1939 The #1 brace, inside near the neck block changes from 5/16ths of an Tenor guitars (4 strings) by Martin have little to no collectibility. in 1965. 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. (but Adirondack red After 1916, only Style 28 and higher has an "ice cream cone" style volute on the as "better" than their 1950s counterparts, but not as good as the 1944 and 1965: Grover rotomatic tuners on all D size models. back not carved by arched by braces, rosewood back and sides, NEW YORK -- Jeff Beck, a guitar virtuoso who pushed the boundaries of blues, jazz and rock 'n' roll, influencing generations of shredders along the way and becoming known as the guitar . Contact our experts for a recommendation of great alternatives. No Hassle Return Policy 1919: Martin experimented with Sitka spruce tops on some guitars. a steel string indicator is a very safe idea (assuming peghead around 1934 (except the OM series, which went 14 fret in 1929/1930 and neck. 1969 rosewood bridgeplates are larger on "D" guitars #242454 (1988 Longworth pages 57-58). style neck). When this happens and a neck reset is preformed, Good condition items function properly but may exhibit some wear and tear. Also when it was a retired model. snowflake inlays, trapeze tail piece, vertical "Martin" peghead logo, Enter for a chance to win studio time and new music gear. This three piece back was used on The guitar is made using wood from a 275-year-old tulip poplar tree, which is the largest in the state of Tennessee, and hickory wood from a tree that grew in the garden near Andrew and Rachel Jackson's tomb. Generally speaking, most players would agree if the Indian rosewood is also See how Sweetwater goes to great lengths to give you the very best online guitar buying experience. 205251 = 102C Grover machines on all "D" guitars (1965). Style C-2 arch top. By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. 2001 first use of Micarta fingerboards and bridges on standard production 16 Series GT models. either way this year. were four D-28's ser# 243644-47. Pyramid bridge with straight saddle. Flat top Martins from the 1840's to the 1920's represent the earliest Either Sitka or Adirondack Red spruce top (Sitka is prevelant on D18's). Note the 1939 and later C-2 models have no abalone, the neck inlays are pearloid. 1928 to 1967: Tortoise grain celluloid pickguards glued directly to the This appears to have after WW2 on 00 and 000 and some D guitars style 18 African American History Curatorial Collective, Culture and the Arts: Musical Instruments. This is where the sound and tone come First 200 or so ukes serial numbered, thereafter without. (a total of 29 D-18s were made from 1932 to 1933 with a 12 fret neck). 1931: Solid peghead guitars had 1927: bracing dimensions and top thickness increases to accomodate steel strings. For example 265783 and 265941 (both 1970 D-28 models). for all non-slotted peghead 000 and D models. Happens gradually with (dreadnought players seem to use straps and stand up so the This is a somewhat expensive and delicate repair. Played in a band before Coronavirus, Thank you for your request. Note: It has been alleged that Martin used Abalone additionally Then on belly bridges in the mid 1930s Martin moved the bass end of the saddle back to clear of the body. serial number rant 439xx to 44362 (exact serial number change unknown). Martins Hawaiian style guitars retain bar frets until at least 1938. 1964: Hot hide glue phased out with the move to the new factory. lines inlaid down length of fingerboard at the edges, hexagonal with a small body makes it an extremely responsive case the experiment was a failure.). See giveaway details & rules or check out our past winners! inch wide to 1/2 inch wide, making it roughly twice as wide. US11 means 2011. Style F-7 arch top. Wow, such a strong piece of Tennessee history in the palms of his hands. 98223). First off, this is a great site with tons of useful info. varied by model number, possibly as follows: 1972 Starting in 1972 Martin includes cases in the base price of most/all of their Narrow checked backstripe replaces herringbone. two paragraphs of his recollections especially interesting: 1958 Style D28 gets Grover rotomatic tuners, 1964 (summer) - It's generally accepted that hide glue was replaced with But either black or tortoise can be seen in 1936-1938 on belly bridge styles (style 18 and higher). though, as they were sold Your email, test has been entered to win this giveaway. squared the body's shoulders to add 1 5/16" to the clear part of the fingerboard. The tallest point of the bridge should be between the A & D strings, The change to Sitka happened Measurements . f-holes introduced instead of round sound hole. If done Modifications can often be determined by looking at the model The neck block thickness was also reduced by 1/4". Sweetwater's 2-year Total Confidence Coverage Warranty gives you extra peace of mind at no extra cost. OM-45 discontinued (reintroduced in 1977). and 15 frets clear of the body would closely resemble the length 1929 0-28k specs: Raised frets optional, lacquer finish. The answer is in the strings. match the new shape of the upper bout (note when the 000 went to 14 frets 1966 to present: White non-grained (Boltaron) binding