Model: 00-42
Built: 1898
Entry Date: 04-13-2008
Source: email
Contributor: anonymous
Comments:
"I have a letter from Mike Longworth, dated March 5,1974, about this guitar. He said their earliest recorded serial number was 8116 and, therefore, this guitar had the sixth lowest serial number in Martin's records."
Model: 4-20
Built: 1898
Entry Date: 05-22-1998
Source: Mugwumps Classifieds
Contributor: elephantan85
Comments:
URL
"Exc. cond. serial# 8133. Spruce top, Brazilian Rosewood back & sides. Wood binding around top, including fretboard extension. Original leather case."
Asking Price::$3,500
Model: 0-42
Built: 1898
Entry Date: 03-18-2005
Source: Mandolin Bros Web Site
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
URL
"This particular guitar at the very least has been over-sprayed, possibly refinished, and, when it came in, had at least 7 back cracks, a long open top crack, at least one other repaired top crack on treble edge, with side cracks on the side. It shows much wear and also tear"
Was being prepared for refrent and neck reset
Asking Price::$8,224
Model: 0-28
Built: 1898
Entry Date: 02-01-1998
Source: Mandolin Bros. Catalog 2/98
Contributor: Marshall
Comments:
Asking Price::$4,000
Model: 0-28
Built: 1898
Entry Date: 1999
Source: Elderly
Contributor: Anonymous(email)
Model: 0-28
Built: 1898
Entry Date: 04-23-1999
Source: Elderly Web Site
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
"VG+" condition
Area around bridge somewhat scarred
Solid headstock with friction pegs
Four of the friction pegs are original ivory
Two of the friction pegs are ebony
Dot markers added to the side of the neck at frets 7, 9 & 10
Four serial numbers from the end of 1898
On consignment
Asking Price::$3,500
Model: 1-21
Built: 1899
Entry Date: 06-24-2007
Source: email
Contributor: anonymous
Comments:
"stamped on back of peghead with just MARTIN also has shaded top, long before sunbursts, this was an option that allowed the buyer to choose a more pumpkin colored top, mentioned in Johnston's book"
Model: 1-21
Built: 1899
Entry Date: 11-03-1996
Source: Elderly Web Site
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 2-18
Built: 1899
Entry Date: 04-22-2007
Source: UMGF
Contributor: Bill Wms
Model: 0-28
Built: 1899
Entry Date: 1983
Source: Mand. Bros.
Contributor: Anonymous(email)
Model: 0-18
Built: 1899
Entry Date: 02-16-2009
Source: email
Contributor: anonymous
Comments:
"I Inherited this relic from my mother in law. It had been handed down from her uncle Walt ( original purchaser ) as the story goes. Inside the sound hole are the initials H L K and a date of Jan 23, 99. This confirms with my correspondence with Paula Primrose at Martin on the model and year. Not sure who H.L.K is and would love to find out. Needs some minor crack repair, strings and a set of ivory pegs, neck appears to be true so no need of a neck set. 1 of 367 made that year. I'm not sure how many of those were O18's. I'm guessing, not many. Can't wait to play it!"
Model: 00-21
Built: 1899
Entry Date: 08-06-2007
Source: Martin Museum
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
On Display at Martin Museum August 2007
Model: 00-21
Built: 1900
Entry Date: 08-06-2007
Source: Martin Museum
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
On Display at Martin Museum August 2007
Model: 00-28
Built: 1900
Entry Date: 2002
Source: Frets.com Museum
Contributor:
Comments:
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Serial number also stamped on top of peghead
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Reported as in near perfect shape. Hardly played at all
Model: 1-27
Built: 1900
Entry Date: 08-06-2007
Source: Martin Museum
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
On Display at Martin Museum August 2007
Model: 0-21
Built: 1900
Entry Date: 06-25-2007
Source: ebay
Contributor: Chris(Metropro on UMGF)
Comments:
Item #160131741199
"It has had some repairs done to it as you can see in the pictures. There was a couple splits in the wood on the body that have now been glued. (Photos have been provided)."
Listing says 0-28, but looks like an 0-21
Listing has serial number as 8861, but blurry picture of neck block looks like 8851
Model: 0-21
Built: 1900
Entry Date: 09-16-2007
Source: ebay
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
Item #320159075797
BIN (Buy It Now) Price:: $15,000
Very nice looking, though a bit shiny.
Model: 1-27
Built: 1900
Entry Date: 01-01-2009
Source: Email
Contributor: Chris(Methropro on UMGF)
Comments:
In New Zealand, replaced top, thinks it's worth $3500
($1500)
Model: 1-28
Built: 1900
Entry Date: 09-03-2007
Source: UK ebay
Contributor: Spook69(UMGF)
Comments:
"Totally original, 1900, Martin 1-28. A rare gem of a guitar for serious collectors and real musicians who will appreciate the beautiful sweet sound of this instrument"
Model: 00-42
Built: 1900
Entry Date: 03-02-2000
Source: Elderly Web Site
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
"G-VG+" condition
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Numerous repaired top cracks with two spliced
Several repaired cracks on the back and sides
Asking Price::$7,250
Model: 00-42
Built: 1900
Entry Date: 10-01-2000
Source: Elderly
Contributor: Anonymous(email)
Model: 00-42
Built: 1900
Entry Date: 08-21-2001
Source: Elderly Web Site
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
Asking Price::$5,950
Model: 0-28
Built: 1900
Entry Date: 04-10-2007
Source: UMGF
Contributor: Frank (fnewby on UMGF)
Model: 1-42
Built: 1901
Entry Date: 04-13-2008
Source: Umanov Guitars
Contributor: Marshall Newman
Comments:
Solid peghead, replacement ivory bridge Umanov Guitars
Asking Price:: $25,000
Model: 1-42
Built: 1901
Entry Date: 04-01-2007
Source: Matt Umanov Guitars
Contributor: Uke Richard
Model: 0-28
Built: 1901
Entry Date: 10-01-2009
Source: ebay
Contributor: Marshall Newman(email)
Comments:
Missing portion of top purfling, side cracks
Price: $4,500 Opening Bid
Model: 1-21
Built: 1902
Entry Date: 04-01-2007
Source: Folkway Music
Contributor:
Comments:
Has some repaired top cracks
Repaired eight inch long side crack that follows the bottom of the guitar
Repaired top binding/purfling near side crack
Oversized replacement bridge with compensated bone saddle
Model: 00-21
Built: 1902
Entry Date: 08-01-2008
Source: Email
Contributor: Chris(Methropro on UMGF)
Comments:
Worn fingerboard flea market special 8/1/08
$450
Model: 00-28
Built: 1902
Entry Date: 2007
Source: Elderly Instruments Web Site
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-42
Built: 1902
Entry Date: 1902
Source: Longworth
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
Page 95, the 1994 edition
Specially inlaid in what would become the 45 style
Vine inlay on fingerboard
Headstock inlayed as well, possibly with a vine
Shown on the back cover of the 1994 edition of Longwoth. Also on page 95
Pickguard in the style of bowlback mandolins of the time. IE, between bridge and soundhole
Model: 000-21
Built: 1902
Entry Date: 06-12-2007
Source: email
Contributor: felix
Comments:
URL
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Pro restoration
10 string
Featured in two publications
One of only two made
Model: 00-42
Built: 1902
Entry Date: 1902
Source: Longworth
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
Page 95, the 1994 edition
Essentially a style 45 prototype
Model: 000-21Harp
Built: 1902
Entry Date: 08-06-2007
Source: Martin Museum
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
On Display at Martin Museum August 2007
Harp Guitar. Eighteen strings total
Placard notes Martin paid little attention to the harp guitar market
Model: 1-34
Built: 1902
Entry Date: 06-30-2007
Source: email
Contributor: anonymous
Comments:
"Ivory bridge, friction peg tuners"
"Standard abalone rosette, restored"
"French polish finish"
Model: 00-45
Built: 1902
Entry Date: 10-04-2007
Source: Skinners Auction House
Contributor: Spook69(UMGF)
Comments:
"American Guitar, C.F. Martin & Company, Nazareth, 1902, Model 00-42, stamped CF MARTIN & CO, NAZARETH PA on the center strip and CF MARTIN & CO, NAZARETH PA, 9480 at the upper block, length of back 19 7/16 in., width of lower bout 14 3/16 in., with later case"
"Sold with letter of Appraisal, Gruhn Guitars, Nashville, October 30, 2003"
Model: 00-42
Built: 1902
Entry Date: 1902
Source: Longworth
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
Page 95, the 1994 edition
Essentially a style 45 prototype
Model: 00-42
Built: 1902
Entry Date: 08-06-2007
Source: Martin Museum
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
On Display at Martin Museum August 2007
"Martin Estate" noted at bottom of placard
Model: 00-42
Built: 1903
Entry Date: 12-01-2002
Source: Mandolin Bros. Catalog 12/02
Contributor: Marshall
Comments:
Asking Price::$18,995
Model: 0-28
Built: 1903
Entry Date: 03-11-2008
Source: Intermountain Guitar
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
Asking Price:: $6,500
"Friction tuners, exceptional condition with slight over-spray, original coffin case"
Case looks to be in very nice condition
Model: 0-28
Built: 1903
Entry Date: 04-01-2008
Source: Intermountain
Contributor: Marshall Newman
Comments:
Slight overspray, friction pegs
Model: 0-21
Built: 1904
Entry Date: 07-05-2007
Source: UMGF
Contributor: Andrew Wright(harmonish34 on UMGF)
Comments:
"Friend's father had taken it in trade for a debt. I sold it to a collector from Japan in 2005"
Model: 0-45
Built: 1904
Entry Date: 1904
Source: Longworth
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
Page 95, the 1994 edition
First style 45
Model: 00-42
Built: 1904
Entry Date: 06-23-2007
Source: UMGF
Contributor: Mike Murphy(Archfan on UMGF)
Model: 000-21
Built: 1904
Entry Date: 05-01-2001
Source: Mandolin Bros. Catalog 5/01
Contributor: Marshall
Comments:
Asking Price::$10,000
Model: 000-21
Built: 1904
Entry Date: 08-11-2001
Source: Mandolin Bros
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
URL
"On the bass edge of the top there is an excellently repaired 2 inch area of wood, which was, perhaps, injured by a blow"
Original bridge plate capped with additional small rosewood plate
"Interestingly, on the tip end of the squared, slotted headstock, the professionally stamped initials .R. L.. appear and between these initials, in much smaller imprint, .H. Spahr, J.C.. is stamped. We believe that the J.C. probably stands for Jersey City and J. Spahr was probably a Martin dealer in 1904. R.L. might have been the first owner."
Neck appears to be birch. (And original)
Asking Price::$10,301
Model: 00-45
Built: 1904
Entry Date: 1904
Source: Longworth
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
Page 95, the 1994 edition
Early/possibly second style 45
First 00 style 45
Model: 1-45
Built: 1904
Entry Date: 12-21-1997
Source: Mugwumps Classifieds
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
URL
Ad doesn't mention serial number, but it can be inferred from the fact that long time Martin historian Mike Longworth had the guitar on consignment at Elderly around the same time.
"One (and the first) of only six ever made. One of the rarest items available anywhere. Gut strings, 1905, with ivory bridge and early flowerpot inlay on head. Ivory binding. Early case, probably original?"
Model: 1-45
Built: 1904
Entry Date: 12-02-1998
Source: Elderly Web Site
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
"G-VG" condition
The first of six total that were made
From the collection of Mike Longworth
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Asking Price::$32,000
Model: 1-45
Built: 1904
Entry Date: 10-12-1999
Source: Elderly Web Site
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
Asking Price::$25,000
Model: 1-45
Built: 1904
Entry Date: 10-01-2000
Source: Elderly
Contributor: Anonymous(email)
Comments:
Price: 12000
Model: 1-45
Built: 1904
Entry Date: 06-12-2007
Source: email
Contributor: John Arnold
Comments:
Restored for Mike Longworth.
Model: 0-42
Built: 1904
Entry Date: 05-23-2007
Source: UMGF
Contributor: JoD18
Model: 1-21
Built: 1905
Entry Date: 06-08-2003
Source: mugwumps classifieds
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
URL
"As far as I know it is all original, except for a replacement bridge plate by the Elderly Instruments shop ca. 1995"
Clear pickguard on treble side
Model: 0-21
Built: 1905
Entry Date: 08-06-2007
Source: Martin Museum
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
On Display at Martin Museum August 2007
Model: 0-21
Built: 1905
Entry Date: 10-03-2008
Source: craigslist
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
"Frank Henry Martin personally signed this 0-21, in cursive, under the top:"
"# 10082"
"Oct. 17th, 1905"
"F.H.M.. "
Asking Price:: $4,500
Model: 000-28
Built: 1906
Entry Date: 04-12-2007
Source: Dream Guitars
Contributor: Jerry(000 ToneFreak on UMGF)
Comments:
Fifth 000-28 made
Worked on by John Greven
Comes with letter from John Greven detailing condition of the guitar and the work he did on it.
Replacement ivory nut
Claims to have been braced for steel strings. Would have had to be a custom,or modified at some point as Martin was a good fifteen to eighteen years from building steel string 28's on a routine basis
Claims steel strings have been on guitar for decades
No visible signs of top damage
Bridge replaced by Martin in the 1930's
Replacement is a belly bridge
Long (25.4 inch) scale. Most 000's have been short (24.9 inch) scale.
First long scale 000-28
Only 000-28 made in 1910
Non original pick guard
Includes new Calton flight case
Asking Price::$34,995
Model: 000-28
Built: 1906
Entry Date: 05-30-2007
Source: dreamguitars.com
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
Reported as the fourth 000-28 made
Model: 000-45
Built: 1906
Entry Date: 1906
Source: Longworth
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
Page 95, the 1994 edition
First 000 style 45
Model: 1-30
Built: 1906
Entry Date: 09-01-2009
Source: ebay
Contributor: Marshall Newman(email)
Comments:
Back patch
Price: $3,000 Buy It Now
Model: 0-17
Built: 1907
Entry Date: 09-04-2007
Source: ebay
Contributor: Roger Kern
Comments:
"1907 Martin 0-17 (serial # 10337) is in restorable condition. The top is attached to the sides and is crack free. The back is crack free also but is separating from the sides in a few places. There are two cracks in the sides, one about 1 inch long and the other a few inches long. There is a small narrow chip of the side (about 1/8th x 3/4") where it meets the back. The bridge is separating from the top. I took it to a local expert guitar repair shop where a couple repair guys assessed it. One repairman, who did speak with some authority, decided that the bridge may not be original. He also figured the fret board may not be original. He thought the scale didn't quite measure to the correct dimentions and said that if restrung in the present configuration, the intonation would not be correct. Not being an expert, I couldn't really argue with him. I know enough to know that it needs a neck reset, frets (it's missing most and the others are loose) structural work and a big time clean up. One of the repairmen was interested in buying it. I dicided to put it up for grabs on ebay instead. My research (books and internet) revealed that the 1906-1917 Martin 0-17's had mahogany bodies and a spruce tops and that only 420 of this specific model were made. Thereafter the 17's models were all mahogany. There is pencil inscription on the underside of the top. Hand penciled is the 10337 serial number which matches the number on the neck block. Also in pencil is the date: 1-09-07. The 10337 is an early 1907 number (Martin only made 398 guitars in 1907 according to the 'Martin Book') . My main reason for having the guitar guys looking at it was to estimate how much it would cost to fully restore it (at least $1500 to do all the needed work and install correct fret board). It is too much for me although the thought of having a 100 year old PLAYABLE Martin around is appealling. So I offer it up for those who are skilled enough to do the work or collectors who desire this somewhat rar
Model: 0-18
Built: 1907
Entry Date: 07-03-2007
Source: ebay
Contributor: Mac Carter
Model: 0-42
Built: 1907
Entry Date: 04-20-2008
Source: EBay
Contributor: Spook69(UMGF)
Comments:
"1 of 12 crafted that year"
"Rosewood sides & back"
"Cedar neck & top"
"Ivory bound body & fingerboard"
"German silver machined heads"
"Pearl buttons"
"19 frets total"
"5 frets inlayed-5,7,9,12,15"
"Ivory bridge"
Model: 0-42
Built: 1907
Entry Date: 04-01-2007
Source: Gryphon
Contributor: Uke Richard
Model: 0-30
Built: 1907
Entry Date: 11-16-2008
Source: Email
Contributor: Chris(Methropro on UMGF)
Comments:
Many badly repaired long top cracks, messed up top from al contact: removed, large old bridge EBAY 11/16/08
$2,627
Model: 1-28
Built: 1907
Entry Date: 05-05-2007
Source: email
Contributor: anonymous
Model: 00-45harp
Built: 1907
Entry Date: 1907
Source: Longworth
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
Page 95, the 1994 edition
Harp guitar in style 45 size 00
Model: 3-17
Built: 1908
Entry Date: 1908
Source: Longworth
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
Page 73, the 1994 edition
The only 3-17 made with a serial number
Model: 0-21
Built: 1908
Entry Date: 07-29-2007
Source: UMGF
Contributor: rogermexico1(UMGF)
Comments:
Signed under top by FHM
Along with the singature is the date Oct 17th 1905
Looks to be in nice shape, though finish seems a bit shiny
Model: 2&1/2-28
Built: 1909
Entry Date: 1997
Source: Mand. Bros.
Contributor: Anonymous(email)
Model: 2&1/2-26
Built: 1909
Entry Date: 09-01-1997
Source: Mandolin Bros. Catalog 9/97
Contributor: Marshall
Comments:
Asking Price::$3,500
Model: 00-28
Built: 1910
Entry Date: 08-21-2003
Source: Intermountain Guitar
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
URL
"Excellent Condition"
Asking Price:: $6,800
Model: 000-28
Built: 1910
Entry Date: 09-19-2008
Source: dreamguitars.com
Contributor: chetday(UMGF)
Comments:
"This guitar comes with a letter from master luthier John Greven detailing it's originality and discussing the work he performed on the guitar."
