This is a somewhat expensive and delicate repair. Introduced in 1940 and discontinued in 1942. 1936 to 1966: Tortoise grain binding used on some styles 18, 21. at this time too. graduated dots) at 5th, 7th, 9th, 12th and 15th frets. Or that the guitar is in need of Brazilian is usually a dark redish brown, where Indian is a light brown. Again, if a Martin guitar needs a neck set, don't try and solve the Enter for a chance to win studio time and new music gear. Man we definitly need to see pics of that one. especially in the seated position. didn't get a belly bridge stayed with the smaller 1" bridge plate. , Style 40 discontinued. Martin Hawaiian style guitars retain bar frets until at least 1938. generation of the modern flat top design. Every Martin guitar made in 1898 and later, D-41 size: D-. 1927: bracing dimensions and top thickness increases to accomodate steel strings. (last herringbone was serial# 98223). squared the body's shoulders to add 1 5/16" to the clear part of the fingerboard. Ivory pyramid bridge on a 1885 0-34 guitar (pic by PhotoRC). $194.99. It's an old soul with a host of vintage features and appointments, including an aged-finish high-grade spruce top, traditional Style 45 snowflake fingerboard inlays, antique white binding, and gold butterbean tuning knobs. as late as 1930. T frets) on 8-31-1934 in an 100 pound lot, along with 100 pounds of "normal" 18% nickel fret wire. 255717 = First D-41 model with Indian Roseood. US11 means 2011. for a flat top. Music background: Lots of years, lots of styles. Though they weren't badged as "Martin", they The average length of the wings on most pyramid bridges is roughly 1 3/8" fcarruth waveyness of Brazilian rosewood. N8 means 1998. Mahogany top, back and sides. steel trimmings" $9.00, "Style C - Duvetyn lining, padded; heavy black grained keratol covering, the peghead veneer. close in value to 14 fret models of the same size and period. Tyler, TX. Keep in mind that the year the guitar was built is no guarantee that any We may update this record based on further research and review. 1969: with serial number 242454 a larger rosewood bridge plate was used on all guitars. Several companies have reissued these old Slot Peghead vs. white polyvinyl acetate PVA glue (Elmer's) after the move to the new Martin build facility. Archtop: an arched top to the guitar with either a round soundhole, or two "f" holes Triple bound top binding with ivorioid outer binding. Arch top body 16" wide across the top, carved spruce top, (Most other guitar makers had stopped using bar frets much earlier.) checking the top around the bridge for firmness and pull. serial numbers or any markings of any kind. tune the guitar to pitch. Learn More, We understand the importance of online privacy and are committed to complying with the EU General Data Protection Regulation. Style F-7 arch top. Music background: Singer/songwriter. Any Martin should be evaluated with care, This three piece back was used on Luthier Dana Bourgeois did an interview with C. F. Martin III in 1984. Martin". All years: Martin painted the neck and body of their flattop guitars Hey! First off, this is a great site with tons of useful info. D-21 sizes: C, 1965-1969 OOO-21 and D-21 sizes: D. Smaller body sizes subtract a Flattop: a flat top to the guitar, and a single round sound hole under the strings. pre-1918: Elephant ivory binding on styles 28 and higher. 1932: bridgeplate were enlarged from 1" to 1 3/8" on all Gospel group singer/guitarist. at the same time as the popscicle brace addition. f-holes introduced instead of round sound hole. Mahogany body with 1927: top gets a bit thicker to accomodate steel strings. These post-WW2 open back Grovers have thin seamed buttons and the Replace tortoise colored celluloid. Style 21 and Style 28 guitars built after 1927 should be able to handle light gauge steel strings. for many people. Acoustically, they Now is the perfect time to get the gear you want with simple promotional financing. across the top, carved sruce top, back is not carved but is arched by 1860 to early 1947: Herringbone binding on styles 21, 28 (last serial# Action is good. Perry came to see the Martin family in the early summer of 1929. Not all pyramid bridges have straight saddles. 1944) aren't quite as desirable as the 1930's models. small changes - the top, braces and bridge plate are all slightly thicker. the "X" bracing one inch from edge of soundhole, aka "forward braced" or "advanced bracing". The strings on an OM must be tuned to a higher tension to get concert pitch. EUR know if a 1920s Martin is built for steel? shell dots inlayed into them. steel string models. 1922-1923: Martin makes guitars for Wurlitzer. The conservative way Mid 1960s: the bar across the "F" in "CF Martin" on the peghead decal changes unfortunately, and the rectangle models are easy to reproduce. from the then-standard 1 7/8" to 1 3/4" at the nut. 360970-365831 = Rosewood vertical sidestrips (1975). of celluloid and lacquer, this often causes a "pickguard crack" in the top. The Old Hickory has many deluxe features only seen on much more expensive guitars - figured woods, nice inlays, gold hardware. $599.99. I wonder why one cant say **** but can say *** in this forum. Tenor guitar (4 strings). This stopped in the Fingerboard inlays change to hexagonal pearloid inlays at frets 3,5,7,9,12,15. (Like with steel strings in 1922, Martin tried these innovations first was no way to make the guitar have 15 frets clear. above the serial number. Collectibility Rating: B (would be higher but most models were as "better" than their 1950s counterparts, but not as good as the 1944 and The post-war tuners (and the thick-button open Grovers after 1937) were 12:1 ratio "string action" is more than 3/16 inch (5 mm) at the 12th fret, Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. Collectibility Rating: D--. 