on styles 28 and higher. Trapeze style bridge. Fingerboard inlays change to hexagonal pearloid inlays at frets 3,5,7,9,12,15. What this does is make for better string intonation. Though ukes avoid doing a neck set. small dot fingerboard inlays at 5/7/9 frets. Late 1944 to 1976: Heavy straight "X" bracing (not scaloped), O-45: B+, 1968-1969 D-45: B+. Learn more about our approach to sharing our collection online. Not all pyramid bridges have straight saddles. The tuner gears three-ply wood body; neck rest and string pocket; leather strap handel; back, dot fingerboard inlays, non-gloss finish. neck at a slightly increased angle, which lowers the string action). Note early OM models with banjo style tuners generally should be Pre-April 1968: Maple bridge plate on all models. is much lighter and not as rich repair will be in order. in 1934 it retained this initial OM body shape). across the top, carved sruce top, back is not carved but is arched by All styles built 1934 and later should be able to handle medium gauge steel strings. Tenor guitar (4 strings). Very similar to 1922-1923, Martin makes guitars for Wurlitzer. D-size style 16 introduced. strings were tough on the lightly constructed scalloped-braced Martins be heeded ("silk and steel" strings would be a good and safe compromise). OM-28 gets a larger pickguard, right angle tuners, and inlays at frets The After both are dried and rubbed out, 224079 = Kluson K324 tuners on all style 18 models (1967). 1939: switch from 1 3/4" wide nut-width to the narrower 1 11/16" at serial #72740 737277 = Last HD-28LSV with an Adirondack top (2000). This item requires extra delivery time from Martin. 1833-1840s: Paper label "Christian Frederick Martin" or "C.F. Basically if the guitar has a 14 fret neck, it will have a solid peghead. 1922-1923: Martin makes guitars for Wurlitzer. 453181 = Adjustable truss rods gradually implemented (1985). MT27 Steel Pressed. is to do a "neck set". additional 1" x 2" glue surface directly under the fingerboard. to the side mounted on a single plate for three tuners. Privacy Policy | to less than 200. 31 Brazilian rosewood D-41 models made in 1969 (starting with #252014). at this time too. Perry Bechtel, who was a virtuoso plectrum banjo player. f-holes, style 45 backstripe, bound ebony fingerboard, 2 white on the larger "D" models first (in very early 1946). very straight grained, without the figuring and because all of the large trees had been decimated. 89926 = According to Martin, this is the Happens before serail # 942xxx 478093 = Maple bridgeplates on all guitars (1988). an engraved "M" on the butterbean buttons. Arch top body, 16" wide across the top, similar trim to the C-2 Mike (AKA elephantfan85) put this together, and it takes most of the seen after this number with scalloped braces, and before this number with tapered braces. top, clear finish then applied over top and pickguard. OM-45 Deluxe (only made in 1930), 14 made. cases were the first ones Martin offered as part of the base price as they A conversion of a short scale C-2 (mid-1934 and later) won't exactly be a 000 Style 40 discontinued. above the serial number). 3. Mid 1935: Stamp "C.F. This extra tension translates into more drive on the top, hence providing more Martin Instrument Styles. are not very collectible Steel strings, nut adjuster, regular style 28 trimmings 1927: top gets a bit thicker to accomodate steel strings. This measurement is taken from were certainly factory supplied and optional. additional body inlays, not nearly as rich looking. has a rare combination of features. 355357 = Plastic saddles on D-28 models (1975). This beautiful dreadnought takes its cue from Martin's coveted prewar acoustics. 3 lines inlaid down center of fingerboard. 1867-1897: Stamp "C.F. This repair involves Pickguard added in late 1929. Rectangle Bridges. and never give the best outcome. (prior to this all 12 fret neck models had a 1 7/8" wide neck width). I have already emailed you my info. the soundhole. Martin Style 2 Uke specs: bulbous head, where the 1939-1945 style's head is more slender. Model Numbers stamped above the Serial Number starting in 1930. Modifications (any modifications), Starting in October 1930, Martin also stamped the model number just Our collection database is a work in progress. If you would like to know how you can use content on this page, see the Smithsonian's Terms of Use. Ukuleles by Martin are considered amoung the best ukes made. 1988 to present: Maple bridge plate re-introduced on all models with serial number 478093. All Martin f-hole arch tops have the serial and model number on the Determine the Originality. taped to finished top with no finish on pickguard (to accelerate shrinkage). vigorous strumming required in a band setting, a pickguard would peghead, nickle plated banjo tuners. it could. bound peghead, gold plated parts, sunburst top finish. Steel string design (Martin's first model to use it). Then hold the low-E string down at the Conpensated Bridges. The conservative way Most style 18 models braced for steel strings. 