1918 to 1966: Celluloid grained "Ivoroid" binding on styles 28 and higher. A good neck on Sept 29, 1964 indicating Martin was starting to use "cold" glue. stamped all flat top guitars with the style number, directly after the body size (and First Indian rosewood Martin guitars (#254498). The latest Martin D-42, with its iconic prewar Style 45 snowflake inlays and heirloom visuals, looks, plays, and sounds better than ever. The first set of characters are the body size. Copyright 2021 Gibson Brands, Inc. All rights reserved. $194.99. Suitable for regular playing with nut adjuster removed. mid-1939 Popscicle bracing on D body sizes. buttons (seam in middle of button). From beginners to rock stars, millions of music makers rely on our Sales Engineers' expertise to help achieve their musical goals. Late 1944 to about 1949: the bracing was tapered. Great sounding guitar. considered by most collectors and musicians to Style 18 models. Remember, on a flat top guitar the strings "drive" the bridge, which $189.99. OO-17: D. Smaller body sizes subtract a full letter grade. yellow aliphatic resin (titebond). Style 35 flat top. 1930 Oct, first time size & model number stamped on neckblock. with a small body makes it an extremely responsive The bridge pin round head diameter from 1931 until mid-1939 was about 0.320". Indian rosewood back and sides replaces Brazilian Note this is not a "for sure" rule. with braces, mahogany top, back not carved but f-holes, style 45 backstripe, bound ebony fingerboard, 2 white M = Mahogany (of if a "J" prefix is used, Jumbo M body size), MP = Morado back and sides and low profile neck, N = Non-low profile neck (when low profile necks were standard), P = Plectrum (pre-WWII), low profile neck (1985 to present) or Fishman Prefix pickup, Q = Old style non-adjustable truss rod neck (1985-present), S = special order (pre-WWII) or 12 fret neck (1967 to present). above the serial number. of the spruce fibers and a 1/2" x 2" glue area where the top overlays Any Martin should be evaluated with care, Late 1944: According to Martin, the last scalloped braced Martin in "Braced for Steel Strings." bridge. The first Indian guitars vigorous strumming required in a band setting, a pickguard would (800) 222-4700. The very first of these had pyramid bridges and no pickguard. is much lighter and not as rich This happened in May of 2000. to some problems with cracks in the upper bout along the side of the fingerboard, 1942 Martin 0-15 celluloid peghead veneer with a decal logo. Larger hexagonal fingerboard inlays from 3rd to 15th fret. length its inception in 1902 to its demise in 1931). 224079 = Kluson K324 tuners on all style 18 models (1967). Pre-1929: All size 1 and larger guitars, from any year, have 6" long pyramid bridges. individual guitar is in the optimum condition required to handle This is number 19 out of 188 ever made. to the guitar's top. find anyone who was cutting Engelmann commercially, so they went back to Sitka. Does not apply to Martin mandolins either (they have their 83107 = Last pre-WW2 style 45 guitar (1942). rectangle bridge on style 18 and style 28 models. Large graduated sized dot fingerboard inlays (larger than the pre-1946 Otherwise the post-war Grovers are direct drop-in back arch and the back braces. English consonants can be confusing! tops are sometimes seen on 0,00,000 bodies in 1946. 350287 = Plastic saddles on D-18 models (1975). This number can be used to determine the The brace does not appear in pre-1939 Martin represent the golden era of the flat top Martin. value. are not very collectible They started to implement the belly bridge in 1929, and all July 10, 1998 -- Henry Juszkiewicz, Chairman and CEO of Gibson Musical Instruments, announced today that Gibson will build up to 200 "Old Hickory" guitars using a historic tree that was downed at The Hermitage during the tornado that ravaged Nashville in April, making national headlines. I don't have any pictures of my friends but here is a link to the guitar. OM-28 introduced with 14 fret neck, pyramid bridge, 25.4" scale length, 447501 = Last glued-down pickguard in regular production (1984). 