1934 Martin 000-18 with Grover G98 tuners. problem of high string action any other way! Tuners get metal buttons and again have metal peghead bushings. (Most other guitar makers had stopped using bar frets much earlier.) The neck block thickness was also reduced by 1/4". for a flat top. D models. and the bridge spacing reduced from 2 5/16" to 2 1/8". The very first of these had pyramid bridges and no pickguard. elevated tortoise pickguard with b/w binding, were certainly factory supplied and optional. He wanted Martin to make him a guitar which he could The higher percent of nickel, the harder the fret wire. 1937 Gibson J-35. Martin Style 2 Uke specs: 1923: No peghead ornament, nickel plated pegs: 1940: Dot inlays replace pearl diamond inlays and inlaid lines. $194.99. 17 fret ebony fingerboard extents to the soundhole. Discover the magic of the Internet at Imgur. Note the nicely grained 478093 = Maple bridgeplates on all guitars (1988). 439xx to 44362: October 1930 first time both the body size & style number stamped on neckblock To do these, Ivory Herringbone body binding around top edge. wide but thin backshaped V-shape which is very comfortable. decals do not appear in catalog photos till after WWII. Classical guitars by Martin are equal in craftsmenship to their steel Multiple bound top with dark outer binding, unbound as "better" than their 1950s counterparts, but not as good as the 1944 and This can only be fixed Don't fret, we have plenty of gear for you. and never give the best outcome. that are not pointy (cut flat), and the slot head mount screws. MT27 Steel Pressed Malibu. For a 1920s Martin to be built for steel strings there were several Styles 21 and lower lack this. desirable (in terms of appearance, strength, and warp-resistance) quartersawn rosewood. handle steel strings too.) Style 35 flat top. So the chance that your non-Martin guitar is really a "Martin" is very unlikely! D-21 sizes: C, 1965-1969 OOO-21 and D-21 sizes: D. Smaller body sizes subtract a 1933: Nearly all Martin models had a "Martin" peghead decal. Style 17 flat top. 1922-1923: Martin makes guitars for Wurlitzer. If you require a personal response, please use ourContact page. Mid 1935-1963: Stamp "C.F. 1838: Some with paper label "C.F. But either black or tortoise can be seen in 1936-1938 on 98223 = Last style 28 guitar made with Herringbone trim (early 1947). First listed in 1870s. top finish. This made sound even worse (but probably made the Martin repair & warranty department happy Perry came to see the Martin family in the early summer of 1929. 215253 = New tape strips on sides (1966). White replaced ivoroid and black replaced tortoise. The pin taper is about 5 degrees, and the diameter under the collar is about 0.225". some specs that may help you determine if a rectangle bridge is original. 72740 = Change in nut width on 14-fret 000 and D models from 1 3/4" to 1 11/16" (late 1939), otherwise go to waste. N8 means 1998. Style R-18 arch top. Modifications (any modifications), Hexagonal fingerboard inlays on D-45 replace snowflakes. Pre-April 1968: Maple bridge plate on all models. $194.99. Though some models have been seen after this number with scalloped braces, and before this number with tapered braces. This puts the bridge position a little lower on It is an "Old Hickory" (Andrew Jackson) model electric guitar, serial #OH-001. 1949-1976: Straight braces (neither scalloped or tapered.). Most Martins built after 1927 should be able to handle light gauge steel strings. mahogany top. Any more, and the neck is "bowed". The belly bridge was the last was no way to make the guitar have 15 frets clear. This measurement is taken from Though discontined in 1942, the Style 5 has been reintroduced recently. Happens gradually starting in the Old Hickory | American-Made Rustic Furniture | Residential & Hospitality | United States Who We Are Since 1899, Old Hickory Furniture has been handcrafted in Central Indiana using sustainably sourced hickory saplings and other natural resources. familiar Grover clover shape. Great sounding guitar. There is very little need for this today, hence these four string 1950: Kluson sealed back (ridgeback) tuners on D models. Black/White binding with white grained outer layer replaces herringbone binding Hand selected from all across the globe, each brings a wealth of experience and expertise in the world of music gear. Good condition items function properly but may exhibit some wear and tear. 1929 18+ series Martins fully switched over to nitro cellulose laquer section for a full list of these suffixes. Small graduated dot fingerboard inlays from the 5th guitars have little value. late 1940s, and was a progressive thing. In this case Mahogany. For example, The new OMs were not highly sucessful. 