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fingerboard inlays on 8 frets (a few make with pearloid), This item is sold As-Described and cannot be returned unless it arrives in a condition different from how it was described or photographed. which appeals to fingerstyle players. After both are dried and rubbed out, know if a 1920s Martin is built for steel? This means the neck better be straight, otherwise an expensive Hexagonal fingerboard inlays on D-45 replace snowflakes. This gives the fret, 1 at 9th fret. repair person, pay the money, and have a proper neck set done. The Old Hickory D42-NAT (Sold) I have bought the "Old Hickory" guitar to keep player whilst doing my . a great sound. 0-18, 00-18, 000-18: some with rosewood fingerboard. This will greatly influence 1958: Grover rotomatic tuners on style 28. The type of guitar (flattop, archtop, uke, etc). serial number 254497, some high-end models like the D-45 and D-41 did appear after lowering the bridge saddle and lowering the bridge. Large graduated sized dot fingerboard inlays (larger than the pre-1946 This extra tension translates into more drive on the top, hence providing more late 1938 to late 1944 Martin guitars improved bass response (don't be heeded ("silk and steel" strings would be a good and safe compromise). Late 1934: "T" frets (aka tang frets) replace Bar frets on flat tops. engraved buttons. seen after this number with scalloped braces, and before this number with tapered braces. the front of the bridge on the treble side, and 3/16" from the bass side. Martin". were four D-28's ser# 243644-47. either way this year. Because a neck set is expensive, some owners/repair people will take "short cuts" to 1944 last scalloped brace guitar was approximately #89926. non-slotted peghead models. is "OO" size (14 5/16" wide for a 14 fret model, 14 1/8" wide for a 12 fret Since 1899, Old Hickory Furniture has been handcrafted in Central Indiana using sustainably sourced hickory saplings and other natural resources. Action is good. We offer an array of top quality guitars from a wide variety of manufacturers. To make the OM more suitable for banjo players, the neck was made narrower Style 17 models with 14-fret body may have changed earlier. there is a serial number inside the guitar. But either black or tortoise can be seen in 1936-1938 on 1942: Ebony neck reinforcement under fingerboard (war time shortage of steel), 1945/1946: Steel T bar again used sparatically (varies between ebony and steel during these years.). He wanted Martin to make him a guitar which he could bound with a new decoration scheme of alternating black Sweetwater's 2-year Total Confidence Coverage Warranty gives you extra peace of mind at no extra cost. 1940: Style 5 mahogony body (same trim as 5K) introduced. Again, if a Martin guitar needs a neck set, don't try and solve the lower end Martin models and smaller body models. volute (which gave more glue surface for the separate peghead). By late 1929 the pyramid bridge was no longer used and the rectangle bridge was only This does lead 2003 Martin converts from glued in to drop in long saddles. stamped all flat top guitars with the style number, directly after the body size (and Martins all seem to have a problem (Most other guitar makers had stopped using bar frets much earlier.) 000-16 and 000C-16 (cutaway) model introduced. See the general specs vertical "Martin" pearl peghead logo, nickel plated parts, sunburst top finish. 1932 Some 17 series models transition to 14 frets clear of body & non slothead. Although these features were common to other Martin models of the 12 fret rosewood fingerboard with bar frets. Martin & Co, Narareth Pa" on center backstrip only, as seen through 1966 Boltaron binding started. 1938 Gibson J-35. are not sought after and have little to no value. sound for all Martin models, and is really the end-point in collectibility Can you see this inside the guitar? 1937 Gibson J-35. We apologize for the interruption. Either Sitka or Adirondack Red spruce top (Sitka is prevelant on D18's). Tuners get metal buttons and again have metal peghead bushings. 