1950s: occasional Adirondack red spruce. are not sought after and have little to no value. Martin Style 1 Uke specs: OM-45 Deluxe (only made in 1930), 14 made. With the correct Ukes made after 1916 do not have serial numbers and must When talking about 1920s Martin guitars, you hear people Made only during the 1930s. decal peghead logo. be heeded ("silk and steel" strings would be a good and safe compromise). Tenor guitars (4 strings) by Martin have little to no collectibility. Discontinued in the 1970s. Circa 1960: X-bracing moves back up to 1 1/2" from soundhole. The Old Hickory D42-NAT (Sold) I have bought the "Old Hickory" guitar to keep player whilst doing my . 1920's Martin transitions away from pyramid long bridge to standard 12 fret neck (all other had 14 fret neck). elegant appearance, with a gentle curve to the inside angles of the The transition from shellac to lacquer started in 1926 with O-17H. used on this style). Indian rosewood Steel strings, nut adjuster, regular style 28 trimmings 217215 = Tortoise guards discontinued (1966). Small graduated dots replaces slotted diamond inlays. position of the "X" moved further than one inch from soundhole (exact 1939: switch from 1 3/4" wide nut-width to the narrower 1 11/16" at serial #72740 We may update this record based on further research and review. Since the first D body size was made in about 1934, problems obviously came about 1969 rosewood bridgeplates are larger on "D" guitars #242454 (1988 Longworth pages 57-58). have started with #254498, though I've also heard that the number "Split Diamond" style inlays as used to the side mounted on a single plate for three tuners. correctly by a "neck set" (removing the neck on the guitar, and refitting the A proper neck set not only makes the guitar play better, Finally, the OM's smaller body size makes the guitar easy to hold, 1932: Some style 17 and 18 models transition to 14 frets clear of body with non-slotted peghead. OM-28 gets a larger pickguard, right angle tuners, and inlays at frets is to do a "neck set". Ukuleles by Martin are considered amoung the best ukes made. weird-***? 1/4" from the front of the bridge. Lack of materials, Bridges don't last forever Style F-7 arch top. the bridge is original and it's not an OM). Style 18 models fully switched over to nitro cellulose lacquer by 1929. Arch top body 16" wide across the top, carved spruce top, a Style 45), bound ebony fingferboard, style 45 fingerboard cases were the first ones Martin offered as part of the base price as they Multiple bound top with dark outer binding, unbound Soundhole inlay of nine alternating black and white rings, Here is a copy & paste from the web that may help. about 3/8" tall and 1.4" wide. 1932: OM-18 and OM-28 got peghead Martin decals, replacing the gold silkscreened logo. As people search for why the old Martins sound so good, they examine every Modifications can often be determined by looking at the model which extends past the "dips" in the bridge. Style 18 flat top. Now can steel strings be used The remaining 85 (of 91) D-45s were made from 1937 to 1942. Mid 1935: Stamp "C.F. The bottom bout was reshaped slightly to This made sound even worse (but probably made the Martin repair & warranty department happy 1967 to 1980's: Black plastic pickguard glued directly to the top, clear removing the neck on the guitar, and refitting the neck at a slightly increased In addition to make the OM more banjo-like and to give it a Perry Bechtel, who was a virtuoso plectrum banjo player. the bottom of the low-E string, to the top of the 12th fret. and D-28 #88112 had tapered braces.). the high string tension on a guitar would have made the instrument hard to play. Because Note that all pyramid bridges have a straight saddle. The process of business management consulting involves several steps. The guitar is made using wood from a 275-year-old tulip poplar tree, which is the largest in the state of Tennessee, and hickory wood from a tree that grew in the garden near Andrew and Rachel Jackson's tomb. Phone Hours | Mahogany top, sides and back. Use tab to navigate through the menu items. unfortunately, and the rectangle models are easy to reproduce. been introduced. 0-21 rosewood fingerboard replaces ebony. 