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A Very Rare 175th Anniversary Edition Martin Acoustic with Solid construction!
$6,000.00
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Condition: Used, Excellent
SP Luthier Notes: A small number of frets were polished, recrowned and leveled. The truss rod and bridge were fully adjusted. A New saddle was made and installed on the guitar. Repairs were done to the edge of the fingerboard. A complete wipedown and cleaning of this instrument was done. No further work was required.
Prepare to be captivated by this stunning Martin D-14 Fret from the rare 175th Anniversary series! A true collector's dream, this dreadnought boasts a flawless solid Adirondack spruce top paired with solid Madagascar rosewood back and sides, a legendary tone wood combination that promises powerful projection and incredible richness. The Golden Era styling, from the fine herringbone inlay to the stunning Hawaiian koa binding, gives this instrument a truly classic, timeless appeal. A professional luthier has meticulously attended to this guitar, ensuring it's not just a beautiful showpiece but a supremely playable and absolutely rock-solid instrument that's ready to sing. This guitar is a sound investment, a unique piece of Martin history that will bring a lifetime of musical joy!
For well over a century and a half, The Martin Guitar Company has been continuously producing acoustic instruments that are acknowledged to be the finest in the world. The Martin Guitar Company has, through the years, managed to survive with each succeeding generation from C. F. Martin, Sr.?s Stauffer influenced creations of the 1830s to recent developments introduced by C. F. Martin IV. Continuous operation under family management is a feat bordering on the remarkable, reflecting six generations of dedication to the guitarmaker?s craft. In or out of the music industry, C. F. Martin has few rivals for sheer staying power. Throughout its colorful history, the company has adapted successfully to continual changes in product design, distribution systems, and manufacturing methods. In spite of the many changes, C. F. Martin has never veered away from its initial commitment to quality. The concern for producing the finest instruments possible in 1833 is especially evident today at Martin?s expanded facility in Nazareth, Pennsylvania. The story behind one of America?s most famous guitars began on January 31, 1796, in Markneukirchen, Germany, with the birth of Christian Frederick Martin, Sr. Born into a long line of cabinet makers, Christian Frederick took up the family craft at the early age of 15, when he left his hometown and traveled to Vienna to apprentice with Johann Stauffer, a renowned guitar maker.
Body Size: D-14 Fret
Top: solid Adirondack spruce
Top Bracing: Standard "X" Scalloped (Golden Era Style), Forward shifted
Back and sides: Solid Madagascar rosewood
Back purfling: HD Zig-Zag
Binding: Solid Hawaiian Koa
Top Inlay style: fine Herringbone
Neck Shape: Modified V
Neck: Select Hardwood
Headstock: Solid/Long Diamond/Square Taper
Headplate: Solid black ebony / C.F. Martin Script Logo, (1833-2008), America's Guitar - mother of pearl
Fingerboard: Solid black ebony
Scale length: 25.4"
Frets clear: 14
Total frets: 20
Fingerboard position inlays: Diamonds and squares - long pattern Golden Era, abalone bordered in mother of pearl
Polished gloss finish with aging toner on the top
Bridge: 1930s Belly-style w/ drop-in long saddle, solid black ebony
Tuners: Waverly Nickel w/ Butterbean knobs
Bridge and end pins: Bone w/ black dots
Pickguard: Delmar tortoise color - beveled and polished
Interior label: 2 labels - first signed by CFM IV Numbered in
sequence (total is 175), second is a photo of Chris Martin and family