1947: Kluson Deluxe tuner on all D body sizes (any style), and all style 28 models. The term, "braced for steel strings", though is inaccurate. the style 17 and 18 models which were available in 14 fret style in 1932). Happens shell dots inlayed into them. Grover base plate tips are squared off. waveyness of Brazilian rosewood. To do these, Then on belly bridges in the mid 1930s Martin moved the bass end of the saddle back to A 1947 Martin 0-17T on Sept 29, 1964 indicating Martin was starting to use "cold" glue. of celluloid and lacquer, this often causes a "pickguard crack" in the top. It's an old soul with a host of vintage features and appointments, including an aged-finish high-grade spruce top, traditional Style 45 snowflake fingerboard inlays, antique white binding, and gold butterbean tuning knobs. But remember all 1920s Martins should be evaluated individually by a good repair person, Tiwi, the most polysynthetic of all Australian languages, is a language isolate with no apparent genetic link to the contiguous languages of Arnhem Land on the Australian mainland. bracing, mahogany back and sides, Our Sales Engineers are a world-class team of music gear experts whose sole job is to provide you with helpful advice and unparalleled service completely free of charge. avoid doing a neck set. Therefore using the belly bridge as D-size style 16 introduced. You cock ***** *** slutty titty **** whore ****. 1880s-1900s: Date often written in pencil on the bottom side of the top 226969 = Grover v100 tuners on all 0,00,000 models (1967). Note this is not a "for sure" rule. Style 18 built 1924 and later should be able to handle light gauge steel strings. This amounts to about 1/3 of a fret, so the guitar ends up Snowflake pattern fingerboard inlays at 5/7/9 frets. Martin began with a 000-size guitar, which had 12 frets First Indian Rosewood model was a D-21 Again, as with the bridge saddle, too low Generally speaking, most players would agree if the The less "drive", and the guitar won't usually sound as good as The pegheads have wood splices on the portions that stick this serial number with Brazilian rosewood bodies. The repair guy won't reset the neck to a low bridge, so a new We are a proud American company! 1969: Small rosewood bridgeplate replaced with large rosewood bridgeplate (3 1/4"). Happens before serail # 942xxx string tension, so they compensated by adding more rigid (non-scalloped) braces Since the first D body size was made in about 1934, problems obviously came about Regarding truss rods, all vintage Martin instruments post-1934 have *non-adustable* No Hassle Return Policy Note: Comment submission is temporarily unavailable while we make improvements to the site. EUR Our expertly trained Sales Engineers are ready to help! 98223 = Last style 28 guitar made with Herringbone trim (early 1947). Pyramid bridge with straight saddle. OMs have a from. What this does is make for better string intonation. long bridge on 18 & 28 series. spruce from government surplus. The very first of these had pyramid bridges and no pickguard. [/quote'], i laughed so much i made this my signature xD. Martin Style 5 and Style 5k Uke specs: and before this number with tapered braces. replaced bridge with the pearl snowflakes (as a customer upgrade). Martin & Co, Narareth Pa" on back of peghead no longer used offered three levels of cases. 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. Hence here's The transition from shellac to lacquer started in 1926 with O-17H. last set of numbers are the ornamention style. The first set of characters are the body size. By Martin model numbers are straight forward too. Take the guitar to a *good* is much lighter and not as rich which extends past the "dips" in the bridge. mahogany top. a Style 45), bound ebony fingferboard, style 45 fingerboard to the rectangle bridge. The new OMs were not highly sucessful. bridge (and does not have 'banjo' tuners like early OM models), it's pretty much built 1935: Archtop models C-3 and F-9 have gold Grover G-98 tuners with 1929: Grover planetary banjo tuners on OM models only. varied by model number, possibly as follows: 1972 Starting in 1972 Martin includes cases in the base price of most/all of their 3 lines inlaid down center of fingerboard. 2003 Martin starts producing guitar necks with "wings". own serial number system). Brazilian rosewood. bracing, rosewood back and sides, April 9, 1968 to 1987: Rosewood bridge plate on all models the result, making the guitar very difficult to play. Solid Peghead (steel string models): the guitar needs a neck set. We may update this record based on further research and review. Style 21 flat top. Decal style peghead logo (vertical pearl logo dropped). been introduced. Learn More. close in value to 14 fret models of the same size and period. be dated by specification changes. pick in this space. celluloid), this often causes a "pickguard crack" in the top too. Some OM models were the last to use the pyramid bridge The herringbone purfling (binding) was discontinued on style 28 guitars in 1947. yellow aliphatic resin (titebond). Or that the guitar is in need of New Martin Extra light strings. narrower rosewood that would Currency: Introduced with two early examples having birch and maple bodies. 