1965 Grover rotomatic tuners on all D size models. (dreadnought players seem to use straps and stand up so the The repair guy won't reset the neck to a low bridge, so a new Everybody knows I love the maple fretboards. Measurements . The transition from shellac to lacquer started in 1926 with O-17H. This means the neck better be straight, otherwise an expensive most other makes. Some musicians prefer the sound and feel of 12 fret models, and these are This stopped in the serial numbers or any markings of any kind. The first Martin ukes, built in 1916, have serial numbers ranging from one 217215 = Tortoise guards discontinued (1966). Suitable for regular playing with nut adjuster removed. After lowering the bridge (usually in a failed attempt at getting lower string action), the "X" bracing one inch from edge of soundhole, aka "forward braced" or "advanced bracing". To learn more about our cookie policy, please visit our Privacy Policy. Tenor guitars from the then-standard 1 7/8" to 1 3/4" at the nut. Currency: early pyramid bridge have straight saddles, mounted 1/8" back from the front edge of the bridge. Wow, such a strong piece of Tennessee history in the palms of his hands. used on this style). 1939 switch to narrow necks (1 & 11/16ths) at serial #72740 for 000 and D models. that time were using heavier gauge strings, and these heavier Since the first D body size was made in about 1934, problems obviously came about This design Style C-3 arch top. Sweetwater Sound The OM series was the first model to consistently have a pickguard in 1930. f-holes, style 45 backstripe, bound ebony fingerboard, 2 white/black/while 235586 = Rosewood bridgeplates on all guitars (1968). Constitution Avenue, NW 1937 Recording King Roy Smeck . Though they weren't badged as "Martin", they Get Directions | All mahogany construction, including the top. Again starting in October 1930, Martin If it's a style 18 or higher and has a belly (last herringbone was serial# 98223). 1967 to 1980's: Black plastic pickguard glued directly to the top, clear waveyness of Brazilian rosewood. The change in regular production may 1939: Neck width reduced from 1 3/4" to 1 11/16" at the nut, Collectibility Rating: D--. Also all the pre-war thin seamed button tuners were 6:1 ratio. Several companies have reissued these old is to do a "neck set". Serial #'s or markings of any kind. 14 1/8" wide across the top, arched spruce top, back not carved but were marketed as a way to get banjo players in the 1930s to the 1950s to convert (last zipper back was serial# 99992). 1929 Martin switches from rectangle to belly bridge (Longworth 2nd ed page 84). specs for a particular year guitar in this web page, and compare to your instrument. More Info on a Martin Playability (Neck Sets and Bridges). 211040 = Boltaron bindings on D-28 and D-35 (1966). OK, thanks for the info. To make the OM more suitable for banjo players, the neck was made narrower The joining of a long-scale (25.4") neck But unfortunately, their sound and feel is not what and tone will suffer. fret to the 15th fret. With the advent of belly bridges in 1931, Martin started to compensate their 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). Bridge pins prior to 1945 did not have string slots. Lack of materials, 255717 = First D-41 model with Indian Roseood. Style 40 discontinued. We specialize in Vintage Guitars and Rare Guitars. aspect of them and the popsicle brace usually enters the conversation. Due to extreme shrinkage This number can be used to determine the Celluloid ornament on top, behind bridge (known as the "parend"). With the popsicle brace there is an own serial number system). Learn More. I have no idea about them but welcome to the forum anyway! making them lighter in design and weight. This beautiful dreadnought takes its cue from Martin's coveted prewar acoustics. The bridge pin round head diameter from 1931 until mid-1939 was about 0.320". 1931: Solid peghead guitars had back arch and the back braces. Man, you think you've seen it all and then WHAMweird-*** Gibson model X. The OM model came about due to Right: Rectangle style bridge with "pyramid" ends. and the popsicle brace doesn't always prevent the top from cracking So unlike scaloped bracing that had on many smaller model Martins thru the 1950s. This user hasn't posted any Shots yet. Black plastic pickguard and body binding. You cock ***** *** slutty titty **** whore ****. Phone Hours | both sections of the T is 0.125", width and height is 0.525" (kind of like The answer is in the strings. three-ply wood body; neck rest and string pocket; leather strap handel; after WW2 on 00 and 000 and some D guitars style 18 Tenor guitar (4 strings). Two inlays at 5th fret, 1 at 7th Prior to this they cost extra, and thus you'll see many different fret, 2 at 9th fret. generation of the modern flat top design. 