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Add to Compare2015 Martin OM-28 Authentic 1931, Madagascar Rosewood/Adirondack Spruce
Martin folks did it so well back in the day, Martin folks these days are taking note (for note) with their Authentic line. This handsome OM-28 Authentic 1931 is a charmer with Madagascar Rosewood back and sides, Adirondack Spruce, and otherwise matching specs to Martin’s vintage 1931 OM-28 model. That means hide glue construction, scalloped bracing on top, and Martin’s VTS (Vintage Tone System) for pre-aging the tonewoods for added vintage presence. Over everything Martin also applied their Vintage Gloss finish, which is a thinner and less shiny finish that you’ll find on other contemporary models.
The voice on this 2015 OM-28 Authentic is lively, warm, and responsive. An even decay across the registers makes for clean projection and sustain, and it’s such a versatile fellow for both fingerstyle and flat picking.Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, c.f. martin, martin guitars, orchestra model, 000, fingerpicking, adriondack, wavily, hiscox, reissue
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.313 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Madagascar 
Add to Compare2019 Martin Custom Shop 000, Ziricote/Italian Alpine Spruce
This Martin Custom Shop 000 has something to say. Striking Ziricote back and sides pair sweetly with an Alpine Italian Spruce top for crisp trebles and a well-tempered midrange and bass response; the recipe for a top notch fingerstyle guitar. The 000’s short 24.9” scale, here on a 14-fret frame, gives a touch more sweetness and roundness to the trebles. The Spruce top is trimmed out in Abalone with a 45-style rosette to boot, and at the headstock the Custom Shop installed a gorgeous alternate torch in Abalone, nestled between gold Schaller GrandTune tuners. Pyramid bridge in Ebony, and pale Maple bindings round out the image of this 2019 Martin Custom Shop 000 as a beautiful instrument for both the eyes and the ears.
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, custom guitar, italian alpine spruce, tkl, fingerpicking, ooo, om, 14 fret
SOLD Read moreScale Length 24.9 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.125 in Woods Spruce - Alpine, Ziricote 
Add to Compare2011 Martin 00-45SC John Mayer Stagecoach Edition, Cocobolo/Adirondack Spruce
Superstar John Mayer, working with Martin Guitars, makes for a unique instrument. And that’s an understatement. With this limited run of 25 00-45SC Stagecoach Editions in 2011, Mayer and Martin paired brick-red Cocobolo Rosewood back and side sets with Adirondack Spruce tops in a 12-fret 00 package, and trimmed everything out with select Blue Paua Abalone. Pay attention to the rings of the rosette—you’ll see they continue across the fretboard extension as well. Down the center of the headstock is a 1902 alternate torch in Abalone. Waverly tuners flank the torch on either side in squared slots.
Other keywords: signature guitar, c.f. martin, oo guitar, 45-style, mayer guitar, tkl, american guitar
SOLD Read moreScale Length 24.9 in Nut Width 1.875 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Cocobolo 
Add to Compare2003 Martin 00-45S 1902, Brazilian Rosewood/Adirondack Spruce
The folks at Martin Guitars have brought another historic gem back to new life with a limited run of recreated Martins from the turn of the twentieth century. This is their 00-45S 1902 model, built in 2003 to match exactly the specs of one of four 45-style prototypes built in 1902 (the 45 didn’t come onto the scene until 1904).
Here we have the hallmarks of modern 45-style appointments, but in addition the original prototype featured an integrated pickguard between the bridge and soundhole in the style of Martin mandolin pickguards of the time. All this over Brazilian Rosewood and Adirondack Spruce. This beauty is number five of an exclusive 100. Exquisitely lively, this 00-45S has a quick response and surprising depths to the bass and middle registers. This one comes with the original coffin hardshell case, and we have a Martin TKL case as well that can be shipped separately at additional cost.