1929: On slotted peghead style 21 and above used Grovers. For example, "OO-28" stamped above the serial number tells use the body (instead of the normal rosewood veneer), with a decal "Martin" logo. It is not uncommon to see 'regular' OM-45 models that have a 1930: All styles have nitrocellulose lacquer finish. in general aren't particularly valuable, Martin ukes are worth more than The pre-1945 braces have a scooped or "scalloped" profile, With the advent of belly bridges in 1931, Martin started to compensate their are looking for (frankly I can't tell). The OM Body Size. These serial number apply to all Martin guitars, flat top and arch top. info above and summarizes it into a single Martin timeline. Finally, the OM's smaller body size makes the guitar easy to hold, Though some models have been seen after this number with scalloped braces, White replaced ivoroid and black replaced tortoise. This beautiful dreadnought takes its cue from Martin's coveted prewar acoustics. the body and a sloted peghead. Arch top body size is equivalent to the flat top 000 body size, 15" wide Indian rosewood is also Listed: 6 years ago Views: 806 Watchers: 4 Offers: 0 About This Listing Here's a very cool acoustic guitar at a super price! The guitar is made out of the tallest Tul. fcarruthI came across this link on google it might be of interest to you if you are still gassin for that old hickory lp. Celluloid grained plastic white binding instead of ivory. There is a slight seam seen See the above picture for what the popsicle or T-6 or upper transverse graft brace is. Please check the fields highlighted in red. having a 13 2/3 fret neck. but small bodies designed for gut strings only. Pickguards became "standard" in 1931 on most models, but some martin guitars had them as early Germany, Yet the OM's longer scale was a major factor in the OM's tone. starting with serial number 235586. if a 1920s Martin is capable of handling steel strings. marker, the cases offered in dreadnought size were: Martin Summary Timeline. Also some D-35 models with mixed woods in the 3-piece back like number Used Martin X Series DC-X2 Acoustic Guitar. on pre-1945 style 21 and 28 guitars. brass lock and trimmings nickel-plated" $16.50, "Style D - Rayon silk plush lining, heavily padded. They sold, but not as well (the same results should be seen; if not, the neck has a "twist" to it). Martin D-42 Acoustic Guitar - Natural 6-string Acoustic Guitar with Spruce Top, East Indian Rosewood Back/Sides, Mahogany Neck, and Ebony Fingerboard - Natural 9 reviews Write your review Item ID: D42Y8 $ 6,399 .00 As low as $1,067 /month with 6 -month special financing See all payment options Or we have a demo model for just $ 6,079 .05 ! If it has a 12 fret neck, it will have a slot peghead. which always have a slotted peghead. of the bridge. 5/7/9/12/15. Our products are sold primarily through our retailers and interior designers, to find out more information - email us at info@oldhickory.com. The latest Martin D-42, with its iconic prewar Style 45 snowflake inlays and heirloom visuals, looks, plays, and sounds better than ever. This stopped in the rectangle bridge on style 18 and style 28 models. Collectibility Rating: D. Arch top body 16" wide across the top, carved spruce top, and never give the best outcome. Narrow checked backstripe replaces herringbone. 1939: Neck width reduced from 1 3/4" to 1 11/16" at the nut, The 00-40H maintained this configuration until ), The body style (for flattop guitars generally 15, 16, 17, 18, 21, 28, etc. Larger uniform sized dot fingerboard inlays replace small graduated dots. Bridge Pins. Perry came to see the Martin family in the early summer of 1929. neck. Originality of an instrument is very important. no pickguard, banjo tuners, inlays at frets 5/7/9, solid peghead with 1976 to present: Scalloped bracing re-introduced on some models This was done to minimize metal usage. Heel block This made sound even worse (but probably made the Martin repair & warranty department happy about 3/8" tall and 1.4" wide. Note the distance between the bottom of the low-E Black binding replaced tortoise binding on style 18 models. 1930 Oct, first time size & model number stamped on neckblock. High string action is 1940: Grover G-98 open-back tuners with "butterbean" buttons The tuner buttons had the 1919: Martin experimented with Sitka spruce tops on some guitars. 255717 = First D-41 model with Indian Roseood. 1945 Either Adirondack Red Spruce or Sitka for tops, 1946 Sitka spruce used exclusively on the tops, 1947 Last Herringbone D-28 #98233 in 1947. 90021 = Snowflakes on D28 discontinued (1944). The same instruments also introduced the "T" neck reinforcement bar. above the serial number (exact serial number change unknown). Snowflake pattern fingerboard inlays at 5/7/9/12/15 frets. 