"This was the fourth 000-28 ever built and has the original body and neck with scarfe jointed headstock and original bar frets, ivory end pin wedge, ivory saddle, ivory bindings, heel cap, etc. The nut has been replaced with ivory. The back of the headstock shows where the original ivory strap button was located. It is braced for steel strings and has been strung with them for decades with no problems in the top or neck. It is currently strung with extra lights and sounds amazing. John says he believes it went back to Martin in the 1930's to be refinished and have a new bridge put on. The belly bridge helps it to hold steel strings perfectly. The original friction pegs have been replaced with Waverly open back tuners. John removed most of the oversprayed laquer through careful buffing and French polished over the original French polish. He also repaired any cracks that were in the back and sides. The top is original and X braced with shallow scalloping. The top has no cracks or other issues. This is a superb piece of Adirondack that has aged to perfection and has handled steel strings for at least the last few decades with no signs of trouble. The pickguard is new, but made in the original style of the guitar by John Greven. We've included a brand new Calton Flight Case to protect this rare instrument."
Asking Price: $39,995
Model: 00-28
Built: 1910
Entry Date: 11-08-2007
Source: ebay
Contributor: Elephantfan85
Comments:
Item #320179970835
"Neck had been refinish, but it original, nylon strings, bridge needs to be reglue, little seperation"
"Back has dent, about 2x2 and hairline on the top of the body"
"Case not original"
Actually at a guess, I'd say the neck finish is more likely to be original than the body.
Model: 00-30
Built: 1910
Entry Date: 1987
Source: Mand. Bros.
Contributor: Anonymous(email)
Model: 0-30
Built: 1910
Entry Date: 04-09-2007
Source: 1987 Mandolin Brothers Catalog
Contributor: Dennis(OMpicker on UMGF)
Model: 0-42
Built: 1911
Entry Date: 07-01-2009
Source: ebay
Contributor: Marshall Newman(email)
Comments:
Replacement bridge and replacement heel
Model: 2&1/2-30
Built: 1911
Entry Date: 04-10-2007
Source: Intermountain Guitar & Banjo
Contributor:
Comments:
One of only five made
Replaced bridge
Signed FHM inside top
Asking Price: $5,500
Model: 1-26
Built: 1911
Entry Date: 2000
Source: Elderly
Contributor: Anonymous(email)
Model: 1-26
Built: 1911
Entry Date: 2007
Source: Elderly Instruments Web Site
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-17
Built: 1912
Entry Date: 2007
Source: Elderly Web Site
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
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Two repaired top cracks
Three repaired back cracs
Replacement bridge
Bridge plate capped as original cracked
On consignment
No longer available
Asking Price::$1,750
Model: 0-17
Built: 1912
Entry Date: 10-02-2007
Source: ebay
Contributor: Jerry(000_ToneFreak on UMGF)
Comments:
"This guitar has all of it's original interior structures present, intact and secure (including bridge plate). The finish is entirely original. The neck is straight (not twisted, warped or bowed at all) and the frets are in very good shape, as is the fretboard. The neck shows very little wear to the finish or the fretboard. The top is quite flat with very little distortion or rotation. The inside of the top of the guitar bears a date and initial marking of Frank Henry Martin, who was the CEO of CF Martin & Co. from about 1888 to 1945. the pencil-written inscription, typical of guitars of this period, reads "11521 9/7/12 FHM", indicating the serial number, date and CEO's initials"
Model: 000-28
Built: 1913
Entry Date: 06-24-2007
Source: email
Contributor: anonymous
Comments:
"The 10th 000-28 made, has original leather case"
Model: 0-42
Built: 1913
Entry Date: 12-18-2008
Source: Email
Contributor: Chris(Methropro on UMGF)
Comments:
Ivory bridge, 1 of 5 made, orig finish, no cracks, ivory bridge, ivory friction pegs, myfavorite guitars, 12/18/08
($19,999)
Model: 00-45
Built: 1913
Entry Date: 0000
Source: Mandolin Brothers
Contributor: Marshall(UMGF)
Comments:
Replacement belly bridge
New bridge plate
Two bass side top cracks
Neck reset
Oversprayed
Pickguard added
Original case
Asking Price::$29,995.
Model: 00-45
Built: 1913
Entry Date: 04-15-2007
Source: Mandolin Brothers
Contributor: Mac Carter
Model: 00-42-044Olcott-Bickford Soloist
Built: 1913
Entry Date: 04-01-2007
Source: Japanese Guitar Book
Contributor: UMGF
Comments:
"SOLOIST" on back of peghead
Slothead
Tuners have white buttons
Model: 0-42
Built: 1913
Entry Date: 01-05-2002
Source: Intermountain Guitar
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
URL
Asking Price:: $6,500
"Origianl HSC"
"Abalone-bound top"
"Very Good Condition"
Model: 0-28
Built: 1913
Entry Date: 11-06-2008
Source: Email
Contributor: Chris(Methropro on UMGF)
Comments:
Museum quality, ivory friction pegs, orig saddle & bridge, 1" top crack repaired, FBX crack cleated, astonishingly clean 11/6/08-11/29/08 Folkway Music
$9,999
Model: 0-18
Built: 1913
Entry Date: 10-05-2009
Source: UMGF
Contributor: wescattle(UMGF)
Comments:
"Picked up a 1912 Martin 0-18 awhile back. It has one crack on that has been repaired on the back of the guitar. Everything else is in great condition (it will need a neck reset sooner or later)"
Model: 1-17
Built: 1913
Entry Date: 1997
Source: Mand. Bros.
Contributor: Anonymous(email)
Model: 1-21
Built: 1914
Entry Date: 2007
Source: Elderly Instruments Web Site
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 000-45
Built: 1914
Entry Date: 08-12-2007
Source: Longworth
Contributor: Mac Carter
Comments:
Lyre shaped headstock
Model: 0-21
Built: 1914
Entry Date: 04-01-2000
Source: Mandolin Bros. Catalog 4/00
Contributor: Marshall
Comments:
Asking Price::$15,000
Model: 00-45
Built: 1914
Entry Date: 01-01-2001
Source: The History of the American Guitar by Tony Bacon UK edition
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
ISBN 1-871547-67-9
Large picture of front of guitar on Pages 24 & 25
Model: 00-28
Built: 1914
Entry Date: 04-02-2009
Source: UMGF
Contributor: Eagle53(UMGF)
Comments:
"solid headstock"
Model: 0-18
Built: 1915
Entry Date: 03-17-2008
Source: Dream Guitars
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
"Condition: Very Good, converted to steel string some years ago with new bridge plate and pyramid bridge, tuners are older Martin replacements, several repaired cracks on sides, back and edges of top all well repaired. Has bar frets in great condition. Very stable. Playability is great"
"Comments: "I love the sound of really old guitars. They are so open and alive. This one is no exception. It sounds like it is twice the size that it is. " - Al Petteway"
"The 0-18 was made in Brazilian Rosewood until 1917. This guitar has a very nice set of Brazilian Rosewood and a superb Adirondack top with the strength to hold up to extra light steel strings or silk & steels. I love the voice of this guitar, it just about jumps out of your lap with energy and sounds like a piano. Great separation and clarity and power beyond it's size. All the work performed has been done expertly and overall this is a pretty clean guitar for almost 100 years old. This is one you and your family can enjoy for another 100 years and it should do nothing but increase in value the whole time. A sweetheart guitar. - Paul Heumiller"
Bridge may be oversized.
Asking Price:: $4,795
Model: 0-30
Built: 1915
Entry Date: 12-22-1997
Source: Elderly Web Site
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
"VG" condition
Slightly oversize non original pyramid bridge
Listed as on consignment
Asking Price::$4,250
Model: 0-28
Built: 1915
Entry Date: 08-06-2007
Source: Martin Museum
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
On Display at Martin Museum August 2007
Model: 00-30
Built: 1915
Entry Date: 1980
Source: Mandolin Brothers
Contributor: anonymous(email)
Model: 0-30
Built: 1916
Entry Date: 08-06-2007
Source: Martin Museum
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
On Display at Martin Museum August 2007
Model: 0-28
Built: 1916
Entry Date: 03-02-2008
Source: ebay
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
Item #270216470595
Looks like there might have been some finish touchup
various cracks and typical pick wear on treble lower bout
Model: 0-28
Built: 1916
Entry Date: 03-09-2008
Source: EBay
Contributor: Chris Bennet
Comments:
Sold For:: $2,656
Has some cracks, some repaired some not, neck reset-refret, bridge repaired, bone saddle, penciled/initials under top
Model: 0-28
Built: 1916
Entry Date: 03-09-2008
Source: Email
Contributor: Chris(Methropro on UMGF)
Comments:
Has some cracks, some repaired some not, neck reset-refret, bridge repaired, bone saddle, penciled/initals under top, 3/9/08 Ebay
$2,656
Model: 1-28
Built: 1916
Entry Date: 10-01-2009
Source: Vintage Instruments
Contributor: Marshall Newman(email)
Comments:
Replacement bridge, minor side cracks
Price: $8,850
Model: 00-28
Built: 1916
Entry Date: 05-06-2007
Source: email
Contributor: anonymous
Comments:
Private collection
Current owners have had about twenty years
Model: 0-18
Built: 1917
Entry Date: 1997
Source: Bernunzio
Contributor: Anonymous(email)
Model: 0-28
Built: 1917
Entry Date: 04-30-2007
Source: email
Contributor: anonymous
Model: 0-21
Built: 1917
Entry Date: 1993
Source: Mand. Bros.
Contributor: Anonymous(email)
Model: 00-28
Built: 1917
Entry Date: 06-30-2007
Source: email
Contributor: anonymous
Comments:
"1 of 16 that year"
"Body original, neck repaired with"
"French polish finish, fancy Waverly tuners"
"No cracks, playing wear, evidence of old"
"Pickguard, good replacement ebony"
"Pyramid bridge"
Model: 0-30
Built: 1917
Entry Date: 05-20-1998
Source: Elderly Web Site
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
Image
Image
"Exc" condition
One minor repaired top crack
Solid headstock, likely replacement
Martin ivory friction tuners
Work likely not done by Martin
Asking Price::$4,000
Model: 0-30
Built: 1917
Entry Date: 2000
Source: Elderly
Contributor: Anonymous(email)
Comments:
Price: 4000
Model: 0-30
Built: 1917
Entry Date: 08-21-2001
Source: Elderly Web Site
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
URL
Image
Asking Price::$2,950
Model: 1-21
Built: 1917
Entry Date: 1977
Source: Mand. Bros.
Contributor: Anonymous(email)
Model: 1-21
Built: 1917
Entry Date: 1978
Source: Mandolin Brothers
Contributor: anonymous(email)
Model: 1-28
Built: 1917
Entry Date: 09-18-2002
Source: Bernuzio Vintage Instruments Web Site
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
URL
Image
Image
Minor repaired cracks on top and back
Asking Price::$3,350
Model: 0-30
Built: 1917
Entry Date: 01-01-1917
Source: email
Contributor: Metropro(UMGF)
Comments:
Identified via query to Martin by Chris(Metropro) in regards to an EBay auction with a partial serial number that matched one of these. Auction stated guitar was an 0-17. This guitar has not been located
Auction was from January 2008
Model: 0-30
Built: 1917
Entry Date: 01-01-1917
Source: email
Contributor: Metropro(UMGF)
Comments:
Identified via query to Martin by Chris(Metropro) in regards to an EBay auction with a partial serial number that matched one of these. Auction stated guitar was an 0-17. This guitar has not been located
Auction was from January 2008
Model: 0-30
Built: 1917
Entry Date: 01-01-1917
Source: email
Contributor: Metropro(UMGF)
Comments:
Identified via query to Martin by Chris(Metropro) in regards to an EBay auction with a partial serial number that matched one of these. Auction stated guitar was an 0-17. This guitar has not been located
Auction was from January 2008
Model: 0-30
Built: 1917
Entry Date: 01-01-1917
Source: email
Contributor: Metropro(UMGF)
Comments:
Identified via query to Martin by Chris(Metropro) in regards to an EBay auction with a partial serial number that matched one of these. Auction stated guitar was an 0-17. This guitar has not been located
Auction was from January 2008
Model: 00-30
Built: 1917
Entry Date: 01-01-1917
Source: email
Contributor: Metropro(UMGF)
Comments:
Identified via query to Martin by Chris(Metropro) in regards to an EBay auction with a partial serial number that matched one of these. Auction stated guitar was an 0-17. This guitar has not been located
Auction was from January 2008
Model: 00-30
Built: 1917
Entry Date: 01-01-1917
Source: email
Contributor: Metropro(UMGF)
Comments:
Identified via query to Martin by Chris(Metropro) in regards to an EBay auction with a partial serial number that matched one of these. Auction stated guitar was an 0-17. This guitar has not been located
Auction was from January 2008
Model: 00-30
Built: 1917
Entry Date: 01-01-1917
Source: email
Contributor: Metropro(UMGF)
Comments:
Identified via query to Martin by Chris(Metropro) in regards to an EBay auction with a partial serial number that matched one of these. Auction stated guitar was an 0-17. This guitar has not been located
Auction was from January 2008
Model: 1-30
Built: 1917
Entry Date: 04-10-2007
Source: Jody Butler
Contributor:
Model: 00-45
Built: 1918
Entry Date: 1992
Source: Mand. Bros.
Contributor: Anonymous(email)
Model: 1-18
Built: 1918
Entry Date: 06-20-2007
Source: EBay
Contributor: Metropro(umgf)
Comments:
Item #300123793039
Listed as 000, almmost certainly an 00 or 0
"Only flaws are as follows, 3 inch hairline crack back bottom, 2 inch back top, 2-2 inch front bottom left! these cracks are not even noticeable unless you use a light! The only flaw on the guitar is where some one tried to repair the bridge with wood glue"
Martin brand on neck block along with serial number
Model: 1-18K
Built: 1918
Entry Date: 01-01-1918
Source: Martin
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
Placeholder for interpolation. Status of guitar unknown
Model: 1-18K
Built: 1918
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 1-18K
Built: 1918
Entry Date: 08-27-2008
Source: EBay
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
"The guitar is in near mint condition with the exception of the following issues as you can see in a couple of the photos on the left side where i am pointing is a small crack as well as on the right side but these are completley solid but are visable. On the body of of the guitar there is a small scratch on the back of the guitar which is not very visable unless you look real close. There is a letter in the photos from martin company dated 1975 as to the year the guitar was maufactured. It is made of of hawaian koa wood"
Note, top is spruce
Model: 1-18K
Built: 1918
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 1-18K
Built: 1918
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 1-18K
Built: 1918
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 1-18K
Built: 1918
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 1-18K
Built: 1918
Entry Date: 01-01-1918
Source: Martin
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
Placeholder for interpolation. Status of guitar unknown
Model: 0-18
Built: 1918
Entry Date: 04-01-2007
Source: Folkway Music
Contributor: Uke Richard
Model: 0-18
Built: 1918
Entry Date: 04-01-2007
Source: Folkway Music
Contributor:
Comments:
One owner from 1918 to 2003
Bought in Fergus, about 15 minutes north of Suffolk Street West, Guelph, Ontario, Canada N1H 2J7
Neck Reset
Model: 1-18Ditson
Built: 1918
Entry Date: 12-01-1918
Source: email
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 1-18Ditson
Built: 1918
Entry Date: 12-01-1918
Source: email
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 1-18Ditson
Built: 1918
Entry Date: 04-05-2007
Source: Collection
Contributor: Elephantfan85
Comments:
Ditson branded on neckblock and back of peghead
Heavily repaired around end block
Shows some signs of damage under bridge, possibly from a past bridge removal
Non original bridge pins
Very nice sounding guitar with nylon strings
Bought on EBay in late 2005, early 2006
Extensive repairs by Steve Kovacic in 2006
Model: 00-18
Built: 1918
Entry Date: 12-01-1999
Source: Mandolin Bros. Catalog 12/99
Contributor: Marshall
Comments:
Asking Price::$1,475
Model: 00-18
Built: 1918
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-18
Built: 1918
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-18
Built: 1918
Entry Date: 07-24-2009
Source: EMail
Contributor: Bill Jacobs(cadman43 on UMGF)
Comments:
Highland, Indiana
"In 1977 I bought a 1918 00-18. I kept it for about 3 years, and paid $400. It had it's bridge replaced - there was a lighter, sanded area on the top around the bridge, and it was probably a total refin, with a satin finish."
