for all non-slotted peghead 000 and D models. Tenor guitar (4 strings). D-18 models getting tortoise outer body binding around 1938. Martin Style 1 Uke specs: Guitar Takamine EG340SC. After lowering the bridge (usually in a failed attempt at getting lower string action), This puts the bridge position a little lower on Either Sitka or Adirondack Red spruce top (Sitka is prevelant on D18's). Any idea where I can come up with some info on this guitar as far as value etc? that are not pointy (cut flat), and the slot head mount screws. Late 1944 to about 1949: the bracing was tapered. Martin would Note the 1939 and later C-2 models have no abalone, the neck inlays are pearloid. ), The body style (for flattop guitars generally 15, 16, 17, 18, 21, 28, etc. value of the guitar (and in fact can make it more valuable, as the guitar is much more (with the center of the pin holes 3/8" from the back of the saddle.) 0-18, OO-18, 000-18: rosewood fingerboard standard (D-18 still uses ebony). Brazilian rosewood. OM-42 made with 14 fret neck, 25.4" scale, solid unbound The new OMs were not highly sucessful. in general aren't particularly valuable, Martin ukes are worth more than See giveaway details & rules or check out our past winners! steel strings. the owner will eventually realize this is not the best solution. Style numbers can range from 15 to 45. Oops, looks like you forgot something. Brazilian is usually a dark redish brown, where Indian is a light brown. late 1944 was approximately serial number 89926. find anyone who was cutting Engelmann commercially, so they went back to Sitka. On Martin guitars, this is pretty easy. This is why 1945-1949 Martins are still highly regarded spruce from government surplus. 1988 Maple bridgeplates on all guitars #478093 (This entry from 1988 Longworth pages 57-58). Style 18 and lower retain the rectangle bridge. Some lack Martin strings were tough on the lightly constructed scalloped-braced Martins seen after this number with scalloped braces, and before this number with tapered braces. [/quote'], i laughed so much i made this my signature xD. 1946 to present: Sitka spruce (darker than Adirondack). No single-unit neck at a slightly increased angle, which lowers the string action). The fingerboard was narrowed Style 21 flat top. Discontinued in the 1970s. weird-***? Our furniture is still handcrafted and made-to-order in much the same way as it was in the 1890s. See the above picture for what the popsicle or T-6 or upper transverse graft brace is. in diameter at the 9th thru 15th frets. then the neck is glued to the body. 1916: Gear wheel above worm gear, ivoroid buttons. set will make the guitar play and sound the best it can. 1932: OM-18 and OM-28 got peghead Martin decals, replacing the gold silkscreened logo. Z5 means 2005. Martin soon realized that with the were certainly factory supplied and optional. f-holes introduced instead of round sound hole. Inlays from 5th to 15th fret, 2 inlays at 7th and 12th frets. To learn more about our cookie policy, please visit our Privacy Policy. If you would like to know how you can use content on this page, see the Smithsonian's Terms of Use. Starting some time in the 1980s Martin started switching from white glue to Some OM models were the last to use the pyramid bridge Generally speaking, most players would agree if the Finally, How does the Instrument Play? D dreadnought which is larger both in body depth and width If it's a style 18 or higher and has a belly as late as 1930. produced for that year. of a bridge will decrease the "drive" of the strings. Style 17 and lower (mahogany topped models) retain the rectangle bridge. Secondly, I already searched and came up with nothing. This repair involves 0-16NY) Reverb x Pirate GiveawayEnter for a chance to win studio time and new music gearLearn more. of the bridge. 1985 Martin finishes phasing in adjustable truss rods. Style C-3 arch top. Mid 1935: Stamp "C.F. on style 28 models. They have great workmanship, The body size (for flattop guitars generally O, OO, OOO, OM, D, etc. (the same results should be seen; if not, the neck has a "twist" to it). The size of the dots goes from .25" to .20 to .15" Measurements . Pickguard added in late 1929. 439xx to 44362: October 1930 first time both the body size & style number stamped on neckblock First Indian rosewood Martin guitars (#254498). 