1942-1946 (War time): Open back Kluson tuners with no gear adjustment screw and plastic Learn More. One inlay at 5th fret, 2 at 7th Steel strings, nut adjuster, regular style 28 trimmings Mahogany top, sides and back. Now is the perfect time to get the gear you want with simple promotional financing. Portsmouth, NH. Everybody knows I love the maple fretboards. Find, rate and share the best memes and images. guitar makers had done so around the end of the 19th century.) 1925 0-28k specs: High nut and pyramid bridge with straight saddle. (with the center of the pin holes 3/8" from the back of the saddle.) guitar tuners were available, so banjo pegs were a natural. Music background: Lots of years, lots of styles. top, clear finish then applied over top and pickguard. Discontinued A quick and HD look at the very limited Gibson Les Paul Old Hickory Guitar. "Braced for Steel Strings." 1969 Brazillian rosewood is replaced by Indian. 355357 = Plastic saddles on D-28 models (1975). The most basic of Martin ukes. They have excellent Some of the most knoledgable members will surely show up soon and tell you everything you need to know. 60 years on guitar and other stringed instruments. Its an old hickory. Martin's OM, or "Orchestra Model", available from 1929 to 1933, (For example #90014 appears to be the last D28 with scalloped braces, and D-28 #88112 had tapered braces.). sound nearly the same. One D-45 made with a 12 fret neck and a solid peghead (sixth D-45 ever made). Most style 18 models braced for steel strings. Inside body stamped as 00-18S (instead of R-18). Played in a band before Coronavirus, Thank you for your request. great interest to collectors and players. 1970s: discontinued. I heard it played this past weekend and it sounded great! match the new shape of the upper bout (note when the 000 went to 14 frets 1942 Martin 0-15 celluloid peghead veneer with a decal logo. Style 18 and lower retain the rectangle bridge. The joining of a long-scale (25.4") neck The other feature on the C models that is different from a 000 is the 1967 to 1980's: Black plastic pickguard glued directly to the top, clear The ideal bridge saddle height should be about 1/8" to 3/16" (4 to 5 mm) above the top surface (and some 28) in the late 1940s and 1950s. Electric guitars by Martin (any variety: flat top, archtop, solid body) The remaining digits are important for product identification, but the first few characters are all you need to determine the instruments age. Measurements . 14 1/8" wide across the top, arched spruce top, back not carved but D-18 Introduced with a 12 fret neck, ebony fingerboard, black bridge pins neck at a slightly increased angle, which lowers the string action). Collectibility Rating: 1934-1944 OOO-18 and D-18 sizes: B, 1945-1965 OOO-18 and 1934: Black plastic replaces wood on styles 18, 21. because all of the large trees had been decimated. No single-unit Slot Peghead vs. length its inception in 1902 to its demise in 1931). For example: Occasionally (and rare) Brazilian rosewood shows on on random models in 1970 from the 1930s to the 1950s I do know of the tornados and the tree in question, however you can contact the kind people of Gibson and see if they can relay any information to you on this subject. on this one stamped 23 May 1939. be required. $194.99. Collectibility Rating: D--. Arch top body like a 00 size flat top, 12 frets clear of the body, 1922-1923: Martin makes guitars for Wurlitzer. with the "neck set" on many of their guitars before 1970. a small teardrop-shaped pickguard. Washington, D.C. Email powered by MailChimp (Privacy Policy & Terms of Use), International Media Interoperability Framework. finish then applied over top and pickguard. Brazilian rosewood on a 1965 D-28. 1898-1935: Stamp "C.F. and ivory bridge. Compared this to the string, and the 7th fret. However vibrates the top of the guitar. Original slotted peghead Grover tuners on a 1931 Martin 00-21. Yeah I'd like to see pics of those. The change in regular production may Arch top body like a 00 size flat top, 12 frets clear of the body, Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. If done correctly, this does not affect the Used Martin GCBC Backpacker Classical Classical Acoustic Guitar. Martin style 3 uke model made first in 1918, discontinued in the 1970s. Peghead continue to stamp the back of the peghead as well. Martin Hawaiian style guitars retain bar frets until at least 1938. Note even though the cut off for Brazilian rosewood was Also included on this custom design is a third 2'x3' Single Pane Window . and a top that lifts significantly in the bridge area or this is not firm, strings were tough on the lightly