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Add to Compare1950 Martin D-28 Norman Blake, Brazilian Rosewood/Sitka Spruce
Here we have something truly special: a 1950 Martin D-28, previously owned by the one and only Norman Blake. Based on information gathered from those close to Norman, we believe this instrument was the guitar used on his first album, Back Home in Sulphur Springs. It is also believed to be featured on the album cover. The guitar made an appearance on The Johnny Cash Show and was used by Norman on John Hartford’s groundbreaking album Aereo-Plain.
In addition to these staggering accolades, this guitar was once owned by Roland White while he was performing with Bill Monroe and the Bluegrass Boys. There isn’t a much higher level of notoriety that an instrument in the realm of Bluegrass can attain.
Featuring Brazilian rosewood for the back and sides, Sitka Spruce on the top, and even a rattlesnake rattle inside, this guitar—manufactured 74 years ago at the time of publication—has all the right mojo and lineage. This is a special instrument that was present for many formative moments in acoustic music history. This is the first time this guitar has been offered to the publish since 1985.
Other keywords/misspellings: Luthier, lutherie, oldtime, grass, trad, vintage, dread,114076
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.781 in String Spacing 2.125 in Woods Spruce - Sitka, Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to Compare2007 Martin MC-DSM, Koa/Italian Alpine Spruce
The MC-DSM, Martin Guitars’ “District Sales Manager” model from 2007, is a unique and seriously cool piece. The specifications of this guitar were designed by Martin’s sales staff, and it is number 17 of 100. Featuring Koa back and sides with an Italian Alpine Spruce soundboard, this guitar boasts the M body size, also known as “0000.” With a 16″ lower bout, it’s what we consider a large-body guitar. Equipped with a Fishman Matrix pickup system, this axe is ready for any gig. This is a rare example from Martin Guitars that won’t break the bank!
Other keywords/misspellings: Luthier, lutherie, martin, fingerstyle, acoustic, flattop, 1256324, quad 0 M body.
Add to Compare1965 Martin D-21, Brazilian Rosewood/Sitka Spruce
From 1965, we have an incredible Martin D-21 with Brazilian Rosewood back and sides and Sitka Spruce on top. It features Martin D-21 appointments and 59 years (at the time of publication) of aging. This is a classic dreadnought guitar at an excellent value. With nicely aged Grover tuners, this guitar is solid as a rock.
Other keywords/misspellings:Luthier, lutherie, vintage, bluegrass, dread,
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.688 in String Spacing 2.125 in Woods Spruce - Sitka, Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to Compare2020 Martin D-42 Purple, Flamed Myrtle/Engelmann Spruce
From 2020, this special edition Martin D-42 ‘Purple’ is #25 of 100. Made of Flamed Myrtle and Engelmann Spruce, this guitar stands out in the C.F. Martin lineup, not only because of the unique wood combination but also because of the ornamentation of this instrument. Abalone Purple Martin birds alongside abalone Mountain Laurel flowers make this instrument quite a sight to behold. As well as being visually striking, the sound isn’t quite what one expects from a Martin Dreadnought—sweet, round, and full. This guitar can be played lightly and still have power and depth.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.188 in Woods Spruce - Engelmann, Myrtlewood - Flamed 
Add to Compare1938 Martin D-28, Brazilian Rosewood/Adirondack Spruce
Ah, to have the real deal in your hands. This piece of Martin history strikes hard, and strikes true, with every note. Huge voice, powerful but precise, with more gears under the hood than you can shake a fist full of picks at. Our 1938 Martin D-28 is the epitome of the herrringbone dread. Brazilian Rosewood back and sides with hints of mill marks, and a forward-shifted Adirondack Spruce top that has all of the dried out and woke up qualities we expect from an 85-year-old top. This beauty has been played in extensively and is firing on all cylinders, and our repair staff have gone over it extensively for a clean bill of health. If you’re up to the challenge, this ’38 D-28 prewar powerhouse is ready to go.
Other keywords: will saylor, dreadnaught, pre-war, bluegrass, hoffee, 70258
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.313 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to Compare2012 Martin 00-21 Gruhn Custom Shop, Madagascar Rosewood/Adirondack Spruce
We love seeing guitars like this in the shop. From 2012, this Martin 00-21 Gruhn Custom Shop with Madagascar Rosewood and Adirondack Spruce has been well-played and cared for. This guitar has a little over a decade of playtime under its belt at the time of publishing, and man oh man you can hear it. If you want a killer fingerstyle small body that won’t break the bank, this is for you. Not to mention it was spec’d out by George Gruhn himself!