1926 (some models), 1929 (most models): Clear nitrocellulose lacquer. Happens gradually starting in the lines inlaid down length of fingerboard at the edges, abalone hexagonal Front of the peghead is plain bracing, mahogany back and sides, (last zipper back was serial# 99992). Note the 1939 and later C-2 models have no abalone, the neck inlays are pearloid. small changes - the top, braces and bridge plate are all slightly thicker. To learn more about our cookie policy, please visit our Privacy Policy. OM-28 has a belly bridge and silkscreened "Martin" peghead logo. Martin D-35 from the 1970's. The C-series archtops were long scale until mid-1934, same as the 000 models. If done correctly, this does not affect the O-45: B+, 1968-1969 D-45: B+. Also some D-35 models with mixed woods in the 3-piece back like number Listed: 6 years ago Views: 821 Watchers: 4 About This Listing The 1931 to 1933 belly bridges have a compensated saddle placed 1/8" from Perry came to see the Martin family in the early summer of 1929. but also will make it *sound* better too. semi-gloss finish, rectangle bridge used for all production. 1934 Most models switch to 14 fret clear of body and non slothead. the front of the peghead. wide but thin backshaped V-shape which is very comfortable. 447004 = Self-adhesive pickguard trial (1984). Some models have rosewood back binding instead of tortoise celluloid, due to (though certainly many models with rectangle bridges can up all the smaller pieces of older Adirondack red spruce, hence the change to Sitka two paragraphs of his recollections especially interesting: 1958 Style D28 gets Grover rotomatic tuners, 1964 (summer) - It's generally accepted that hide glue was replaced with The belly bridge was the last 1980's to present: Herringbone binding on styles 28. 220467 = Last hand stamped serial/model numbers (1967). Narrow checked backstripe replaces herringbone. This is a somewhat expensive and delicate repair. sometime after serial number 439xx and before or at 44362. Oct.15th, 1930.). guitar makers had done so around the end of the 19th century.) 1925 0-28k specs: High nut and pyramid bridge with straight saddle. nickel plated parts, sunburst top finish. steel trimmings" $9.00, "Style C - Duvetyn lining, padded; heavy black grained keratol covering, 1932 Some 17 series models transition to 14 frets clear of body & non slothead. Mahogany body with volume and tone. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. replaced bridge with the pearl snowflakes (as a customer upgrade). Contact our experts for a recommendation of great alternatives. and 15 frets clear of the body would closely resemble the length The numbers listed here show the LAST serial number 1967-1993 D-18S) the headstock had to be made solid, instead of slotted. Heavy bracing replaces scalloped bracing. Collectibility Rating: D--. back not carved by arched by braces, rosewood back and sides, 1928-ish: Ebony neck reinforcement under fingerboard for strength. 1969: with serial number 242454 a larger rosewood bridge plate was used on all guitars. 215253 = New tape strips on sides (1966). So the chance that your non-Martin guitar is really a "Martin" is very unlikely! the peghead veneer. as these models never used a belly brige until the 1950s). sound nearly the same. 1969: Small rosewood bridgeplate replaced with large rosewood bridgeplate (3 1/4"). 737277 = Last HD-28LSV with an Adirondack top (2000). 1833-1866: Stamp "C.F. This is also the reason multiple piece Adi red spruce (last Brazilian rosewood model was serial# 254497). Style 40 flat top. specs for a particular year guitar in this web page, and compare to your instrument. It is generally thought the type of glue used does affect the sound of the guitar. Martin Style 0 Uke specs: The popsicle brace was added to the underside of the top of the guitar, below the fingerboard. Small pearl paired-diamond inlays at fret 5, 7, 9. See the above picture for what the popsicle or T-6 or upper transverse graft brace is. 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. Also a low bridge is structurally not a good idea, Body binding changes to black (instead of tortoise). to the rectangle bridge. Z5 means 2005. And the tone bars were angled more D-42 introduced in 1986. He was 78. Serial number coding for Mexican-made instruments is largely the same, except they will start with an M. MN2 for 1992 in Mexico. pick in this space. 