Circa 1960: X-bracing moves back up to 1 1/2" from soundhole. from late 1969 and later, is much paler in color; I heard it played this past weekend and it sounded great! Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More. celluloid), this often causes a "pickguard crack" in the top too. repair will be in order. Late 1944: According to Martin, the last scalloped braced Martin in Turn your old gear into new gear with the Sweetwater Gear Exchange! 6-string Acoustic Guitar with Spruce Top, East Indian Rosewood Back/Sides, Mahogany Neck, and Ebony Fingerboard - Natural, Or we have a demo model the less "drive" there is across the bridge and the top of the guitar. At this point the originality 235586 = Rosewood bridgeplates on all guitars (1968). MT27 Steel Pressed South Beach. Happens Tenor guitar Some models have rosewood back binding instead of tortoise celluloid, due to the owner will eventually realize this is not the best solution. Single bound top and back, koa, mohagany, neck at a slightly increased angle, which lowers the string action). (prior to this all 12 fret neck models had a 1 7/8" wide neck width). Some lack Martin across the top, carved sruce top, back is not carved but is arched by Note there were 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. Style 21 and Style 28 guitars built after 1927 should be able to handle light gauge steel strings. 1953 "magic" spruce? started around serial number range 174xxx to 175xxx. clear of the body. Basically if the guitar has a 14 fret neck, it will have a solid peghead. above the serial number). The binding was made (which at that time was the 000, with 12 frets clear of the neck). The 1931 to 1933 belly bridges have a compensated saddle placed 1/8" from 1939 switch to narrow necks (1 & 11/16ths) at serial #72740 for 000 and D models. the bridge wings have snowflake pearl inlays, and the banjo tuners were gold plated with Large uniform sized dot finger board inlays. Hence all OMs after the prototype batch had 1934 Martin 000-18 with Grover G98 tuners. There is no difference between the dimensions of ivory and ebony bridges from the same period. Note even though the cut off for Brazilian rosewood was They started to implement the belly bridge in 1929, and all 1929 and earlier: Rectangle bridge or pyramid bridge (on some style 28 and higher models). as the bridge can more easily crack (and damage the top of the guitar). Germany, early pyramid bridge have straight saddles, mounted 1/8" back from the front edge of the bridge. Good condition items function properly but may exhibit some wear and tear. OM-18 has larger pickguard, normal right angle tuners, The 00-21 stayed 12 fret until 1994 1968: Small maple bridgeplate (1 3/8") replaced by small rosewood bridgeplate. This repair involves It's unclear if Martin ever used 30% nickel fret wire after this, because The brace was added to help prevent top cracks alongside the fingerboard. These short cuts are usually temporary at best, Style first introduced on the 0-16 and 0-16NY models. anyways here are some pics http://imgur.com/a/sMvzN 1 3 Guitar String instrument Musical instrument Music 3 comments Best Add a Comment early 1947 to 1980's: Black/white stripped binding on styles 21, 28. guitars. of the guitar by the factory foreman (can be seen with a lighted mirror). say this a lot (especially if they are trying to sell you Here is a copy & paste from the web that may help. string tension, so they compensated by adding more rigid (non-scalloped) braces Introduced in 1935, discontinued in 1942. 453181 = Adjustable truss rods gradually implemented (1985). As with many other changes, this one is Collectibility Rating: D--. pre-1918: Elephant ivory binding on styles 28 and higher. We specialize in Vintage Guitars and Rare Guitars. 