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. US11 means 2011. If you, or your friend are considering selling, count me in!!! 1833-1866: Stamp "C.F. The body size (for flattop guitars generally O, OO, OOO, OM, D, etc. White celluloid herringbone binding material replaces genuine ivory binding. Single bound top and back, koa, mohagany, serial number 254497, some high-end models like the D-45 and D-41 did appear after on pre-1945 style 21 and 28 guitars. These late-1938 to late-1944 guitars had deeper scalloped braces with the "neck set" on many of their guitars before 1970. For example 265783 and 265941 (both 1970 D-28 models). Late 1934: "T" frets (aka tang frets) replace Bar frets on flat tops. at the same time as the popscicle brace addition. 1940: Style 5 mahogony body (same trim as 5K) introduced. Good Luck! Ok, so i was at Ben Jack's looking at some acoustics and saw an acoustic that looked pretty sweet but it was a The Old Hickory..i have never heard o. in regular production thereafter. Our products are sold primarily through our retailers and interior designers, to find out more information - email us at info@oldhickory.com. Hey! All years: Martin painted the neck and body of their flattop guitars Note even though the cut off for Brazilian rosewood was Three 00-21G (gut string) made in 1937 & 1938 only. has a rare combination of features. 1948: Sealed back kluson tuners on some models. This item is sold As-Described and cannot be returned unless it arrives in a condition different from how it was described or photographed. The top of the bridge should have close to a 16" radius lengthwise. Collectibility Rating: D---. Brazilian rosewood. Nearly all Martin instruments come in different styles. 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. time, the OM's top brace under the fingerboard was missing. Martins all seem to have a problem 6-string Acoustic Guitar with Spruce Top, East Indian Rosewood Back/Sides, Mahogany Neck, and Ebony Fingerboard - Natural, Or we have a demo model Collectibility Rating: 1934-1944 OOO-18 and D-18 sizes: B, 1945-1965 OOO-18 and and Bob Green on the history of the OM model and was published in (Interestingly the neck block stamping with model serial numbers started between Oct.1 and are looking for (frankly I can't tell). Left: Pre-1965 style belly bridge with a "long saddle" (First day at new factory July 6, 1964). Indian rosewood, as used of celluloid and lacquer, this often causes a "pickguard crack" in the top. measurement varies, for example: a 1941 D-18 has 1 7/8" distance). First Determine the Year. After both are dried and rubbed out, on inexpensive low-end models to minimize financial damage in Flat top Martins from the 1840's to the 1920's represent the earliest Many guitarists of The 1931 to 1933 belly bridges have a compensated saddle placed 1/8" from The popsicle brace was added to the underside of the top of the guitar, below the fingerboard. up all the smaller pieces of older Adirondack red spruce, hence the change to Sitka cases were the first ones Martin offered as part of the base price as they Since they felt aesthetically the bridge should remain halfway pre-1939 Martins!). I think the only words blocked are f_ck, sh_t, and a_shole. A Martin rectangle bridge should be 6" long and 1" (or slightly less) wide. Martin model numbers are straight forward too. became 14 fret in 1938). See the above picture for what the popsicle or T-6 or upper transverse graft brace is. Privacy Policy | pickguard and lacquer (though the black guard didn't shrink as much as (no inlay and no Martin logo). squared the body's shoulders to add 1 5/16" to the clear part of the fingerboard. in 1965. Ivory pyramid bridge on a 1885 0-34 guitar (pic by PhotoRC). Remember, on a flat top guitar the strings "drive" the bridge, which The same instruments also introduced the "T" neck reinforcement bar. Scale length shortened (much like the 000 models). guitars. The 0-21 also stayed 12 fret until 1948 when it was (for unknown reasons, as the 12 fret 000 body had a 25.6" scale retaining the OM body style and 14 fret neck. Other than grain, most were the same with the exception of three having more mother of pearl. from the 1930s to the 1950s (For example #90014 appears to be the last D28 with scalloped braces, and D-28 #88112 had tapered braces.). inbetween two single black rings. OM-28 introduced with 14 fret neck, pyramid bridge, 25.4" scale length, This measurement D-size style 16 introduced. as Martin had hoped. Any idea where I can come up with some info on this guitar as far as value etc? have started with #254498, though I've also heard that the number Martin would Most style 18 models braced for steel strings. 1939 The #1 brace, inside near the neck block changes from 5/16ths of an (especially on D-models with the long 25.4" scale). 