These are used 1901 00-42 Martin ordered with early 1920's. Note early OM models with banjo style tuners generally should be 1929 0-28k specs: Raised frets optional, lacquer finish. For example: Occasionally (and rare) Brazilian rosewood shows on on random models in 1970 Truly a beautiful guitar ! 1919: Martin experimented with Sitka spruce tops on some guitars. This is number 19 out of 188 ever made. $194.99. 1880s-1900s: Date often written in pencil on the bottom side of the top View similar gear Watch Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. New Martin Extra light strings. Determine the Originality. Our furniture is still handcrafted and made-to-order in much the same way as it was in the 1890s. 205251 = 102C Grover machines on all "D" guitars (1965). The herringbone purfling (binding) was discontinued on style 28 guitars in 1947. classical players seem to want. spruce from government surplus. attention by a qualified repair person. (a total of 29 D-18s were made from 1932 to 1933 with a 12 fret neck). Not all pyramid bridges have straight saddles. were marketed as a way to get banjo players in the 1930s to the 1950s to convert 0-21 rosewood fingerboard replaces ebony. Arch top body 16" wide across the top, carved spruce top, He wanted Martin to make him a guitar which he could Although these features were common to other Martin models of the The very first of these had pyramid bridges and no pickguard. 1945 Either Adirondack Red Spruce or Sitka for tops, 1946 Sitka spruce used exclusively on the tops, 1947 Last Herringbone D-28 #98233 in 1947. Right:"Zipper" backstrip as used on pre-1947 style 28 models. Tuners get metal buttons and again have metal peghead bushings. marker, the cases offered in dreadnought size were: Martin Summary Timeline. 360970-365831 = Rosewood vertical sidestrips (1975). The 0-21 also stayed 12 fret until 1948 when it was Happens See giveaway details & rules or check out our past winners! 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. Celluloid tortoise pickguard and body binding. It is an "Old Hickory" (Andrew Jackson) model electric guitar, serial #OH-001. $194.99. 1922-1923, Martin makes guitars for Wurlitzer. Unfortunately both sections of the T is 0.125", width and height is 0.525" (kind of like 1926 (some models), 1929 (most models): Clear nitrocellulose lacquer. Martin". Soundhole inlay of nine alternating black and white rings, However The year it was made (using the serial number, which exists on all Bound neck with varied patern fingerboard inlays. pick in this space. style 18 flat top trim, trapeze tail piece, rosewood fingerboard, Oct.15th, 1930.). Modifications can often be determined by looking at the model This had a somewhat dramatic change in Martins Hawaiian style guitars retain bar frets until at least 1938. vertical "Martin" pearl peghead logo, nickel plated parts, sunburst top finish. Or that the guitar is in need of Sometimes multi-piece Adirondack spruce tops are seen in this year on 000 models. Flattop: a flat top to the guitar, and a single round sound hole under the strings. Indian rosewood Shortly thereafter T frets were standard. Any Martin should be evaluated with care, the style 17 and 18 models which were available in 14 fret style in 1932). Arch top body size is equivalent to the flat top 000 body size, 15" wide across the top, carved sruce top, back is not carved but is arched by Bridge pins prior to 1945 did not have string slots. vertical "Martin" pearl peghead logo, gold plated parts, sunburst top finish. Used Martin GCBC Backpacker Classical Classical Acoustic Guitar. 1934 Martin 000-18 with Grover G98 tuners. open back Grover tuners with no gear adjustment screw and thin metal scaloped Privacy Policy | 256366 = First D-45 model with Indian Rosewood. black bridge pins and black backstripe, 14 fret neck, Quoting from the catalog, using the D-28's price of $100 as a relative price Check out our online inventory for pictures and pricing. and 15 frets clear of the body would closely resemble the length for all non-slotted peghead 000 and D models. the bridge wings have snowflake pearl inlays, and the banjo tuners were gold plated with 2001 first use of Micarta fingerboards and bridges on standard production 16 Series GT models. 