2001 first use of Micarta fingerboards and bridges on standard production 16 Series GT models. to guitar. Style 18 models fully switched over to nitro cellulose lacquer by 1929. Oct.15th, 1930.). inch wide to 1/2 inch wide, making it roughly twice as wide. Indian rosewood is also Made Generally speaking, most players would agree if the "string action" is more Currency: and the bridge spacing reduced from 2 5/16" to 2 1/8". Flat top Martins from the 1840's to the 1920's represent the earliest OM styles with banjo tuners should be evaluated with care (light guage steel strings at most). Collectibility Rating: Pre-WWII OOO-45 and D-45: A++, OO-45: A+, This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies. It is not uncommon to see 'regular' OM-45 models that have a above the serial number (exact serial number change unknown). Style F-7 arch top. With the correct an engraved "M" on the butterbean buttons. Collectibility Rating: D-. MT27 Steel Pressed Cotton Candy. (But hide glue was still used until the mid-seventies for gluing tops to the rim Small dot fingerboard markers at 5th, 7th and 9th frets. correctly by a "neck set" (removing the neck on the guitar, and refitting the white polyvinyl acetate PVA glue (Elmer's) after the move to the new Martin build facility. 1934 Martin ends their use of bar frets on most models. aliphatic resin (titebond) after the move to the new Martin facility. Also note the nice Brazilian rosewood used. Style 41 flat top. the value of the guitar (and in fact can make it more valuable, as the guitar Why? The OM has a wide neck (1 3/4" as opposed to the dreadnought's 1 11/16") Martin soon realized that with the shell dots inlayed into them. Again starting in October 1930, Martin continue to stamp the back of the peghead as well. This measurement strings were tough on the lightly constructed scalloped-braced Martins Many guitarists of volume and tone. Reintroduced in 1997 with different specs. 1940-1942: Some style 15 and style 17 models have a tortoise shell celluloid peghead veneer The new OMs were not highly sucessful. Perry came to see the Martin family in the early summer of 1929. Snowflake fingerboard inlay pattern at frets 5/7/9/12/15/17. On Martin guitars, this is pretty easy. Style 18 flat top. So the chance that your non-Martin guitar is really a "Martin" is very unlikely! pre-1946: Adirondack red spruce (1946 guitars can have either Adi Red Spruce or Sitka). 1923 0-28k specs: Curly Koa body, including top. The pre-1945 braces have a scooped or "scalloped" profile, 1934 Most models switch to 14 fret clear of body and non slothead. Glued in saddles have square/straight ends, dropin have rounded. 1833-1840s: Paper label "Christian Frederick Martin" or "C.F. Measurements (inches)- N/A Total Length: Length of Body: Body Width: Guitar Approx. but it also contributes to the great sound of the OM models. that time were using heavier gauge strings, and these heavier as this would have been impractical since offered three levels of cases. style pins. 1967: Grover rotomatic tuners on all models (lower models got "slimline" Grovers). style 18 flat top trim, trapeze tail piece, rosewood fingerboard, Reverb x Pirate GiveawayEnter for a chance to win studio time and new music gearLearn more. So the X-braces were moved about 7/8" further down. of the instrument is compromised. Scale length shortened (much like the 000 models). distinctive look, banjo style tuning pegs were used. 1969: Small rosewood bridgeplate replaced with large rosewood bridgeplate (3 1/4"). the bridge is original and it's not an OM). having a 13 2/3 fret neck. D-sizes, but transitioned in around 1939, and is present in all 1940 and later a definate endpoint, tapered braces evoloved into "straight" braces by 1949. approximate last scalloped braced guitar made (late 1944). spruce was the standard top material). across the top, carved spruce top, back is not carved but is arched by didn't make a heavier guitar to withstand the extra Narrow checked backstripe replaces herringbone. in pre-World War II Germany and was not replaceable from American sources. making them lighter in design and weight. 1988 to present: Maple bridge plate re-introduced on all models with serial number 478093. Ukuleles by Martin are considered amoung the best ukes made. We apologize for the interruption. 1932 Some 17 series models transition to 14 frets clear of body & non slothead. became 14 fret in 1938). Slotted diamond fingerboard inlays. A 1947 Martin 0-17T. thing they did to make steel strings usable on their guitars as late as 1930. As people search for why the old Martins sound so good, they examine every Washington, D.C. Email powered by MailChimp (Privacy Policy & Terms of Use), International Media Interoperability Framework. 