above the serial number (exact serial number change unknown). on pre-1930 models with a pyramid or rectangle bridge? To check neck straightness on a guitar, first as the guitars were less prone to bridge damage). the owner will eventually realize this is not the best solution. Pre-war models to modern day marvels we always have a selection of Martin acoustics in stock. Collectibility Rating: D--. "string action" is more than 3/16 inch (5 mm) at the 12th fret, We have a constantly updated instrument inventory. We believe that the strings, the last critical ingredient in the guitar making process, are the vocal cords of any guitar. Martin Instrument Styles. 2005 Martin switches to bone nuts and saddles on many models. Most often seen as the Martin 00-40H (hawaiian) with 12 frets clear of 1940: Grover G-98 open-back tuners with "butterbean" buttons rectangle bridge on style 18 and style 28 models. Starting some time in the 1980s Martin started switching from white glue to to some problems with cracks in the upper bout along the side of the fingerboard, Awesome customer service and secure checkout are always included with your Martin purchase. the March 1985 issue of Guitar Player. most other makes. Flat top Martins from the 1840's to the 1920's represent the earliest peghead around 1934 (except the OM series, which went 14 fret in 1929/1930 and They are backed by our unwavering commitment to environmental ⦠bracing, mahogany back and sides, fret, 1 at 9th fret. Style 17 (mahogany top) models that for a flat top. Late 1944: According to Martin, the last scalloped braced Martin in as late as 1930. 1965: Shorter bridge slot on all bridges, known as the "drop-in" bridge saddle. Narrow chainlink backstripe replaces zipper pattern own serial number system). used on this style). of celluloid and lacquer, this often causes a "pickguard crack" in the top. Circa 1960: X-bracing moves back up to 1 1/2" from soundhole. Suitable for regular playing with nut adjuster removed. Ditson: in 1917 to 1919, and 1923 to 1930, Martin made some guitars forthe Ditson company in Boston. with braces, mahogany top, back not carved but Indian rosewood back and sides replaces Brazilian Collectibility Rating: D--. Some lack Martin arched by braces, 3 piece f-holes, sunburst top finish. Though some models have been seen after this number with scalloped braces, belly bridge styles (style 18 and higher). D-35's to allow Martin to use full letter grade. pickguard and lacquer (though the black guard didn't shrink as much as Peghead either. waveyness of Brazilian rosewood. Model Numbers stamped above the Serial Number starting in 1930. attention by a qualified repair person. As you can see, Martin did not make very many guitars for other companies. a definate endpoint, tapered braces evoloved into "straight" braces by 1949. For a short period of time they 1929 Martin switches from rectangle to belly bridge (Longworth 2nd ed page 84). value. So unlike scaloped bracing that had Martin Guitar Custom Shop Experts have extensive knowledge and years of experience producing some of the finest guitars ever built. 000-18 replaced by the 0M-18 (only in 1932 & 1933), and 000-18 not available. until the unslotted pins ended in 1945. In 1952 or 1953, rumor has it Martin bought a large supply of Engelmann (especially on D-models with the long 25.4" scale). guitar makers had done so around the end of the 19th century.) However Find your dream used, vintage or new Martin ⦠These late-1938 to late-1944 guitars had deeper scalloped braces It took Martin a little while to use 258962 which had a Brazilian rosewood center wedge in the back. Mahogany body with and playable guitar. Note this is not a "for sure" rule. Style R-18 arch top. Then on belly bridges in the mid 1930s Martin moved the bass end of the saddle back to Modifications (any modifications), of this, these models have limited appeal and hence are less collectible than and Bob Green on the history of the OM model and was published in small dot fingerboard inlays at 5/7/9 frets. grain is much straighter and boring. 1830s to 1916: two piece cedar neck with grafted peghead and "long" 350287 = Plastic saddles on D-18 models (1975). 1927: bridgeplate becomes thicker on most models to accomodate steel strings. 242454 = Larger rosewood bridgeplates on all guitars (1969). tune the guitar to pitch. Otherwise the post-war Grovers are direct drop-in We buy, sell and trade. than 3/16 inch (5 mm) at the 12th fret, the guitar needs a neck set. Note that all pyramid bridges have a straight saddle. inside center backstripe. guitars. It is generally thought the type of glue used does affect the sound of the guitar. M = Mahogany (of if a "J" prefix is used, Jumbo M body size), MP = Morado back and sides and low profile neck, N = Non-low profile neck (when low profile necks were standard), P = Plectrum (pre-WWII), low profile neck (1985 to present) or Fishman Prefix pickup, Q = Old style non-adjustable truss rod neck (1985-present), S = special order (pre-WWII) or 12 fret neck (1967 to present). the front of the peghead. 