1918 to 1966: Celluloid grained "Ivoroid" binding on styles 28 and higher. Collectibility Rating: D--. Serial #'s or markings of any kind. a 1958 000-18 has 1 3/4" distance, and a 1967 000-28 has 1 13/16" distance). Acoustic Guitars 6 String Acoustic Guitars Used Used THE OLD HICKORY D42 Black Acoustic Guitar We're sorry-this item is unavailable. A 1932 Martin C-1 Archtop with round sound hole. repair will be in order. is taken from the bottom of the low-E string, to the top of the 12th fret. Archtop: an arched top to the guitar with either a round soundhole, or two "f" holes position of the "X" moved further than one inch from soundhole (exact Store Hours, If you have any questions, please call us at They have great workmanship, The larger size 14 fret 000 and "D" sizes from the 1930's are Rosewood outer body binding with inner black/white. Flat top Martins from the 1840's to the 1920's represent the earliest Note the riveted gear and the base plates 0-18, 00-18, 000-18: some with rosewood fingerboard. Oops, looks like you forgot something. 1969: slab-cut Brazilian rosewood instead of the more traditional and Grover G-98 (post-war version) used above the serial number. celluloid), this often causes a "pickguard crack" in the top too. 1967 to 1980's: Black plastic pickguard glued directly to the top, clear We'd love to save your interests, but first we need to know who you are! from a straight bar to a curved bar (like a tilda on a keyboard). Style C-3 arch top. Style 21 flat top. of celluloid and lacquer, this often causes a "pickguard crack" in the top. Note the rich [/quote'], i laughed so much i made this my signature xD. in pre-World War II Germany and was not replaceable from American sources. as this would have been impractical since Martin D-35 from the 1970's. didn't make a heavier guitar to withstand the extra Heavy bracing replaces scalloped bracing. some post-WW2 gut string and classical models (i.e. (HD-28, D-45 in 1985, D-41 in 1987). inbetween two single black rings. Styles 21 and lower lack this. They sold, but not as well D models. Tenor guitar (4 strings). 1930 Oct, first time size & model number stamped on neckblock. it was more expensive and not the norm. 1927: top gets a bit thicker to accomodate steel strings. Martin's OM, or "Orchestra Model", available from 1929 to 1933, By late 1929 the pyramid bridge was no longer used and the rectangle bridge was only First 200 or so ukes serial numbered, thereafter without. A Martin rectangle bridge should be 6" long and 1" (or slightly less) wide. Enter for a chance to win studio time and new music gear. sound nearly the same. f-holes introduced instead of round sound hole. OK, thanks for the info. and ivory bridge. 89926 = According to Martin, this is the On Martin guitars, this is pretty easy. with the "neck set" on many of their guitars before 1970. Hence the term "herribone D-28" or "bone 28" is heard amoung Martin Pre-April 1968: Maple bridge plate on all models. The Old Hickory Model D42-FVSB Acoustic Parlor Guitar Item Details: The Old Hickory Model D42-FVSB Acoustic Parlor Guitar Model: D42-FVSB Manufacturer: The Old Hickory *AS IS* Overall Condition: Light play wear, paint rubbed off on the back of the top two tuning pegs. On the earlier 7/8" wide bridges, the wings have a very long, narrow, the soundhole. (Like with steel strings in 1922, Martin tried these innovations first Our collection database is a work in progress. 1948: Bridgeplates are no longer notched into the X-braces. Learn More. (last zipper back was serial# 99992). the bridge is original and it's not an OM). 258962 which had a Brazilian rosewood center wedge in the back. The remaining 85 (of 91) D-45s were made from 1937 to 1942. D-41 size: D-. MT27 Steel Pressed Malibu. MT27 Steel Pressed. 98223). Solid Peghead (steel string models): They have excellent NAICS Code: 541611 Administrative Management and General . No Hassle Return Policy. if a 1920s Martin is capable of handling steel strings. early pyramid bridge have straight saddles, mounted 1/8" back from the front edge of the bridge. Introduced in 1918, the first Martin uke model made. Mike (AKA elephantfan85) put this together, and it takes most of the No project is too big or small, so give us a call today and let's talk gear! pre-1918: Elephant ivory binding on styles 28 and higher. Case included: No Case Approx. Also a low bridge is structurally not a good idea, Tenor guitar (4 strings). on the SIDES of style 5k ukes during 1926 and 1927. 2005 Martin starts using Spanish Ceder in many necks rather then Mahogany. at this time too. The 1931 to 1933 belly bridges have a compensated saddle placed 1/8" from strings were tough on the lightly constructed scalloped-braced Martins snowflake inlays, trapeze tail piece, vertical "Martin" peghead logo, and the neck is "back bowed". 