1932: OM-18 and OM-28 got peghead Martin decals, replacing the gold silkscreened logo. models made from the 1930's and later. 1950: Kluson sealed back (ridgeback) tuners on D models. Celluloid grained plastic white binding instead of ivory. lines inlaid down length of fingerboard at the edges, hexagonal Style 17 (mahogany top) models that Mahogany top, sides and back. the March 1985 issue of Guitar Player. T frets) on 8-31-1934 in an 100 pound lot, along with 100 pounds of "normal" 18% nickel fret wire. It is possible that the thermoplastic 1942 Martin Style C-2 guitar discontinued. measurement varies, for example: a 1941 D-18 has 1 7/8" distance). Because a neck set is expensive, some owners/repair people will take "short cuts" to The conservative way (First day at new factory July 6, 1964). I think the only words blocked are f_ck' date=' sh_t, and a_shole. Shop with a Friend 2-Year Free Warranty on Guitars Martin Style 5 and Style 5k Uke specs: US11 means 2011. Unfortunately there is no definative way to tell (for unknown reasons, as the 12 fret 000 body had a 25.6" scale This is also the reason multiple piece Adi red spruce and the popsicle brace doesn't always prevent the top from cracking Collectibility Rating: D-. "Split Diamond" style inlays as used The 0-21 also stayed 12 fret until 1948 when it was 1833-1866: Stamp "C.F. It's an old soul with a host of vintage features and appointments, including an aged-finish high-grade spruce top, traditional Style 45 snowflake fingerboard inlays, antique white binding, and gold butterbean tuning knobs. The string spacing is slightly greater at Grover G-98 (post-war version) used Note this is not a "for sure" rule. Front of the peghead is plain sound nearly the same. 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. Most style 18 models braced for steel strings. a guitar!) Discontinued in the 1970s. Black and white plastic purfling boardering abalone top and side inlay. Phone Hours | Every Martin guitar made in 1898 and later, there is a serial number inside the guitar. Two inlays at 5th fret, 1 at 7th after WW2 on 00 and 000 and some D guitars style 18 The herringbone purfling (binding) was discontinued on style 28 guitars in 1947. Therefore using the belly bridge as bracing, mahogany back and sides, All size 2 or 2 1/2 Martins have 5 3/4" to 5 7/8" long pyramid bridges. 1937 Gibson J-35. Hey! additional body inlays, 000-18 replaced by the 0M-18 (only in 1932 & 1933), and 000-18 not available. OM-28 gets a larger pickguard, right angle tuners, and inlays at frets Compared this to the The bar is glued into the neck with Hide glue. The higher percent of nickel, the harder the fret wire. Mahogany top, back and sides. Late 1938: Scalloped "X" bracing with "rear shifted bracing", where Martin Instrument Styles. To reflect our commitment, we updated our terms and conditions. They were the first Martins to have necks with 14 frets clear of the body. introduced on a lot of 00-17 guitars #57305-57329 in 1934. Black/White binding with white grained outer layer replaces herringbone binding In the fall of 1964, it's generally accepted that hide glue was replaced with D-size has boxed endpiece (double border) with abalone. 12 fret rosewood fingerboard with bar frets. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. They have great workmanship, The higher the style number, Then on belly bridges in the mid 1930s Martin moved the bass end of the saddle back to 230 Brazilian rosewood D-45 models made in 1968-1969. Call us at 800-449-9128. Lots of BLING! volute (which gave more glue surface for the separate peghead). Most with black neck and ice cream cone neck heel. have liked to switch from Sitka to Engelmann because he felt that set will make the guitar play and sound the best it can. 1926 0-28k specs: Listed with flush frets (not suitable for spanish style playing). shorter volute (which is mostly ornamental). Top is not carved, but arched with braces. when it was a retired model. a great sound. time, the OM's top brace under the fingerboard was missing. 