Other keywords/misspellings: Luthier, lutherie, nazareth, madi, adi, waverly, 1743145
SOLD Read moreScale Length 24.9 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.313 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Madagascar 
Add to Compare1926 Martin 00-45, Brazilian Rosewood/Adirondack Spruce
A holy grail of an instrument—what more is there to say about this? All the way from 1926, the Martin 00-45 is a magical musical artifact. With 45 appointments throughout, it’s a beautiful example of what Adirondack Spruce and Brazilian Rosewood used to be, saw marks and all. Whether it’s for the collection, the studio, or even the museum, this nearly century-old guitar (at the time of publication) will certainly enhance any situation.
Look and listen for yourself.
Check out an additional demo with Dustin on this killer vintage Martin!: https://youtu.be/tUsNFS0Ma9k
Other keywords/misspellings: Luthier, lutherie, vintage, c.f, fingerstyle, old time,
SOLD Read moreScale Length 24.9 in Nut Width 1.813 in String Spacing 2.375 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to Compare2021 Martin D-35 David Gilmour, Sinker Mahogany/Adirondack Spruce
Few names are so well recognized in popular music as David Gilmour of Pink Floyd fame. In 2021, Martin collaborated with Mr. Gilmour for an exclusive Signature Edition run of 250 guitars. These were soon all snatched up, but we’ve managed to land one, no. 27, here in the shop.
The David Gilmour signature models are the first D-35s ever made with neck, back and sides of Sinker Mahogany, chosen by David for its warm, rich tones and exquisitely beautiful grain. VTS Adirondack Spruce on top to be broken in and wide awake right out of the gate. A bespoke neck shape & fingerboard pattern were crafted to David’s specification for this guitar, while a special headstamp is featured on the reverse of the headstock. Every label was hand-signed by David; look into the soundhole and you’ll find his very hand just below “#27.” Additionally, we have included a customized Elliott capo engraved with the words, “Gilmour D-35,” to make this most exclusive Martin just a little bit more rare.
Ready for the crown jewel of your collection? The 2021 D-35 David Gilmour awaits.Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, c.f. martin, martin guitars, 35 style, dreadnaught, 2449909, fingerstyle, 3 piece, signature guitar
Here’s an additional demo: https://youtu.be/53tWioR8mOk
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.68 in String Spacing 2.188 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red) Torrefied, Mahogany - Sinker 
Add to Compare1950 Martin D-28, Brazilian Rosewood/Sitka Spruce
This is the real magic: the inimitable qualities of true vintage, a 1950 Martin D-28. We’re looking at over seven decades of history baked into the fibers and sinews of the Brazilian Rosewood body, Sitka Spruce top, Mahogany neck, and nitro finish. Played in and well maintained, this D-28 has had a neck reset and boasts an excellent setup; with a clean bill of health from our repair folx, it’s ready for so much more action.
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, c.f. martin, martin guitars, 28 style, dreadnaught, dread, 114314
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.688 in String Spacing 2.188 in Woods Spruce - Sitka, Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to Compare1930 Martin 000-45, Brazilian Rosewood/Adirondack Spruce
This guitar is the stuff of legends, the original Holy Grail against which contemporary guitars are measured. A 1930 Martin 000-45: the tone, playability, and appointments that made Martin Guitars the industry standard are here represented in an amazingly well-preserved form. This 000-45 is all original (down to the cast iron key for the case)–really, the odds of you coming across another 1930 000-45 in this condition are incredibly small. After all only 21 were made in 1930. This particular 000-45 is historically significant also as it’s a 12-fret that has the belly bridge. Both are design features that offer optimum tone, this one just about jumps out of your lap.
Moreover, this Martin plays as easy as glass, after a neck reset performed by our repair gurus, so it’s as easy as breathing to excite these strings and let the past 86 years of good vibrations come pouring out of the soundhole. How such a guitar could still be in such excellent condition, we don’t know–but we’re glad this piece of history has been spared the vagaries of time, and continues to sing as easily as in 1930.