"Owned from 1977 - 1980 (Sold to a player in Downers Grove, Illinois)"
Model: 0-18
Built: 1918
Entry Date: 02-24-2008
Source: EBay
Contributor: Chris Bennet
Comments:
Sold For:: $2,938
Bridge is pulled up, 2 cracks from bridge to butt, 4 long back cracks, back has pulled away from the sides, side cracks, frets coming up
Model: 0-21
Built: 1918
Entry Date: 10-03-2008
Source: UMGF
Contributor: Heimo(UMGF)
Model: 0-18
Built: 1919
Entry Date: 07-30-2002
Source: Intermountain Guitar
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
URL
Asking Price:: $3,900
"Hard Shell Case"
"Replaced pyramid bridge; otherwise ex-fine & original"
Model: 0-28
Built: 1919
Entry Date: 08-21-2003
Source: Intermountain Guitar
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
URL
"Excellent Condition"
"Original Hard Shell Case"
Asking Price: $4,800
Model: 1-18
Built: 1919
Entry Date: 04-01-2007
Source: EBay20080313
Contributor: Chris Bennet
Comments:
Asking Price:: $1,406
Bridge off, 1 small crack on front, 2 small ones on back unrepaired, pyramid bridge included
Model: 1-18
Built: 1919
Entry Date: 03-13-2008
Source: Email
Contributor: Chris(Methropro on UMGF)
Comments:
Bridge off, 1 small crack on front, 2 small ones on back unrepaired, pyramid bridge included. 3/13/08 EBAY
$1,406
Model: 1-18
Built: 1919
Entry Date: 06-01-2008
Source: E-Bay
Contributor: Marshall Newman
Comments:
Replacement bridge, 2 top cracks, some finish touchup via french polish
Model: 0-18
Built: 1919
Entry Date: 09-30-2008
Source: Email
Contributor: Chris(Methropro on UMGF)
Comments:
Extra inlays at 15 & 17 frets, pyramid bridge w/screws, bad glue & coming up, pickwear, missing piece in back, 9/30/08 Ebay
$1,610
Model: 00-21
Built: 1919
Entry Date: 04-30-2008
Source: EBay
Contributor: Spook69(UMGF)
Comments:
"Martin 0021 Parlor Guitar Serial #13912. The Guitar is Made from Brazilian Rosewood. This Guitar Is an Excellent Player. The action is Low and sounds like a cannon. Guitar features slotted headstock correct tuners V neck and ebony board with dimond inlays at the 5th 7th and 9th fret. The guitar has many professionally repaired cracks. Each of the sides has had a crack repaired. Bottom has had 2or3 cracks repaired. The back has had 2 repaired cracks. The top has had at east 1 maybe 2 repaired cracks. I have had the guitar for years and bought the guitar with the repairs. Cracks have not expanded. The bridge has been changed. I took many PICS Focusing on Repairs. Guitar is 100% functional and playable. $500.00 then no reserve"
Model: 0-28
Built: 1919
Entry Date: 04-02-2007
Source: EBay
Contributor: elephantfan86
Comments:
Being sold by productsontime, AKA "Vegas Pawn/EBay"
At least three repaired cracks in top below bridge. May have mediocre splices
Non original or modified bridge with what look like screw covers between pyramids and pin holes
Finish looks OK, at least on peghead and neck.
Tuners look original
Model: 0-28
Built: 1919
Entry Date: 05-19-2007
Source: ebay
Contributor: Marshal
Comments:
Bolted bridge
Model: 0-18K
Built: 1919
Entry Date: 10-04-2007
Source: ebay
Contributor: Spook69(UMGF)
Model: 00-28K
Built: 1919
Entry Date: 02-01-2001
Source: Bernunzio
Contributor: Anonymous(email)
Comments:
So. Cal. Music Co.
Model: 00-28K
Built: 1919
Entry Date: 04-01-2007
Source: Folkway Music
Contributor: Uke Richard
Comments:
URL
Built for Southern California Music Company
Repaired center seam crack
Folkway asking $6500 US in Apr 2007
Model: 00-28K
Built: 1919
Entry Date: 02-17-2008
Source: folkwaysmusic.com
Contributor: apitius(UMGF)
Comments:
Built for Southern California Music Company, has stamp on back of peghead
"the back graft is stamped with C. F. Martin's logo. A paper label inside the instrument reads "Rolando [brand] Koa Wood Guitar, Made Expressly for Hawaiian Steel Style of Playing". The guitar is fan braced like all of Martin's first steel strings (including the first Ditson Dreadnaughts). Apparently the X bracing Martin used on its gut sting guitars must have been thought of as not strong enough for steel string tensions. Funny that. The instrument is in excellent and original condition, with only a glued top seam separation and reglued bridge striking against it. The neck was professionally reset some time ago, and the instrument is today very playable. With an eighth of an inch of saddle above the bridge, the action measures 7 to 9 64ths and can be lowered further. It is strung with 11-52 strings."
Asking Price:: $7,495
Model: 00-28K
Built: 1919
Entry Date: 02-23-2008
Source: Folkway
Contributor: Spook69(UMGF)
Model: 00-28K
Built: 1919
Entry Date: 04-01-2008
Source: SC Music Company
Contributor: Marshall Newman
Model: 1-18
Built: 1919
Entry Date: 05-02-2008
Source: Email
Contributor: Chris(Methropro on UMGF)
Comments:
A few hairline cracks, very clean except 1.5" hole in shoulder, 5/2/08 EBAY
$1,083
Model: 00-21
Built: 1919
Entry Date: 03-26-2002
Source: www.themusicemporium.com
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
URL
URL
All original
Recent reset by TJ Thompson
Recent refret by TJ Thompson
Some wear below soundhole
Several well repaired back cracks
Asking Price: $7,750
Model: 00-21
Built: 1919
Entry Date: 09-25-2008
Source: UMGF
Contributor: rob(UMGF)
Comments:
"I own a 1919 00-21, and I wish I could remember the serial number right now (on my lunch break at work). I believe it is 1411X, so it is very close to this one in production time. This one looks more original than mine in that I have a replacement bridge, but a couple interesting similarities."
"1. my fretboard has a similar discoloration in it, near the soundhole, but it is ebony. Just a light streak and smaller that on this one."
"2. I've insisted that my inlays are not original, but luthiers who've looked at it say that the fretboard is original, and there's no evidence of tampering with the inlays. My inlays are solid, no slots."
"One difference I noticed - the bridge pins. I've been obsessing over getting mine to fit better - maybe they're not original after all. Hmmm..."
"Concerning the top wood...photorc has a 1919 0-45 that he says could be cedar. The top on the one in the auction and his top look very similar."
"I'll get the full serial number tonight."
Model: 00-21
Built: 1919
Entry Date: 10-01-2008
Source: UMGF
Contributor: Rob Montgomery
Comments:
"Purchased from Fred Oster's Vintage Instruments in Philadelphia in April, 2007 for $5,500."
"Prior to being consigned at Vintage Instruments, this guitar lived in New Jersey for about 4 years after it was purchased from The Music Emporium in Lexington, MA in around 2002."
"The Music Emporium had the restoration done to this guitar (TJ Thompson's shop), consisting of back and side crack repairs, neck set, bar refret, repro bridge (original saddle), bridge plate overlay, and some oil varnish finish work as necessary for the extensive back and side crack repairs. Also same oil varnish finish applied over the top wear and back of neck."
"Bill Tippin in Marblehead, MA, set the guitar up and installed a new bone nut in 2007. New Waverly tuners installed at this time."
"John Arnold inspected this guitar in 2008 and pronounced it in good health, confirming the above reapairs to be sound and in need of no further attention at that time."
Model: 00-21
Built: 1919
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-21
Built: 1919
Entry Date: 09-30-2008
Source: Email
Contributor: Chris(Methropro on UMGF)
Comments:
Badly repaired top crack bridge to butt, 7" back crack, cedar top?, solid square inlays (no slots), Ebay 9/30/08
$2,850
Model: 00-18
Built: 1919
Entry Date: 06-12-2007
Source: email
Contributor: John Arnold
Comments:
Original finish with two repaired top cracks
sitka top
rosewood fingerboard
Model: 0-28
Built: 1919
Entry Date: 03-21-2008
Source: Intermountain Guitar
Contributor: Chris Bennet
Comments:
Asking Price:: $10,000
Really nice, couple of nice repairs, action ok
Model: 0-45
Built: 1919
Entry Date: 10-06-2006
Source: Skinners Auction House
Contributor: Metropro(UMGF)
Comments:
Solid peghead, pyramid bridge, large OM style pickguard
Lot 64B 1919 Martin 0-45 est. $13-15k
noticeable pickwear above tip of pickguard
Model: 0-18
Built: 1919
Entry Date: 02-20-1999
Source: www.themusicemporium.com
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
URL
Very clean
Some belt wear on back
Asking Price::$3,000
Model: 0-18
Built: 1919
Entry Date: 11-01-1999
Source: Mandolin Bros. Catalog 11/99
Contributor: Marshall
Comments:
Asking Price::$3,350
Model: 0-18
Built: 1919
Entry Date: 08-01-2001
Source: Mandolin Bros Web Site
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
URL
Some finish touchup on top just below first string
Barely visible repaired hairline crack from sixth string area by bridge to the tail
Chrome strap pin installed in the treble side of the neck heel
"The pyramid rosewood bridge has been modified from its original through-saddle design by the skillful fitting of matching rosewood "end caps" on either side of the bridge saddle." Possibly done to repair cracked bridge
Asking Price::$3,454
Model: 0-18
Built: 1919
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18
Built: 1919
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18
Built: 1919
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18
Built: 1919
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18
Built: 1919
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18
Built: 1919
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18
Built: 1919
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18
Built: 1919
Entry Date: 07-28-2007
Source: German EBay
Contributor: nlake(UMGF)
Model: 00-45
Built: 1919
Entry Date: 1981
Source: Mand. Bros.
Contributor: Anonymous(email)
Model: 00-28
Built: 1920
Entry Date: 1985
Source: Mand. Bros.
Contributor: Anonymous(email)
Model: 00-21
Built: 1920
Entry Date: 10-19-2008
Source: Email
Contributor: Chris(Methropro on UMGF)
Comments:
Tiny repaired top cracks, repaired bracing?, pickwear no bids, bad pix 10/19/08 Ebay
($3500)
Model: 0-18
Built: 1920
Entry Date: 04-10-2007
Source: Intermountain Guitar & Banjo
Contributor:
Comments:
Asking Price::$3,000
Model: 0-18
Built: 1920
Entry Date: 11-17-2007
Source: Intermountain
Contributor: Chris Bennett
Comments:
Asking Price::$3000
Exc
Intermountain 5/1/07-11/17/07
Model: 0-18K
Built: 1920
Entry Date: 10-01-2009
Source: Honolulu Surfing Museum
Contributor: Marshall Newman(email)
Comments:
Pineapple paint job
Model: 0-28
Built: 1920
Entry Date: 10-13-2008
Source: Email
Contributor: Chris(Methropro on UMGF)
Comments:
Original finish, Fishman pickup, some playwear, repaired cracks on back and soundhole, pyramid bridge w/drop in saddle, diamond inlays Ebay 10/13/08
$3,500
Model: 0-18
Built: 1920
Entry Date: 06-01-2008
Source: E-Bay
Contributor: Marshall Newman
Comments:
Screwed Down Bridge
Model: 0-45
Built: 1920
Entry Date: 10-13-2008
Source: Email
Contributor: Chris(Methropro on UMGF)
Comments:
Original finish, pyramid bridge, nothing on cracks, 10/13/08 Ebay
($49,995)
Model: 0-45
Built: 1920
Entry Date: 10-01-2009
Source: ?
Contributor: Marshall Newman(email)
Model: 0-45
Built: 1920
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-45
Built: 1920
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-45
Built: 1920
Entry Date: 1991
Source: Mand. Bros.
Contributor: Anonymous(email)
Model: 00-28
Built: 1920
Entry Date: 09-01-2009
Source: ebay
Contributor: Marshall Newman(email)
Model: 00-28
Built: 1920
Entry Date: 09-28-2009
Source: EBay
Contributor: Henderson is go(UMGF)
Comments:
"This is a Vintage 1920 Martin 00-xx. I have done a little research to determine the year (1920)and model (00) but I am not sure of the model. It looks like other 00-28s that I have seen, but I am not an expert. If anyone out there has more info, please let me know. This guitar dates back to 1920 with a serial number of 15153. The guitar is in great shape and is FREE from any cracks, splits, or repairs! This is in 100% original condition. It looks like it was played yesterday and put in the case for the last 60 years. The wood is in GREAT shape there is no splintering or damage of any kind. The case is also in great shape. "
EBay
Item Number: 220486027599
Item Title: 1920 Martin Acoustic Guitar and Original Case
Item Location: Richmond, Kentucky, United States
Model: 00-45
Built: 1920
Entry Date: 04-10-2007
Source: UMGF
Contributor: Jan (boomklever on UMGF)
Comments:
Owned by Stephen Stills
Model: 0-28
Built: 1920
Entry Date: 04-15-2007
Source: Mandolin Brothers
Contributor: Mac Carter
Model: 00-45
Built: 1920
Entry Date: 12-22-1997
Source: Elderly Web Site
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
"G-GV+" condition
Ivory pyramid bridge
Refinished
Listed as on consignment
Asking Price::$13,000
Model: 00-45
Built: 1920
Entry Date: 2000
Source: Elderly
Contributor: Anonymous(email)
Model: 1-21
Built: 1920
Entry Date: 1992
Source: Mand. Bros.
Contributor: Anonymous(email)
Model: 1-21
Built: 1920
Entry Date: 1993
Source: Mand. Bros.
Contributor: Anonymous(email)
Model: 0-28
Built: 1920
Entry Date: 1978
Source: Mandolin Brothers
Contributor: anonymous(email)
Model: 0-18K
Built: 1920
Entry Date: 05-27-2007
Source: ebay
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
Item # 130117852156
"This guitar was given to us by a dear friend before she passed. I have had it in a closet for at least five years. I know, from what she told us, that she had played it and enjoyed it for years. We do not know much about it,other than it is old."
Missing binding on lower treble bout near bridge pin
No strap pin in bottom
Replaced back
Model: 0-18k
Built: 1920
Entry Date: 05-31-2007
Source: ebay
Contributor: Chris Bennett
Comments:
Sold For::$2822
Style 18 inlays, no nut, bar frets, lost binding lower bout,
Center seam crack, older hsc, back replaced
Model: 0-21
Built: 1921
Entry Date: 1978
Source: Mand. Bros.
Contributor: Anonymous(email)
Model: 0-21
Built: 1921
Entry Date: 1978
Source: Mandolin Brothers
Contributor: anonymous(email)
Model: 0-21
Built: 1921
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-21
Built: 1921
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-21
Built: 1921
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-21
Built: 1921
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-21
Built: 1921
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-21
Built: 1921
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-21
Built: 1921
Entry Date: 1985
Source: Mand. Bros.
Contributor: Anonymous(email)
Model: 000-45
Built: 1921
Entry Date: 1980
Source: Mandolin Brothers
Contributor: anonymous(email)
Model: 000-45
Built: 1921
Entry Date: 1981
Source: Mand. Bros.
Contributor: Anonymous(email)
Model: 0-28
Built: 1921
Entry Date: 11-28-2008
Source: Email
Contributor: Chris(Methropro on UMGF)
Comments:
Nearly perfect 11/28/08-12/12/08 Intermountain
$8,700
Model: 1/4-18
Built: 1921
Entry Date: 04-10-2007
Source: EBay
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
Seller claims only 22 made between 1918 & 1931
Made for the Wm. J Smith Company in New York
Martin stamp on back of peghead
Wm J. Smith sticker inside
12 fret slothead, 26 inches long, 6 & 5/8ths across the upper bout, 6 inches across the waist, 9 inches across the lower bout, 3 inches thick at lower bout
Small crack in the top near edge of lower bout
crack in the back
small horseshoe shaped dent in bottom near strap peg
Model: 5-21
Built: 1921
Entry Date: 04-20-2007
Source: EBay
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
Item #190105028534
Two cracks on back fixed
Some new binding on lower bout front and back
Original bridge reslotted
New saddle
Original bridge plate reglued
Neck reset
Finish looks overly shiny/glossy for an early 20's Martin
Model: 5-21
Built: 1921
Entry Date: 04-27-2007
Source: eBay
Contributor: UkeRichard(email)
Comments:
Buy It Now $2,500
Model: 0-21
Built: 1921
Entry Date: 08-11-2004
Source: Intermountain Guitar
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
URL
Asking Price::$1,800
"Very Good to Excellent Condition"
Model: 00-21
Built: 1921
Entry Date: 10-11-2000
Source: Bernuzio Vintage Instruments Web Site
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
URL
"An exceptional sounding and all original example. The cosmetics appear very good but there are a few repaired cracks as well as a repaired heel crack"
Asking Price::$3,250
Model: 00-28K
Built: 1921
Entry Date: 1990
Source: Mand. Bros.
Contributor: Anonymous(email)
Comments:
Only one made
Model: 000-28K
Built: 1921
Entry Date: 04-01-2007
Source: Gruhn
Contributor: Uke Richard
Comments:
Asking Price::$18,000
(1 of 2 made)
Model: 000-18K
Built: 1921
Entry Date: 04-27-2007
Source: www
Contributor: elephantfan88
Comments:
URL
The first of only two known to have been made.
Web Site notes that Martin had this one listed as a plain 000-18
Model: 00-42
Built: 1921
Entry Date: 05-19-2007
Source: ebay
Contributor: Marshal
Comments:
Cracked headstock
Reglued Braces
Replacement Bridge
Replacement nut
Cracks
Model: 000-28K
Built: 1921
Entry Date: 04-01-2007
Source: Gruhn
Contributor: Uke Richard
Comments:
Asking Price::$25,000
(2 of 2 made)
Model: 0-18
Built: 1921
Entry Date: 04-02-2005
Source: www.12fret.com
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
Image
First image shows style as 21, description says 18. Pictures of back do not look like rosewood
Image
Image
Image
Needs neck reset
Bridge loose
Medium to heavy wear on first three frets
Lots of finish wear
Asking Price::$1,115
Canadian Asking Price $1,350
Model: 0-18
Built: 1921
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18
Built: 1921
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18
Built: 1921
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18
Built: 1921
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18
Built: 1921
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18
Built: 1921
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18
Built: 1921
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18
Built: 1921
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18
Built: 1921
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18
Built: 1921
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18
Built: 1921
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18
Built: 1921
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18
Built: 1921
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18
Built: 1921
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18
Built: 1921
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18
Built: 1921
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18
Built: 1921
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18
Built: 1921
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18
Built: 1921
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18
Built: 1921
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18
Built: 1921
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18
Built: 1921
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18
Built: 1921
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18
Built: 1921
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18
Built: 1921
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18
Built: 1921
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18
Built: 1921
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18
Built: 1921
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18
Built: 1921
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18
Built: 1921
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18
Built: 1921
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18
Built: 1921
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18
Built: 1921
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18
Built: 1921
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18
Built: 1921
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18
Built: 1921
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18
Built: 1921
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18
Built: 1921
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18
Built: 1921
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18
Built: 1921
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18
Built: 1921
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18
Built: 1921
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18
Built: 1921
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18
Built: 1921
Entry Date: 01-01-2008
Source: Musurgia
Contributor: Chris Bennet
Comments:
Musurgia no date, or price.