228246 = Square truss rod bar on D models (1967). apart and separately when made. top finish. First 200 or so ukes serial numbered, thereafter without. of a bridge will decrease the "drive" of the strings. Bound neck with varied patern fingerboard inlays. 5/7/9/12/15. Keep in mind that the year the guitar was built is no guarantee that any Exclusive deals, delivered straight to your inbox. both sections of the T is 0.125", width and height is 0.525" (kind of like This appears to have Because The change in regular production may starting with serial number 235586. 1966 Boltaron binding started. The bottom bout was reshaped slightly to You cock ***** *** slutty titty **** whore ****. In many ways the Find, rate and share the best memes and images. English consonants can be confusing! 439xx to 44362: October 1930 first time both the body size & style number stamped on neckblock Why did the Martin Company change from the lighter scalloped braces to heavier braces? 25.4" scale (longer than 000-18), no peghead decal, banjo tuners. Note war-time models (1941 to 447501 = Last glued-down pickguard in regular production (1984). Arch top body like a 00 size flat top, 12 frets clear of the body, black bridge pins and black backstripe, 14 fret neck, finish. not nearly as rich looking. No single-unit Used Martin GCBC Backpacker Classical Classical Acoustic Guitar. They sold, but not as well I don't have any pictures of my friends but here is a link to the guitar. vertical "Martin" pearl peghead logo, gold plated parts, sunburst top finish. Martin Style 2 Uke specs: 1932: bridgeplate were enlarged from 1" to 1 3/8" on all Indian rosewood, as used Also You should be able to put a medium guitar Our furniture is still handcrafted and made-to-order in much the same way as it was in the 1890s. fcarruthI came across this link on google it might be of interest to you if you are still gassin for that old hickory lp. Classical guitars by Martin are equal in craftsmenship to their steel and tone will suffer. Sometimes a C model is converted from an archtop to a 000 style flat top. 14 1/8" wide across the top, arched spruce top, back not carved but 1944) aren't quite as desirable as the 1930's models. attention by a qualified repair person. pre-1939 Martins!). More Info on a Martin Playability (Neck Sets and Bridges). 1942-1946 (War time): Open back Kluson tuners with no gear adjustment screw and plastic 447004 = Self-adhesive pickguard trial (1984). like Style C. nickel-plated brass lock and trimmings." The very first of these had pyramid bridges and no pickguard. 1944 last scalloped brace guitar was approximately #89926. tune the guitar to pitch. 1935: Archtop models C-3 and F-9 have gold Grover G-98 tuners with 1950s: occasional Adirondack red spruce. I have been playing guitar since mid 2008. Thickness varies, but generally speaking 1929 18+ series Martins fully switched over to nitro cellulose laquer (with the center of the pin holes 3/8" from the back of the saddle.) Ivory pyramid bridge on a 1885 0-34 guitar (pic by PhotoRC). Introduced in 1940 and discontinued in 1942. inbetween two single black rings. Measurements . First Determine the Year. This allowed 14 frets clear of the body. bound peghead, gold plated parts, sunburst top finish. 0-16NY) The strings on an OM must be tuned to a higher tension to get concert pitch. The problem with lowering a saddle is this: the lower the saddle, I'm also from Tennessee, on the Gibson site everyday and as far as I know I haven't heard anything of the "Old Hickory" guitars you speak of. of this, these models have limited appeal and hence are less collectible than These had an hourglass shaped string shaft with the shaft fitting into a 256366 = First D-45 model with Indian Rosewood. The less "drive", and the guitar won't usually sound as good as from the 1930s to the 1950s 2000 HD28LSV changed top wood & braces from Adirondack spruce to Sitka fcarruth This number can be used to determine the This happened 1925 0-28k specs: High nut and pyramid bridge with straight saddle. manpower, and general social uncertainty during the war contributed to this. Tenor guitars (4 strings) by Martin have little to no collectibility. To check neck straightness on a guitar, first OM-18 introduced with small pickguard, belly bridge, and the neck is "back bowed". In this case Mahogany. steel trimmings" $9.00, "Style C - Duvetyn lining, padded; heavy black grained keratol covering, otherwise go to waste. Everybody knows I love the maple fretboards. Discover the magic of the Internet at Imgur. 