1893 Martin 1-21 - Acoustic Guitar
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Audio played by Al Petteway
Artists who play instruments by this builder: Eric Clapton, Norman Blake, John Mayer, Clarence White, Richie Sambora, Steve Earle, Beck, Roger McGuinn, Steven Stills, Graham Nash, Paul Simon, Nancy Wilson, Merle Haggard, George Jones
An absolutely wonderful 1893 Martin Style 1-21. All original and it even includes the wooden Coffin Case! This Brazilian Rosewood/Spruce parlor guitar was obviously stored away for most of it's life. Master Luthier Bill Tippin went over this guitar for us and did a great setup on the bar frets and it plays like a dream. The voice is as big as an OM, just huge like a piano. We all love this little sweetheart. But then we are suckers for a great guitar that's over 120 years old!
An absolutely wonderful 1893 Martin Style 1-21. All original and it even includes the wooden Coffin Case! This Brazilian Rosewood/Spruce parlor guitar was obviously stored away for ...read full description
- Woods & Trim
- Back/Sides: Brazilian Rosewood
- Top Wood: Spruce
- Fingerboard: Brazilian Rosewood
- Neck Wood: Mahogany
- Bridge: Brazilian Rosewood
- Rosette: 21 Style
- Binding: Rosewood
- Fingerboard Bindings: None
- Headplate: Brazilian Rosewood
- Headstock Bindings: None
- Headstock Inlay: Builder Logo
- Top Trim: Wood Lines
- Back Strip: Rosewood
- Fret Markers: Diamond
- Tuners: Martin
- Tuner Finish: Nickel with Ivoroid Buttons
- Measurements
- Body Size: Parlor
- Scale: 24 1/2 in. (622.3 mm)
- Nut Width: 1 7/8 in. (47.8 mm)
- String Spacing: 2 1/4 in. (57.15 mm)
- Body Length: 18 in.
- Upper Bout: 9 in.
- Lower Bout: 12 1/2 in.
- Body Depth @Neck Heel: 3 in.
- Body Depth @Tail Block: 4 in.
- Frets to body: 12
- Extras
- Cutaway: None
- Pickguard: None
- Case: OHSC Coffin
- Pickup: None
- Condition: Excellent, few repaired hairline cracks, overall very clean and all original but for bridge and saddle. Bill Tippin made an exact replica bridge and added an intonated saddle. Includes original coffin case which is in excellent condition, liner appears to be replaced. Original bar frets play beautifully.
Player Reviews:
"Bill Tippin called me while he was setting up this guitar for us and told me it was pretty special. He wasn't kidding. This thing has a huge sound for a tiny guitar and it's all original but for the bridge and plays great. It's a rare 1800's Martin that holds low tension steel strings and plays like a new guitar. We have it strung with Heritage strings from Newtone and it's sounds amazing. The Coffin Case is ultra cool as well. This is a rare find in terms of beauty, tone and condition." - Paul Heumiller
"This guitar reminded me of one of my favorite vintage Martin models, the 0-21. It has been set up for steel strings and it really sings. The tone is incredibly balanced and clear, perfect for fingerstyle and for snuggling with it on your favorite couch.
" - Al Petteway