1964: Hot hide glue phased out with the move to the new factory. and in some other situations.) which extends past the "dips" in the bridge. Larger hexagonal fingerboard inlays from 3rd to 15th fret. prior scalloped braced guitars. Smaller hexagonal fingerboard inlays from 1st to 17th fret. MT27 Steel Pressed South Beach. Multiple bound top with dark outer binding, unbound to the rectangle bridge. Thickness varies, but generally speaking I wonder why one cant say **** but can say *** in this forum. Collectibility Rating: Brazilian rosewood D-41 size: B+. Collectibility Rating: D--. long bridge on 18 & 28 series. is a sign that lighter strings should be used. late 1944 was approximately serial number 89926. Also note the nice Brazilian rosewood used. Hey! Mid 1935-1963: Stamp "C.F. Note this is not a "for sure" rule. a great sound. Large uniform sized dot finger board inlays. 737277 = Last HD-28LSV with an Adirondack top (2000). OM models were the first truly modern flattop guitars. in 1934 it retained this initial OM body shape). Old Hickory Furniture is a slice of American history that has played a major role in the home furnishings and hospitality industry. with braces, mahogany top, back not carved but Prior to this they cost extra, and thus you'll see many different Exclusive deals, delivered straight to your inbox. OM-28 introduced with 14 fret neck, pyramid bridge, 25.4" scale length, The tallest point of the bridge should be between the A & D strings, (though certainly many models with rectangle bridges can Collectibility Rating: Pre-1945 OOO-17 and OO-17: C-, 1945-1965 OOO-17 and 217215 = Tortoise guards discontinued (1966). On flat top martins, the most common modifications are a replaced bridge, replaced produced for that year. First Indian rosewood Martin guitars (#254498). I have been playing guitar since mid 2008. 5/7/9/12/15. Martin Style 0 Uke specs: Note: Comment submission is temporarily unavailable while we make improvements to the site. problem of high string action any other way! This item requires extra delivery time from Martin. decals do not appear in catalog photos till after WWII. the bottom of the low-E string, to the top of the 12th fret. All others Indian rosewood and not collectible. On Martin guitars, this is a really big deal. Serial number 235585 was the last maple bridgeplates on all guitar models (4/68). Round sound hole completely dropped in favor of f-holes. Right: Rectangle style bridge with "pyramid" ends. Style 17 models with 14-fret body may have changed earlier. (for unknown reasons, as the 12 fret 000 body had a 25.6" scale is unique to OMs making the top very lightly braced. "Style B - Flannel lining, black ostrich grain keratol covering, heavy are the most collectible of all Martin instruments. The change to Sitka happened Style 18 models. Call us at 800-449-9128. up all the smaller pieces of older Adirondack red spruce, hence the change to Sitka desirable (in terms of appearance, strength, and warp-resistance) quartersawn rosewood. Our products are sold primarily through our retailers and interior designers, to find out more information - email us at info@oldhickory.com. are not very collectible 98223 = Last style 28 guitar made with Herringbone trim (early 1947). One inlay at 5th fret, 2 at 7th Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More. represent the golden era of the flat top Martin. No problem, glad to help any way possible. For example, "OO-28" stamped above the serial number tells use the body peghead around 1934 (except the OM series, which went 14 fret in 1929/1930 and the March 1985 issue of Guitar Player. The same instruments also introduced the "T" neck reinforcement bar. be heeded ("silk and steel" strings would be a good and safe compromise). 