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1968 Martin D12-35 Brazilian/Sitka
Here we have a great 12 string D-35 from the fine folks at C.F. Martin and Co. This D12-35 is made from a three piece Brazilian Rosewood back and sides and Sitka Spruce top. There really is nothing quite like a Martin 12 string, this one has plenty of that famous Martin tone to offer up, whether you are strumming or doing some light fingerpicking, this guitar will rumble on the lows on sparkle on the highs. Playability is a big issue on 12 string guitars, often the action is exceptionally tough on the left hand, not so here, this one plays as easy as its 6 string counterpart.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 24.88 in Nut Width 1.88 in String Spacing 2.31 in Woods Spruce - Sitka, Rosewood - Brazilian Add to Compare1927 Martin 00-18 Mahogany/Adirondack (Red)
Here we go everybody, buckle in for this one. We have an absolute cream of the crop 1927 Martin 00-18. This is what the pre-war Martin tone is all about. Sound flies out of this guitar with the lightest touch, and it is oh so sweet. Dig in a little bit and you get that great woody growl from the Mahogany and Adirondack (Red) Spruce. This is one of the lightest guitars we have come across – be careful picking it up or you may end up tossing it across the room! This is truly a special instrument that we feel represents exactly what people think of when they talk about a Pre War Martin.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 24.75 in Nut Width 1.88 in String Spacing 2.22 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Mahogany Add to Compare1933 Martin 00-40H Brazilian/Adirondack (Red)
We have been extremely fortunate recently to have two truly great pre-war Martins come in to the shop, both of which happen to be 00s. This is a 00-40H built from top shelf Brazilian Rosewood (good luck finding a set of Brazilian this nice these days) and a fine, tight-grained Adirondack Spruce top. The pre-war tone in full force here: this guitar is loud, with the mature complexity that you can’t find in a new guitar. Playing this guitar is all romance; it takes you back in time to that golden era–and this 00-40H plays incredibly smoothly. A proud survivor of the 80 years, this guitar has decades of music left in it, and let’s face it, they don’t make ’em like these anymore: you owe it to yourself to play this guitar before all of its brethren disappear.
We loved this one so much that we teamed up with Al Petteway and recorded it on our latest album: Dream Guitars Volume II Hand Picked, track #1, “I Don’t Want To Be Sad No More.”
SOLD Sale! Read moreScale Length 24.75 in Nut Width 1.88 in String Spacing 2.4 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Brazilian Add to Compare1957 Martin D-28 Brazilian/Sitka
This 1957 Martin D-28 is a well preserved classic, with it’s aged Sitka Spruce top and super straight-grained, perfectly quartered Brazilian Rosewood back and sides. The kind of wood we just dream about these days. The smooth “V” neck makes for effortless playing, and the voice is the classic sound we all associate with the Martin guitar – smooth, present highs, not overly bright, with a rich, woody bottom end. You don’t see many of this vintage in this kind of condition. It’s like an old friend whose wisdom and experience you can rely on year after year. Collector or picker, this is the good stuff!
SOLD Sale! Read moreScale Length 25.38 in Nut Width 1.69 in String Spacing 2.16 in Woods Spruce - Sitka, Rosewood - Brazilian Add to Compare1931 Martin 0-28 Brazilian/Adirondack (Red)
Here we have a virtual cannon of a small-bodied guitar with this very rare ’31 Martin 0-28 in Adirondack Spruce and Brazilian Rosewood. All the best qualities of Prewar Martins come together perfectly in this guitar, from the wonderful projection and clarity of 80 + year old Spruce, to the stunning ink lines of the super rare Brazilian back and sides, to the vintage vibe of an American classic. These amazing little guitars represent one of the best values in the vintage market today.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 24.75 in Nut Width 1.81 in String Spacing 2.38 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Brazilian Add to Compare1937 Martin D-28 Brazilian/Adirondack
Here we have a wonderful prewar 1937 Martin D-28 in Adirondack Spruce and straight-grained, quartersawn Brazilian Rosewood.The owner bought it when he was just 14 yrs old and he’s owned it ever since. He’s now unable to play, as he’s 89 years young, and wants someone else to love and play this fine ’37 Martin. But there’s more to the story, his daughter is a divorced, single mom putting herself through a Masters Degree program and struggling to pay for the last year of her schooling. The sale of this guitar will not only ensure that one of the best old Martins continues to make music, but it will also allow a 89 year old Father to help his daughter and grandchildren have a better life. That’s what we call a win-win in the guitar world.
This 1937 Martin D-28 was sent back to Martin in the 1970s and they re-topped the guitar. We had Master Luthier Bill Tippin go over it so that it sounds amazing and plays like a new guitar. See the condition notes for details. Here’s a chance at one of the rare D-28 from the finest era but priced right do to it’s condition. Could be a great candidate for a re-top project to restore it to 1937 specs!
