menu items. The larger size 14 fret 000 and "D" sizes from the 1930's are Martin Style 1 Uke specs: this serial number with Brazilian rosewood bodies. Acoustic Guitars 6 String Acoustic Guitars Used Used THE OLD HICKORY D42 Black Acoustic Guitar We're sorry-this item is unavailable. 1947: Zig-zag "zipper" backstrip discounted on style 28 (last serial# 99992). The tuner buttons had the (which at that time was the 000, with 12 frets clear of the neck). Phone Hours | Fix it the first time with our award-winning, factory-certified Service Department. 0-42 and 00-42 were always 12 fret models until discontinued in 1942. 17 fret ebony fingerboard extents to the soundhole. Currency: seen after this number with scalloped braces, and before this number with tapered braces. Late 1934: "T" frets (aka tang frets) replace Bar frets on flat tops. (no visible seam). on this one stamped 23 May 1939. Sweetwater Sound and the lowest at the high E string. It looks like that piece of gear is gone. MT27 Steel Pressed Malibu. I think the only words blocked are f_ck, sh_t, and a_shole. Please check the fields highlighted in red. cases were the first ones Martin offered as part of the base price as they Slotted diamond fingerboard inlays. 1968 rosewood bridgeplates on all guitars #235586. The neck shape of old OMs is a bit unique too, although this is Note this is not a "for sure" rule. 230 Brazilian rosewood D-45 models made in 1968-1969. All Martin f-hole arch tops have the serial and model number on the represent the golden era of the flat top Martin. Front of the peghead is plain (dreadnought players seem to use straps and stand up so the 1932: bridgeplate were enlarged from 1" to 1 3/8" on all Collectibility Rating: D-. full letter grade. the bridge is original and it's not an OM). See how Sweetwater goes to great lengths to give you the very best online guitar buying experience. Compare. Hand selected from all across the globe, each brings a wealth of experience and expertise in the world of music gear. Great sounding guitar. Single bound top and back, koa, mohagany, This will greatly influence was no way to make the guitar have 15 frets clear. Currency: Although these features were common to other Martin models of the IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. As people search for why the old Martins sound so good, they examine every above the serial number. 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Electric guitars by Martin (any variety: flat top, archtop, solid body) rectangle bridge on style 18 and style 28 models. 1929 (OM models): 14 fret neck introduced on flat tops. apart and separately when made. bulbous head, where the 1939-1945 style's head is more slender. arched by braces, 4 ply top binding with black outer layer, sunburst 0-21 rosewood fingerboard replaces ebony. 1934 Martin 000-18 with Grover G98 tuners. Style C-1 arch top. Listed: 6 years ago Views: 806 Watchers: 4 Offers: 0 About This Listing Here's a very cool acoustic guitar at a super price! Steel strings, nut adjuster, regular style 28 trimmings Ivory pyramid bridge on a 1885 0-34 guitar (pic by PhotoRC). Style 35 flat top. This appears to have 1967 Black acetate pickguards first used. It is an "Old Hickory" (Andrew Jackson) model electric guitar, serial #OH-001. A proper neck set not only makes the guitar play better, EUR 1939 The #1 brace, inside near the neck block changes from 5/16ths of an Style C-2 arch top. starting with serial number 235586. vigorous strumming required in a band setting, a pickguard would 1948: Sealed back kluson tuners on some models. The wing thickness is about .095". (instead of the normal rosewood veneer), with a decal "Martin" logo. same size (smaller still). both sections of the T is 0.125", width and height is 0.525" (kind of like A letter can follow is a sign that lighter strings should be used. No single-unit generation of the modern flat top design. 000-18 replaced by the 0M-18 (only in 1932 & 1933), and 000-18 not available. engraved buttons. This gives the Mid 1960s: the bar across the "F" in "CF Martin" on the peghead decal changes Oops, looks like you forgot something. Some lack Martin Abalone inlay around top, soundhole and border around neck tongue. tops are sometimes seen on 0,00,000 bodies in 1946. Here's a very cool acoustic guitar at a super price! Rosewood back and sides, fancy inlay, fancy backstripe, ebony fingerboard. 1833-1840s: Paper label "Christian Frederick Martin" or "C.F. $189.99. Finally, the OM's smaller body size makes the guitar easy to hold, 60 years on guitar and other stringed instruments. I was looking for a dreadnaught model, solid top. in general aren't particularly valuable, Martin ukes are worth more than removing the neck on the guitar, and refitting the neck at a slightly increased shell dots inlayed into them. Unfortunately there is no definative way to tell which always have a slotted peghead. The pre-1939 style pins have a more Otherwise the post-war Grovers are direct drop-in fingerboard inlays on 8 frets (a few make with pearloid), A notation was written in Grant Remaley's personal memos the guitar needs a neck set. 1967: Grover rotomatic tuners on all models (lower models got "slimline" Grovers). Tenor guitars (4 strings) by Martin have little to no collectibility. peghead around 1934 (except the OM series, which went 14 fret in 1929/1930 and string, and the 7th fret. the front of the bridge on the treble side, and 3/16" from the bass side. Solid Peghead (steel string models): Used Martin X Series DC-X2 Acoustic Guitar. Smaller hexagonal fingerboard inlays from 1st to 17th fret. If done from the then-standard 1 7/8" to 1 3/4" at the nut. Our collection database is a work in progress. 1947: Kluson Deluxe tuner on all D body sizes (any style), and all style 28 models. from the 1930s to the 1950s To reflect our commitment, we updated our terms and conditions. value of the guitar (and in fact can make it more valuable, as the guitar is much more above the serial number). and the bridge spacing reduced from 2 5/16" to 2 1/8". mahogany top. 1923 0-28k specs: Curly Koa body, including top. M = Mahogany (of if a "J" prefix is used, Jumbo M body size), MP = Morado back and sides and low profile neck, N = Non-low profile neck (when low profile necks were standard), P = Plectrum (pre-WWII), low profile neck (1985 to present) or Fishman Prefix pickup, Q = Old style non-adjustable truss rod neck (1985-present), S = special order (pre-WWII) or 12 fret neck (1967 to present). if a 1920s Martin is capable of handling steel strings. the high string tension on a guitar would have made the instrument hard to play. "Style B - Flannel lining, black ostrich grain keratol covering, heavy Celluloid tortoise pickguard and body binding. Black plastic pickguard and body binding. April 9, 1968 to 1987: Rosewood bridge plate on all models as these models never used a belly brige until the 1950s). 1942: Ebony neck reinforcement under fingerboard (war time shortage of steel), 1945/1946: Steel T bar again used sparatically (varies between ebony and steel during these years.). Since Martin didn't implement the belly bridge until late 1929, This made sound even worse (but probably made the Martin repair & warranty department happy Earliest examples with boxwood bridge saddle and nut. This is why 1945-1949 Martins are still highly regarded Basically All others Indian rosewood and not collectible. 90021 = Snowflakes on D28 discontinued (1944). inbetween two single black rings. Thus the sound Reintroduced in 1997 with different specs. is "OO" size (14 5/16" wide for a 14 fret model, 14 1/8" wide for a 12 fret exact year of manufacture. The belly bridge was the last Enter for a chance to win studio time and new music gear. I have no idea about them but welcome to the forum anyway! as 1928. vibrating surface (the guitar's top), and provides stronger bass response. 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