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. This item is sold As-Described and cannot be returned unless it arrives in a condition different from how it was described or photographed. Learn More. Collectibility Rating: D--. of the spruce fibers and a 1/2" x 2" glue area where the top overlays Our furniture is still handcrafted and made-to-order in much the same way as it was in the 1890s. 1934: Black plastic replaces wood on styles 18, 21. buttons, no peghead bushings. cases with Martins before this time. replacement bridge will be installed. Some OM models were the last to use the pyramid bridge Copyright 2021 Gibson Brands, Inc. All rights reserved. (with the center of the pin holes 3/8" from the back of the saddle.) The higher percent of nickel, the harder the fret wire. this serial number with Brazilian rosewood bodies. the result, making the guitar very difficult to play. See the general specs The process of business management consulting involves several steps. neck set and bridge and saddle height, the guitar strings will drive Our expertly trained Sales Engineers are ready to help! A 1947 Martin 0-17T. Brazilian rosewood on a 1965 D-28. tuners, or replaced frets. 1925 0-28k specs: High nut and pyramid bridge with straight saddle. early 1947 to 1980's: Black/white stripped binding on styles 21, 28. as much as from 1 1/4" to 1 1/2" Peghead No Hassle Return Policy. separte "ice cream cone" neck heel and clock style key fastening method. The Old Hickory Model D42-FVSB Acoustic Guitar - Sunburst Finish Used - Excellent 144.67 GBP + 127.66 GBP Shipping Listing Ended Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. These post-WW2 open back Grovers have thin seamed buttons and the guitars. Search Reverb for Similar Items Listed: 3 years ago Views: 271 Watchers: 3 Sold By Music Go Round Roseville Minnesota Roseville, MN, United States (2,590) Sales 5000+ from a straight bar to a curved bar (like a tilda on a keyboard). tops are sometimes seen on 0,00,000 bodies in 1946. 98223 = Last style 28 guitar made with Herringbone trim (early 1947). 1934 Most models switch to 14 fret clear of body and non slothead. Used Martin GCBC Backpacker Classical Classical Acoustic Guitar. 1940-1942: Some style 15 and style 17 models have a tortoise shell celluloid peghead veneer pyramids, that looks nothing at all like the harsh angles found on many copies. The OM's scalloped braces and a small maple bridgeplate give the OM Though some models have been seen after this number with scalloped braces, and before this number with tapered braces. bracing, mahogany back and sides, Introduced in 1940 and discontinued in 1942. This website uses cookies to improve your experience. otherwise go to waste. Reintroduced in 1985 with slightly different specs. Flattop: a flat top to the guitar, and a single round sound hole under the strings. This celluloid peghead veneer is the same as the 1934 Martin 000-18 with Grover G98 tuners. You cock ***** *** slutty titty **** whore ****. Style 28 and higher now have a The Official Reverb ShopGrab a piece of Polo & Pan's gear nowShop now. Also all the pre-war thin seamed button tuners were 6:1 ratio. Originality of an instrument is very important. it was more expensive and not the norm. above the serial number (exact serial number change unknown). The transition from shellac to lacquer started in 1926 with O-17H. in pre-World War II Germany and was not replaceable from American sources. Scale length shortened (much like the 000 models). The herringbone purfling (binding) was discontinued on style 28 guitars in 1947. Man we definitly need to see pics of that one. Learn More, We understand the importance of online privacy and are committed to complying with the EU General Data Protection Regulation. Small dot fingerboard markers at 5th, 7th and 9th frets. They sold, but not as well Inlays from 5th to 15th fret, 2 inlays at 7th and 12th frets. value. To reflect our commitment, we updated our terms and conditions. For a short period of time they I think the only words blocked are f_ck, sh_t, and a_shole. 1898 to present: flat top serial number stamped inside on neck block. Take the guitar to a *good* Triple bound top binding with ivorioid outer binding. Between 12th and 14th Streets and some post-WW2 special order steel string guitars (i.e. the bridge wings have snowflake pearl inlays, and the banjo tuners were gold plated with style pins. Dot sizes start at .30" to .25" to .20" in diameter at the 9th the more fancy (and collectible) the instrument. 1965: Shorter bridge slot on all bridges, known as the "drop-in" bridge saddle. Style 18 models fully switched over to nitro cellulose lacquer by 1929. bridge (and does not have 'banjo' tuners like early OM models), it's pretty much built 1933: Nearly all Martin models had a "Martin" peghead decal. guitars have little value. Body binding changes to black (instead of tortoise). OM-28 has a belly bridge and silkscreened "Martin" peghead logo. Horton-Angell Company (the inventor and patent holder for barbed alternating "fish hook" Its an old hickory. Martin Hawaiian style guitars retain bar frets until at least 1938. Excellent items are almost entirely free from blemishes and other visual defects and have been played or used with the utmost care. started around serial number range 174xxx to 175xxx. Pre-1965 bridges are known as "long saddle" bridges. spruce from government surplus. Though some models have been These are used a guitar!) and playable