Other keywords: parlor guitar, martin guitars, brazilain, fingerstyle, fingerpicking, abalone, waverly, slot head, 12-fret, 12 fretSOLD Read moreScale Length 24.9 in Nut Width 1.875 in String Spacing 2.375 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to Compare2017 Martin D-18 Custom Shop, Sinker Mahogany/Adirondack Spruce
Crackle and pop, we’ve got plenty here. This 2017 D-18 from the Martin Custom Shop is practically new, but already loud, proud, and ready for action. Sinker Mahogany back and sides paired with an Adirondack Spruce top and Tortoise Style bindings, this D-18 has lots of dry crunch in the mids, and a quick decay keeps the voice crisp and notes from mumbling into each other; excellent for the flatpicker who needs a dry, defined tone. A satin neck makes for silky left hand work (the easy setup helps too), and the whole package comes wrapped up in a GWW hardshell case.
Other keywords: martin guitars, dreadnought, dreadnaught, bluegrass, flat picking, mahogany, adriondack, 18 style, 18-style, allen shade
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.1875 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Mahogany - Sinker 
Add to Compare1994 Martin D-45 Gene Autry, Brazilian Rosewood/Sitka Spruce
The Martin this D-45 is modeled after needs no introduction: Gene Autry’s 1933 D-45, the very first D-45 ever ordered. True to those specs, this 1994 replica features a chunky, 12-fret neck, slotted headstock with Waverly tuners, and Gene Autry’s signature scrawled in MOP across the fretboard. Brazilian Rosewood back and sides are paired with a tight-grained Sitka Spruce top, with 45-style Abalone trim everywhere. This particular D-45 Gene Autry is number 17 (of 66), and is in remarkable condition, especially considering it’s almost 25 years old! We love the feel of the vintage, chunky neck, and coupled with the 12 fret body join this Martin D-45 is a great choice for fingerpicking, flatpicking, frankly anything.
Other keywords: martin guitars, c.f. martin, dreadnaught, dread, bluegrass, country music
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.875 in String Spacing 2.313 in Woods Spruce - Sitka, Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to Compare1969 Martin D-35, Brazilian Rosewood/Sitka Spruce
Warm, balanced, and sweetly responsive. We’ve landed a lovely Martin D-35 from 1969 with three-piece Brazilian Rosewood back in & sides, Sitka Spruce top, and an opened up voice to boot! With the right kind of mojo, this beauty feels easy and familiar in your hands, and plays particularly smoothly for a Dreadnought. Our resident flatpick phenom Allen Shadd liked the warm, mellow tone, and we have to agree. It sets this one apart from the typical Bluegrass cannon. It keeps up fine for flatpicking fiddle tunes, but it remains clean and responsive when played softly and for other genres as well. A dynamic D-35 with 50 years under its belt and ready for action.
Other keywords: c.f. martin, dreadnaught, martin guitars, dread, grover, 35-style, 3 piece
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.68 in String Spacing 2.125 in Woods Spruce - Sitka, Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to Compare1990 Martin D-40 BLE, Brazilian Rosewood/Sitka Spruce
Clear and clean, with Brazilian Rosewood back and Sitka Spruce top, our 1990 Martin D-40 BLE is the flatpicking machine of choice. Designed in collaboration with Martin and Mike Longworth, the D-40 BLE features white bindings, Abalone trim, the C.F. Martin headstock logo (also in Abalone), and snowflakes on the bridge wings and fretboard. These guitars were a limited run of 50 guitars (you’re looking at number 39 now), and we’ve got the original Mark Leaf flight case that it shipped out in from the Martin factory to boot. In 2016 Martin retopped this beauty and gave it a clean bill of health, so our D-40 BLE is more than ready to get back in the saddle.