OHSC all original, refretted, 2 repaired top cracks below the brdge, some pickwear
Model: 00-42
Built: 1921
Entry Date: 05-13-2007
Source: ebay
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
Repaired 12 inch crack in lower bout
Repaired 10 inch crack on right lower bout
Repaired damage from non original tail piece that has been removed
Neck Reset
Repaired headstock
Replaced binding on right side of neck
Refinished back, sides and neck
One coat of french polish on top
Replacement bone nut
Replacement ebony bridge
Replacement bridge pins
Plugged hole in fretboard from previous peghead repair
Replacement fret markers
Replacement strap pin
Reglued braces
Appraised by Gruhn's for $15,000
Reserve said to be lower than Gruhn's appraisal
Model: 00-21
Built: 1921
Entry Date: 05-23-2001
Source: Elderly Web Site
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
URL
"Exc" condition
One minor repaired back crack
On consignment
On hold
Asking Price::$4,500
Model: 0-21
Built: 1921
Entry Date: 03-21-2008
Source: Intermountain Guitar
Contributor: Chris Bennet
Comments:
Asking Price:: $8500
All original, great action, 3-4 small repaired top cracks, orig bar frets
Model: 0-21
Built: 1921
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-21
Built: 1921
Entry Date: 07-18-2007
Source: email
Contributor: Dawn Andrews
Comments:
Small non original pickguard. Looks tastefully done
Non original belly bridge
Model: 00-21
Built: 1921
Entry Date: 12-30-2008
Source: Email
Contributor: Chris(Methropro on UMGF)
Comments:
2"x6" patch on treble side, back binding & purfling replaced, replaced tuners, repro pyramid bridge, new bridgeplate, neck set, 1" chunk of heel replaced, heel cap replaced, total refinish, several repaired cracks on top-side-back, replaced spruce under the FBX 12/30/08-1/1/09 Elderly
$6,500
Model: 0-42-044Olcott-Bickford Soloist
Built: 1921
Entry Date: 09-01-2001
Source: Mandolin Bros. Catalog 9/01
Contributor: Marshall
Comments:
Asking Price::$10,000
Model: 0-42-044Olcott-Bickford Soloist
Built: 1921
Entry Date: 10-21-2001
Source: Mandolin Brothers
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
Ebony friction pegs with rosewood bushings
Image
URL
French polished
Purchased by current owner at age 17 in 1946 for $60
Accompanied by a letter signed by the late CF Martin III data March 3, 1967
Asking Price::$10,310
Model: 0-42-044Olcott-Bickford Soloist
Built: 1921
Entry Date: 03-15-2007
Source: EBay
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
Sold for $6,000
Ebony friction pegs with rosewood bushings
Unrepaired cracks as of Apr 2007
Model: 0-42-044Olcott-Bickford Soloist
Built: 1921
Entry Date: 03-27-2007
Source: ebay
Contributor: Chris Bennett
Comments:
Serious issues and cracks
Model: 0-28
Built: 1921
Entry Date: 12-15-2008
Source: Email
Contributor: Chris(Methropro on UMGF)
Comments:
BIN, fixer-upper, big back pickguard on upper right quad covering pickwear HOLE! tha's badly patched, massive oversized bridge,7 top cracks bridge to butt, 7 back cracks, holes from old tailpiece, replaced/wrong fretboard, 12/15/08 EBAY
$1600
Model: 0-28
Built: 1921
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-28
Built: 1921
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-28
Built: 1921
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-28
Built: 1921
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-28
Built: 1921
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-28
Built: 1921
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-28
Built: 1921
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-28
Built: 1921
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-28
Built: 1921
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-28
Built: 1921
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-28
Built: 1921
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-28
Built: 1921
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-28
Built: 1921
Entry Date: 06-20-2007
Source: email
Contributor: Matt Neiburger
Comments:
"I swapped for the guitar in 1989 while I was living in Ashland, Kentucky."
Model: 0-28
Built: 1921
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-28
Built: 1921
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-28
Built: 1921
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-28
Built: 1921
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-28
Built: 1921
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-28
Built: 1921
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-28
Built: 1921
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-28
Built: 1921
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-28
Built: 1921
Entry Date: 2001
Source: Bernunzio
Contributor: Anonymous(email)
Model: 0-18
Built: 1922
Entry Date: 06-10-2009
Source: ebay
Contributor: Marshall Newman(email)
Comments:
Replacement bridge, edge ding
Model: 00-18
Built: 1922
Entry Date: 04-27-2007
Source: www
Contributor: elephantfan88
Comments:
URL
Model: 0-18
Built: 1922
Entry Date: 04-01-2007
Source: Kovacik Guitars
Contributor: Uke Richard
Comments:
Asking Price::$2250
Model: 00-42
Built: 1922
Entry Date: 04-10-2007
Source: UMGF
Contributor: Jan (boomklever on UMGF)
Comments:
Owned by Stephen Stills
Model: 0-42
Built: 1922
Entry Date: 05-19-2007
Source: ebay
Contributor: Marshal
Comments:
Item #150119505082
Sold Price::$8,359
Non period replacement bridge
Replacement rosewood bridge plate
Finish touchup around bridge
Replacement bar frets
Three repaired hairline cracks in top
Split brace reglued
"ON INSIDE OF GUITAR SOMEONE USED TOOL(MOST LIKELY A DRILL) TO SEPARATE THE BOTTOM END BLOCK FROM TOP... A PRACTICE APPARENTLY DONE TO IMPROVE SOUND. MANY PEOPLE WHO HAVE LOOKED AT IT INCLUDING MARTIN REPAIRMAN DON'T SEE THIS AS AFFECTING SOUND OR STABILITY/INTEGRITY IN ANY WAY."
Wurlitzer branded
Model: ??-??
Built: 1922
Entry Date: 05-20-2007
Source: email
Contributor: anonymous
Comments:
Essentially a Martin 0-42
One of eleven total made
Model: 00-42
Built: 1922
Entry Date: 10-13-2008
Source: Email
Contributor: Chris(Methropro on UMGF)
Comments:
Pick wear to soundhole area, back hairline crack approx. 8 in, from top of back, parallel to center joint. Needs neck reset. Surface scratches and abrasions. Estimate $10,000-15,000 10/13/08 Skinner auction
Model: 00-42
Built: 1922
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-42
Built: 1922
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-42
Built: 1922
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-42
Built: 1922
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-42
Built: 1922
Entry Date: 07-13-2007
Source: email
Contributor: Marshall
Comments:
"17405 was built to handle steel strings. In exceptional condition, it was offered in 1999 by Real Guitars for $12,000, went to another dealer on the East Coast that offered it for $20,000, after which it apparently sold; it can be seen on pages 51 and 52 of The Acoustic Guitar by Freeth and Alexander."
Model: 00-42
Built: 1922
Entry Date: 07-13-2007
Source: email
Contributor: Marshall
Model: 00-42
Built: 1922
Entry Date: 07-13-2007
Source: email
Contributor: Marshall
Model: 00-42
Built: 1922
Entry Date: 07-13-2007
Source: email
Contributor: Marshall
Model: 00-42
Built: 1922
Entry Date: 1999
Source: Marshall
Contributor:
Comments:
Purchased Price::$3,500
Model: 00-42
Built: 1922
Entry Date: 04-15-2007
Source: Marshall
Contributor:
Model: 00-42
Built: 1922
Entry Date: 07-13-2007
Source: email
Contributor: Marshall
Model: 00-42
Built: 1922
Entry Date: 07-13-2007
Source: email
Contributor: Marshall
Model: 00-42
Built: 1922
Entry Date: 07-13-2007
Source: email
Contributor: Marshall
Model: 2-17
Built: 1922
Entry Date: 04-30-2007
Source: eBay
Contributor: UkeRichard(email)
Comments:
Sold For:: $791
Model: 2-17
Built: 1922
Entry Date: 05-19-2007
Source: Personal Collection
Contributor: Doug (guitaropsimath on UMGF)
Comments:
Some old well repaired cracks on the sides
Two newer not so well repaired cracks on the back
One bent tuner
Bridge shaved
Described as extremely resonant with good intonation
Finish appears original but may have been partially oversprayed. Looks cloudy in spots
"bought it on ebay at a very low price from someone who doesn't play, but had had it for 8 years, intending to learn. She thought it was cool and bought it instead of the solidbody electric she had set out to buy."
Guitar's is Nina
Model: 2-17
Built: 1922
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 2-17
Built: 1922
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 2-17
Built: 1922
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 2-17
Built: 1922
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 2-17
Built: 1922
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 2-17
Built: 1922
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 2-17
Built: 1922
Entry Date: 09-02-2008
Source: ebay
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
"Over all this Martin is in great shape both structurally and aesthetically. Some Martin collectors my be put off because at one point my grandfather electrified this 2-17. This modification was then reversed and covered with a matching mahogany patch. There is a small notch in the sound hole for the pickup. This in no way effects the playability or wonderful sound produced by the instrument. The repair in my opinion blends into the instrument about as well as can be"
"The body, neck, bridge, and bracing are all in good shape. Original tuner hardware is in good condition. Action seems slightly high and first 3 frets show wear but not damage. Guitar was recently strung with extra light Martin 80/20 strings"
"This vintage Martin parlor guitar is such a wonderful pleasure to play. My grandfather played this guitar since he was a child for good reason. This guitar is being offered at no reserve. Please bid to win this lovely peice of Martin history. I will answer your questions to the best of my ability"
Editor Note, Large square patch on the side has four screws. Finish likely touched up or redone. Looks a little off
Model: T-18
Built: 1922
Entry Date: 09-19-2009
Source: email
Contributor: anonymous
Comments:
Martins records do not record a style for many Tiple's made in 1922 and earlier. Best guess is style 18 based on materials.
Model: 2-17
Built: 1922
Entry Date: 04-01-2003
Source: Mandolin Bros. Catalog 4/03
Contributor: Marshall
Comments:
Asking Price::$1,296
Model: 00-45
Built: 1922
Entry Date: 05-23-2002
Source: www.12fret.com
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
URL
Image
Complete refinish
Frefret
Replacement pyramid bridge
Replacement binding on fingerboard
Muttiple repaired back and side cracks
"It is a super-easy player, and does NOT have the mid-1940's massive 'baseball bat' neck that I have seen on others"
Model: 0-18
Built: 1923
Entry Date: 06-09-2007
Source: email
Contributor: Jim Whitcomb
Comments:
Purchased at a thrift shop in San Diego around 2004
Model: 0-21
Built: 1923
Entry Date: 09-24-2008
Source: Email
Contributor: Chris(Methropro on UMGF)
Comments:
Total refinish, 6 repaired back cracks, 2 "incipient" top cracks, pyramid bridge, replaced bridge plate, 9/24/08-12/11/08 Mandolin Bros
$3,250
Model: 00-21
Built: 1923
Entry Date: 02-10-2008
Source: Email
Contributor: Chris(Methropro on UMGF)
Comments:
Restored, looks refinished 2/10/08-3/19/08 Landau Guitar
$5995
Model: 00-18k
Built: 1923
Entry Date: 02-29-2008
Source: Bernunzio
Contributor: Chris Bennet
Comments:
Asking Price:: $5,250
Neck reset, repro bridge, complete overspray, repaired cracks, and screw holes from pickguard and tailpiece. Converted? 12/6/07-2/29/08
Model: 0-18
Built: 1923
Entry Date: 04-10-2007
Source: Intermountain Guitar & Banjo
Contributor:
Comments:
Neck Reset
Asking Price::$3,850
Model: 0-28K
Built: 1923
Entry Date: 05-04-2007
Source: Skinner Auction House
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
Sale 2361
Lot 29
Sold Price::$2,703
Model: 0-28K
Built: 1923
Entry Date: 05-04-2007
Source: UMGF
Contributor: Metropro
Comments:
For sale at Skinner's auction house
There is some doubt on the serial number as this one is listed by Skinners as being from 1931
Badly worn and flaking finish
Substantial center seam crack
Metal tail piece with three screws
Mahogany patch where original bridge apparently ripped out of top
Enormous and poorly glued non original bridge plate
Possibly twelve inches of ivoroid binding missing from upper bout
Model: 00-18
Built: 1923
Entry Date: 04-02-2007
Source: EBay
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
Six repaired top cracks below bridge
Two repaired top cracks running from soundhole to where neck meets body
Non original compensated saddle
Non original bridge pins
"scalloped" top braces. Possibly due to past rodent activity
Surprisingly stable and nice cosmetically given all that
Model: 2-17
Built: 1923
Entry Date: 05-30-2007
Source: ebay
Contributor: elephantfan95
Comments:
Item # 260123758662
Bridge lifting on bass side
"key" dent on treble side
Finish crazing
Some specks of white paint
From estate sale
Model: 2-17
Built: 1923
Entry Date: 06-05-2007
Source: eBay
Contributor: UkeRichard(email)
Comments:
Sold For:: $1,051
Model: 2-17
Built: 1923
Entry Date: 09-10-2007
Source: Mandolin World Heaquarters
Contributor: UkeRichard(email)
Comments:
Sold For:: $2,500
Model: 0-18Ditson
Built: 1923
Entry Date: 09-01-1997
Source: Mandolin Bros. Catalog 9/97
Contributor: Marshall
Comments:
Asking Price::$3,500
Model: 0-18Ditson
Built: 1923
Entry Date: 03-01-1998
Source: Mandolin Bros. Catalog 3/98
Contributor: Marshall
Comments:
Asking Price::$2,295
Martin/Ditson
Model: 0-18Ditson
Built: 1923
Entry Date: 09-14-2004
Source: Mandolin Bros Web Site
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
URL
"It is overall in excellent showing a few scratches on the back with a small ding and scratch or two (or more) on the top. After careful examination we have come to the conclusion that the top finish may actually be original (it is in startlingly fine shape), but said top may have been buffed and polished with great vigor. In other words, the patina of age has been superceded by its lustrous shine. What was some past owner thinking? We, ourselves, prefer grimy and dull. The sides and back show little wear, just a few scratches and a mildly pronounced back center seam (dryness can cause this)."
