Instrument Details
2013 Klepper 00-40 Martin Conversion, Brazilian Rosewood/Red Spruce
$18,540
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- Specs
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- Status
- In Stock
- Brand
- Martin Guitars
- Product Year
- 2013
- Model
- 00-40 Conversion
- Serial #
- 173364
- New/Preowned
- Preowned
- SKU
- TMP3184
- Condition
- Finish checks across top, and back of headstock, some marks along top edge of fingerboard bindings.
- Body Type(s)
- Small, 00
- Back & Sides
- Rosewood - Brazilian
- Top
- Spruce - Adirondack (Red)
- Neck Wood
- Mahogany
- Neck Profile
- V - Soft
- Bridge
- Rosewood
- Rosette
- Abalone
- Top Trim
- Abalone
- Fingerboard
- Ebony
- Fingerboard Bindings
- Ivoroid
- Fret Markers
- MOP Diamonds, Snowflakes and Ellipses
- Frets to Body
- 14
- Headplate
- Rosewood
- Headstock Bindings
- Cream
- Headstock Inlay
- None
- Instrument Finish
- Gloss
- Body Bindings
- Ivoroid
- Tuners
- Waverly
- Tuner Finish
- Nickel Open-Geared
- Cutaway
- None
- Pickguard
- Tortoise Style
- Pickup
- None, we can install one, ask about options
- Body Length
- 18.938 in
- Upper Bout
- 11 in
- Lower Bout
- 14.375 in
- Body Depth Heel
- 3.313 in
- Body Depth Tail
- 4.063 in
- Scale Length
- 25.4 in
- Scale Length (mm)
- 645 mm
- Nut Width
- 1.75 in
- Nut Width (mm)
- 44.45 mm
- String Spacing
- 2.25 in
- String Spacing (mm)
- 57.15 mm
- Neck Depth First Fret
- 0.86 in
- Neck Depth Seventh Fret
- 0.9 in
- Weight
- 3 lb. 11 oz.
- Case
- Hardshell - TKL
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- Description
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In a word, gorgeous. Howard Klepper pulled off an excellent conversion job with this 2013 00-40 which began life in 1960 as a Martin 00-28G. Accordingly, quarter sawn Brazilian Rosewood with some delectable feathered figuring at the bout ends, with a new Red Spruce top and 14-fret neck. Klepper added 40-style Abalone trim along the top, as well as diamonds & snowflakes position markers, Rosewood bridge, and Ivoroid bindings. A light brown shade top finish pairs up with the richness of the Brazilian sides to a T.
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Howard Klepper is a well respected repair man and here he took a classic 1960s Martin, preserving the Brazilian Rosewood body and converting it to a wonderful steel string 00 with gorgeous old Brazilian but modern playability!
Great clarity and depth in the bass and mids, especially for a 00, and the trebles have a liquid quality that really stands out. The back is quite active; the voice changes dramatically when you play with the guitar against your chest vs suspended. Very alive! - Accessories
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