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, martin guitars, dreadnought, dreadnaught, bluegrass
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.72 in String Spacing 2.125 in Woods Spruce - Sitka, Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to Compare2013 Martin 000-45EC Crossroads, Madagascar Rosewood/Adirondack Spruce
So close to new, the case still has that new car smell. We’ve landed an incredible 2013 Martin 000-45EC Crossroads in Madagascar Rosewood and Adirondack Spruce that’s dead mint and shining like a polished silver dollar. Every detail is executed in exquisite fashion, from the 45-style Abalone trim to the crossroads emblem-inlaid bridge, and Martin saved their primo tonewoods for use here. This is one of only 55 such guitars built, and the label and certificate of authenticity both bear Clapton’s signature. Built to 1930s specs, this 000-45EC Crossroads has a crisp response and airiness that lends itself well to a multitude of styles. While it’s particularly well-suited for fingerstyle work, it also holds up handsomely to a pick as well.
Other keywords: martin guitars, cf martin, eric clapton, blues, signature guitar, signature model, rare, geib, slowhand, slow hand
SOLD Read moreScale Length 24.9 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Madagascar 
Add to Compare1983 Martin 150th Anniversary D-45, Brazilian Rosewood/Sitka Spruce
It’s not every day that a D-45 strolls into the shop like this one. Built in 1983 to commemorate Martin’s 150th anniversary, this D-45 was outfitted with straight-grained Brazilian Rosewood back and sides, with a Sitka Spruce top and MOP hexagonal 45-style fretboard inlays. The V neck has just been reset by our very own repair team, so we’re happy to report the setup on this D-45 is superb; it plays especially easily. The voice has opened up sweetly over the past 35 years, with a warm bass and clean treble response. The Sitka top has scalloped, rear-shifted bracing, and inside you’ll find a label commemorating the occasion of the 150th anniversary signed by Chris Martin IV himself.
Other keywords: dreadnaught, dread, flatpicking, bluegrass, abalone, grover, brazilain
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.125 in Woods Spruce - Sitka, Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to Compare2003 Martin 00-45S 1902, Brazilian Rosewood/Adirondack Spruce
The folks at Martin have brought another historic gem back to new life with a limited run of recreated Martins from the turn of the twentieth century. This is their 00-45S 1902 model, built in 2003 to match exactly the specs of one of four 45-style prototypes built in 1902 (the 45 didn’t come onto the scene until 1904). Thus, this beautiful 00 has Brazilian Rosewood back and sides, Adirondack Spruce top, and the Abalone trim and appointments we’ve all come to expect from a 45-style Martin—except this prototype also features an integrated pickguard between the bridge and soundhole in the style of Martin mandolin pickguards of the time.
This particular example, number nine of 100, is in wonderful condition. The voice is revelatory, with a dark and colorful bass response that’s rare to find in such a small body. The treble strings are well tuned to balance that darkness with a sweet top end and overtone response. This 00-45S has a peculiar way of drawing your ear down the soundhole as you play; it’s engrossing and hard to put down.
Wrapped up in a coffin hardshell case in true 1900s fashion, this 2003 Martin 00-45S is ready to be the centerpiece of your collection, and the first guitar you reach for when inspiration comes calling.Other keywords: parlor guitar, martin guitars, brazilain, fingerstyle, fingerpicking, abalone, waverly, slot head, 12-fret, 12 fret
SOLD Read moreScale Length 24.9 in Nut Width 1.875 in String Spacing 2.375 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to Compare2002 Martin OM-45 GE 1933, Brazilian Rosewood/Adirondack Spruce
2002 is right in the middle of when Martin was building this most limited of runs, the OM-45 GE 1933, and that’s right where this guitar came from. The Golden Era guitars preceded Martin’s Authentic line, and were built with the cream of the crop Brazilian Rosewood and Adirondack Spruce, braced like the 30s prewar Martins, and here outfitted with 45-style appointments and a shade top. It’s obvious at the first pluck of a note that this OM-45 GE has a special brand of tone. Excellent string balance, with the uppers clear and present without dominating the voice. Excels in both Standard and D tunings. Plays easily, hangs in the air an extra moment or two, and it looks like a dream come true.