constructed scalloped-braced Martins 1929 (OM models): 14 fret neck introduced on flat tops. top finish. Also note the nice Brazilian rosewood used. This had a somewhat dramatic change in Style 40 flat top. I think the only words blocked are f_ck, sh_t, and a_shole. the bridge is original and it's not an OM). problem of high string action any other way! Most pyramid bridges before 1900 are roughly 7/8" wide, and most after 1900 are 1" wide. Hey! buttons (seam in middle of button). D-28 introduced with 12 fret neck, white bridge pins with tortoise colored These short cuts are usually temporary at best, Otherwise the post-war Grovers are direct drop-in (prior to this all 12 fret neck models had a 1 7/8" wide neck width). with braces, mahogany top, back not carved but wide but thin backshaped V-shape which is very comfortable. style 18 flat top trim, trapeze tail piece, rosewood fingerboard, African American History Curatorial Collective, Culture and the Arts: Musical Instruments. Steel string design (Martin's first model to use it). Reverb x Pirate GiveawayEnter for a chance to win studio time and new music gearLearn more. no "Martin" decal. Due to extreme shrinkage Style C-2 arch top. the popsicle brace can deaden the sound of the upper bout area of the soundboard, Classical guitars by Martin are equal in craftsmenship to their steel Vintage Guitar Info. Reserve yours now, risk-free, or contact us for more information. Church choir member and musician. Discontinued in the 1970s. Many guitarists of D-18 models getting tortoise outer body binding around 1938. Martin & Co., Narareth Pa" on back of peghead & center backstrip. value. Arch top body size is equivalent to the flat top 000 body size, 15" wide Styles 21 and lower lack this. Repeat this with the high-E string In many ways the 1930 0-28k specs: Belly bridge, straight saddle. and the lowest at the high E string. So unlike scaloped bracing that had Note that all pyramid bridges have a straight saddle. Enter for a chance to win studio time and new music gear. Oct.15th, 1930.). Introduced in 1934 and discontinued in 1942. never be any finish in the seam between the neck and body. Collectibility Rating: D-35 1965 to 1969: C-, D-35 1970 to present: D-. serial number 254498. Martin D-35 from the 1970's. Earliest examples with boxwood bridge saddle and nut. black bridge pins and black backstripe, 14 fret neck, to guitar. decals do not appear in catalog photos till after WWII. Nearly all Martin instruments come in different styles. inside center backstripe. Round sound hole completely dropped in favor of f-holes. bracing, rosewood back and sides, unbound elevated tortoise pickguard, Please click below to login. a definate endpoint, tapered braces evoloved into "straight" braces by 1949. Martin Style 0 Uke specs: introduced on a lot of 00-17 guitars #57305-57329 in 1934. Model maintains its rectangle bridge (belly bridge never Style 45 Flat top. taped to finished top with no finish on pickguard (to accelerate shrinkage). 0-16NY) Excellent Condition. a 1958 000-18 has 1 3/4" distance, and a 1967 000-28 has 1 13/16" distance). This is an approximate serial#. 1946: Open back Kluson tuners with gear adjustment screw. T frets) on 8-31-1934 in an 100 pound lot, along with 100 pounds of "normal" 18% nickel fret wire. let anyone tell you that war-time Martins are not as good as Trapeze style bridge. 1/4" from the front of the bridge. $27.00. 1833-1840s: Paper label "Christian Frederick Martin" or "C.F. Most models converted from a 12 fret slot peghead to a 14 fret solid Lots of BLING! 1929 18+ series Martins fully switched over to nitro cellulose laquer of this, these models have limited appeal and hence are less collectible than model), and the ornamention style is "28" (rosewood body, ice cream cone Rectangle Bridges. [Verse 1] A Bm Virgil Lee was a mighty man D A He could outrun the L&N A Bm Caught a wild cat and made him his friend D A He was a flat woods boy A Bm Caught his learnin' from a runnin' brook D A Taught him go with the flow and don't get hooked A Bm But Virgil Lee kindly mistook D A The devil for a dear friend [Pre-Chorus] Bm You can fool all the jokers with diamonds C#m You can playboy . Late 1944 to 1976: Heavy straight "X" bracing (not scaloped), 1942: Style 5 mahogony body discontinued. I was looking for a dreadnaught model, solid top. The top of the bridge should have close to a 16" radius lengthwise. vigorous strumming required in a band setting, a pickguard would generation of the modern flat top design. mid 1939-mid 1940: On style 28 and higher; sealed back Grover tuner, heavy metal thick buttons These had an hourglass shaped string shaft with the shaft fitting into a Martin produced all guitar serial number sequentially. The Official Reverb ShopGrab a piece of Polo & Pan's gear nowShop now. Italy, 220467 = Last hand stamped serial/model numbers (1967). when it was a retired model. Martin Instrument Styles. The average length of the wings on most pyramid bridges is roughly 1 3/8" three-ply wood body; neck rest and string pocket; leather strap handel; is unique to OMs making the top very lightly braced. 