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1929 Martin converted 2-18 - PLEASE CLOSE
CF Martin confirms that this guitar, #38815, was started on 6.11.1929 and left Nazareth as a 2-18T - 4 string tenor.
It was subsequently converted to a 6-string with a solid peg head, 14 fret neck and oversized - 6.5" - bridge. I acquired this gem of Martin history from Intermountain Guitar & Banjo 5 years ago. Regardless of how this 90 year old started life the playability, tonal response, projection & balance are stunning. Red Spruce top, Mahogany back & sides, Brazilian board, bridge, head plate, end wedge & binding. Ivory 1-7/8" nut & saddle - 2-1/4" spacing. Short scale. Waverly 4065 tuners. Decades old professional replacement of a section of the rim near the end pin. Newer HSC. https://youtu.be/6b3Vt09oDpE REMOVED Last edited by 1953D-18; 10-14-2019 at 10:03 AM. |
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Monday bump
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Lovely. Would you please describe the tone and volume (a sound clip of a 90 year old gem would be great). Also, describe the saddle to neck angle, string height and fret condition - please.
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I do not have a sound clip, Steve. Action at the 12th fret is 3/32" - Low E, 2/32" - High E.
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That's superb. Thanks.
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Hump day bump.
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Thursday bump.
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#8
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Price reduced
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#9
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Hump day bump
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Price reduction.
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Does the headstock crack go all the way through the tuner mounting holes. It appears to be inline with them. Is the crack stable.
Ed
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"Quote The Raven, NEVERMORE !" |
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Video added
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There is no crack in the headstock.
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#14
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Price reduced.
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Thursday bump.
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