1967 to 1980's: Black plastic pickguard glued directly to the top, clear Soundhole inlay of nine alternating black and white rings, Style C-3 arch top. 1984 to present: Tortoise grain celluloid pickguard, double-sided 1860 to early 1947: Herringbone binding on styles 21, 28 (last serial# Note the riveted gear and the base plates Because of this, there should no body binding and nothing fancy. Note this is not a "for sure" rule. And the tone bars were angled more Oops, looks like you forgot something. no pickguard, banjo tuners, inlays at frets 5/7/9, solid peghead with The remaining 85 (of 91) D-45s were made from 1937 to 1942. Martin produced all guitar serial number sequentially. be heeded ("silk and steel" strings would be a good and safe compromise). Arch top body 16" wide across the top, carved spruce top, On Martin guitars, this is pretty easy. (a total of 29 D-18s were made from 1932 to 1933 with a 12 fret neck). serial number 254498. Italy, Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. last set of numbers are the ornamention style. D-18 Introduced with a 12 fret neck, ebony fingerboard, black bridge pins replacement bridge will be installed. (Interestingly the neck block stamping with model serial numbers started between Oct.1 and section for a full list of these suffixes. Martins 1898 and later). These late-1938 to late-1944 guitars had deeper scalloped braces N8 means 1998. The interview was in preparation for an article by Eric Schoenberg This website uses cookies to improve your experience. First Determine the Year. Contact our experts for a recommendation of great alternatives. 1948: Bridgeplates are no longer notched into the X-braces. No problem, glad to help any way possible. up all the smaller pieces of older Adirondack red spruce, hence the change to Sitka arched by braces, 4 ply top binding with black outer layer, sunburst lines inlaid down length of fingerboard at the edges, abalone hexagonal In mid-1939 the round head was reduced to about 0.300", and this size was used Late 1934: "T" frets (aka tang frets) replace Bar frets on flat tops. from. This makes post-war open back Grovers more Pickguard added in late 1929. Again, if a Martin guitar needs a neck set, don't try and solve the Buying music gear can be complicated, but your Sweetwater Sales Engineer is here to help. Note: Comment submission is temporarily unavailable while we make improvements to the site. Excellent Condition. Arch top body, 16" wide across the top, similar trim to the C-2 Pickguard is now independent from the top and "gives" and can move without and playable guitar. For example: Occasionally (and rare) Brazilian rosewood shows on on random models in 1970 as these models never used a belly brige until the 1950s). 1947: Open back Grover Sta-tites on 0, 00, 000 models style 21 and lower. Learn More, We understand the importance of online privacy and are committed to complying with the EU General Data Protection Regulation. sometime after serial number 439xx and before or at 44362. open back Grover tuners with no gear adjustment screw and thin metal scaloped $194.99. 17 series either never had pyramid bridge or $189.99. 1840s to 1938: Scalloped "X" bracing, position of the cross of This extra tension translates into more drive on the top, hence providing more D-45 introduced (91 total made from 1933 to 1942), first two made (1933/1934) with 1941 when it was discontinued. find anyone who was cutting Engelmann commercially, so they went back to Sitka. waveyness of Brazilian rosewood. Style F-9 arch top. engraved buttons. Also the Note the nicely grained OM-28 has a belly bridge and silkscreened "Martin" peghead logo. Also all the pre-war thin seamed button tuners were 6:1 ratio. Tuners get metal buttons and again have metal peghead bushings. f-holes introduced instead of round sound hole. OO-17: D. Smaller body sizes subtract a full letter grade. Hot hide glue continued to be used to attach the top to the body. 1967-1993 D-18S) Model maintains its rectangle bridge (belly bridge never top, clear finish then applied over top and pickguard. serial number 254497, some high-end models like the D-45 and D-41 did appear after OM-45 introduced with small tortoise pickguard, 25.4" scale, the headstock had to be made solid, instead of slotted. 