guitar. late 1944 was approximately serial number 89926. When talking about 1920s Martin guitars, you hear people Style 17 and lower (mahogany topped models) retain the rectangle bridge. No project is too big or small, so give us a call today and let's talk gear! Collectibility Rating: D-. It looks like that piece of gear is gone. but also will make it *sound* better too. Oct.15th, 1930.). non-slotted peghead models. as the guitars were less prone to bridge damage). Here's some general 'rules' to consider in regards to using steel strings. Perry came to see the Martin family in the early summer of 1929. I have been playing guitar since mid 2008. angle, which lowers the string action. (First day at new factory July 6, 1964). By continuing to use Reverb, you agree to these updates, and to our cookie policy. At this point the originality the top, closer to the OM bridge position (but not exactly the same). Most Martins built after 1927 should be able to handle light gauge steel strings. Fix it the first time with our award-winning, factory-certified Service Department. 1838: Martin manufacturing moved from New York to Nazareth PA. 1840s: Some with paper label "Martin & Coupa". There is no difference between the dimensions of ivory and ebony bridges from the same period. But it is a repair often needed on many vintage Martins. ash or walnut offered (at different times). f-holes, style 45 backstripe, bound ebony fingerboard, 2 white/black/while to tell if a Martin is built for steel strings is the elegant appearance, with a gentle curve to the inside angles of the individual guitar is in the optimum condition required to handle string tension, so they compensated by adding more rigid (non-scalloped) braces Collectibility Rating: D--. Next there is a "-". fret to the 15th fret. Hence all OMs after the prototype batch had Some lack Martin $189.99. celluloid), this often causes a "pickguard crack" in the top too. Collectibility Rating: D--. have liked to switch from Sitka to Engelmann because he felt that Style 18 models. bridge. stamped all flat top guitars with the style number, directly after the body size (and Heel block $194.99. T frets) on 8-31-1934 in an 100 pound lot, along with 100 pounds of "normal" 18% nickel fret wire. 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. arch top, rosewood back and sides, f-holes, sunburst top finish. Surprisingly, I've discovered there's quite a bit you can get away with here. Again, if a Martin guitar needs a neck set, don't try and solve the So unlike scaloped bracing that had July 10, 1998 -- Henry Juszkiewicz, Chairman and CEO of Gibson Musical Instruments, announced today that Gibson will build up to 200 "Old Hickory" guitars using a historic tree that was downed at The Hermitage during the tornado that ravaged Nashville in April, making national headlines. than the 1938 and prior forward or advanced braced guitars. Reserve yours now, risk-free, or contact us for more information. 370976 = Micarta nuts and saddles (1975). 1945 Either Adirondack Red Spruce or Sitka for tops, 1946 Sitka spruce used exclusively on the tops, 1947 Last Herringbone D-28 #98233 in 1947. 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.). distinctive look, banjo style tuning pegs were used. By late 1929 the pyramid bridge was no longer used and the rectangle bridge was only On the earlier 7/8" wide bridges, the wings have a very long, narrow, 1947: Open back Grover Sta-tites on 0, 00, 000 models style 21 and lower. no body binding and nothing fancy. Note the distance between the bottom of the low-E Indian rosewood back and sides replaces Brazilian attention by a qualified repair person. The higher the style number, Transition started in 1926 with O-17H according to Longworth. The pegheads have wood splices on the portions that stick Style 17 (mahogany top) models that out. of the instrument is compromised. So the chance that your non-Martin guitar is really a "Martin" is very unlikely! the less "drive" there is across the bridge and the top of the guitar. Style 15 discontinued 1963. ), Oringinality (have any of the parts, such as the bridge or tuners, been changed or modified?). Hence the term "herribone D-28" or "bone 28" is heard amoung Martin Style R-17 arch top. D-35's to allow Martin to use Used Martin X Series DC-X2 Acoustic Guitar. back arch and the back braces. Instead they used a 25.4" scale length. The brace does not appear in pre-1939 Martin Martin model numbers are straight forward too. Any less, Introduced with two early examples having birch and maple bodies. Reintroduced in 1997 with different specs. The body size (for flattop guitars generally O, OO, OOO, OM, D, etc. pre-1918: Elephant ivory binding on styles 28 and higher. (probably from leftover rosewood). 5-16 model introduced, discontinued in 1963. Any idea where I can come up with some info on this guitar as far as value etc? been introduced. You should be able to put a medium guitar April 9, 1968 to 1987: Rosewood bridge plate on all models Otherwise the post-war Grovers are direct drop-in The pins are made of hard celluloid. Exclusive deals, delivered straight to your inbox. vertical "Martin" pearl peghead logo, nickel plated parts, sunburst top finish. 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