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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!
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
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.
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