Asking Price::$3815
Model: 0-18K
Built: 1923
Entry Date: 05-01-2007
Source: skovacik
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
Asking Price::$3500
The one that got away. Missed it by just a few minutes
Very nice shape
Model: 0-18K
Built: 1923
Entry Date: 01-01-2009
Source: email
Contributor: anonymous
Comments:
"Condition: excellent-plus (neck reset in 2007, new compensated saddle, a couple of replaced bridge pins, otherwise 100% original)"
Model: 0-28
Built: 1923
Entry Date: 12-11-2005
Source: Intermountain Guitar
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
URL
Asking Price:: $5,500
"Exc Condition"
Model: 0-42
Built: 1923
Entry Date: 04-11-2007
Source: EBay
Contributor: David(Davids Harp on UMGF)
Comments:
Refinished with nitrocellulose lacquer by Martin in the late 1960's
Oversized maple bridge plate installed at same time to allow for steel strings
Neck reset as well
Fingerboard has been off and reglued
Gruhn estimate of 15k
Non original compensated ivory saddle
Non original ivory bridge pins
Opening bid of 10,999.99
Model: 0-42
Built: 1923
Entry Date: 05-19-2007
Source: ebay
Contributor: Marshal
Comments:
Refinished
Cracks
Model: 0-42-044Olcott-Bickford
Built: 1923
Entry Date: 10-13-2006
Source: Christies
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
Auction Sale #1714
Lot 0010
Vahdah Olcott-Bickford model
Estimate 3-5k
Sold for $4800
Model: 0-42-044Olcott-Bickford
Built: 1923
Entry Date: 08-06-2007
Source: Martin Museum
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
On Display at Martin Museum August 2007
Model: 0-28K
Built: 1923
Entry Date: 03-06-2005
Source: Intermountain Guitar
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
URL
Asking Price:: $5,000
"Exc Condition"
"Beautifully-figured Koa wood, braced for steel strings"
Model: 0-18
Built: 1923
Entry Date: 10-01-2006
Source: EBay
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
Non original bridge plate
Model: 2-17Wurlitzer
Built: 1923
Entry Date: 04-13-2008
Source: email
Contributor: anonymous
Comments:
Wurlitzer stamp
Model: 0-18
Built: 1923
Entry Date: 04-01-1998
Source: Mandolin Bros. Catalog 4/98
Contributor: Marshall
Comments:
Asking Price::$2,995
Model: 0-18
Built: 1923
Entry Date: 01-01-1999
Source: Mandolin Bros. Catalog 1/99
Contributor: Marshall
Comments:
Asking Price::$2,464
Model: 0-18
Built: 1923
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18
Built: 1923
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18
Built: 1923
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18
Built: 1923
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18
Built: 1923
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18
Built: 1923
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18
Built: 1923
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18
Built: 1923
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18
Built: 1923
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18
Built: 1923
Entry Date: 03-09-2008
Source: EBay UK
Contributor: Spook69(UMGF)
Comments:
Item #170199705412
"This beautiful instrument has been in my family since 1923. It has been lovingly looked after, serviced, re-strung and played. A costly divorce is the only reason I have for selling this guitar. As long as it goes to a loving home, however, I will be happy"
Oversprayed/refinished. Bridge and fretboard both very shiny which indicates a less than knowledgeable person worked on this at some point
Model: 0-18
Built: 1923
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18
Built: 1923
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18
Built: 1923
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18
Built: 1923
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18
Built: 1923
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18
Built: 1923
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18
Built: 1923
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18
Built: 1923
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18
Built: 1923
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18
Built: 1923
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18
Built: 1923
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18
Built: 1923
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18
Built: 1923
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18
Built: 1923
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18
Built: 1923
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18
Built: 1923
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18
Built: 1923
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18
Built: 1923
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18
Built: 1923
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18
Built: 1923
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18
Built: 1923
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18
Built: 1923
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18
Built: 1923
Entry Date: 04-02-2007
Source: Christies
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
auction Sale # 1816
Lot 0004
Original ebony nut
Two repaired cracks in back near heel on treble side
Top lightly oversprayed
Model: T-18Wurlitzer
Built: 1923
Entry Date: 02-17-2008
Source: Ebay
Contributor: Spook69(UMGF)
Comments:
Item #230222671007
"This was my late fathers and it.s been sitting in storage for many years. It comes in a hard case which fits it nicely and there are no identifying marks on the case. Until today, it had 4 Ukulele strings on it, so it had been converted to a Ukulele. To do this the fatter Uke strings would not fit through the brass plate at the bridge, so that plate was removed. You can see it in one of the pictures as it was not discarded. The wood was sufficient to support the Uke strings without damage. However on the nut, that piece is supposed to have grooves for 10 strings and the fat Uke strings have caused 3 of the seperations between the grooves to break off. That.s the only repair needed. There is some wear to the finish below the Sound hole and a few minor scrapes here and there. See the pix. All very minor. Some strings are included. Some say Violin and some say banjo so you.ll no doubt need to get new strings when you get the nut repaired"
Model: D-111Ditson
Built: 1923
Entry Date: 12-22-1923
Source: email
Contributor: anonymous
Model: 0-18
Built: 1923
Entry Date: 02-01-2004
Source: EBay
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
Non original top finish
Finish on back, sides and neck heavily compromised
Non original tuners
Patched hole in side
Missing portion of rosette. Badly patched
Non original bridge
Lots of repaired cracks
Neck set
Wedge under fingerboard extension
Model: 0-18K
Built: 1924
Entry Date: 07-27-2007
Source: ebay
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
Item #260143302941
"Belonged to my grandfather"
Cracks in side, looks like they were badly repaired
Non original bridge
Screw in fretboard extension
Model: 2-17
Built: 1924
Entry Date: 04-01-2007
Source: Folkway Music
Contributor: Uke Richard
Comments:
Asking Price::$1,595,00(Canadian)
Model: 5-18
Built: 1924
Entry Date: 12-01-2003
Source: Mandolin Bros. Catalog 12/03
Contributor: Marshall
Comments:
Asking Price::$2,250
Model: 00-28
Built: 1924
Entry Date: 03-01-1998
Source: Mandolin Bros. Catalog 3/98
Contributor: Marshall
Comments:
Asking Price::$6,500
Model: 00-28
Built: 1924
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-28
Built: 1924
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-28
Built: 1924
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-28
Built: 1924
Entry Date: 1996
Source: Mand. Bros.
Contributor: Anonymous(email)
Model: 00-28
Built: 1924
Entry Date: 11-10-1996
Source: Mandolin Bros
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
URL
Described as one of the cleanest and most original examples of this model Mandolin Bros had ever seen
Asking Price: $8,248
Model: 0-28K
Built: 1924
Entry Date: 07-13-2007
Source: Collection
Contributor: Rob Kinghorn
Comments:
Not converted
Bought Dec 2003
Model: 00-45
Built: 1924
Entry Date: 1978
Source: Mandolin Brothers
Contributor: anonymous(email)
Model: 00-45
Built: 1924
Entry Date: 1978
Source: Mand. Bros.
Contributor: Anonymous(email)
Model: 0-18
Built: 1924
Entry Date: 12-27-2008
Source: Email
Contributor: Chris(Methropro on UMGF)
Comments:
Long repaired side crack, "minty" condition,orig bridge, mountaine-antiques 12/27/08 EBAY
$2,660
Model: 2-17
Built: 1924
Entry Date: 04-10-2007
Source: Intermountain Guitar & Banjo
Contributor:
Comments:
Neck reset
Asking Price::$2,100
Model: 2-17
Built: 1924
Entry Date: 04-13-2007
Source: Email
Contributor: Uke Richard
Model: D-111Ditson
Built: 1924
Entry Date: 01-01-2001
Source: The History of the American Guitar by Tony Bacon UK edition
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
ISBN 1-871547-67-9
Picture of front of guitar on Page 54
Pickguard looks very much like the one on the modern D-111 Ditson replica
Model: D-111Ditson
Built: 1924
Entry Date: 06-12-2007
Source: email
Contributor: John Arnold
Comments:
repaired in 2005.
Model: 0-45
Built: 1924
Entry Date: 1988
Source: Mand. Bros.
Contributor: Anonymous(email)
Model: 00-18
Built: 1924
Entry Date: 1996
Source: Mand. Bros.
Contributor: Anonymous(email)
Model: 00-18
Built: 1924
Entry Date: 01-12-1997
Source: Mandolin Bros
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
URL
Pyramid bridge
Light wear on the face of the guitar
Two repaired side cracks with some light overspray
Asking Price::$3,609
Model: 00-18
Built: 1924
Entry Date: 09-01-1997
Source: Mandolin Bros. Catalog 9/97
Contributor: Marshall
Comments:
Asking Price::$3,500
Model: 2-15
Built: 1924
Entry Date: 2007
Source: Elderly
Contributor: Jochem
Comments:
Asking Price:: $1,100
Model: 00-28
Built: 1925
Entry Date: 01-01-2009
Source: email
Contributor: anonymous
Comments:
"Condition: excellent (100% original, unmodified, crack-free)"
Model: 000-28
Built: 1925
Entry Date: 1980
Source: Music Man
Contributor: anonymous(email)
Model: 000-28
Built: 1925
Entry Date: 1981
Source: Music Man
Contributor: Anonymous(email)
Model: 0-18
Built: 1925
Entry Date: 1992
Source: Mand. Bros.
Contributor: Anonymous(email)
Model: 2-17
Built: 1925
Entry Date: 2007
Source: Elderly Instruments Web Site
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 2-17
Built: 1925
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 2-17
Built: 1925
Entry Date: 06-24-2003
Source: Bernuzio Vintage Instruments Web Site
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
URL
Image
Image
Original bar frets
"three repaired side cracks and a repaired spot on the shoulder; two repaired back cracks; neck reset by H. F. Eibert"
Model: 0-21
Built: 1925
Entry Date: 11-10-1996
Source: Mandolin Bros
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
URL
Finish touchup via french polishing
Aking Price::$2,938
Model: 0-21
Built: 1925
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-21
Built: 1925
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-21
Built: 1925
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-21
Built: 1925
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-21
Built: 1925
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-21
Built: 1925
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-21
Built: 1925
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-21
Built: 1925
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-21
Built: 1925
Entry Date: 04-10-2007
Source: Intermountain Guitar & Banjo
Contributor:
Comments:
Listed as 0-21H. In reality a modified 0-21
Seven string guitar in Hawaiian style
It's VERY likely the 7th string was added later
The Martin logs list this as a plain old 0-21
Seventh tuner in center of peghead at top
Needless to say, no visible stamp on back of peghead
Asking Price::$7,500
Model: ??-??
Built: 1925
Entry Date: 04-01-2007
Source: 20090924
Contributor:
Comments:
"This is a 1924 Martin 0-18 in fair condition. It appears to have its original finish, what's left of it, but there has definitely been some over-spraying or touch-up efforts over the years in areas where some damage occurred, as seen in the close-ups of the back and sides where patches or splices of wood can be seen. The top is remarkably crack-free and the small maple bridgeplate and scalloped bracings are all original and still in good shape. So once restored, this guitar should have an excellent sound. I assume that the ebony stringnut and pyramid bridge are original. The guitar needs a neck-set, but there appears to be no cracks or repaired neck breaks or headstock repairs ot structural issues of any kind."
"Looking inside at the original serial number (22422), one sees a glue line where apparently the neck block was cracked at one time. One of the original bar frets has lifted up out of its slot at the 12th fret, as seen in the close-up. The original rosewood binding on the sides and back is in good shape and I guess the tuning keys are original with those ebony buttons that match the ebony fingerboard. There is a obviously a replacement screw in the D-string's tuning gear as seen in the close-up. The brazilian rosewood headstock veneer is in good shape. So, really other than the side patch and 2-inch back patch seen in the close-ups, this guitar pretty much is structurally 'all there' and should make a nice-playing and sounding pre-war Martin. Being that a 1920's 0-18 is priced in the guitar guide books fro $3,000 to $4,000... here's a chance to own a fair one that's only needing some work, primarily a neck re-set and some fret work, I believe. This vintage pre-war Martin guitar has no case, but will be double-boxed for added protection during shipment."
Model: 0-18
Built: 1925
Entry Date: 09-01-2009
Source: ebay
Contributor: Marshall Newman(email)
Comments:
Cracked neck block, back patch, side patch, replaced tuners
Price: $1,250 Buy It Now
Model: 2-17
Built: 1925
Entry Date: 1984
Source: Mand. Bros.
Contributor: Anonymous(email)
Model: 2-17
Built: 1925
Entry Date: 03-15-2008
Source: EBay
Contributor: Spook69(UMGF)
Comments:
Item #180224322701
"As you can see from the photos an early style torch inlay was added to the slotted headstock some where along the way (I assume its not factory). Looks like the nut, bridge, and tuners are replacements as well."
"The guitar is in good shape for its age. It has had multiple cracks repaired on the top, back and sides, none of which currently need any further attention. The guitar has never had a neck reset. It measures 5/32 from the top of the 12th fret to the bottom of the E string with some saddle left to take it down slightly further. The guitar is playable as is but a neck reset is probably needed in the future. The guitar was recently checked out by a reputable luthier and given a clean bill of health."
"The guitar comes with an old non-original chipboard case."
Non original bridge. Looks like there was an oversized bridge on the guitar at one point
Finish looks a bit funky
Model: 0-28
Built: 1925
Entry Date: 04-23-1999
Source: Elderly Web Site
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
"G-VG+" condition
Replacement belly bridge (Should likely be pyramid)
Bridgeplate patch
On consignment
Asking Price::$3,000
Model: 0-28
Built: 1925
Entry Date: 2000
Source: Elderly
Contributor: Anonymous(email)
Model: 0-28
Built: 1925
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-28
Built: 1925
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-28
Built: 1925
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-28
Built: 1925
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-28
Built: 1925
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-28
Built: 1925
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-28
Built: 1925
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-28
Built: 1925
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-28
Built: 1925
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-28
Built: 1925
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-28
Built: 1925
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-28
Built: 1925
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-28
Built: 1925
Entry Date: 04-15-2007
Source: Mandolin Brothers
Contributor: Mac Carter
Model: 00-28
Built: 1925
Entry Date: 10-23-2005
Source: Mandolin Bros Web Site
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
URL
Image
"It has overspray on the body and was buffed up a bit -- a center seam was, perhaps at the Martin factory, repaired and in those days the factory liked to make it look shiny again. but it has lived long enough to acquire another patina. There is, for example, light pickwear through the finish at 4 o clock position on the soundhole, One person opined that perhaps the top was refinished, but the marks under the finish suggest overspray -- one can see a few ancient dings under the overspray on the face, but the rest of the guitar is solidly excellent with just a few minor signs of use, again, under the overspray."
Asking Price::$8,248
Model: 00-28
Built: 1925
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-28
Built: 1925
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-28
Built: 1925
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-28
Built: 1925
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-28
Built: 1925
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-28
Built: 1925
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-28
Built: 1925
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-28
Built: 1925
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-28
Built: 1925
Entry Date: 08-15-2007
Source: UMGF
Contributor: Hamjack(UMGF)
Comments:
My wife and I were over some friends house last night. I've been lending Judy a tele and a martin HD 35 to learn to play. Well, after a half hour or so she says, "we have a guitar you know, it was Mark's aunts guitar when she was a nurse in WWII"
I asked them to bring it down thinking it was proba Stella or a dept store brand. Well, it's a Martin with 20 frets, neck joins body at 12th fret, slot head ivory tuning buttons, waverlys, rosewood small body (parlor sized I'd guess), herringbone, serial #23514
Unfortunately it has some damage. The action is very high, the back is separated from the sides for about 6 inches, someone added a metal tailpiece. There are no cracks in the spruce or rosewood and I think it can bed restored
Model: 2-17
Built: 1925
Entry Date: 02-27-2007
Source: Mandolin World Headquarters
Contributor: Uke Richard
Comments:
Asking Price::$2,100
Model: 2-17
Built: 1925
Entry Date: 05-05-2007
Source: Mandolin World Headquarters
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
Repaired top center seam seperation
Original soft case
Asking Price::$2,100
Model: 0-28K
Built: 1925
Entry Date: 1999
Source: Bernunzio
Contributor: Anonymous(email)
Comments:
Price: $3500
Model: 0-28K
Built: 1925
Entry Date: 09-02-1999
Source: Bernuzio Vintage Instruments Web Site
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
URL
"12 fret neck with original bar frets; original pyramid end bridge; some well accomplished repairs to screw holes in peghead and side but no structural problems"
Asking Price::$3,500
Model: 0-18
Built: 1925
Entry Date: 1977
Source: Mand. Bros.
Contributor: Anonymous(email)
Model: 0-18
Built: 1925
Entry Date: 1977
Source: Mandolin Brothers
Contributor: anonymous(email)
Model: T-18
Built: 1925
Entry Date: 06-12-2007
Source: studia-instrumentorum.de
Contributor: felix
Comments:
Made for Mr. William J. Smith of William J. Smith Music in New York City
Model: 2-15
Built: 1925
Entry Date: 2007
Source: Elderly
Contributor: Jochem
Comments:
Asking Price:: $1,100
Model: 0-18
Built: 1925
Entry Date: 06-22-2008
Source: Email
Contributor: Chris(Methropro on UMGF)
Comments:
Exc. cond, no cracks, old patched hole in side OHSC 6/22/08 Ebay
$3,577
24580^0-18^Chris(Methropro on UMGF)/Email^20081013
Top bellied, bridge pulling unglued. Light surface scratches and abrasions. Estimate $1,000-1,600 10/13/08 Skinner Auction
$?
Model: 2-17Ditson
Built: 1925
Entry Date: 08-07-2006
Source: Martin Museum
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
Made by Martin for Ditson and featured in the Martin Museum August 2006
Model: 2-17Ditson
Built: 1925
Entry Date: 08-06-2007
Source: Martin Museum
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
On Display at Martin Museum August 2007
Model: 0-18
Built: 1925
Entry Date: 09-19-2008
Source: UMGF
Contributor: rstl99(UMGF)
Model: 0-18
Built: 1925
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18
Built: 1925
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18
Built: 1925
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18
Built: 1925
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18
Built: 1925
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18
Built: 1925
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18
Built: 1925
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18
Built: 1925
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18
Built: 1925
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18
Built: 1925
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18
Built: 1925
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18
Built: 1925
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18
Built: 1925
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18
Built: 1925
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18
Built: 1925
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18
Built: 1925
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18
Built: 1925
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18
Built: 1925
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18
Built: 1925
Entry Date: 07-01-2009
Source: ebay
Contributor: Marshall Newman(email)
Model: 0-21
Built: 1925
Entry Date: 1992
Source: Mand. Bros.
Contributor: Anonymous(email)
Model: T-18Ditson
Built: 1926
Entry Date: 04-16-2007
Source: EBay
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
Item #200100352573
Tiple
Oliver Ditson branded
Really ugly DeArmond pickup added, probably in the 1950's
Hole in center of peghead
May be missing wood around soundhole where volume nob of pickup was
Hole at base of neck where eye hook was installed
Small hairline cracks above and below the pickup
Hole drilled in the botom of the body and a grommet installed to allow pickup cord exit
Some sort of celluloid veneer around the body portion of the fretboard. Covers more of the treble than the bass side. Pickguard?
Sold Price:: $1,150
Model: 000-18
Built: 1926
Entry Date: 10-15-2005
Source: Skinners Auction House
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
Sale 2287
Lot 5
Estimate Price: $4,000 - $6,000
Top appears to have substantial finish wear including discoloration where arm would rest on lower bout, a bit of missing finish on the bass upper bout and discoloration from where what looks like a small tear drop shaped pick guard was once installed
Sold For::$4,700
Model: 000-18
Built: 1926
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 000-18
Built: 1926
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 000-18
Built: 1926
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 000-18
Built: 1926
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 000-18
Built: 1926
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 000-18
Built: 1926
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 000-18
Built: 1926
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 000-18
Built: 1926
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 000-18
Built: 1926
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 000-18
Built: 1926
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 000-18
Built: 1926
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 000-18
Built: 1926
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 000-18
Built: 1926
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 000-18
Built: 1926
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 000-18
Built: 1926
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 000-18
Built: 1926
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 000-18
Built: 1926
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 000-18
Built: 1926
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 000-18
Built: 1926
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 000-18
Built: 1926
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 000-18
Built: 1926
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 000-18
Built: 1926
Entry Date: 06-12-2007
Source: www.frettedfriends.com
Contributor: Michael Ferrucci
Comments:
Non original bridge
Typical finish wear
Model: 0-18
Built: 1926
Entry Date: 02-20-1998
Source: mugwumps.com
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
Reported stolen
URL
Model: 0-28
Built: 1926
Entry Date: 07-13-2007
Source: email
Contributor: anonymous
Comments:
Bought Dec 26 1996
Model: T-18
Built: 1926
Entry Date: 03-02-2000
Source: Elderly Web Site
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
"G" condition
Needs much work
Needs Refret to straighten neck
Needs Glue/Cleat on back cracks
Needs saddle recrown
Style 18 tiple body with 6 string neck added
Several top cracks
Patch in side
Tiple tuning carved on top in front of bridge
Signed on face by C.F. Martin IV
On consignment
Asking Price::$600
Model: T-18
Built: 1926
Entry Date: 2007
Source: Elderly
Contributor: Jochem
Comments:
Asking Price:: $485
Model: 000-18
Built: 1926
Entry Date: 07-13-2008
Source: Email
Contributor: Chris(Methropro on UMGF)
Comments:
French polish, pickwear on top, two small screw holes from pickguard, crack in bridge, "original condition?" Retrofit/Musurgia 7/13/08-
$12,000
Model: 0-18K
Built: 1926
Entry Date: 1993
Source: Mand. Bros.