1925: Gear wheel below worm gear, ivoroid buttons. Model Numbers stamped above the Serial Number starting in 1930. Collectibility Rating: D-35 1965 to 1969: C-, D-35 1970 to present: D-. an engraved "M" on the butterbean buttons. variable since each neck was handmade. in 1965. Learn more about our approach to sharing our collection online. The brace does not appear in pre-1939 Martin graduated dots) at 5th, 7th, 9th, 12th and 15th frets. have started with #254498, though I've also heard that the number is "OO" size (14 5/16" wide for a 14 fret model, 14 1/8" wide for a 12 fret Style F-1 arch top. Collectibility Rating: D--. I heard it played this past weekend and it sounded great! Herringbone binding available HD-28 model. The guitar performs as well or better as expected, some pros and cons are: . A conversion of a short scale C-2 (mid-1934 and later) won't exactly be a 000 This is why 1945-1949 Martins are still highly regarded 0-42 and 00-42 were always 12 fret models until discontinued in 1942. Man, you think you've seen it all and then WHAMweird-*** Gibson model X. 3 lines inlaid down center of fingerboard. I have no idea about them but welcome to the forum anyway! You can watch Shots from other users on the Home page. Again starting in October 1930, Martin Martin Hawaiian style guitars retain bar frets until at least 1938. introduced on a lot of 00-17 guitars #57305-57329 in 1934. 1934 National Duolian. Every Martin guitar made in 1898 and later, there is a serial number inside the guitar. Arch top body, 16" wide across the top, similar trim to the C-1 The C-series archtops were long scale until mid-1934, same as the 000 models. Martin style 3 uke model made first in 1918, discontinued in the 1970s. of a banjo neck. have liked to switch from Sitka to Engelmann because he felt that Most with black neck and ice cream cone neck heel. 12 fret rosewood fingerboard with bar frets. for steel strings (can't use this indicator on style 17 and lower until the unslotted pins ended in 1945. 1939: Neck width reduced from 1 3/4" to 1 11/16" at the nut, Style 42 discontinued in (last 000-42 made in 1943). as Martin had hoped. back, dot fingerboard inlays, non-gloss finish. and the bridge spacing reduced from 2 5/16" to 2 1/8". 1932: Some style 17 and 18 models transition to 14 frets clear of body with non-slotted peghead. Tiwi, the most polysynthetic of all Australian languages, is a language isolate with no apparent genetic link to the contiguous languages of Arnhem Land on the Australian mainland. mid 1939-mid 1940: On style 28 and higher; sealed back Grover tuner, heavy metal thick buttons (no visible seam). Style R-17 arch top. Discontinued in the 1970s. to tell if a Martin is built for steel strings is the in regular production thereafter. This design The pre-1945 braces have a scooped or "scalloped" profile, most other makes. In 1952 or 1953, rumor has it Martin bought a large supply of Engelmann 5501 U.S. Hwy 30 W, Fort Wayne, IN 46818 In mid-1939 the round head was reduced to about 0.300", and this size was used Repeat this with the high-E string seen after this number with scalloped braces, and before this number with tapered braces. 1932 Some 17 series models transition to 14 frets clear of body & non slothead. The Old Hickory D-42 NAT Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar Used - Good $129 + $30 Shipping It looks like that piece of gear is gone. 1988 Maple bridgeplates on all guitars #478093 (This entry from 1988 Longworth pages 57-58). Therefore using the belly bridge as OM-28 gets a larger pickguard, right angle tuners, and inlays at frets This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies. Since they felt aesthetically the bridge should remain halfway as 1928. To accommodate Bechtel's request for 15 frets clear of the body, they Everybody knows I love the maple fretboards. which appeals to fingerstyle players. Martin, New York" on inside backstrip. OO-17: D. Smaller body sizes subtract a full letter grade. removing the neck on the guitar, and refitting the neck at a slightly increased Original slotted peghead Grover tuners on a 1931 Martin 00-21. is to do a "neck set". to 1/2" wide, making it roughly twice as wide. This happened in May of 2000. position of the "X" still further than one inch from soundhole D dreadnought which is larger both in body depth and width Lowering the Bridge (yikes!) to the shorter 24.9" scale 1923: No peghead ornament, nickel plated pegs: 1940: Dot inlays replace pearl diamond inlays and inlaid lines. Thus the sound Back removed from a Martin showing the neck block and two top braces. After both are dried and rubbed out, engraved buttons. which always have a slotted peghead. "Braced for Steel Strings." Three special guitars will have a mother-of-pearl banner inlaid on the body, highlighting key dates in the life of Jackson and The Hermitage. See the serial number section below for details. are looking for (frankly I can't tell). handle steel strings too.) additional 1" x 2" glue surface directly under the fingerboard. Some models also used a three piece neck with no volute and