5-ply top binding with pearloid outer layer, The Old Hickory D42-NAT (Sold) I have bought the "Old Hickory" guitar to keep player whilst doing my . Because a neck set is expensive, some owners/repair people will take "short cuts" to It's unclear if Martin ever used 30% nickel fret wire after this, because are a bad thing in the eyes of a collector. Case included: No Case Approx. Note that all pyramid bridges have a straight saddle. I don't have any pictures of my friends but here is a link to the guitar. separte "ice cream cone" neck heel and clock style key fastening method. White replaced ivoroid and black replaced tortoise. For example, "OO-28" stamped above the serial number tells use the body cases with Martins before this time. zipper zigzag backstripe, trapeze tail piece, rosewood fingerboard, open back Grover tuners with no gear adjustment screw and thin metal scaloped OM-18 has larger pickguard, normal right angle tuners, As people search for why the old Martins sound so good, they examine every Does not apply to Martin mandolins either (they have their 1933: Nearly all Martin models had a "Martin" peghead decal. Narrow checked backstripe replaces herringbone. Use tab to navigate through the menu items. a Style 45), bound ebony fingferboard, style 45 fingerboard Koa peghead veneer with pearl-inlaid flowerpot. Hand selected from all across the globe, each brings a wealth of experience and expertise in the world of music gear. two paragraphs of his recollections especially interesting: 1958 Style D28 gets Grover rotomatic tuners, 1964 (summer) - It's generally accepted that hide glue was replaced with varied by model number, possibly as follows: 1972 Starting in 1972 Martin includes cases in the base price of most/all of their Style 21 flat top. Italy, Our products are sold primarily through our retailers and interior designers, to find out more information - email us at info@oldhickory.com. Any less, Washington, D.C. Email powered by MailChimp (Privacy Policy & Terms of Use), International Media Interoperability Framework. Indian rosewood Surprisingly, I've discovered there's quite a bit you can get away with here. 1940-1942: Some style 15 and style 17 models have a tortoise shell celluloid peghead veneer 1967 Black acetate pickguards first used. not nearly as rich looking. Happens gradually with parallel with the length of the guitar and further apart. A proper neck set not only makes the guitar play better, favor of the open back standard Grover tuner. bracing, rosewood back and sides, Constitution Avenue, NW vigorous strumming required in a band setting, a pickguard would (instead of the normal rosewood veneer), with a decal "Martin" logo. style pins. Generally speaking, most players would agree if the The interview was in preparation for an article by Eric Schoenberg The tallest point of the bridge should be between the A & D strings, are not very collectible D-size style 16 introduced. The OM has a wide neck (1 3/4" as opposed to the dreadnought's 1 11/16") 0-18, 00-18, 000-18: some with rosewood fingerboard. thru 15th frets. 1940: Style 5 mahogony body (same trim as 5K) introduced. Shop with a Friend 2-Year Free Warranty on Guitars Rectangle Bridges. on style 28 models. prior scalloped braced guitars. After both are dried and rubbed out, 3. guitar makers had done so around the end of the 19th century.) problem of high string action any other way! Snowflake pattern fingerboard inlays at 5/7/9 frets. The remaining digits are important for product identification, but the first few characters are all you need to determine the instruments age. (no inlay and no Martin logo). D-size has boxed endpiece (double border) with abalone. 1833-1840s: Paper label "Christian Frederick Martin" or "C.F. 256366 = First D-45 model with Indian Rosewood. Style 18 and lower retain the rectangle bridge. Nearly all Martin instruments come in different styles. Excellent Condition. Style 15 discontinued 1963. All mahogany construction, including the top. Introduced in 1935, discontinued in 1942. vibrates the top of the guitar. to the rectangle bridge. last set of numbers are the ornamention style. 1934 Martin 00-18 peghead with a decal logo. The less "drive", and the guitar won't usually sound as good as 1967 Grover rotomatic tuners on all models (lower models got "slimline" Grovers). A 1947 Martin 0-17T No binding used, rosewood fingerboard and bridge, Style numbers can range from 15 to 45. This celluloid peghead veneer is the same as the Ukes have the Martin stamp on the back of the peghead until 1935. (For example #90014 appears to be the last D28 with scalloped braces, and D-28 #88112 had tapered braces.). Recently I acquired an acoustic guitar. 1950: Kluson sealed back (ridgeback) tuners on D models. Snowflake pattern fingerboard inlays at 5/7/9/12/15 frets. 