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Home / Shop / 2013 Klepper 00-40 Martin Conversion, Brazilian Rosewood/Red Spruce

2013 Klepper 00-40 Martin Conversion, Brazilian Rosewood/Red Spruce

$18,540

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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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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!
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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
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