*SALE PENDING* Martin CS21-11

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For sale is my 2011(Feb) CS21-11. I purchased from the original owner.

It is a beautiful and warm sounding guitar that is starting to get some growl if desired. Very well balanced sound. It has plenty of volume if you need it as well.

The guitar is feather light in weight due to the special build requirements using the lightest woods they could find. The neck I would refer to as a full C shape being hand carved.

I do not believe the guitar has ever had a setup. The action appears to be 'factory height' and there is plenty of nut and saddle to lower if desired. I personally like the height. The neck is straight. I have pictures of the string height at nut, 1st fret, 12th fret.

The frets show almost no signs of wear that I can see.
The smell of this guitar makes me want to find a way to make it an air freshener. I've never had a guitar that smells as sweet as this one.

When I purchased the guitar, the original owner stated the back had 'developed a crack' that was repaired. It was repaired only requiring glue. I am not able to take a picture that will show the location on the back. It can only be seen at an angle in certain light.
There is a ding on the back that I am able to picture. I have considered having the ding fixed, but did not since it does not affect the playability of the guitar. I have taken it to a reputable repair shop and they give me a $50 estimate to make it disappear.

The reason I am selling is a part of downsizing. I love this guitar, but I have another Madagascar that I play more. I am selling this guitar as well as another with hopes to replace with one to complete my meager collection. I am full of Martins and need at least one boutique builder guitar.

Some of the specs from the sheet:

Top: Adirondack spruce sanded to .105"
Top Grade: 5-6
Back/Sides:Madagascar rosewood
Neck:Spanish cedar
Binding: 6/32" Highly Flamed Koa binding
Adhesive: Hide Glue
Nut: 1-3/4"
Width 12th fret: 2 1/4"
Space at Bridge: 2 5/16"
Top Inlay: Maple B/M/B Fiber
Neck Shape: Hand Carved by Aaron VanWhy
Truss rod: T-bar
Tuners: Waverly #4107 w/Snakewood knobs
Case: Custom Shop HC

Higher resolution and additional pics

Price is *SALE PENDING* shipped to continental US. The only trades considered would be Collings D1A, D1 T with 1 3/4" nut built between 2010-2015, or a Bourgeois Heirloom Series Country Boy Dreadnought.
*I have two guitars listed For Sale w/trade options. If one results in a desired trade the remaining will be For Sale only.*

Feel free to message with any questions. I will try to get a sound file up soon as time permits. Or we could get on a call if you would like to hear the guitar.

Thanks for looking!

[brencat]

I owned one of these years ago. Great guitar!

GLWS

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Originally Posted by brencat

I owned one of these years ago. Great guitar!

GLWS

It is a fantastic guitar. Kind of already feeling sellers remorse. Lol!

Thanks!