1927: bracing dimensions and top thickness increases to accomodate steel strings. More Info on a Martin Playability (Neck Sets and Bridges). The ideal bridge saddle height should be about 1/8" to 3/16" (4 to 5 mm) above the top surface style 18 models and higher had the belly bridge by 1930. Though discontined in 1942, the Style 5 has been reintroduced recently. metal bushing in the inner (center) wall of the peghead. Collectibility Rating: Pre-WWII OOO-45 and D-45: A++, OO-45: A+, Style 15 discontinued 1963. Ok, so i was at Ben Jack's looking at some acoustics and saw an acoustic that looked pretty sweet but it was a The Old Hickory..i have never heard o. fingerboard inlays on 6 frets (sometimes pearl, sometimes ivoroid), and some post-WW2 special order steel string guitars (i.e. Now is the perfect time to get the gear you want with simple promotional financing. Style 21 flat top. Don't fret, we have plenty of gear for you. This three piece back was used on No Hassle Return Policy Every Martin guitar made in 1898 and later, there is a serial number inside the guitar. New Martin Extra light strings. But infact the 1933 "000" models were the same as the 1933 "OM" models, Since 1899, Old Hickory Furniture has been handcrafted in Central Indiana using sustainably sourced hickory saplings and other natural resources. We are a proud American company! White celluloid herringbone binding material replaces genuine ivory binding. the less "drive" there is across the bridge and the top of the guitar. Played in a band before Coronavirus, Thank you for your request. arch top, mahogany back and sides, f-holes, sunburst top finish. style neck). Several companies have reissued these old 1966 to present: White non-grained (Boltaron) binding on styles 28 and higher. Martin style 3 uke model made first in 1918, discontinued in the 1970s. Martin" inlaid in pearl on peghead, 14 fret models only. which always have a slotted peghead. 1947: Zig-zag "zipper" backstrip discounted on style 28 (last serial# 99992). Black binding replaced tortoise binding on style 18 models. Pyramid bridge with straight saddle. Then on belly bridges in the mid 1930s Martin moved the bass end of the saddle back to "C.F. It looks like that piece of gear is gone. Steel string design (Martin's first model to use it). Some OM models were the last to use the pyramid bridge Celluloid ornament on top, behind bridge (known as the "parend"). The top of the bridge should have close to a 16" radius lengthwise. Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. no pickguard, banjo tuners, inlays at frets 5/7/9, solid peghead with checking the top around the bridge for firmness and pull. To reflect our commitment, we updated our terms and conditions. guitars. 1st and 14th frets. (Most other guitar makers had stopped using bar frets much earlier.) Originality of an instrument is very important. When the stockpile ran out in early 1947, D-28s (and all style 28 guitars) were The neck block thickness was also reduced by 1/4". Left: Pre-1965 style belly bridge with a "long saddle" 355357 = Plastic saddles on D-28 models (1975). Unfortunately Its an old hickory. inside center backstripe. (but Adirondack red inch wide to 1/2 inch wide, making it roughly twice as wide. Back removed from a Martin showing the neck block and two top braces. This is why 1945-1949 Martins are still highly regarded the guitar needs a neck set. Martin & Co., Narareth Pa" on back of peghead & center backstrip. 5501 U.S. Hwy 30 W, Fort Wayne, IN 46818 (in the 1932-1934 era both the front silkscreen and back stamp are used.) Here's a very cool acoustic guitar at a super price! string, and the 7th fret. on pre-1945 style 21 and 28 guitars. Martin soon realized that with the This happened It does not apply to ukes (except for the first year, they do not have a across the top, carved spruce top, back is not carved but is arched by 1958: Grover rotomatic tuners on style 28. Style 45 Flat top. and ivory bridge. Style 18 built 1924 and later should be able to handle light gauge steel strings. Brazilian rosewood on a 1965 D-28. Martin Instrument Styles. cipboard body, chain stiched edges, keratol bound, string pocket; plated This number can be used to determine the exact year of manufacture. Martins Hawaiian style guitars retain bar frets until at least 1938. Exclusive deals, delivered straight to your inbox. I group Martin classical models to include the "NY" series and gut string 216736 = Bridge pin holes moved to center (1966). 1941 when it was discontinued. Take the guitar to a *good* prior scalloped braced guitars. To accommodate Bechtel's request for 15 frets clear of the body, they The size of the dots goes from .25" to .20 to .15" transitioned earlier. Collectibility Rating: D--. One D-45 made with a 12 fret neck and a solid peghead (sixth D-45 ever made). Man' date=' you think you've seen it all and then WHAMweird-*** Gibson model X.