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.25 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.13 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Brazilian Add to Compare1975 Martin D-28 Indian/Sitka
Here’s a fine example of of the mainstay of the Martin fleet — a 1975 D-28 in Indian Rosewood and Sitka spruce. Nearly forty years of gentle use has really allowed this guitar time to fully open up and blossom. Trebles has plenty of chime and sparkle while the trademark Martin bottom end packs a whallop that can be heard across a room full of banjo pickers. This guitar is in great shape for it’s considerable age.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.69 in String Spacing 2.13 in Woods Spruce - Sitka, Rosewood - Indian Add to Compare1967 Martin D-18 Mahogany/Sitka
Here is a 1967 Martin D-18 guitar. This one very minty for it’s age. All original but for pickguard and classic Martin voice!
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.69 in String Spacing 2.19 in Woods Spruce - Sitka, Mahogany Add to Compare1934 Martin 000-18 Mahogany/Adirondack
The Grandson of the owner of this 1934 Martin 000-18 brought it to us in all original condition. It needed a little love so we enlisted Master Luthier Bill Tippin to bring it back to it’s glory. Bill truly loves to work on vintage gems, especially ones like this. We were able to keep it completely original but for a new bridge and thin sister plate added to the bridgeplate. See the condition statement for details.
As for the tone, this is a sweetheart! Powerful, dry, throaty, everything you want in a Prewar Mahogany/Adirondack Martin. It’s a featherweight and the notes just fill the room. The setup is perfect and it plays beautifully. Bill carefully rounded the bar fret ends for a great feel. This one has some patina and very cool wear, but it’s solid and ready for another 80+ years of music!
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.34 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.38 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Mahogany Add to Compare1939 Martin 000-18 Mahogany/Adirondack
Here we have a vintage Martin Guitars 000-18 from 1939. These Mahogany/Adirondack powerhouse guitars are sought after for the strength, clarity and pre-war tone. This one plays great is structurally sound and has some very cool play wear showing it’s life of music. The trebles are strong and sweet and the bass is powerful but snappy. We are always thrilled to get in a part of guitar history. We are proud to offer you this vintage 1939 Martin 000-18 guitar.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 24.75 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.31 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Mahogany Add to Compare1957 Martin D-28 Brazilian/Adirondack
This is an amazing 1957 Martin D-28 that comes to us from the family of the original owner. It’s rare that we get in a vintage Martin in this kind of condition. This guitar is super clean and features beautiful straight-grained Brazilian Rosewood and a lovely Adirondack Spruce top. As you will hear in the sample the tone is all vintage Martin, powerful bass, chimey highs and that classic Martin midrange. This is a treasure…
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.34 in Nut Width 1.69 in String Spacing 2.13 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Brazilian Add to Compare1929 Martin 00-18 Mahogany/Adirondack
What an awesome player 1929 Martin 00-18. The Mahogany and Adirondack body makes for that classic Martin 00 tone, robust and energetic with a great growl! This pre-war Martin has several repairs, see condition on the specs tab, but everyone who plays it is delighted. It’s the real-deal Martin voice at a player price. Don’t miss it, this won’t last.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 24.625 in Nut Width 1.81 in String Spacing 2.38 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Mahogany Add to Compare1934 Martin 000-28H Brazilian/Adirondack Holy Grail!
In the 1930s Martin created the instruments that are now the models for superb tone and the ‘American’ guitar sound. We are simply thrilled to offer this pre-war 1934 000-28H masterfully converted by famed luthier T.J. Thompson and recently inspected & fined tuned by luthier Bill Tippin. A voice this complete and fulfilling can be attributed not only to father time but to the superb tight grained Brazilian Rosewood and silky Spruce top. The condition is wonderful and playability is absolutely perfect. This is certainly a Dream Guitar…
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.44 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Brazilian Add to Compare1968 Martin D-28 Brazilian/Sitka
Here’s an awesome 1968 Martin D-28 Brazilian Rosewood. The Spruce top has the wonderful patina of age that shows it’s maturity and the voice shows the same character. It’s open and lively with trebles that zing and bass that booms. Bluegrassers and singer-songwriters a like will love this vintage Martin D-28. The rare Brazilian Rosewood is a gorgeous set that is dark and rich with straight grain. A great D-28 from yesteryear.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.69 in String Spacing 2.13 in Woods Spruce - Sitka, Rosewood - Brazilian Add to Compare1953 Martin 00-18 Mahogany/Spruce
This is one of the very special vintage 1953 Martin 00-18 guitars. This one was once owned by blues guitarist Paul Geremia and recently by songwriter Cheryl Wheeler. It has the real deal tone that everybody looks for in an old Martin. It’s very loud and clear. We had master luthier Bill Tippin do a neck set, refret, make a new nut and saddle and replace the tuners. So this nearly 60 year old Martin 00 plays like a new guitar, only it’s better because it sounds old!
SOLD Read moreScale Length 24.625 in Nut Width 1.69 in String Spacing 2.13 in Woods Spruce, Mahogany