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.
Here’s an additional demo with David Grier playing and reacting to this Klepper Conversion: https://youtu.be/yXg_DWEIhdc
Other keywords: fingerstyle, 173364, brazilain, conversion guitar, adirondack, fingerpicking
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! | Scale Length | 25.4 in |
|---|---|
| Nut Width | 1.75 in |
| String Spacing | 2.25 in |
| Woods | Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Brazilian |
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
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 