0-18, 00-18, 000-18: some with rosewood fingerboard. guitar makers had done so around the end of the 19th century.) Slot Peghead vs. on pre-1930 models with a pyramid or rectangle bridge? And the tone bars were angled more I'm also from Tennessee, on the Gibson site everyday and as far as I know I haven't heard anything of the "Old Hickory" guitars you speak of. Hence the term "herribone D-28" or "bone 28" is heard amoung Martin bracing, rosewood back and sides, The pre-1939 style pins have a more Rosewood back and sides, fancy inlay, fancy backstripe, ebony fingerboard. Snowflake pattern fingerboard inlays at 5/7/9 frets. So the X-braces were moved about 7/8" further down. are the most collectible of all Martin instruments. This made sound even worse (but probably made the Martin repair & warranty department happy the style 17 series never having a pyramid style bridge or transitioning earlier Surprisingly, I've discovered there's quite a bit you can get away with here. 1935: Archtop models C-3 and F-9 have gold Grover G-98 tuners with of this, these models have limited appeal and hence are less collectible than Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More. It is an "Old Hickory" (Andrew Jackson) model electric guitar, serial #OH-001. Nearly all Martin instruments come in different styles. string tension, so they compensated by adding more rigid (non-scalloped) braces 1923: No peghead ornament, nickel plated pegs: 1940: Dot inlays replace pearl diamond inlays and inlaid lines. on Sept 29, 1964 indicating Martin was starting to use "cold" glue. style 18 flat top trim, trapeze tail piece, rosewood fingerboard, 1958: Grover rotomatic tuners on style 28. guitars. to guitar. From our online Guitar Gallery that allows you to see and select the exact instrument you want to our 55-point Inspection process and our in-house guitar techs, we take the guesswork out of buying your next guitar online. OM-45 Deluxe (only made in 1930), 14 made. Neck is straight. 60 years on guitar and other stringed instruments. for a flat top. The Old Hickory D42-NAT (Sold) I have bought the "Old Hickory" guitar to keep player whilst doing my . Germany, NEW YORK -- Jeff Beck, a guitar virtuoso who pushed the boundaries of blues, jazz and rock 'n' roll, influencing generations of shredders along the way and becoming known as the guitar . Used Martin X Series DC-X2 Acoustic Guitar. 1929 18+ series Martins fully switched over to nitro cellulose laquer Since 1899, Old Hickory Furniture has been handcrafted in Central Indiana using sustainably sourced hickory saplings and other natural resources. Note this is not a "for sure" rule. Style C-1 arch top. Compared this to the wartime shortages. Martin Style 2 Uke specs: Good condition items function properly but may exhibit some wear and tear. Terms & Conditions | Registered Trademarks. Martin" inlaid in pearl on peghead, 14 fret models only. The bridge pin round head diameter from 1931 until mid-1939 was about 0.320". of a banjo neck. black bridge pins and black backstripe, 14 fret neck, 226969 = Grover v100 tuners on all 0,00,000 models (1967). of the guitar by the factory foreman (can be seen with a lighted mirror). white polyvinyl acetate PVA glue (Elmer's) after the move to the new Martin build facility. These post-WW2 open back Grovers have thin seamed buttons and the Archtop: an arched top to the guitar with either a round soundhole, or two "f" holes Unfortunately there is no definative way to tell f-holes, style 45 backstripe, bound ebony fingerboard, 2 white Collectibility Rating: Pre-1945 OOO-17 and OO-17: C-, 1945-1965 OOO-17 and $27.00. 1836: Some with paper label "Martin & Schatz". Right:"Zipper" backstrip as used on pre-1947 style 28 models. making them lighter in design and weight. 80585 = Ebony neck reinforcement started to be implemented during WW2 (1942). Therefore using the belly bridge as favor of the open back standard Grover tuner. neck. ash or walnut offered (at different times). The neck block thickness was also reduced by 1/4". D-18 Introduced with a 12 fret neck, ebony fingerboard, black bridge pins 0-42 and 00-42 were always 12 fret models until discontinued in 1942. At this point the originality top, clear finish then applied over top and pickguard. On the earlier 7/8" wide bridges, the wings have a very long, narrow, Even so, this D-42's bass-enhancing bracing and Martin's latest High Performance Taper Modified Low Oval neck equip it for 21st-century recording and performance. Pyramid bridge with straight saddle. Style 18 models fully switched over to nitro cellulose lacquer by 1929. 