Sound Pure's Take
Condition: Used, Very Good
A fantastic player's piece! The feel, sound, and stability are as clear as all those healed old war wounds. Throaty midrange, barn-sized bass, and clear, round trebles. You can believe all that wear paid off as soon as you pick this one up--the powerful, bassy, begging-for-Bluegrass voice on this dread is a prime example of why the 21s are so sought after by flatpickers looking for Brazilian Martin dread power and tone without paying 28 style pricing.
There's more character to this one than we could capture in our photo studio--please contact us with any and all questions and we'll be thrilled to get you two more acquainted!
SP Luthier Notes: Neck reset, remedial fingerboard work, back crack repairs, and setup
Model: D-21
Year: 1962
Serial: 182761
Body Size: D-14 Fret
Construction: Dovetail Neck Joint
Bracing Pattern: X-Brace
Top Material: Sitka Spruce
Back Material: Brazilian Rosewood
Side Material: Brazilian Rosewood
Scale Length: 25.4"
Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 11/16"
Binding: Tortoise
Pickguard: Tortoise
Rosette: Multi-Stripe
Bridge Style: Belly
Bridge Material: Rosewood
Bridge Pin Material: Black Plastic
Bridge Pin Dots: Abalone
Saddle: Bone
Saddle Radius: 16"
Neck Material: Genuine Mahogany
Number of Frets: 20
Neck Joins Body at: 14th Fret
Side Dots: White
Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
Fingerboard Inlay Style: Dots
Headstock Shape: Solid with Square Taper
Headplate Material: Rosewood
Nut Material: Bone
Case: Hardshell
Warranty
This item is sold without the Sound Pure 3-year warranty (used / B-stock / dealer-exempt). Coverage terms for items in this category live in Terms & Conditions, Section 27.
Returns
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