Contributor: Anonymous(email)
Model: 0-42
Built: 1926
Entry Date: 10-19-2007
Source: UMGF
Contributor: Spook69
Model: 2-17
Built: 1926
Entry Date: 05-01-2001
Source: Mandolin Bros. Catalog 5/01
Contributor: Marshall
Comments:
Asking Price::$2,200
Model: 2-17
Built: 1926
Entry Date: 06-02-2002
Source: Mandolin Bros Web Site
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
URL
Image
One of 1,300 made in 1926
BRW bridge and fretboard
Reglued bridge (Less than perfect)
Neck reset needed
Non original tuners
Asking Price::$1,335
Model: 00-28
Built: 1926
Entry Date: 09-03-2008
Source: Email
Contributor: Chris(Methropro on UMGF)
Comments:
Added pickguard, large visible crack from bridge to butt, pickwear on upperbout, or finish 9/3/08-12/12/08 Musurgia
$14,000
Model: 00-28
Built: 1926
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-28
Built: 1926
Entry Date: 09-02-2009
Source: email
Contributor: Anonymous
Comments:
"My dad bought it for my mom in the mid fifties from my uncle for $5.00, looks like the best investment he ever made"
Model: 0-28
Built: 1926
Entry Date: 1999
Source: Mand. Bros.
Contributor: Anonymous(email)
Model: 0-28H
Built: 1926
Entry Date: 12-01-1999
Source: Mandolin Bros. Catalog 12/99
Contributor: Marshall
Comments:
Asking Price::$5,995
Converted H
Model: 0-28H
Built: 1926
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-28H
Built: 1926
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-28H
Built: 1926
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-28H
Built: 1926
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-28H
Built: 1926
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-28H
Built: 1926
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-28H
Built: 1926
Entry Date: 04-11-2007
Source: Bernunzio
Contributor: Uke Richard
Comments:
Converted Hawaiin?
Refinished, possibly at the factory
Replacement large maple bridge plate
Asking Price::$5,995
On hold
Model: 0-18Ditson
Built: 1926
Entry Date: 03-01-1998
Source: Mandolin Bros. Catalog 3/98
Contributor: Marshall
Comments:
Asking Price::$2,295
Martin/Ditson
Model: 0-18
Built: 1926
Entry Date: 1999
Source: Mand. Bros.
Contributor: Anonymous(email)
Comments:
Ditson
Model: 0-21
Built: 1926
Entry Date: 07-13-2007
Source: email
Contributor: anonymous
Comments:
Bought Jan 01 1978
Model: 2-17
Built: 1926
Entry Date: 09-25-2007
Source: UMGF
Contributor: Jerry(000_ToneFreak on UMGF)
Comments:
URL
Text at URL: "have a 1926 CF martin 2-17 in pretty good condition, no break, minor wear. Just looking to see if I can get ballpark. Serial #25409"
Model: 00-21
Built: 1926
Entry Date: 03-11-2008
Source: Intermountain Guitar
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
Asking Price:: $6,500
"12-fret, French-polished, ex-fine with recent neck reset"
Pyramid Bridge
Model: 00-28
Built: 1926
Entry Date: 07-13-2007
Source: email
Contributor: anonymous
Comments:
Bought Aug 04 1978
Model: 0-18
Built: 1926
Entry Date: 2007
Source: Elderly Instruments Web Site
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18
Built: 1926
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18
Built: 1926
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18
Built: 1926
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18
Built: 1926
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18
Built: 1926
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18
Built: 1926
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18
Built: 1926
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18
Built: 1926
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18
Built: 1926
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18
Built: 1926
Entry Date: 04-01-2007
Source: eBay
Contributor: Uke Richard
Model: 2-17
Built: 1926
Entry Date: 04-20-2008
Source: EBay
Contributor: Spook69(UMGF)
Comments:
"This guitar is a beautiful example of the pre-war Martins that have become so desirable in the past few decades. This particular one is no different. The guitar is very sound for the exception of one thing, the bridge has pulled up and affected one area on the front of the body. You can see in the pictures that there is a 1.5" inch wide section that seems to have been affected. This section of the body is not loose or separated it just has the two cracks that run from the bottom of the bridge to the bottom of the body. I am not a luthier but this appears to be a very simple fix. Aside from what I just described the guitar has very little wear. There is a few minor scratches just to the right of the sound hole"
Model: 0-18
Built: 1926
Entry Date: 1992
Source: Mand. Bros.
Contributor: Anonymous(email)
Model: 0-18
Built: 1926
Entry Date: 07-01-2002
Source: Mandolin Bros. Catalog 7/02
Contributor: Marshall
Comments:
Asking Price::$2,995
Model: 0-18
Built: 1926
Entry Date: 08-17-2003
Source: Mandolin Bros Web Site
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
URL
"While it has seen more than its share of playing time (honest wear, not stage fights, though) and does have finish worn off at the treble top bout on side, possibly from contact with an ill-fitting case, and also has a fair amount of top wear below soundhole, it also has its original bar frets which don.t show much wear. The action is quite playable."
"Wanting to play while erect a former player, possibly large, hirsute and damp, has added a strap pin to the treble side of the heel, on a diagonal. The unvarnished truth is that said Sumo-sized strummer rendered the gloss finish off of a large section of the varnish finished back."
Model: 00-18
Built: 1926
Entry Date: 04-01-2007
Source: Folkway Music
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
Significant pick wear on the top
Somewhat oversized pyramid bridge
One repaired crack on the back
Two small repaired side cracks
Slightly oversized bridge plate
slightly oversized pyramid bridge
Model: 00-18
Built: 1926
Entry Date: 04-01-2007
Source: Folkway Music
Contributor: Uke Richard
Model: 000-18
Built: 1926
Entry Date: 07-01-2008
Source: E-Bay
Contributor: Marshall Newman
Comments:
Side and pickguard crack, replacement bridge, side and top overspray
Model: 0-18K
Built: 1926
Entry Date: 09-15-2009
Source: email
Contributor: Dave Payne
Comments:
Current status: restoring to almost new condition
Source: found in an attic 20 years ago in Arizona, completely disassembled and cracked due to extreme heat
Model: 0-18K
Built: 1926
Entry Date: 09-28-2009
Source: email
Contributor: Dave Payne
Comments:
Restoration reported as complete
"The guitar is now fully restored right down to the French polish and is playing nicely. It is a joy to have in the house"
Model: ??-??
Built: 1926
Entry Date: 03-06-2006
Source: web
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
URL
Koa guitar. Didn't say wether 18 or 28
No pictures or detailed description either
Model: 00-21
Built: 1926
Entry Date: 09-19-2007
Source: Intermountain Guitar
Contributor: Marshall
Comments:
Asking Price:: $5,950
Overspray
Model: 00-21
Built: 1926
Entry Date: 11-17-2007
Source: Intermountain
Contributor: Chris Bennet
Comments:
Asking Price:: $5,950
Set up for steel, oversprayed, no cracks
9/19/07-11/17/07 SOLD
Model: 0-21
Built: 1926
Entry Date: 06-05-2004
Source: Bernuzio Vintage Instruments Web Site
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
URL
"there are several, grain related repaired cracks on the top (four) and back (seven). These have been cleated and stabalied long ago and are the result of and extremely dry envoirment and not damage."
New pyramid bridge being installed
Asking Price::$2,450
Model: 00-18
Built: 1926
Entry Date: 06-20-2009
Source: ebay
Contributor: Marshall Newman(email)
Comments:
Replacement bridge, hairline top crack
Price: $4495 Opening Bid
Model: 00-18
Built: 1926
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-18
Built: 1926
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-18
Built: 1926
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-18
Built: 1926
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-18
Built: 1926
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-18
Built: 1926
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-18
Built: 1926
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-18
Built: 1926
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-18
Built: 1926
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-18
Built: 1926
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-18
Built: 1926
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-18
Built: 1926
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-18
Built: 1926
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-18
Built: 1926
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-18
Built: 1926
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-18
Built: 1926
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-18
Built: 1926
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-18
Built: 1926
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-18
Built: 1926
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-18
Built: 1926
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-18
Built: 1926
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-18
Built: 1926
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-18
Built: 1926
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-18
Built: 1926
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-18
Built: 1926
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-18
Built: 1926
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-18
Built: 1926
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-18
Built: 1926
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-18
Built: 1926
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-18
Built: 1926
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-18
Built: 1926
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-18
Built: 1926
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-18
Built: 1926
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-18
Built: 1926
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-18
Built: 1926
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-18
Built: 1926
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-18
Built: 1926
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-18
Built: 1926
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-18
Built: 1926
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-18
Built: 1926
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-18
Built: 1926
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-18
Built: 1926
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-18
Built: 1926
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-18
Built: 1926
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-18
Built: 1926
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-18
Built: 1926
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-18
Built: 1926
Entry Date: 07-12-2008
Source: Email
Contributor: Chris(Methropro on UMGF)
Comments:
Orig. bar frets, ivory nut?, rectangular bridge?, tuners, bridge pins, neck reset, small belly, long repaired side & small back crack, nothing on originality of finish or bridgeplate. Pickwear on top, but looks very clean Montaine Ant 7/12/08 EBAY
$4,296
Model: 000-18
Built: 1926
Entry Date: 07-13-2007
Source: Collection
Contributor: Rob Kinghorn
Comments:
Bought Feb 2006
Model: 0-18
Built: 1926
Entry Date: 07-20-2007
Source: email
Contributor: Jan van Veen
Comments:
"Just saw this 0-18 on Dutch Marktplaats (equivalent of Ebay)"
"In very good condition (no further details given)"
"Offered for 2850 Euro (appr. 3800 USD)"
Model: 000-18
Built: 1926
Entry Date: 06-04-2007
Source: Steve Kovacik Web Page
Contributor: elephantfan86
Comments:
URL
Extensive work on sides. Lots of repaired cracks. New finish
Model: 000-18
Built: 1926
Entry Date: 03-03-2008
Source: UMGF
Contributor: CAZWELLBLTNGP(Cass)
Model: 000-28
Built: 1926
Entry Date: 05-07-2006
Source: Skinners Auction House
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
Sale 2318
Lot 47
Some pick wear below treble strings near bridge
$20,000 - $24,000 sale estimate
Sold For::$23,500
Model: 0-28K
Built: 1926
Entry Date: 08-06-2007
Source: Martin Museum
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
On Display at Martin Museum August 2007
Purchased from David Gansz
Model: 0-18k
Built: 1926
Entry Date: 01-01-2009
Source: Email
Contributor: Chris(Methropro on UMGF)
Comments:
on UMGF racquitar in excellent shape, Spanish style
Model: 0-45
Built: 1926
Entry Date: 04-01-2008
Source: E-Bay
Contributor: Marshall Newman
Comments:
Bridge reglued
Model: 0-45
Built: 1926
Entry Date: 04-27-2008
Source: EBay
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
Item #330231219584
"Up for auction is a vintage martin acoustic guitar style o-45 made in the year 1926. Serial number 27486. As the photos show the instrument appears to be in used but very good original condition. It conforms to the typical specifications of model for the period in which it was made with 13 1/2 inch wide body at the lower bout, brazilian rosewood back, sides, and peghead veneer, mahogany neck, adirondack spruce top with scalloped bracing, ebony fingerboard and bridge, torch peghead inlay, snowflake fingerboard inlay, and abalone trim on all body edges of the front, sides, and back. At the time this instrument was made the style 45 was martin's most deluxe level of ornamentation. The 0 size is a very small instrument. At the time this guitar was made martin made sizes up to 000 At 15 inch wide. This is a piece which would be of great interest to collectors as well as musicians. On july 3rd 2002, this was appraised by goerge gruhn from gruhn guitars 400 broardway, nashville, tn. with a current market value of $30,000. The accual appraisal is in my possesion. Any questions please ask. sold as is, so serious inquiries only!"
Model: 000-45
Built: 1926
Entry Date: 04-16-2007
Source: Skinner Auction Catalog
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
Auction 2361
Lot 34
Price Estimate $20,000-$30,000
Model: 000-45
Built: 1926
Entry Date: 05-06-2007
Source: Skinner Auction House
Contributor: Ted Hutson(UMGF)
Comments:
Top thickness: .100"
Fingerboard width at nut: 1.70"
Width at 12th fret: 2.21"
Model: 000-45
Built: 1926
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 000-45
Built: 1926
Entry Date: 2007
Source: Elderly Instruments Web Site
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18
Built: 1926
Entry Date: 05-22-2008
Source: Email
Contributor: Chris(Methropro on UMGF)
Comments:
Some body cracks, cracked bridge 5/22/08 EBAY
$2,035
Model: 0-18
Built: 1926
Entry Date: 02-15-2008
Source: Henkes & Blazer
Contributor: Chris Bennet
Comments:
Asking Price:: $3,120
Lots of pickwear and discoloration around soundhole, replacement bridge ad bridgeplate, some repaired side cracks, 60's Waverly tuners, 2/15/08
Model: 00-28
Built: 1926
Entry Date: 1982
Source: Mand. Bros.
Contributor: Anonymous(email)
Model: 00-28
Built: 1926
Entry Date: 10-24-2008
Source: Email
Contributor: Chris(Methropro on UMGF)
Comments:
Not set up for steel, complete overspray, original engraved tuners, 1 7/8" nut, diamonds & squares, repro pyramid bridge, new Martin pickguard, new endpin and bridge pins. Old neck set, patch at bridgeplate, new bridgeplate, old top crack lower bout, 2 back cracks. Bar frets reseated 10/24/08- SOLD Steve Swan
$12,500
Model: 00-28
Built: 1926
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-28
Built: 1926
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-28
Built: 1926
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-28
Built: 1926
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-28
Built: 1926
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-28
Built: 1926
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-28
Built: 1926
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-28
Built: 1926
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-28
Built: 1926
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-28
Built: 1926
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-28
Built: 1926
Entry Date: 08-19-2007
Source: UMGF
Contributor: Pete(pjwill64 on UMGF)
Comments:
(Owned by) a retired couple in my hometown
Appraised by Gruhn via email for $15,000
Work done in January 2007 by "The Lutherie Shop" in Des Moines Iowa. Neck Reset, bridge reglued, top and fretboard crack repaired along with fret leveling
Model: 00-28
Built: 1926
Entry Date: 10-23-2007
Source: UMGF
Contributor: Dario57
Comments:
"I got it yesterday, but I waited one day before posting as it's very easy to be taken away by enthusiasm when a guitar like this arrives"
"What can I say, it's everything I was told it is, and more..."
"First, its conditions. Unbelievably clean, it took my breath away when I opened the case, a beautiful, gorgeous example of a twenties 00 in -28 style. A true in-the-case-under-the-bed classic"
"It is very light (a little less than 1.4 kilos) and very resonant"
"Warm sounding, sweet, airy and balanced, a perfect fingerstyle guitar. Very comfortable shallow V neck and fine set up for me. It's very loud for such a relatively small body size"
Model: 00-28
Built: 1926
Entry Date: 07-13-2007
Source: Collection
Contributor: Rob Kinghorn
Comments:
Bought Jul 2007
"It weighs in at 2.9 pounds"
"It's very, very nice"
Model: 00-21
Built: 1926
Entry Date: 06-01-2007
Source: Bernuzio Vintage Instruments Web Site
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
"an exceptional small body Martin; great bookmatched Brazilian rosewood; herringbone trim around sound hole; very minor repaired back crack"
Asking Price::$7.500
Model: 0-18
Built: 1926
Entry Date: 04-13-2008
Source: email
Contributor: anonymous
Model: 2-17
Built: 1926
Entry Date: 02-10-2007
Source: eBay
Contributor: UkeRichard(email)
Comments:
Sold For:: $900
Model: 2-17
Built: 1926
Entry Date: 03-07-2007
Source: eBay
Contributor: UkeRichard(email)
Comments:
Sold For:: $689
Model: 2-17
Built: 1926
Entry Date: 04-22-2007
Source: EBay
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
Item #130103490933
One tight unrepaired crack in top behind bridge
Has "MADE IN U.S.A" stamped above Martin stampe on back of peghead
Some wear on the first three frets
Model: 2-17
Built: 1926
Entry Date: 04-30-2007
Source: eBay
Contributor: UkeRichard(email)
Comments:
Sold For:: $900
Model: 0-18K
Built: 1926
Entry Date: 2007
Source: Elderly Instruments Web Site
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18
Built: 1926
Entry Date: 02-18-2006
Source: eBay
Contributor: Chris Bennet
Comments:
No bids. No reserve. Fixer upper. Pix to small to see damage
Pawnbroker, buckhead bennie 2/18/06
Model: 0-21
Built: 1926
Entry Date: 06-01-2007
Source: Bernuzio Vintage Instruments Web Site
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
"a beautiful guitar; it has some light playing wear on the top but retains that ambered look of an old guitar; no modifications, over spray or unsightly repairs. It sounds and plays as good as it looks"
Asking Price::$7,495
Model: 0-28
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 1992
Source: Mand. Bros.