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 as much as from 1 1/4" to 1 1/2" 1934 Martin 00-18 peghead with a decal logo. This guitar is the first in the series of 200 specially . the top of the guitar best, giving the best sound possible, and Quoting from the catalog, using the D-28's price of $100 as a relative price Model maintains its rectangle bridge (belly bridge never The other feature on the C models that is different from a 000 is the 1968: Small maple bridgeplate (1 3/8") replaced by small rosewood bridgeplate. back not carved by arched by braces, rosewood back and sides, Now is the perfect time to get the gear you want with simple promotional financing. "tree of life" fingerboard, Vintage Guitars Info's from a straight bar to a curved bar (like a tilda on a keyboard). 1942 Martin 0-15 celluloid peghead veneer with a decal logo. a Style 45), bound ebony fingferboard, style 45 fingerboard Style 21 flat top. Ivoroid bound top and back with abalone trim. Oct 1930 to present: flat top model number stamped inside on neck block around With the correct If you need to request an image for publication or other use, please visit Rights and Reproductions. From our online Guitar Gallery that allows you to see and select the exact instrument you want to our 55-point Inspection process and our in-house guitar techs, we take the guesswork out of buying your next guitar online. peghead, nickle plated banjo tuners. 447501 = Last glued-down pickguard in regular production (1984). Even so, this D-42's bass-enhancing bracing and Martin's latest High Performance Taper Modified Low Oval neck equip it for 21st-century recording and performance. the bridge than on other models too, although not as wide as a classical guitars. 1st and 14th frets. the bridge wings have snowflake pearl inlays, and the banjo tuners were gold plated with 1934: 14 fret neck standard on all flat tops models except the 000-21 (it style 18 flat top trim, trapeze tail piece, rosewood fingerboard, Case included: No Case Approx. full letter grade. didn't make a heavier guitar to withstand the extra mid-1939 Popscicle bracing on D body sizes. Note: It has been alleged that Martin used Abalone additionally Martin Style 5 and Style 5k Uke specs: IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Grover G-98 (post-war version) used but small bodies designed for gut strings only. apart and separately when made. "Style B - Flannel lining, black ostrich grain keratol covering, heavy 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. finish then applied over top and pickguard. (But hide glue was still used until the mid-seventies for gluing tops and backs.). Because Though ukes 1988 to present: Maple bridge plate re-introduced on all models with serial number 478093. Find, rate and share the best memes and images. bound peghead, gold plated parts, sunburst top finish. 1934 Most models switch to 14 fret clear of body and non slothead. f-holes, style 45 backstripe, bound ebony fingerboard, 2 white sound for all Martin models, and is really the end-point in collectibility Washington, D.C. Email powered by MailChimp (Privacy Policy & Terms of Use), International Media Interoperability Framework. Note early OM models with banjo style tuners generally should be Note the 1939 and later C-2 models have no abalone, the neck inlays are pearloid. Regarding truss rods, all vintage Martin instruments post-1934 have *non-adustable* 1927: Generally thought of as the year all models were braced for steel strings. Style 17 (mahogany top) models that "C.F. Style C-1 arch top. lowering the bridge saddle and lowering the bridge. Abalone pearl and black/white wood around soundhole. Bridge Pins. (last Brazilian rosewood model was serial# 254497). Black plastic pickguard replaces celluloid tortoise pickguard. NAICS Code: 541611 Administrative Management and General . Martin style 3 uke model made first in 1918, discontinued in the 1970s. 1967 Grover rotomatic tuners on all models (lower models got "slimline" Grovers). Style 28 and higher now have a the March 1985 issue of Guitar Player. Man we definitly need to see pics of that one. Replace tortoise colored celluloid. 1938 Gibson J-35. We are a proud American company! of a banjo neck. model), and the ornamention style is "28" (rosewood body, ice cream cone the style 17 series never having a pyramid style bridge or transitioning earlier I'm also from Tennessee, on the Gibson site everyday and as far as I know I haven't heard anything of the "Old Hickory" guitars you speak of. Style 45 Flat top. Some models have rosewood back binding instead of tortoise celluloid, due to 1916: Gear wheel above worm gear, ivoroid buttons. Style C-2 arch top. for steel strings (can't use this indicator on style 17 and lower (probably from leftover rosewood). Style 15 flat top. Previously Martin headstocks had all been slotted with tuners attached 5-ply top binding with black plastic outer layer. 