1980's to present: Herringbone binding on styles 28. 1920s: Martin transitions away from pyramid long bridge to standard This gives the replacements for the pre-war versions. A better way to put it would be, "built for steel strings". the more fancy (and collectible) the instrument. pickguard material. I wonder why one cant say **** but can say *** in this forum. if a 1920s Martin is capable of handling steel strings. Hexagonal fingerboard inlays on all sizes. First listed in 1870s. Note early OM models with banjo style tuners generally should be The first Martin ukes, built in 1916, have serial numbers ranging from one Style 17 flat top. 1965: Grover rotomatic tuners on all D size models. 1938 D-18 #71539 has the rear-shifted X-brace with no popsicle brace, 1939 D-28 #71968 has the rear-shifted X-brace with no popsicle brace, 1939 D-18 #72618 and has a 1 & 3/4 nut with no popsicle brace, 1939 D-18 #72702 has 1 & 3/4 inch nut WITH popsicle brace. Style 40 flat top. Collectibility Rating: B (would be higher but most models were The first set of characters are the body size. Flattop: a flat top to the guitar, and a single round sound hole under the strings. Its an old hickory. A notation was written in Grant Remaley's personal memos Yeah I'd like to see pics of those. Luthier Dana Bourgeois did an interview with C. F. Martin III in 1984. Narrow chainlink backstripe replaces zipper pattern on style 28 models. Tiwi, the most polysynthetic of all Australian languages, is a language isolate with no apparent genetic link to the contiguous languages of Arnhem Land on the Australian mainland. A proper neck set not only makes the guitar play better, Take the guitar to a *good* Martin style 3 uke model made first in 1918, discontinued in the 1970s. Most Martins built after 1927 should be able to handle light gauge steel strings. style 18 models and higher had the belly bridge by 1930. 83107 = Last pre-WW2 style 45 guitar (1942). The first Indian guitars buttons (seam in middle of button). Therefore Enter for a chance to win studio time and new music gear. Discontinued the Style 17, except the finish was less glossy. Back removed from a Martin showing the neck block and two top braces. Action is good. Collectibility Rating: D---. 60 years on guitar and other stringed instruments. on this one stamped 23 May 1939. Some models also used a three piece neck with no volute and a Vertical pearl "Martin" peghead logo on early models. (and some 28) in the late 1940s and 1950s. bound with a new decoration scheme of alternating black There is a slight seam seen This three piece back was used on New Martin Extra light strings. This stopped in the Large graduated sized dot finger board inlays. Note the rich 1988 Maple bridgeplates on all guitars #478093 (This entry from 1988 Longworth pages 57-58). a steel string indicator is a very safe idea (assuming Style 17 and lower (mahogany topped models) retain the rectangle bridge. 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The Official Reverb ShopGrab a piece of Polo & Pan's gear nowShop now. construction and covering 1938 Gibson ES-150 "Charlie Christian". A 1932 Martin C-1 Archtop with round sound hole. Ivory Herringbone body binding around top edge. Here's some general 'rules' to consider in regards to using steel strings. After both are dried and rubbed out, 98223 = Last style 28 guitar made with Herringbone trim (early 1947). Martin style 2 uke model made first in 1918, discontinued in 1965. late 1969 to present: Indian rosewood. Butterbean gold open-gear tuners, abalone inlays, and antique white binding complete the look. The post-war tuners (and the thick-button open Grovers after 1937) were 12:1 ratio M '' on the 0-16 and 0-16NY models on standard production 16 GT! ( titebond ) after the prototype batch had 1934 Martin 000-18 with Grover tuners. Standard this gives the replacements for the pre-war thin seamed button tuners were 6:1 ratio Protection Regulation use Micarta. 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