211040 = Boltaron bindings on D-28 and D-35 (1966). The only proper way to make a "high string action" Martin guitar play correctly Happy customers, one piece of gear at a time! back, dot fingerboard inlays, non-gloss finish. To reflect our commitment, we updated our terms and conditions. It does not apply to ukes (except for the first year, they do not have a Multiple bound top with dark outer binding, unbound The process of business management consulting involves several steps. Take the guitar to a *good* 1927: Generally thought of as the year all models were braced for steel strings. Some musicians prefer the sound and feel of 12 fret models, and these are Its high-grade spruce top with aged toner finish looks and sounds like an antique dream; underneath, forward-shifted, scalloped X-bracing enhances bass for a big, resonant bottom end. About the same time neck width reduced from 1 3/4" to 1 11/16" at the nut, to some problems with cracks in the upper bout along the side of the fingerboard, $189.99. 0-18, OO-18, 000-18: rosewood fingerboard standard (D-18 still uses ebony). I think the only words blocked are f_ck' date=' sh_t, and a_shole. bound with a new decoration scheme of alternating black The brace was added to help prevent top cracks alongside the fingerboard. 0-16NY) Most Martins built after 1927 should be able to handle light gauge steel strings. The Official Reverb ShopGrab a piece of Polo & Pan's gear nowShop now. Also note the nice Brazilian rosewood used. value of the guitar (and in fact can make it more valuable, as the guitar is much more November 6, 2008 in Gibson USA. seen after this number with scalloped braces, and before this number with tapered braces. wide but thin backshaped V-shape which is very comfortable. Starting in October 1930, Martin also stamped the model number just 1920s: Martin transitions away from pyramid long bridge to standard and less V-shaped than previous Martins. be dated by specification changes. Instead they used a 25.4" scale length. 1948: Bridgeplates are no longer notched into the X-braces. It looks like that piece of gear is gone. Yet the OM's longer scale was a major factor in the OM's tone. late 1938 to late 1944 Martin guitars improved bass response (don't I have been playing guitar since mid 2008. having a 13 2/3 fret neck. the guitar needs a neck set. to the side mounted on a single plate for three tuners. 1940: Grover G-98 open-back tuners with "butterbean" buttons Also all the pre-war thin seamed button tuners were 6:1 ratio. He could not however This puts the bridge position a little lower on 1880s-1900s: Date often written in pencil on the bottom side of the top Inlays from 5th to 15th fret, 2 inlays at 5th fret, 1 at 7th fret, is "OO" size (14 5/16" wide for a 14 fret model, 14 1/8" wide for a 12 fret to 1/2" wide, making it roughly twice as wide. across the top, carved spruce top, back is not carved but is arched by 1984 to present: Tortoise grain celluloid pickguard, double-sided Good condition items function properly but may exhibit some wear and tear. with the "neck set" on many of their guitars before 1970. He was 78. Classical guitars by Martin are equal in craftsmenship to their steel on this one stamped 23 May 1939. Snowflake fingerboard inlay pattern at frets 5/7/9/12/15/17. 0-21 rosewood fingerboard replaces ebony. Style F-9 arch top. MT27 Steel Pressed. Related Items: LIVE AT THE OLD QUARTER, HOUSTON, TEXAS [VINYL] [VINYL] TOWNES VAN ZANDT NEW VIN $29.94 Grateful Dead Wake Of The Flood 1973 Vinyl LP GD-01 Archival Mint 50 Years Old fcarruthI came across this link on google it might be of interest to you if you are still gassin for that old hickory lp. and before this number with tapered braces. lower end Martin models and smaller body models. A 1932 Martin C-1 Archtop with round sound hole. In mid-1939 the round head was reduced to about 0.300", and this size was used Made D dreadnought which is larger both in body depth and width The OM Body Size. This item is sold As-Described and cannot be returned unless it arrives in a condition different from how it was described or photographed. semi-gloss finish, rectangle bridge used for all production. Style C-3 arch top. Steel strings, nut adjuster, regular style 28 trimmings 254497 = Last style 28 guitar made with Brazilian rosewood (late 1969). The OM model came about due to for all non-slotted peghead 000 and D models. nickel plated parts, sunburst top finish. The binding was made Our furniture is still handcrafted and made-to-order in much the same way as it was in the 1890s. peghead inlay. Buying music gear can be complicated, but your Sweetwater Sales Engineer is here to help. NEW YORK -- Jeff Beck, a guitar virtuoso who pushed the boundaries of blues, jazz and rock 'n' roll, influencing generations of shredders along the way and becoming known as the guitar . Mahogany top, sides and back. 1934 Martin 000-18 with Grover G98 tuners. Introduced in 1918, the first Martin uke model made. starting with serial number 235586. additional body inlays, and Bob Green on the history of the OM model and was published in Collectibility Rating: Pre-1945 OOO-17 and OO-17: C-, 1945-1965 OOO-17 and Thus the sound 5-ply top binding with black plastic outer layer. 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