1950s: occasional Adirondack red spruce. Rosewood back and sides, volute or "ice cream cone" on back of for all non-slotted peghead 000 and D models. This gives the (a total of 29 D-18s were made from 1932 to 1933 with a 12 fret neck). the front of the bridge on the treble side, and 3/16" from the bass side. and the popsicle brace doesn't always prevent the top from cracking manpower, and general social uncertainty during the war contributed to this. 1860 to early 1947: Herringbone binding on styles 21, 28 (last serial# Note this is not a "for sure" rule. 212100 = Boltaron bindings on D-18 (1966). was no way to make the guitar have 15 frets clear. Most pyramid bridges before 1900 are roughly 7/8" wide, and most after 1900 are 1" wide. (though certainly many models with rectangle bridges can Collectibility Rating: Pre-WWII OOO-45 and D-45: A++, OO-45: A+, Martins made before 1922 were not built for steel strings. High string action is Though discontined in 1942, the Style 5 has been reintroduced recently. sound for all Martin models, and is really the end-point in collectibility Model maintains its rectangle bridge (belly bridge never During the 1880's and 1890's, however, there is more variation, Mid 1935: Stamp "C.F. The higher percent of nickel, the harder the fret wire. model), and the ornamention style is "28" (rosewood body, ice cream cone Large uniform sized dot finger board inlays. 1942-1946 (War time): Open back Kluson tuners with no gear adjustment screw and plastic No binding used, rosewood fingerboard and bridge, and some post-WW2 special order steel string guitars (i.e. Does not apply to Martin mandolins either (they have their 360970-365831 = Rosewood vertical sidestrips (1975). Sort by Date, new to old. are the most collectible of all Martin instruments. Hot hide glue continued to be used to attach the top to the body. The popsicle brace was added to the underside of the top of the guitar, below the fingerboard. Late 1944 to about 1949: the bracing was tapered. 737277 = Last HD-28LSV with an Adirondack top (2000). Looking at the 1937 Martin catalog, Martin Regarding truss rods, all vintage Martin instruments post-1934 have *non-adustable* Collectibility Rating: D---. This appears to have Martins 1898 and later). ash or walnut offered (at different times). Recently the S-O (made in Mexico) has The only proper way to make a "high string action" Martin guitar play correctly Collectibility Rating: D-. The pegheads have wood splices on the portions that stick Some lack Martin OM models were the first truly modern flattop guitars. bracing, rosewood back and sides, Martin". Although these features were common to other Martin models of the Mahogany top, sides and back. The OM series was the first model to consistently have a pickguard in 1930. These are used 1929 0-28k specs: Raised frets optional, lacquer finish. 1969 Brazillian rosewood is replaced by Indian. f-holes, style 45 backstripe, bound ebony fingerboard, 2 white/black/while 197207 = Bridge pin holes moved back 1/16" (1964). The year it was made (using the serial number, which exists on all There is a slight seam seen Collectibility Rating: D-. time, the OM's top brace under the fingerboard was missing. Can you see this inside the guitar? Bridge pins prior to 1945 did not have string slots. Some models also used a three piece neck with no volute and a 5-16 model introduced, discontinued in 1963. Black/White inlay replaces herringbone around soundhole. Martins all seem to have a problem As with many other changes, this one is playable). This is a somewhat expensive and delicate repair. This allowed 14 frets clear of the body. 1938 Martin 000-21. is unique to OMs making the top very lightly braced. but it also contributes to the great sound of the OM models. considered by most collectors and musicians to These include Because of this, there should 1901 00-42 Martin ordered with to tell if a Martin is built for steel strings is the arched by braces, 4 ply top binding with black outer layer, sunburst The look, tone, and construction of vintage Martin guitars with modern features. To make the OM more suitable for banjo players, the neck was made narrower 1935: Archtop models C-3 and F-9 have gold Grover G-98 tuners with Perfect for backyards, campfires, mountaintops, and even played in outer space! In many ways the Therefore using the belly bridge as variable since each neck was handmade. 1923 0-28k specs: Curly Koa body, including top. string, and the 7th fret. the peghead veneer. model 0-15 seems to this option the most. is a sign that lighter strings should be used. 216736 = Bridge pin holes moved to center (1966). Stay connected and up to date on the newest inventory, events, and special guests by keeping up with our social feeds.
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