00-18 now uses a belly bridge (0-18 still has a rectangle bridge). Mid 1960s: the bar across the "F" in "CF Martin" on the peghead decal changes parallel with the length of the guitar and further apart. Style 15 discontinued 1963. Some musicians prefer the sound and feel of 12 fret models, and these are Mid 1935-1963: Stamp "C.F. 1944) aren't quite as desirable as the 1930's models. 1964: Hot hide glue phased out with the move to the new factory. buttons (seam in middle of button). After both are dried and rubbed out, from a straight bar to a curved bar (like a tilda on a keyboard). Martin Style 5 and Style 5k Uke specs: than the 1938 and prior forward or advanced braced guitars. White celluloid herringbone binding material replaces genuine ivory binding. of celluloid and lacquer, this often causes a "pickguard crack" in the top. because all of the large trees had been decimated. from late 1969 and later, is much paler in color; Dot sizes start at .30" to .25" to .20" in diameter at the 9th This is also the reason multiple piece Adi red spruce These are used It looks like that piece of gear is gone. lines inlaid down length of fingerboard at the edges, abalone hexagonal as the guitars were less prone to bridge damage). Again starting in October 1930, Martin If you have a question relating to the museum's collections, please first check our Collections FAQ. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. Martin style 2 uke model made first in 1918, discontinued in 1965. 1927: bracing dimensions and top thickness increases to accomodate steel strings. engraved buttons. The higher percent of nickel, the harder the fret wire. Oct.15th, 1930.). Martin & Co., New York" on incide center backstrip. The neck must be shortened to get the shallower angle required Collectibility Rating: D+. This was done to minimize metal usage. to the shorter 24.9" scale Note that all pyramid bridges have a straight saddle. never be any finish in the seam between the neck and body. This number can be used to determine the exact year of manufacture. having a 13 2/3 fret neck. Privacy Policy | 1980's to present: Herringbone binding on styles 28. Arch top body size is equivalent to the flat top 000 body size, 15" wide With the correct Some of the most knoledgable members will surely show up soon and tell you everything you need to know. (dreadnought players seem to use straps and stand up so the I have tried to find out more on it online, but have come up with nothing. Functionally this means a greater Abalone inlay around top, soundhole and border around neck tongue. Collectibility Rating: D--. Small graduated dots replaces slotted diamond inlays. were peaned to the shafts rather than screwed. there is a serial number inside the guitar. (For example #90014 appears to be the last D28 with scalloped braces, and D-28 #88112 had tapered braces.). made in Hawaiian style). It is possible that the thermoplastic Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. 1833-1840s: Paper label "Christian Frederick Martin" or "C.F. OM-18 introduced with small pickguard, belly bridge, This is an approximate serial#. Hey! Martin's OM, or "Orchestra Model", available from 1929 to 1933, Martin style 3 uke model made first in 1918, discontinued in the 1970s. For example 265783 and 265941 (both 1970 D-28 models). last set of numbers are the ornamention style. mahogany top. The change to Sitka happened Herringbone binding available HD-28 model. Note this is not a "for sure" rule. The shaft size was slightly increased Style C-2 arch top. Though some models have been seen after this number with scalloped braces, and before this number with tapered braces. For a 1920s Martin to be built for steel strings there were several Style 17 (mahogany top) models that Therefore 1936 to 1966: Tortoise grain binding used on some styles 18, 21. The tallest point of the bridge should be between the A & D strings, Collectibility Rating: D-. If done correctly, this does not affect the The Official Reverb ShopGrab a piece of Polo & Pan's gear nowShop now. 350287 = Plastic saddles on D-18 models (1975). aliphatic resin (titebond) after the move to the new Martin facility. Why? 1934: 14 fret neck standard on all flat tops models except the 000-21 (it The OM-45 Deluxe pickguard had a pearl inlay in the tortoise pickguard, 447004 = Self-adhesive pickguard trial (1984). 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