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1930 Martin 0-18K Figured Koa/Koa
Here is a super clean and rare 1930 Martin 0-18K, all Koa. This one is particularly unique in that the Koa is highly figured, something you don’t see on many 18 models. This little sweetheart has a voice that will melt you, it’s rich and lively and it’s super responsive. It’s a very lightweight 0-18K and you feel every note you play in your arms and chest. It has the characteristic dry, woody sound you would expect from a 1930 Martin, but this one has a bit of extra mojo as well. It’s very full and rich sounding for a small body guitar. We love it!
Add to Compare1944 Martin D-18 Mahogany/Adirondack (Red)
This amazing 1944 Martin D-18 comes to us from legendary musician David Grisman. David told us it had a sweet voice and great power, and he was right. We all love this guitar here at the shop. It is super lightweight and has a very woody voice with powerful trebles that are full and rich. The bass makes the entire lightweight body tremble and quake. It is setup beautifully, as you would expect since it was owned by David Grisman. This 1944 has all the specs of a 1943 Martin D-18, scalloped bracing included. Here’s you chance to have one of the last great Martins, and one with great provenance to boot.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.34 in Nut Width 1.69 in String Spacing 2.13 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Mahogany Add to Compare1987 Martin D-45 Indian Rosewood/Spruce
The Martin D-45 needs no introduction. Long hailed as the flagship of the Martin Brand, the D-45 Dreadnought is a powerhouse and beautiful one at that. This 1987 Martin D45 is adorned with the C.F. Martin Headstock Logo, Hexagon Fret Markers and of course the 45 Style Abalone trim. Over 30 years old, this one is mature and energetic with real power and tone. The playability is excellent as well. It’s ready for another 30 or 40 years of music!
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.69 in String Spacing 2.13 in Woods Spruce, Rosewood - Indian Add to Compare1965 Martin D-18 Mahogany/Spruce
Here we have a gem of a 1965 Martin D-18 Mahogany Dread. This guitar is in rare condition, very clean and repair free. It is all original but for the tuners and a strap pin. Playability is excellent, frets are in great condition and there’s plenty of saddle left. This one also has a big voice, open and energetic. Just listen to the clips…
Add to Compare1966 Martin 12-35 Brazilian/Sitka
This wonderful Martin D12-35 is from 1966–the second year that Martin produced 12-strings. This instrument is all original with the exception of the heel cap. Thanks to the stunning Brazilian back and sides and Sitka Spruce top, the tone of this well-kept guitar is phenomenal. It’s becoming more difficult to find these in original condition, but this guitar is evidence of what Martin craftsmanship is all about.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 24.75 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Sitka, Rosewood - Brazilian Add to Compare1958 Martin D-21 Brazilian/Sitka
Here’s an all original 1958 Martin D-21 Dreadnought with amazing tone. This crack-free and well maintained D-21 features stunning Brazilian Rosewood with lovely figure and deep, dark color. The Sitka top has a gorgeous patina that is echoed in the beautiful tone of this one. The sound roars and is full and rich. It’s been perfectly maintained so the playability is perfect and there is plenty of saddle, frets are great, etc. It’s ready to play!
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.69 in String Spacing 2.13 in Woods Spruce - Sitka, Rosewood - Brazilian Add to Compare1943 Martin 000-21 Brazilian/Adirondack
It’s great to have this player condition 1943 Martin 000-21 to offer our clients. This is the last year of the scalloped braced, forward shifted design. This is the one to have. The tone is outstanding, strong and clear as a bell. This pre-war Martin 000 has been beautifully restored by Master Luthier Bill Tippin who addressed any issues and this sweet guitar rock solid and ready for another nearly 70 years of music. Here’s a chance at the real deal at recession pricing, you’ll be happy to own this one in years to come, we assure you.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 24.9 in Nut Width 1.69 in String Spacing 2.13 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Brazilian Add to Compare1931 Martin OM-28 Brazilian/Adirondack
This is one of the all time great vintage Martins, a vintage, prewar 1931 Martin OM-28. 1 of 166 made that year and just 487 pre-war OM-28s ever made. Born over 80 years ago, this guitar has an incredible story. It was purchased by crew members of the aircraft carrier USS Saratoga for their superior just before the bombing at Pearl Harbor. The Saratoga was moved just days before the bombing and this beautiful Martin survived to delight the seamen throughout their tour of duty.
This wonderful vintage OM-28 has stunning Brazilian back and sides, an Adirondack top, and the purest sweet old Martin sound you’re going to find. Abolutely one of the best sounding guitars to ever grace our walls. This fine early example comes in a period correct case, and has superbly well dressed and crowned bar frets, that feel more like modern frets than the old-timers.
This vintage Martin OM-28 guitar is largely original, but like all these old timers has had some work done as described in the condition statement below. What you can’t see is the amazing voice, so put on your headphones and be sure to listen to this treasure. Playing this fine pre-war vintage 1931 Martin OM-28 is such a pleasure, it is far more than a collectible. This is a guitar that will work its way into your heart and never leave!