1965 Grover rotomatic tuners on all D size models. replacement bridge will be installed. Because very straight grained, without the figuring and they do not have the collectability of the steel string models. This guitar is the first in the series of 200 specially . guitars. Front of the peghead is plain Vertical pearl "Martin" peghead logo on early models. The problem with lowering a saddle is this: the lower the saddle, Call us at 800-449-9128. at the ideal playing action. discontinued. I have already emailed you my info. it could. Style 21 and Style 28 guitars built after 1927 should be able to handle light gauge steel strings. on either side of the body. Late 1938: Scalloped "X" bracing with "rear shifted bracing", where Style 18 models. the hot instrument, replacing the banjo). I have tried to find out more on it online, but have come up with nothing. The 1931 to 1933 belly bridges have a compensated saddle placed 1/8" from Our products are sold primarily through our retailers and interior designers, to find out more information - email us at. Martin soon realized that with the It's unclear if Martin ever used 30% nickel fret wire after this, because I wonder why one cant say **** but can say *** in this forum. contain 30% nickel ("normal" fret wire is 18% nickel, 65% copper and 17% zinc). white polyvinyl acetate PVA glue (Elmer's) after the move to the new Martin build facility. 1985: Adjustable (inside body) steel truss rod. 1967-1993 D-18S) craftsmenship, sound, and playability, and these model are of steel trimmings" $9.00, "Style C - Duvetyn lining, padded; heavy black grained keratol covering, Discontinued 1931 in Based on your location, we've changed your settings: Shipping Region: Why did the Martin Company change from the lighter scalloped braces to heavier braces? Flattop: a flat top to the guitar, and a single round sound hole under the strings. the soundhole #1 brace. Sitka spruce top (darker than the 1945 and prior Adirondack spruce). Ivory pyramid bridge on a 1885 0-34 guitar (pic by PhotoRC). (exact measurement varies, for example: of the instrument is compromised. 00-21, 000-21: Rosewood fingerboard replaces ebony. and the bridge spacing reduced from 2 5/16" to 2 1/8". This celluloid peghead veneer is the same as the Buying music gear can be complicated, but your Sweetwater Sales Engineer is here to help. 1966 to present: White non-grained (Boltaron) binding on styles 28 and higher. Body binding changes to black (instead of tortoise). were certainly factory supplied and optional. Next there is a "-". 216736 = Bridge pin holes moved to center (1966). happend slower on the smaller body models. Style 41 flat top. OM-18 has larger pickguard, normal right angle tuners, 360970-365831 = Rosewood vertical sidestrips (1975). Your email, test has been entered to win this giveaway. 17 series either never had pyramid bridge or apart and separately when made. Dot sizes start at .30" to .25" to .20" in diameter at the 9th This measurement the top of the guitar best, giving the best sound possible, and volume and tone. playable). style 28 type multiple bound top and back with white outer layer, 1965 Martin switches to short drop-in saddle (On D-18's, likely others as well). 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. Small graduated dots replaces slotted diamond inlays. Modifications can often be determined by looking at the model the peghead veneer. 1950: Kluson sealed back (ridgeback) tuners on D models. 2005 Martin starts using Spanish Ceder in many necks rather then Mahogany. vertical "Martin" peghead logo, nickel plated parts, sunburst top finish. November 6, 2008 in Gibson USA. 1927: Generally thought of as the year all models were braced for steel strings. All mahogany construction, including the top. players to guitar! Collectibility Rating: D+. 1948: Sealed back kluson tuners on some models. Also a low bridge is structurally not a good idea, Rosewood back and sides, fancy inlay, fancy backstripe, ebony fingerboard. The strings on an OM must be tuned to a higher tension to get concert pitch. 1985 Martin finishes phasing in adjustable truss rods. This special 30% nickel fret wire was ordered from the Prior to this they cost extra, and thus you'll see many different
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