There’s only ever going to be a tiny handful of these OM-45 Golden Eras in the world; grab this one while you still can.Other keywords: orchestra model, fingerstyle, cf martin, c.f., om 45, om-45ge, karura, ivoroid, abalone, waverly
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.31 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to Compare2015 Martin OM-28 Authentic 1931, Madagascar/Adirondack Spruce
If your billfold can’t stomach a prewar OM-28, try this 2015 OM-28 Authentic 1931 on for size—built spec-for-spec after the quintessential version. Here with Madagascar Rosewood and Adirondack Spruce, scalloped bracing, and a forward-shifted X, the OM-28 Authentic is a testament to the classic Martin sound we’ve all grown up on. This one’s got the playability of a new guitar and the voice of a much older beast: focused trebles, a clear and open middle register, consistent sustain and balance.
This particular example has been well-cared for, with hardly a mark to be found. The guitar feels lightweight and responsive in your hands, be it fingerpicked or strummed. This Martin OM-28 Authentic is a powerhouse, plain and simple.Other keywords: lutherie, orchestra model, OM 28, 28 style, 28-style, herringbone, harptone, waverly, vts s
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.313 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Madagascar 
Add to Compare1938 Martin D-28, Brazilian Rosewood/Adirondack Spruce
A lovely piece of history that’s alive and well! We’ve landed a beautiful Martin D-28 that comes to us from all the way back in 1938. Brazilian Rosewood to make a builder cry today, Adirondack Spruce top that’s yellowed to perfection, and honest play wear to prove this D-28 hasn’t been wasting away the decades under the bed. Lightweight and agile, the neck is smooth to the touch like an old, Mahogany banister, and it plays as easily.
Luthier Danny Bishop has recently gone over this vintage gem and given it a clean bill of health after replacing an oversized bridge with a vintage Martin bridge of the proper, original dimensions that Danny has kept in his shop for over 30 years. Danny confirmed the bridgeplate is original to the guitar, and after resetting the neck he installed new frets with period correct wire and dialed the setup in.
The heelblock is stamped #71802, making it one of the last built in 1938, of only 121 for that year. From October 1938 to June 1939, these were made with a 1 3/4 inch nut and no popsicle brace, making this particular period quite desirable.
This is the real vintage deal for a ’38 D-28 that’s seen miles of action, and is ready for a whole lot more.Other keywords: vintage guitar, dreadnaught, dreadnought, brazilain, adriondack, flat picking, flatpick, flatpicking, bluegrass, american guitar, cf martin, C.F. Martin
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.375 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to Compare1937 Martin D-18, Mahogany/Adirondack Spruce
A hallmark of the vintage Martin world: the D-18. Ours comes to us from 1937, and it’s kept itself in great shape for the past eighty years. The neck carve starts out in a smooth-cheeked C-profile, then slowly the point of a soft-V shape emerges as you travel along the neck toward the heel. Frets are freshly dressed by our repair team, and we’ve dialed in the setup for easy playability and lots of meat left to the saddle. The body was refinished at some point in this Martin’s past, but that über woody Mahogany tone is untouched! The tuners and bridge plate are both original, and If you look closely at the top, you’ll see the Adirondack is tight-grained and straight beneath the shaded burst. This Martin has been partially refinished by the venerable John Allison of Austin, Texas.
Mahogany dreads from the 30s have a dry, explosive tone that’s all their own, and this D-18 is no exception: digging in with a flatpick yields lots of crunch, and the projection is such that you might want to consider wearing ear plugs. It’s an obvious choice for Bluegrass, but we also enjoyed fingerpicked Blues and some forays into Old Time and Appalachian fiddletunes. The woody clarity of the voice lends itself to a variety of styles, and the setup is such that you can easily transition between fingertips and flatpicks and various attacks. Included is a sturdy Calton flight case to make sure she stays safe and sound whenever you have to put it down (you have to sleep eventually, right?). This Martin has come many miles to have arrived at our shop today, and we’re confident you’ll spend a lifetime exploring all those miles locked away in Mahogany, Adi Spruce, Ebony and Ivoroid.
Here’s an additional demo with our own Al Petteway: https://youtu.be/TxcGGxQN5Aw
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.72 in String Spacing 2.31 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Mahogany