1929 0-28k specs: Raised frets optional, lacquer finish. Here's some data on popsicle braces: 1939: The #1 brace inside near the neck block changes from 5/16" wide Horton-Angell Company (the inventor and patent holder for barbed alternating "fish hook" In late 1929, Martin built a prototype batch of six OM guitars. set will make the guitar play and sound the best it can. 1969: slab-cut Brazilian rosewood instead of the more traditional and The pegheads have wood splices on the portions that stick Late 1929 to present: Belly bridge, style 21 and higher, separte "ice cream cone" neck heel and clock style key fastening method. and the lowest at the high E string. Pickguard is now independent from the top and "gives" and can move without Action is good. If you have a question relating to the museum's collections, please first check our Collections FAQ. approximate last scalloped braced guitar made (late 1944). and playable guitar. Rosewood fingerboard replaces ebony on D-18. Repeat this with the high-E string Martin's OM, or "Orchestra Model", available from 1929 to 1933, 1946 to present: Sitka spruce (darker than Adirondack). fingerboard inlays on 6 frets (sometimes pearl, sometimes ivoroid), This celluloid peghead veneer is the same as the Martin, New York" on inside backstrip. Earliest examples with boxwood bridge saddle and nut. until the unslotted pins ended in 1945. Here is a copy & paste from the web that may help. As people search for why the old Martins sound so good, they examine every Our products are sold primarily through our retailers and interior designers, to find out more information - email us at. on style 28 models. Martin soon realized that with the These include volute (which gave more glue surface for the separate peghead). Most with black neck and ice cream cone neck heel. Sitka spruce top (darker than the 1945 and prior Adirondack spruce). buttons, no peghead bushings. Turn your old gear into new gear with the Sweetwater Gear Exchange! 1929 (OM models): 14 fret neck introduced on flat tops. additional body inlays, Trapeze style bridge. 000-18 replaced by the 0M-18 (only in 1932 & 1933), and 000-18 not available. Listed: 3 years ago Views: 119 Watchers: 2 Offers: 0 About This Listing Great sounding guitar. It is not uncommon to see 'regular' OM-45 models that have a the popsicle brace can deaden the sound of the upper bout area of the soundboard, thing they did to make steel strings usable on their guitars with 14 frets clear of the body, 24.5" scale. black bridge pins and black backstripe, 14 fret neck, The back peghead stamp was discontinued between serial number 59044 and 61181. Without the popsicle brace, the top is attached only by the strength to the shorter 24.9" scale same size (smaller still). Martin & Co., Narareth Pa" on back of peghead & center backstrip. Collectibility Rating: D--. Neck is straight. Indian rosewood is also non-slotted peghead models. English consonants can be confusing! 1940: Grover G-98 open-back tuners with "butterbean" buttons classical players seem to want. Dot sizes start at .30" to .25" to .20" in diameter at the 9th wartime shortages. OMs have a 226969 = Grover v100 tuners on all 0,00,000 models (1967). Used Martin GCBC Backpacker Classical Classical Acoustic Guitar. T frets) on 8-31-1934 in an 100 pound lot, along with 100 pounds of "normal" 18% nickel fret wire. The string spacing is slightly greater at Based on your location, we've changed your settings: Shipping Region: You should be able to put a medium guitar Listed: 6 years ago Views: 821 Watchers: 4 About This Listing is much lighter and not as rich 216736 = Bridge pin holes moved to center (1966). Engelmann was closer to Adi Red Spruce than Sitka was. This special 30% nickel fret wire was ordered from the Pre-1929: All size 1 and larger guitars, from any year, have 6" long pyramid bridges. 453181 = Adjustable truss rods gradually implemented (1985). Serial number coding for Mexican-made instruments is largely the same, except they will start with an M. MN2 for 1992 in Mexico. than the 1938 and prior forward or advanced braced guitars. Back removed from a Martin showing the neck block and two top braces. then the neck is glued to the body. the top, closer to the OM bridge position (but not exactly the same). construction and covering Martins Hawaiian style guitars retain bar frets until at least 1938. Currency: the front of the bridge on the treble side, and 3/16" from the bass side. no "Martin" decal. Thus the sound On Martin guitars, this is pretty easy. Vintage Martin Guitars and Ukes a small teardrop-shaped pickguard. 1925: Gear wheel below worm gear, ivoroid buttons. Because of this, there should 1941 when it was discontinued. 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