FS: Martin 1953 000-28 - 1939 000-42 Conversion & Martin 68 00-28C - 00-45 Conversion

[Steevo12478]

This is my first for sale post. I looked for posting rules to see if there was any policy against posting an ebay link and I didn't see any. If not allowed, mods, please let me know and I will change format.

I have for sale two very special Martin conversions... Both of them have premium grade torrefied Adi tops, 100% solid abalone pearl inlay, hide glue construction etc. The 39 even has tucked bracing. Every premium ingredient was used in both conversions. Check them out

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Martin-1953-...IAAOSwXYtY2GYc. Asking $15,999 shipped.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Martin-1968-...0AAOSwol5Yvd8t. Asking $15,999 shipped.

[gibsonfan]

Nothing like coming out of the starting gate with a bang! Wow! Pretty amazing. GLWTS!

[Steevo12478]

I updated my post. Asking $15,999 for each. Price is negotiable if sold of the forum, saves me some eBay fees.

[Dave JH]

Good luck I'm a Martin conversion owner too. This is a great way to go you get old seasoned QS Brazilian that is PRE CITES convention material built to authentic specs by the mothership "Martin Guitars"

[Steevo12478]

Originally Posted by Dave JH

Good luck I'm a Martin conversion owner too. This is a great way to go you get old seasoned QS Brazilian that is PRE CITES convention material built to authentic specs by the mothership "Martin Guitars"

I couldn't agree more. Unfortunately these conversions are NOT cheap especially when you have Martin do them. I did these conversions with the idea of keeping both guitars, however these can be tough sells when it's time to thin the herd. Idk why bc these are great guitars. A custom shop build from Martin with Brazilian RW would cost $25k-$40k.

[Steevo12478]

Lowered price on the 00-45. Asking $11,999

http://www.ebay.com/p/1968-00-28c-00...16.m4096.l9055

[MWB5007]

So to be clear, the Martin Custom Shop did these conversions?

How long ago?

Did you change any of the string spacing at the nuts or saddles from the original productions specs?

Although I can'd see the pictures very clearly these look to be in outstanding conditions - 'though you don't elaborate much on what is original and what is not.

I have been on this forum for a pretty long time and this is one of the best groupings of FS guitars on a first post I have seen. The nylon string 28 versions of the 60's model are fairly widely available at around $2,500 -$3,500 and sound great, but I've never played or heard a conversion. Good luck with your sale and let us know - at least about the above questions.

[Steevo12478]

Originally Posted by MWB5007

So to be clear, the Martin Custom Shop did these conversions?

How long ago?

Did you change any of the string spacing at the nuts or saddles from the original productions specs?

Although I can'd see the pictures very clearly these look to be in outstanding conditions - 'though you don't elaborate much on what is original and what is not.

I have been on this forum for a pretty long time and this is one of the best groupings of FS guitars on a first post I have seen. The nylon string 28 versions of the 60's model are fairly widely available at around $2,500 -$3,500 and sound great, but I've never played or heard a conversion. Good luck with your sale and let us know - at least about the above questions.

Hi there... Both conversions were done by the Martin Repair shop (which is actually better than the Custom Shop bc it allows you to tuck braces and replicate build techniques from the 30's. Custom Shop will not do that). Both guitars are in 100% mint condition and completed in 2015. The only thing original on both guitars is the Brazilian Rosewood back and sides, everything else was spec'd according to the model.

The 1939 000-42 conversion has the exact specs as a real 1939 000-42. Same string spacing, long glued in saddle, rear shifted scalloped tucked bracing, real solid shell inlay (a significant upcharge) etc.

I used the John Mayer 00-45 Stagecoach as a template for the 45. That has the same string spacing as the stagecoach but with some upgrades. I upgraded to a T bar (no truss rod) and again, 100% real shell inlay and all hide glue constructed. Also, both guitars have M1 torrefied premium grade Adi tops for a nice dry vintage sound. I've owned the 00-45 JM Stagecoach and this conversion sounds better.

It's a shame, if I could sell these guitars based on sound, they would be sold already. Btw, you're exactly right about the 28 60's models. I paid $3,500 for mine and a WHOLE LOT of $$$ for the conversion A style 45 conversion from Martin (assuming they will even do it for you) runs roughly $10k and that's without the upgraded torrefied top, hide glue and 100% real solid pearl inlay. The labor hours on the pearl inlay for a 45 is ridiculous with only a few skilled luthiers at Martin able to do it.

[Steevo12478]

Is a "bump" permitted?