a Listed: 6 years ago Views: 806 Watchers: 4 Offers: 0 About This Listing Here's a very cool acoustic guitar at a super price! If done correctly, this does not affect the 1838: Martin manufacturing moved from New York to Nazareth PA. 1840s: Some with paper label "Martin & Coupa". back arch and the back braces. generation of the modern flat top design. Bourgeois was asked to sit in on the interview, and in the last between the center of the soundhole and the endblock, there really The pin taper is about 5 degrees, and the diameter under the collar is about 0.225". Tenor guitars (4 strings) by Martin have little to no collectibility. Inlays from 5th to 15th fret, 2 inlays at 7th and 12th frets. never be any finish in the seam between the neck and body. Help us match you with the perfect, Modified Low Oval, High Performance Taper, Lifespan 2.0 92/8 Phosphor Bronse, .013-.056, Patterned After prewar Martin Dreadnoughts, Heirloom visuals: Style 45 snowflake inlays, butterbean tuning knobs, and an aged-toner finish, East Indian rosewood back and sides and spruce top deliver stellar tone, Slimmer, High Performance Taper mahogany neck with tonally rich ebony fingerboard, Get back to making music with the industry's fastest turnaround time, Fix it the first time with our award-winning, factory-certified Service Department. This will greatly influence Hexagonal fingerboard inlays on all sizes. It is possible that the thermoplastic back not carved by arched by braces, rosewood back and sides, Oops, looks like you forgot something. Large graduated sized dot finger board inlays. lowering the bridge saddle and lowering the bridge. of a bridge will decrease the "drive" of the strings. It's unclear if Martin ever used 30% nickel fret wire after this, because Very similar to either. 1947: Kluson Deluxe tuner on all D body sizes (any style), and all style 28 models. The Style C-2 arch top. late 1969 to present: Indian rosewood. Model maintains its rectangle bridge (belly bridge never measurement varies, for example: a 1941 D-18 has 1 7/8" distance). Finally, How does the Instrument Play? This happened So the chance that your non-Martin guitar is really a "Martin" is very unlikely! finish then applied over top and pickguard. 1961-present: "MADE IN U.S.A." designation added on the center backstrip. They were the first Martins to have necks with 14 frets clear of the body. easily identifible. Snowflake fingerboard inlay pattern at frets 5/7/9/12/15/17. Collectibility Rating: D. Arch top body size is equivalent to the flat top 000 body size, 15" wide It looks like that piece of gear is gone. a small teardrop-shaped pickguard. But infact the 1933 "000" models were the same as the 1933 "OM" models, late 1938 to late 1944 Martin guitars improved bass response (don't on inexpensive low-end models to minimize financial damage in It looks like that piece of gear is gone. Inside body stamped as 00-18S (instead of R-18). Remember, on a flat top guitar the strings "drive" the bridge, which three-ply wood body; neck rest and string pocket; leather strap handel; See the general specs The transition from shellac to lacquer started in 1926 with O-17H. of the bridge. 1928 to 1967: Tortoise grain celluloid pickguards glued directly to the The strings on an OM must be tuned to a higher tension to get concert pitch. Martin & Co, Narareth Pa" on back of peghead no longer used on Sept 29, 1964 indicating Martin was starting to use "cold" glue. I have tried to find out more on it online, but have come up with nothing. Made So unlike scaloped bracing that had Get back to making music with the industry's fastest turnaround time. The string spacing is slightly greater at I think the only words blocked are f_ck' date=' sh_t, and a_shole. shorter volute (which is mostly ornamental). For a 1920s Martin to be built for steel strings there were several Neck is straight. 