[/quote']. classical players seem to want. 1938 Gibson ES-150 "Charlie Christian". Vintage Guitars Info's back, dot fingerboard inlays, non-gloss finish. Though they weren't badged as "Martin", they 2 at 9th fret. Note the rich angle, which lowers the string action. For example, These short cuts are usually temporary at best, Music background: Singer/songwriter. 1916 to present: One piece mahongany neck. In the fall of 1964, it's generally accepted that hide glue was replaced with pointed baseplates which were never used on the pre-war open back Grovers. This extra tension translates into more drive on the top, hence providing more replacements for the pre-war versions. were certainly factory supplied and optional. Three 00-21G (gut string) made in 1937 & 1938 only. Because of this, there should But either black or tortoise can be seen in 1936-1938 on 1923: No peghead ornament, nickel plated pegs: 1940: Dot inlays replace pearl diamond inlays and inlaid lines. Engelmann was closer to Adi Red Spruce than Sitka was. 57305 = T frets first used and T bar first used (1934), 59044-61181 = Martin stamp in back of peghead discontinued (1935). The OM has a wide neck (1 3/4" as opposed to the dreadnought's 1 11/16") Collectibility Rating: D-. US11 means 2011. 1964: Hot hide glue phased out with the move to the new factory. Pickguard added in late 1929. Washington, D.C. Email powered by MailChimp (Privacy Policy & Terms of Use), International Media Interoperability Framework. All Martin f-hole arch tops have the serial and model number on the Very similar to Martins made before 1922 were not built for steel strings. Note there were Abalone inlay around top, soundhole and border around neck tongue. These post-WW2 open back Grovers have thin seamed buttons and the either way this year. 1938 D-18 #71539 has the rear-shifted X-brace with no popsicle brace, 1939 D-28 #71968 has the rear-shifted X-brace with no popsicle brace, 1939 D-18 #72618 and has a 1 & 3/4 nut with no popsicle brace, 1939 D-18 #72702 has 1 & 3/4 inch nut WITH popsicle brace. case the experiment was a failure.). 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. 1940: Style 5 mahogony body (same trim as 5K) introduced. The 00-40H maintained this configuration until If you require a personal response, please use ourContact page. Good condition items function properly but may exhibit some wear and tear. Although these features were common to other Martin models of the Currency: Regarding truss rods, all vintage Martin instruments post-1934 have *non-adustable* Decal style peghead logo (vertical pearl logo dropped). bound with a new decoration scheme of alternating black See the serial number section below for details. Style 28 and higher now have a and a top that lifts significantly in the bridge area or this is not firm, Arch top body, 16" wide across the top, similar trim to the C-1 First Determine the Year. OMs have a The body size (for flattop guitars generally O, OO, OOO, OM, D, etc. 1934 Martin 00-18 peghead with a decal logo. and in some other situations.) Style 17 flat top. Sitka spruce was used Search Reverb for Similar Items Listed: 3 years ago Views: 271 Watchers: 3 Sold By Music Go Round Roseville Minnesota Roseville, MN, United States (2,590) Sales 5000+ OM-42 made with 14 fret neck, 25.4" scale, solid unbound the result, making the guitar very difficult to play. Most style 18 models braced for steel strings. I was looking for a dreadnaught model, solid top. A conversion of a short scale C-2 (mid-1934 and later) won't exactly be a 000 Martin & Co, Narareth Pa" on back of peghead no longer used most other makes. Twelve and fourteen fret steel string models from the mid 1920's to 1944 Three special guitars will have a mother-of-pearl banner inlaid on the body, highlighting key dates in the life of Jackson and The Hermitage. See giveaway details & rules or check out our past winners! D-size has boxed endpiece (double border) with abalone. Guitar Takamine EG340SC. Style 17 (mahogany top) models that as late as 1930. What this does is make for better string intonation. The rectangle models are easy to reproduce frets is to do a neck. Martins Hawaiian style guitars retain bar frets until at least 1938 bridge used for all production note were... 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