Contributor: Anonymous(email)
Model: 0-18K
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 09-19-2008
Source: UMGF
Contributor: rstl99(UMGF)
Model: 0-18K
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18K
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18K
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18K
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18K
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18K
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18K
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18K
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 12-02-1998
Source: Elderly Web Site
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
"G-VG" condition
Exceptional figure for a style 18
Proper replacement bridge
Non original nut
Several large side cracks
On large back crack
One smaller top crack
All cracks repaired
On consignment
Asking Price::$1,500
Model: 0-18K
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 2000
Source: Elderly
Contributor: Anonymous(email)
Comments:
Price: $1750
Model: 0-18K
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 11-09-2000
Source: Elderly Web Site
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
"VG+" condition
Asking Price::$1,750
Model: 0-18
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 07-04-2008
Source: Email
Contributor: Chris(Methropro on UMGF)
Comments:
Refinished 7/4/08- SOLD Mass St. Music
$1,850
Model: 0-18
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 06-29-2009
Source: ebay
Contributor: Marshall Newman(email)
Comments:
Replacement bridge, replacement tuners
Model: 00-18
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 09-18-2008
Source: Email
Contributor: Chris(Methropro on UMGF)
Comments:
All original, no cracks, some pick wear, neck reset, new saddle, 9/18/08-9/24/08 SOLD Henkes & Blazer
$6,370
Model: 0-18
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 07-18-2007
Source: ebay
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
Item #190132110418
Ugly non original pickguard
Missing strap button
Moderate top wear near bridge
"There is a 4 inch crack in the center of fretboard going from 13th fret to bottom of board that doesnt seem to be any problem.There is a fine crack in the ebony bridge that runs between bridge pin holes. Someone a long time ago had put a pickguard on guitar and a tail piece i removed both.There are two small screw holes in the top where pickgaurd was and 5 on the bottom where tail piece was.There are marks and scratches on guitar but to be expected from a guitar this old.Comes with the original case"
Model: 2-17
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 06-05-2004
Source: Bernuzio Vintage Instruments Web Site
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
URL
Replacement bridge
Repaired back crack
Model: 000-18
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 10-13-2008
Source: Email
Contributor: Chris(Methropro on UMGF)
Comments:
Very clean, small side crack & impact dent, repro rectangular bridge, removed strap button & hole filled, pickwear at SH, neck set, refret, 12 fret, slothead, 10/13/08- 1/1/09 Mass St. Music
$16,500
Model: 0-28K
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 1985
Source: Mand. Bros.
Contributor: Anonymous(email)
Model: 0-28K
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-28K
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-28K
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-28K
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-28K
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-28K
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-28K
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-28K
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-28K
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-28K
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-28K
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-28K
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-28K
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-28K
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 03-06-2005
Source: Intermountain Guitar
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
URL
Asking Price:: $5,600
"Exc Condition"
"Beautifully-figured Koa wood, braced for steel strings"
Model: 00-18
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 01-01-2006
Source: Elderly Vintage & Used Instrument
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
Catalog #239
Replacement bone saddle
Replacement bridge pins
Non original Clear pickguard
Neck Reset at some point (Elderly called it "Expert")
Asking Price::$5,000
Model: T-28
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 02-11-2001
Source: myjazzhome.com
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
URL
"This has to be the world's least expensive pre-war Martin herringbone. The bridge has been replaced (the original cracked one is in the case) with a replica having an added piece of bone on the string block. The neck has been reset and it plays well. There are two cracks on the back about 5 inches long which have been repaired."
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"Bill Frisell's T-28"
Asking Price::$1,750
Model: 000-28
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 03-06-2008
Source: email
Contributor: anonymous
Comments:
All original, Ex- cond
Model: 00-18
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 08-07-2007
Source: Owner
Contributor: Staceyz
Comments:
Canadian Export, 9/10 Condition
Model: 0-45
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 2007
Source: Elderly Instruments Web Site
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-45
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-45
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-45
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-45
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-45
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-45
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-45
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-45
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-45
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 03-01-1999
Source: Mandolin Bros. Catalog 3/99
Contributor: Marshall
Comments:
Asking Price::$19,995
Pickguard added
Model: 2-17
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 10-01-2007
Source: ebay
Contributor: Marshall
Model: 0-28
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 09-24-2008
Source: Email
Contributor: Chris(Methropro on UMGF)
Comments:
In the workshop 9/24/08-12/12/08 Henkes & Blazer
$?
Model: 0-18
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 01-01-1996
Source: email
Contributor: Chris Newman
Comments:
Purchased (as a wreck) from a store in Albany, NY in 1996
Model: 0-18
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 03-09-2008
Source: www.jp-guitars.co.uk
Contributor: jonpres(UMGF)
Comments:
"This one has just undergone a major restoration after a decade as a wall ornament. Still looks rough, but a great player. Pics on my website under Acoustics, Recent Projects if interested"
Model: 0-18
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 03-16-2008
Source: email
Contributor: Chris Newman
Comments:
Rebuilt 2008 by Jon Press in Bristol, UK. More information about the rebuild from:
URL
Model: 00-18
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 1998
Source: Mand. Bros.
Contributor: Anonymous(email)
Model: 00-18
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 05-01-1998
Source: Mandolin Bros. Catalog 5/98
Contributor: Marshall
Comments:
Asking Price::$2,995
Model: 00-42
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 07-13-2007
Source: Collection
Contributor: Rob Kinghorn
Comments:
Bought Aug 2005
Model: 5-21T
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 04-21-2007
Source: EBay
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
Item #200100670992
Heavy finish wear
Some wear around trebble side of soundhole
Model: 00-21
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 10-19-2008
Source: Email
Contributor: Chris(Methropro on UMGF)
Comments:
Project guitar from Kovacik, loose top & back braces, belly bridge footprint, large inlaid wooden pickguard 10/19/08 Ebay
$2,426
Model: 000-28
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 11-17-2007
Source: Chris Bennet
Contributor:
Comments:
Asking Price:: $20,000
VG-EX,
Enormous inlaid pickguard, pick wear by fretboard ext, 12 fret 25.4 scale, neck reset refret 11/17/07
Model: 0-28
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 04-15-2007
Source: Email
Contributor: Pat McDonald
Comments:
Pyramid bridge
Minor top wear
No cracks
Likely made for steel strings
Model: 2-17
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 06-10-2007
Source: UMGF
Contributor: Zizala
Model: 5-18
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 05-09-2007
Source: ebay
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
Item #150118547394
Opening bid of $650
37 made between 1923 & 1929
Period correct unfinished non original neck, with possible exception of fingerboard which is rosewood
Likely refinish on body
Three repaired cracks in the top on lower bout
Two repaired to cracks on either side of fingerboard
No frets
Two filled screw holes, one on each end of where bridge would attach to top
Small area of cracking along center seam on back
No bridge
Model: 2-17
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 10-17-2004
Source: Skinners Auction House
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
Sale 2253
Lot 2
Estimate: $600 - $800
Noticiable pickwear on treble side of soundhole, mostly towards the bridge end
Sold For::$822.50
Model: 2-17
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 04-20-2008
Source: EBay
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
Item #270229272783
"Here is a really cool old 1929 Martin - model 2-17 - a small guitar with a big sound. There is quite a bit of pick wear on the front, (see photos), and many nicks and scratches BUT NO CRACKS and no repaired cracks. Not even one.The frets that are on it are the large bar style frets and are in excellent shape, so possibly the guitar has been refretted but the fret board looks fine and does not have much finger wear. The intonation is excellent and it plays really well. There have been no modifications made to this guitar while I have owned it and there do not appear to ever have been any. It's a pretty simple guitar construction-wise. Someone mentioned that the serial number should place it in 1927 but there is no binding on the guitar. Due to slumping sales Martin stopped putting binding on the 2-17s in 1929, which allowed them to lower the prince and the drop in price actually improved sales quite a bit"
"I purchased this instrument from Skinner auction house back in 2004. Skinner had the instrument listed in their catalog as follows;"
"C. F. Martin & Company, Nazareth, 1929, Model 2-17, stamped internally C.F. MARTIN & COMPANY, NAZARETH PA and 30920 at the upper block, the two-piece mahogany back with black center strip, the mahogany sides, the mahogany neck, the rosewood fingerboard, the mahogany top, length of back 18 1/4 in., width of lower bout 12 1/4 in., with case"
"If Skiiner says it's 1929 then I won't argue with them. A great Mahogany Parlor Guitar. The Specs are as follows; The height from fret to string on the low E string is 446 - .037. the height on the high E string is 42 - .041. Measurements Overall Length: 36 3/4" Body Length: 18 1/8" Upper Bout Width: 8 1/2" Lower Bout Width: 12 1/4" Body Depth at Neck: 4" Body Depth at End Pin: 3 1/4" Fingerboard width at nut: 1 3/4" Fingerboard width at 12th Fret: 2 1/4" Bridge String Spacing: 2 3/8" Scale Length: 24 7/16" Soundhole Diameter: 3 1/2" Frets Clear of Body: 12 Total Frets: 18 Materials & Construction Top Material: Solid Mahogany Back & Sides: Solid Mahogany Neck Material: One Piece Mahogany Fingerboard Material: Brazillian Rosewood Bridge Material: Brazillain Rosewood Head Stock overlay: Brazillian Rosewood Nut Material: Ebony Bridge Style: Rectangular (non-belly) Back Binding: Rosewood Strip (Pre 1930), None (Post 1930) Top Binding: Rosewood (Pre 1930), None (Post 1930) Rosette: 3 thin white-black-white rings Fingerboard Markers: Small Pearl dots at 5th & 9th, 2 small dots at 7th Marking: C.F. Martin Stamp on back of headstock"
"The case that comes with the guitar is a soft shell case with a wild pasley patern inside. It's not much of a case"
"Lots of mojo with this old Martin"
Model: 0-18K
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 03-25-2000
Source: Bernuzio Vintage Instruments Web Site
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
URL
Unconverted
"some scratches but no cracks or repairs; original pyramid end bridge"
Model: 0-18K
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 2001
Source: Bernunzio
Contributor: Anonymous(email)
Model: 0-17T
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 04-01-2007
Source: eBay
Contributor: Uke Richard
Comments:
Asking Price::$750
Model: 0-18K
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 2007
Source: Elderly Instruments Web Site
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18K
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18K
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18K
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18K
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18K
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18K
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18K
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18K
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18K
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18K
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18K
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18K
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18K
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18K
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18K
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18K
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18K
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18K
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18K
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18HK
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 1997
Source: Mand. Bros.
Contributor: Anonymous(email)
Model: 0-18K
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 09-01-1997
Source: Mandolin Bros. Catalog 9/97
Contributor: Marshall
Comments:
Asking Price::$1,750
Model: 00-45
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 02-15-2008
Source: Intermountain
Contributor: Chris Bennet
Comments:
Asking Price:: $55,000
Honest playwear, no issues 2/15/08
Model: 5-17T
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 02-27-2007
Source: Neals Guitars (gbase)
Contributor: Uke Richard
Comments:
Asking Price::$1,395
Model: 00-21
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 07-13-2007
Source: Collection
Contributor: Rob Kinghorn
Comments:
Bought Mar 2005
Model: 00-21
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-21
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-21
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-21
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-21
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-21
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-21
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-21
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 04-20-2007
Source: UMGF
Contributor: majorminor on UMGF
Comments:
Reported by owner
Model: 0-18K
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 1993
Source: Mand. Bros.
Contributor: Anonymous(email)
Model: 0-18
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 07-10-2007
Source: UK Ebay
Contributor: Spook69(UMGF)
Comments:
Item #200127274657
"This guitar belonged to my grandfather. He bought it used at Pearl Harbor during the war. It hasn't been played since the 1960's. I believe it is a 1927 model with the serial number being 31941"
"Cosmetically for its age it is great shape. I can't find the slightest of cracks or any sign of repair besides a replaced bridge. The replaced bridge is kind of wacky, it looks to have been done in the 50's by the age of the screws the used to put it on. Why they did this I have no idea. There is no bowing to the top. Its as flat as can be. There are photos of the lousy work done, also photo of a wood block attached to the inside where the bridge attached. The neck could use some work, it plays fine through the 7th fret but gets a little ugly there on out. Maybe some fretwork but no more surprises with this one."
Model: 5-21T
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 07-13-2007
Source: Intermountain
Contributor: Chris Bennett
Comments:
For sale at Intermountain
VG
SSC
Asking Price::$1800
Model: 0-18K
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 04-01-2007
Source: Uke Richard
Contributor:
Comments:
unconverted
Model: 0-18K
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 04-10-2007
Source: Folkway Music
Contributor:
Comments:
Unconverted.
Repaired center seam seperation
Model: 5-21T
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 05-10-2009
Source: email
Contributor: Brendan Mitchell
Comments:
"I bought it about 1998 at a street market for $5 Australian and spent about $150 getting a new strut and a couple of cracks repaired as well as a new bridge made & fitted , the original bridge was gone and replaced by a 6 string guitar bridge ! This work was done by Maton guitars here in Melbourne Australia and I was very happy with their work"
Model: 5-21T
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 5-21T
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 5-21T
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 5-21T
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 5-21T
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 5-21T
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 5-21T
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 5-21T
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 5-21T
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 5-21T
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 05-28-2007
Source: Elderly Instruments
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
Needs Neck Reset, New saddle
Three cracks on back, one cleated the others appear to be solid
Refinished
Replacement bridge
Replacement/Non original pickguard
Replacement Grover tuners with ebony buttons
Asking Price::$1,700
Model: 0-18
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 09-15-2007
Source: ebay
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
Item #250164699053
Note: The following entry has been heavily edited by Mike Miller but still contains basically the same info as the ebay posting.
"The guitar has been seriously refinished. The repair to the spruce top is old, May have been done by martin. The repaired cracks are stable and filled,glued, Etc. They do not affect the sound. Lower purfling has been filled. Entire guitar has been refinished. I believe the tuning heads have been replaced also. I put light guage strings on, it does sound great. A glass slide bottle sounds better on it. The height at the 12TH fret is 5/16THS on the e string. The last time I played a guitar was 30 years ago, and I wasn't very good- So I can't tell you anything about "the action" other than it sounds funkey-blusey-funkey, which is all I know how to play. That and a few neal young chords. The woman I got it from was a guitar teacher-said it sounded like Leon Redbone. It is what it is.
Model: 0-28K
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 1978
Source: Mand. Bros.
Contributor: Anonymous(email)
Model: 0-28K
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 1978
Source: Mandolin Brothers
Contributor: anonymous(email)
Model: 0-18KH
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 1997
Source: Bernunzio
Contributor: Anonymous(email)
Model: 5-21T
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 11-25-2004
Source: Intermountain Guitar
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
URL
Asking Price:: $2,300
"Exc Condition"
"Excellent, with top refinish"
Model: 0-18
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 10-01-2009
Source: ebay
Contributor: Marshall Newman(email)
Comments:
Added pickguard
Price: $2,300 Opening Bid
Model: 000-18H
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 05-13-2007
Source: UMGF
Contributor: anonymous
Comments:
No ebony neck reinforcement
"The 000-18H has been strung with medium strings for 11+ years, with no apparent neck problems. The Hawaiian neck is a little thicker and rounder than the standard neck, but still very comfortable to play."
Model: 000-18H
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 06-06-2007
Source: email
Contributor: anonymous
Comments:
Repaired top damage in the bridge area
Older top refinish. Finish original on the rest of the guitar
Belly bridge and OM size
pickguard installed circa 1994
Model: 000-18
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 08-06-2007
Source: Martin Museum
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
On Display at Martin Museum August 2007
Model: 0-18
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 2007
Source: Elderly Instruments Web Site
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-42
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 09-19-2008
Source: UMGF
Contributor: Metropro
Comments:
"set up for steel strings, all original parts including engraved Waverly tuners, pyramid bridge & pins, bat frets. the neck has been reset, the bridge re-glued, the frets seated, a 5" back crack fixed and French polish on the back where fabric had stuck to it. There's a small top dent that's been French polished and some pick wear. They love the sound. All that French polish usually knocks the price down a bit, which probably accounts for the asking price"
Model: 0-42
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-42
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 04-26-2007
Source: Email
Contributor: anonymous
Model: 0-18KH
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 01-01-1999
Source: Bernunzio
Contributor: Anonymous(email)
Model: 0-18K
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 10-11-2000
Source: Bernuzio Vintage Instruments Web Site
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
URL
"original Hawaiin style guitar with high nut and flush frets"
Unconverted
Asking Price::$1,850
Model: 0-45
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 01-01-2001
Source: The History of the American Guitar by Tony Bacon UK edition
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
ISBN 1-871547-67-9
Small picture of front of guitar on Page 24
Non original pickguard
Model: 0-28K
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 02-16-2007
Source: ebay
Contributor: Chris Bennett
Comments:
Sold by flip-it-faat
Top & back cracks
Model: 0-28K
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-28K
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-28K
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-28K
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-28K
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-28K
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-28K
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-28K
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-28K
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-28K
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-28K
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-28K
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-28K
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-28K
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-28K
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-28K
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 07-01-2004
Source: Mandolin Bros. Catalog 7/04
Contributor: Marshall
Comments:
Asking Price::$5,000
Model: 0-28K
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 03-18-2005
Source: Mandolin Bros Web Site
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
URL
Image
"it does have a hairline top crack in the lower treble side, and the instrument has been oversprayed with varnish, or maybe polyurethane, or something else that is not lacquer. The owner says it was varnish. (Can I hear a "yeah, right?") Said finish shows bubbles, which suggests that it was brushed on, and yes, well, also some drips. However, our shop will try to remove the overspray, perform a neck reset and set up for normal playing, remove and reglue the bridge"
Asking Price::$5,155
Model: 0-28
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 04-10-2007
Source: Intermountain Guitar & Banjo
Contributor:
Comments:
Oversized soundhole?