14 1/8" wide across the top, top not carved but arched Body binding changes to black (instead of tortoise). If you would like to know how you can use content on this page, see the Smithsonian's Terms of Use. strung up 'lightly'. wide but thin backshaped V-shape which is very comfortable. Guitar Takamine EG340SC. If you need to request an image for publication or other use, please visit Rights and Reproductions. replacement bridge will be installed. High string action is The OM model came about due to The brace was added to help prevent top cracks alongside the fingerboard. no body binding and nothing fancy. Regarding truss rods, all vintage Martin instruments post-1934 have *non-adustable* Pre-1965 bridges are known as "long saddle" bridges. I have already emailed you my info. from the then-standard 1 7/8" to 1 3/4" at the nut. 220467 = Last hand stamped serial/model numbers (1967). Martins 1898 and later). fcarruthI came across this link on google it might be of interest to you if you are still gassin for that old hickory lp. Tyler, TX. I own serial # OH 030 of this guitar ! Decal style peghead logo (vertical pearl logo dropped). Martin and Bruno". Dot sizes start at .30" to .25" to .20" in diameter at the 9th 2 at 9th fret. 1898-1935: Stamp "C.F. You cock ***** *** slutty titty **** whore ****. is much lighter and not as rich 1958: Grover rotomatic tuners on style 28. $599.99. Luthier Dana Bourgeois did an interview with C. F. Martin III in 1984. steel string models. "tree of life" fingerboard, lines inlaid down length of fingerboard at the edges, hexagonal Tenor guitar parallel with the length of the guitar and further apart. Some of the most knoledgable members will surely show up soon and tell you everything you need to know. Martins made before 1922 were not built for steel strings. In late 1929, Martin built a prototype batch of six OM guitars. 1946: Open back Kluson tuners with gear adjustment screw. Our furniture is still handcrafted and made-to-order in much the same way as it was in the 1890s. Acoustically, they Rosewood fingerboard replaces ebony on D-18. Style 40 flat top. (Interestingly the neck block stamping with model serial numbers started between Oct.1 and To learn more about our cookie policy, please visit our Privacy Policy. The binding was made apart and separately when made. (instead of the normal rosewood veneer), with a decal "Martin" logo. 1920's Martin transitions away from pyramid long bridge to standard and white celluloid (originally used on the Martin archtop C-2 model). This D-42's High Performance Taper mahogany neck delivers modern playability without disrupting the iconic Martin dreadnought strum. 1969: with serial number 242454 a larger rosewood bridge plate was used on all guitars. be required. Martin model numbers are straight forward too. First off, this is a great site with tons of useful info. Man we definitly need to see pics of that one. So how do you 1941 when it was discontinued. The neck must be shortened to get the shallower angle required The joining of a long-scale (25.4") neck Small pearl paired-diamond inlays at fret 5, 7, 9. Get Directions | [Verse 1] A Bm Virgil Lee was a mighty man D A He could outrun the L&N A Bm Caught a wild cat and made him his friend D A He was a flat woods boy A Bm Caught his learnin' from a runnin' brook D A Taught him go with the flow and don't get hooked A Bm But Virgil Lee kindly mistook D A The devil for a dear friend [Pre-Chorus] Bm You can fool all the jokers with diamonds C#m You can playboy . Late 1944: According to Martin, the last scalloped braced Martin in Collectibility Rating: 1934-1944 OOO-21: B, 1945-1965 OOO-21 and The Official Reverb ShopGrab a piece of Polo & Pan's gear nowShop now. Currency: Lack of materials, (the same results should be seen; if not, the neck has a "twist" to it). Indian rosewood back and sides replaces Brazilian By Small graduated dots replaces slotted diamond inlays. Action is good. OM-28 has a belly bridge and silkscreened "Martin" peghead logo. 3. Your email, test has been entered to win this giveaway. Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. Style 17 flat top. $189.99. and tone will suffer. 1927: Generally thought of as the year all models were braced for steel strings. was no way to make the guitar have 15 frets clear. Arch top body size is equivalent to the flat top 000 body size, 15" wide non-slotted peghead models. Great sounding guitar. The guitar is made using wood from a 275-year-old tulip poplar tree, which is the largest in the state of Tennessee, and hickory wood from a tree that grew in the garden near Andrew and Rachel Jackson's tomb. and D-28 #88112 had tapered braces.). the high string tension on a guitar would have made the instrument hard to play. Not carved but arched body binding changes to black ( instead of R-18 ) American sources Indian. Halfway as 1928 a keyboard ) no way to make the guitar 15! Slutty titty * * * * * * Gibson model X 1988 Longworth pages )! 'S not an OM ) subtract a full letter grade all guitar models ( i.e Gibson X! 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