Martin "Model America"

[guitar george]

Has anyone ever heard of the Martin "Model America" double-body guitar?

"Unique custom double-body. A museum quality example of possibly the most unique and exotic guitar ever made by Martin. There was a second one made, of which very little of the original instrument remains, while this one is fully original and in excellent condition. It is an 0-28 with a second, thinner body attached with fancy ebony pins behind the first, complete with soundhole and herringbone binding. There had been a soundpost linking the two bodies which has been removed, assumably by the original owner soon after receiving the guitar in 1906. The bridge is unique and quite different."

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[Osage]

I've never seen one in person but have wanted to check one out for years.

I've played a couple Martin Paramount Style D guitars, which are definitely a close cousin to the Model America.