Other keywords/misspellings: Luthier, lutherie, fingerstyle, brazilian rosewood, adirondack spruce, vintage
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.81 in String Spacing 2.31 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to Compare1927 Martin 000-28, Brazilian Rosewood/Adirondack Spruce
Some guitars speak for themselves. This 1927 Martin 000-28 is one of those guitars. The Adirondack Spruce top shows its age, and the Brazilian Rosewood back and sides show its sought-after quality. This is the real deal, what more could a collector or performer want from a guitar? At nearly 100 years old, this instrument is ready for the stage, studio or living room. This guitar has been making beautiful sounds for nearly ten decades and is ready to do so for ten more.
Other keywords/misspellings: luthier, lutherie, vintage, C.F. Martin, fingerstyle, ancient tone
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.25 in Nut Width 1.813 in String Spacing 2.406 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to Compare1934 Martin 000-28, Brazilian Rosewood/Adirondack Spruce
Where to begin? This 1934 Martin 000-28 has stood the test of time in mores ways that one. We love seeing a guitar of vintage such as this come through the shop, particularly when it shows wear in all the right places. It sounds amazing now and frankly appears to have always sounded so. 89 years has really allowed this instrument to open up, the tight grain of the Adirondack Spruce, and the uniformity of the Brazilian Rosewood almost give away the incredible timbre of this instrument. This is the OG of fingerstyle guitars and when you pick this up it is obvious as to why greats such as Eric Clapton, John Mayer, and so many others have made this their signature acoustic. What more could anyone want in a vintage acoustic guitar.
Other keywords: cf martin, v shaped neck, classic, lutherie, 28 style, pre-war, 30’s, old time
SOLD Read moreScale Length 24.9 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.281 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to Compare1942 Martin 00-18, Mahogany/Adirondack Spruce
A gorgeous example of an early 40s Martin, this 00-18 comes to us from 1942 specifically and is in excellent playing shape today in 2023. The Mahogany/Adirondack Spruce combo is a timeless classic for a reason–powerful and quick and clear–and with so many decades of opening up and drying out they’re even better. Slightly slim neck feel in hand, a few light marks making it feel like shaking hands with an old friend. It’s so lightweight it practically floats. It’s had all the necessary maintenance taken care of, with a recent neck reset and fret dress. Tuners, bridge, and pins have been replaced; finish has signs of typical play wear but appears original, as do the bridge plate and braces. Comes in a new Calton case that fits snug as a bug. All in all, a powerhouse in a petite package, energetic and fun–this 1942 Martin 00-18 is an American classic.
Here’s an additional demo on this vintage 00-18 with the great Mary Flower!: https://youtu.be/2HjQfSMOt14
Other keywords: lutherie, cf martin, 82534, adriondack, ’42, 18-style, 18 style
SOLD Read moreScale Length 24.75 in Nut Width 1.688 in String Spacing 2.125 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Mahogany 
Add to Compare2001 Martin 000-42ECB, Brazilian Rosewood/Engelmann Spruce
Martin’s collaborations with Eric Clapton always yield premium results. And the pinnacle of their collaborations comes in the form of this 2000 000-42ECB. Gorgeous 42-style appointments, Engelmann Spruce top over Brazilian Rosewood back and sides, and only 200 ever built. This is #198 of that exclusive run–only two were ever built after this one! Such a gorgeous example of Martin doing what they do best.
Other keywords: signature guitar, brazilain, englemann, fingerstyle, 42 style
SOLD Read moreScale Length 24.9 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Engelmann, Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to Compare1999 Martin D-45SS Stephen Stills, Brazilian Rosewood/Alpine Spruce
This is simply one of the most sought after signature models that Martin has released to date: the Martin D-45SS Stephen Stills. The D-45SS boasts Alpine Spruce over premium Brazilian Rosewood, Stills’ signature inlaid at the fretboard extension, and the southern star inlaid at the pickguard. Elsewhere, this model is based on Stills’ 1939 Martin D-45, so here represented with the hexagonal 45 treatment along the fretboard, through-saddle belly bridge, and gold Waverly tuners. This one comes wrapped up in an upgraded, custom teal Calton flight case.
Other keywords: will saylor, dreadnaught, al petteway, csny, csn
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.313 in Woods Spruce - Alpine, Rosewood - Brazilian