SOLD Sale! Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.31 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Brazilian Add to Compare1928 Martin 0-18K All-Koa
In 1928 Mickey Mouse debut’s in Steamboat Willie, Amelia Earhart crosses the Atlantic Ocean, Hoover becomes the U.S. President and this Martin 0-18K Guitar was born. This vintage Martin 0-18K, in all-Koa, was crafted by C.F. Martin and Company and, according to the hand written note inside, given ‘To Ruth from Pop’. It’s great to see the personal history of this beautiful prewar Martin Guitar. The top, back and sides are all beautiful Koa wood and this guitar is full of energy. It’s one of those that was braced lightly so that it fills the air with boisterous notes. It’s a superb blues and rag guitar thanks to it’s very strong voice. It’s in very good condition, has modern frets, so it plays great and is solid throughout. Here’s a wonderful Martin from 1928 that can be your piece of guitar history.
Add to Compare1966 Martin D-35 Brazilian/Sitka Wayne Henderson Top
Here we have a rare find, a 1966 Martin D-35 retopped in 1995 by none other than Wayne Henderson. The D-35 had some of the straight grain dark Brazilian we all long for and Wayne scallop braced a master grade Sitka top as only he can do. This soundboard is just full of medullary rays (silking) and sounds nothing short of amazing. All of this adds up to a ’66 Martin D-35 that we would put up against most any 40s or 50s D-28 on the planet. This guitar roars! The trebles are super strong and clear and the bass pounds your chest. Want the sound everyone dreams? This is it!
Learn about Wayne Henderson in the book Clapton’s Guitar: Watching Wayne Henderson Build the Perfect Instrument. This book talks about the process of building a guitar for Eric Clapton.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.69 in String Spacing 2.06 in Woods Spruce - Sitka, Rosewood - Brazilian Add to Compare1930 Martin 000-45 Brazilian/Adirondack
This is a treasure. A well preserved 1930 Martin 000-45, quite simply one of the most collectible Martin Guitars ever made. Martin only made 21 of these in 1930 and only 341 in total. This pre war sweetheart embodies that Holy Grail tone all guitarist long for and all builders hold in esteem. Every note is alive and complete. This one plays like a new guitar and appears to be all original but for a pro refinish and proper replacement bridge. We are honored to offer this rare and special 1930 Martin OOO-45.
SOLD Sale! Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.88 in String Spacing 2.38 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Brazilian Add to Compare1937 Martin F-7 Brazilian/Adirondack
Only 187 F series Martins were ever produced and probably only 40-50 of those were the Martin F-7 Archtop model we have here. It’s 16″ body with a carved arched top and a back arched by way of curved braces was unique at it’s time and was the foundation for the 0000 M body flattop Martins that came after. This is a BIG sounding guitar. This particular F-7 Martin has a lot of energy and really cuts. The Brazilian Rosewood is the kind we all lust after, straight and dark and the Adirondack top has perfect grain. This one has been preserved remarkably well making it, in our opinion, one of the finest and rarest Martin F-7 Archtop guitars you’ll find anywhere.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 24.75 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.19 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Brazilian Add to Compare1966 Martin D-35 Brazilian/Sitka
This is a true find. Rarely do we see 60’s Martins in this kind of condition or with this kind of tone. This vintage 1966 Martin D-35 has been lovely kept in a Calton case and cared for. There are no serious blemishes or cracks at all and it’s all original. It sports a gorgeous set of Brazilian Rosewood and a wide-grained Sitka top. The tone is classic Martin and superior to most we see. It’s very loud and clear with that perfect tone for single notes or strumming. If you’ve always wished for a vintage Martin without the headaches and hassles, here’s one that is perfect and ready to play tonight!
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.69 in String Spacing 2.13 in Woods Spruce - Sitka, Rosewood - Brazilian Add to Compare1940 Martin 00-21 Brazilian/Adirondack One Owner Until 2009
A lot was going on in the world in 1940 and this Martin 00-21 was there to be a part of it. Maybe it belonged to a soldier or a helped a family to cope with impending world war. But clearly this guitar has a history, it’s wear tells of stroke after stroke of the pick and we can only guess as the notes and chords that have flown from its soundhole. We do know the initials J.D.T. carved in it’s top were from a proud owner John D. Tilley, no doubt marking his lifelong companion. This pre-war 1940 Martin 00-21 is largely original and in great playing condition. It had only one owner until 2009. The tone is that magical sound everyone wants, bold and lively with richness from old Brazilian Rosewood and power and clarity from Adirondack Red Spruce with nearly 70 years of play on it. While not a pristine collector, this is an awesome player’s vintage Martin, priced fairly and offering magic for your fingertips.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 24.75 in Nut Width 1.88 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Brazilian Add to Compare1964 Martin D-18 Mahogany/Spruce
Here’s a terrific workhorse Martin D-18 from 1964. It’s got a few battle scars but that only gives it a story to tell. The playability is excellent with recent neck set and refret so it’s ready for another 5+ decades of music. This one is a true CANNON!, very loud and strong. Flatpickers lookout and strummers will love it to…