Martin guitar ... 1833 ?

Silly Moustache · #1 01-20-2018, 04:52 PM

Stumbled on this video on youtube this morning.

Any thoughts as to real date and model?

Imbler · #2 01-20-2018, 05:09 PM

Ha! Of course as you are alluding to, Martin was established in 1833.

I'll let the knowledgable Martin guys date the guitar.

It does still sing nicely though,

HHP · #3 01-20-2018, 05:32 PM

Looks like a size 2. Not convinced its from 1833. Looks more like 1850's to 1870's production.

Otterhound · #4 01-20-2018, 06:58 PM

CF Martin has an 1834 guitar that is believed to be the oldest surviving example . It resides in their museum but still comes out to play from time to time .
I have played it twice , both times while in the care of Dick Boak .
Should this actually be an earlier survivor , I have no doubt that the company would want to inspect, verify and document it .
Oh yeah , the 1834 is spruce over maple and sounds absolutely wonderful .
I forget the size , but it is a Terz sizing , possibly a 4 or 5 .