Three repaired screw holes in top from previously removed after market pickguard
Model: 0-21
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 07-19-2007
Source: UMGF
Contributor: Willi
Comments:
"exc all original"
Model: 0-21
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-21
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-21
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-21
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-21
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-21
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-21
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-21
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-21
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-21
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-21
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-21
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-21
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-21
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-21
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-21
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-21
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-21
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-21
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-21
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-21
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-21
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-21
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 07-01-2008
Source: E-Bay
Contributor: Marshall Newman
Comments:
Original
Model: 00-21
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 07-05-2008
Source: Email
Contributor: Chris(Methropro on UMGF)
Comments:
Orig bridge, tuners,no cracks, says there is no finish damage but it looks damaged in the pictures like it's been in front of a steam vent. 7/5/08 relisted 8/3/08 EBAY
($6,200)
Model: 0-18K
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 05-20-1998
Source: Elderly Web Site
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
"VG" condition
Appears to have been converted to spanish style
Newer bar frets
neck reset
replacement nut
replacement saddle
All work said to be well done
on consignment
Asking Price::$1,700
Model: 00-42
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 1980
Source: Music Man
Contributor: anonymous(email)
Model: 00-42
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 1981
Source: Music Man
Contributor: Anonymous(email)
Model: 00-45
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 04-26-2007
Source: Email
Contributor: anonymous
Comments:
Original owner converted to Hawaiin style in the early 30's by replacing the pyramid bridge with a belly bridge, installing a raised nut and unslanted sadded
Converted back by TJT (TJ Thompson) in 2002. He reinstalled the original nut and filled and recut the saddle slot
Model: 00-45
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-45
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-45
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-45
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-45
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 06-12-2007
Source: email
Contributor: RJB
Comments:
"Purchased April 1963 for $238 from owner who received it as a 21st b'day gift in 1941. That owner sent it to Martin in 1954; the company re=furbished it with an overspray, belly bridge and pickguard. A beauty (a little shiny) nonetheless that currently needs a neck reset"
Model: 000-45
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 04-23-2007
Source: EMail
Contributor: anonymous
Model: 5-21T
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 09-01-2009
Source: ebay
Contributor: Marshall Newman(email)
Comments:
Tenor guitar, two top cracks
Model: 5-21T
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 5-21T
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 5-21T
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 5-21T
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 5-21T
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 5-21T
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 5-21T
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 5-21T
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 5-21T
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 5-21T
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 5-21T
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 5-21T
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 5-21T
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 5-21T
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 5-21T
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 5-21T
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 04-18-2007
Source: EBay
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
Item #160108269180
Crack in back starting about one inch to the left of the end block and going about 2/3rds of the way to the heal. Looks to follow grain
Repaired crack in bridge
A bit of overspray from when the bridge was removed and repaired
Saddle is very low
Lots of top wear
Model: 0-21
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 12-28-2007
Source: Dream Guitars
Contributor: jsalmon(UMGF)
Comments:
"Condition: Excellent, solid guitar, not a single crack anywhere. Master luthier Bill Tippin did a neck set, dressed the newer bar frets, replaced the bridge, nut and saddle. Original bar frets and nut/saddle in the case. A thin sister plate was added to the bridge plate due to worn string holes. Finish appears to be all original as are the tuners. The tone is most certainly all original!"
"Comments: "This is one of the nicest vintage Martins we've seen. The sound is big and projects like you might expect. It's amazing that this guitar has never had a crack repaired and the wood is all original. What a find." - Al Petteway"
"Al and I both love this one... It has that small body charm and tons of power. Perfect for blues, rags, old time and fingerstyle in just about any genre. This is a rare condition guitar structurally perfect and Bill Tippin put his midas touch on the neck set and setup so it play perfectly. The 0 and 00 sized Martins are the next horizon of collectible prewar guitars and are increasing in value at a rapid pace. So this one should appreciate quickly while you enjoy it. Even as I write this I'm thinking I should keep this one, but alas my job is to offer them to you... " - Paul Heumiller"
Looks like normal wear based on pictures. A bit of finish loss around soundhole where you typically see it due to pick wear, but nothing bad. Some scratches on the peghead
Model: 0-42
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 04-13-2008
Source: Christie's Auction House
Contributor: Marshall Newman
Comments:
Well worn
Sold:: $9,000+
Model: 0-21
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 09-29-2008
Source: email
Contributor: anonymous
Comments:
"Looks to be all original except for overspray on top"
Model: 0-21
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-21
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-21
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-21
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-21
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-21
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-21
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-21
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-21
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-21
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-21
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-21
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-21
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-21
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-21
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-21
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-21
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-21
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-21
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-21
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-21
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-21
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-21
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-21
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-21
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-21
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-21
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-21
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-21
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-21
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-21
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-21
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-21
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 02-01-2007
Source: ebay
Contributor: James Burkett
Model: 0-21
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 12-28-2007
Source: ebay
Contributor: Metropro(UMGF)
Comments:
flip-it-fast sale on ebay
Three patches on treble side lower bout. Patches very dark, look to be about nickle sized.
Non original belly bridge
Back, neck and sides refinished. Probably the top as well
"I find this guitar quite interesting but in the end all considerations are pointless since it's obviously refinished. While the neck looks 28 style because of the diamond I'd be curious to learn about the back ground (or to take the neck out to see the number). As I have the impression that the neck isn't a replacement I see it has the wide fret board, an original looking nut with slots for steel strings, it appears to have bar frets and correct style 21 inlays (viewed from the distance) and a (rather) period correct looking head stock shape including tuner position (which is different to the '30s and later position). So at least it seems to be an original OM or earlier period Martin neck. So I would tend to the assumption that this neck is original and custom ordered. Very interesting but the guitar unfortunately is already refinished. (Comment by Willi, AKA BHguitars on UMGF)"
"I actually did talk to Martin and there is no record of a special order on this guitar. That's not totally definitive but makes it seem less likely that the neck is original. I would have thought that even a special order solid peg head would have had the stamp on the back. Of course, the minute Willi suggests the possibility that the neck could be original I have to rethink everything. Always listen to the real experts! (Comment by Steve, kriegerse on UMGF)"
"Did they have it in their books as an 0-21? One thing that crossed my mind early on was that it could have been a tenor guitar converted to 6-string by the Martin factory in the 30s, when they would have installed a belly bridge and new neck. But that's of course just a wild guess not directly supported by the evidence. (Comment by jsalmon on UMGF)"
BIN price of $3,495
Model: T-17
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 10-13-2008
Source: Email
Contributor: Chris(Methropro on UMGF)
Comments:
10 string tiple. Mahogany top & body. 10/13/08 Ebay
($1,450)
Model: T-18
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 04-22-2008
Source: EBay
Contributor: elephantfan86
Comments:
Item #130216688956
"Here is a nice Vintage 1927 Martin T-18 Tiple I had planned on fixing up but it doesn't look like I'll ever get it done, so out of the closet and up on the auction block it goes! I bought it just like you see it with 3 old and decrepit strings on it. There is lots of wear and tear that look to be the natural result of being played and loved for many years. I had thoughts to turn it into a small guitar by drilling different holes in the bridge and replacing the nut, but this should probably just get fixed up and used for what it is since it is after all a Martin. I call it a project because both sides have long cracks and will need to be fixed in order for it to be useable/playable. The owners had lived in New England and the winters there are brutal on solid wood instruments if they don't get the proper humidity (this Tiple should be featured in ad for a humidifier company). The bridge looks good and has not pulled up (although I have no idea how it would hold up with a whole set of strings). The top and back are nice and flat with no cracks. It looks like someone had tried super-glue on one of the cracks (doh!). It has very small frets and this was played back in the day so they have some wear to them. The nut looks good. The tuners all work and the buttons look incredible (I'm not sure what they are made of but they have a "grain" to them which you can see in the pictures). It is missing the strap pin for the butt end (they simply twist in and there are all sorts of after market buttons available from exotic woods inlaid with abalone to plain plastic) and note the cool strap holding "hook" on the bass side tuners. The neck set looks good, but if you really wanted easy action & playability, you should plan on a neck reset and fret job while your "at it". I would guess that it would play O.K. without that, but it would certainly be a better player if you did it. This thing will probably sound incredible if it gets the right care/love as it is over 80 years old, sol
Model: 0-18K
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 04-01-2007
Source: eBay
Contributor: Uke Richard
Comments:
converted / flip-it-fast! /
Model: 0-18K
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 07-13-2007
Source: email
Contributor: anonymous
Comments:
Bought Apr 06 2007
Model: D-111Ditson
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 04-13-2008
Source: email
Contributor: anonymous
Comments:
12 fret dreadnought
Model: D-111Ditson
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 04-11-2008
Source: UMGF
Contributor: rem5trk
Comments:
"I own Martin Ditson Model 111, 1927, SN 33983. I will submit information on it to the registry later this weekend"
"If I recall correctly, with the exception of the Martin SN, there are no .Martin. identifications. The stamps (inside center strip and back of peghead) both say .Ditson..'"
"It has X-bracing and exceptionally light construction"
"Ornamentation ? There isn.t any. As Frank Ford said, 'simple to the point of austerity'
"The guitar is currently with Dave Musselwhite for some long overdue repair and restoration work"
"After thoroughly examining the guitar, Dave gave me a detailed explanation of each work item the guitar needed. These included a neck reset, work on the bar frets and other intricate items"
"I said, .Fine. So, I can expect to get it back next week ?"
"He smiled and said, 'Yes ! Absolutely. You can expect it anytime you want..'"
"I think he was trying to tell me something"
Model: 000-18
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 05-13-2007
Source: UMGF
Contributor: John Arnold
Comments:
No ebony neck reinforcement
"The 000-18 is a much lighter braced guitar, and will probably use light gauge strings when the restoration is complete."
Lightly braced
Model: 000-18
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 06-06-2007
Source: email
Contributor: anonymous
Comments:
Excellent condition with some finish wear around the soundhole
Neck reset and fret work in progress
Model: 00-18
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 10-12-1999
Source: Elderly Web Site
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
"VG+" condition
Several repaired side cracks
Body and heel oversprayed
Recent neck reset
On hold
Asking Price::$2,200
Model: 0-18
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 08-09-2007
Source: UMGF
Contributor: gunn2001(UMGF)
Comments:
It has a decal, "Levi's music store Rochester NY" on headstock
Model: 0-18
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18
Built: 1927
Entry Date: 08-01-2008
Source: E-Bay
Contributor: Marshall Newman
Comments:
Crack at end pin, Center seam sep. Top crack
Model: 0-18
Built: 1928
Entry Date: 2007
Source: eBay
Contributor:
Model: 5-21T
Built: 1928
Entry Date: 10-11-2000
Source: Bernuzio Vintage Instruments Web Site
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
URL
"Waverly V-2 banjo tuners added; original old style pickguard added no cracks or repairs; fine sound and playablity"
Asking Price::$1,750
Model: 0-28K
Built: 1928
Entry Date: 07-04-2008
Source: Email
Contributor: Chris(Methropro on UMGF)
Comments:
Unconverted, original, no cracks or repairs Retrofit 7/4/08-12/13/08
$7,600
Model: 0-18K
Built: 1928
Entry Date: 05-04-2008
Source: EBay
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
"Older thin refinish was very well done. As mentioned, it has very light bracing. I suspect someone had once set it up for Hawaiian play using heavy strings and high action. Some top distortion and original bridge plate was split. Our guy did an excellent job replacing the bridge plate and the entire top is now 100% sturdy and stable. One crack below the low E pin (see photo 15) and several small back cracks are well aligned and tightly sealed. Cracks are innocuous and difficult to see on figured koa. Original bar frets are uniformly low but as mentioned, it plays great and intonates perfectly. A solid sturdy guitar that sounds wonderful and is ready for another 80 years of good service"
Model: 0-18K
Built: 1928
Entry Date: 05-08-2005
Source: Skinners Auction House
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
Sale 2274
Lot 10
Belly bridge, probably non original
Pickguard, again probably non original. Especially since it seems to cover the outermost rosette ring
Estimate Price: $500 - $700
Sold For::$1,880
Model: 0-28
Built: 1928
Entry Date: 10-05-2002
Source: More Music
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
URL
Store Address: 121 Maple Street Santa Cruz, California 95060. Phone: 831-458-2438
Asking Price:: $5,400
Model: 2-17
Built: 1928
Entry Date: 06-30-2008
Source: Email
Contributor: Chris(Methropro on UMGF)
Comments:
Repro bridge (looks orig), damage to back lower bout OSSC 6/30/08 Ebay
$1,128
Model: T-18
Built: 1928
Entry Date: 11-24-2007
Source: ebay
Contributor: Metropro(Chris)
Comments:
10 string Martin Tiple
Mint condition. Mahogany top and body. On the back of the peghead there is a stamp that reads: "The best in music comes from Will A. Young, The Music Man, Fort Wayne, Indiana."
Model: 0-18K
Built: 1928
Entry Date: 10-09-2003
Source: Christies
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
Auction Sale #1277
Lot 26
Estimate $1800-$2400
Didn't sell
Front Picture on Page 7 of the catalog
Model: 00-21
Built: 1928
Entry Date: 03-01-2002
Source: Mandolin Bros. Catalog 3/02
Contributor: Marshall
Comments:
Asking Price::$5,995
Model: 00-21
Built: 1928
Entry Date: 06-02-2002
Source: Mandolin Bros Web Site
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
URL
Finish damage on back lower bout
Repaired back crack
Neck Reset by Mandolin Bros
Asking Price::$5,995
Model: 00-21
Built: 1928
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-21
Built: 1928
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-21
Built: 1928
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-21
Built: 1928
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-21
Built: 1928
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-21
Built: 1928
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-21
Built: 1928
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-21
Built: 1928
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-21
Built: 1928
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-21
Built: 1928
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-21
Built: 1928
Entry Date: 03-31-2008
Source: EBay
Contributor: Chris Bennett
Comments:
Miss-posted on eBay as a 1927 000-21. Has a nasty looking crack on the upper back, and added braces around the neck block. It looks like someone attempted to slip the block and cracked the back of the guitar. Possibly the sides above the neck block as well. Completely refinished. Sold 3/28/08
Model: 00-21
Built: 1928
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-21
Built: 1928
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-21
Built: 1928
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-21
Built: 1928
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-21
Built: 1928
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-21
Built: 1928
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-21
Built: 1928
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-21
Built: 1928
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-21
Built: 1928
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-21
Built: 1928
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-21
Built: 1928
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-21
Built: 1928
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-21
Built: 1928
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-21
Built: 1928
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-21
Built: 1928
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-21
Built: 1928
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-21
Built: 1928
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-21
Built: 1928
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-21
Built: 1928
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-21
Built: 1928
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-21
Built: 1928
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-21
Built: 1928
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-21
Built: 1928
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-21
Built: 1928
Entry Date: 11-01-2005
Source: Elderly Vintage & Used Instrument
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
Catalog #238
Listed for 8k
Listed VG-EX
Repro bridge
Neckset by Elderly
Model: 2-17
Built: 1928
Entry Date: 11-29-2008
Source: Email
Contributor: Chris(Methropro on UMGF)
Comments:
All original, bar frets, neck reset, bridge glued, Mando WHQ 11/29/08- Mandoin World HQ
$2,750
Model: 2-17
Built: 1928
Entry Date: 07-01-2009
Source: ??????
Contributor: Marshall Newman(email)
Model: 00-18
Built: 1928
Entry Date: 04-01-2007
Source: Intermountain
Contributor: Uke Richard
Model: 5-17T
Built: 1928
Entry Date: 09-02-1999
Source: Bernuzio Vintage Instruments Web Site
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
URL
"all mahogany tenor guitar in Martins smallest size; a beauty"
Asking Price::$650
Model: 0-42
Built: 1928
Entry Date: 05-13-2007
Source: UMGF
Contributor: John Arnold
Comments:
No ebony neck reinforcement
"The 0-42 is apart (top and neck removed)."
Model: 0-42
Built: 1928
Entry Date: 06-06-2007
Source: email
Contributor: anonymous
Comments:
Finish stripped except for the neck
Currently being restored
Model: 0-42
Built: 1928
Entry Date: 04-04-2008
Source: Email
Contributor: Chris(Methropro on UMGF)
Comments:
With buyers premium, 4/4/08 Christie's Auction House
$9,375
Model: 00-40H
Built: 1928
Entry Date: 04-09-2007
Source: UMGF
Contributor: Dennis(OMpicker on UMGF)
Model: 0-18
Built: 1928
Entry Date: 04-01-2007
Source: eBay
Contributor: Uke Richard
Comments:
Asking Price::$1,953
Model: 0-18
Built: 1928
Entry Date: 04-02-2007
Source: Ebay
Contributor:
Comments:
Possible bridge replacement
1 inch crack in bridge, no visible seperation
Bridge is rosewood
Two repaired top cracks just below the bridge
Model: 2-18T
Built: 1928
Entry Date: 04-01-2007
Source:
Contributor:
Model: 000-45
Built: 1928
Entry Date: 06-18-2007
Source: UMGF
Contributor: David(Fingerstyle2 on UMGF)
Comments:
"Lest we travel too far into a 'fact-free zone' about how the pickguard-area repair was done, I checked with T.J. and he's fine with my sharing the info:"
"....didn't inlay anything - just blended hard edge that the last 'repairman' had routed for guard, and then began rather complicated layering of various finishes (primarily lacquer and shellac) and colors (powdered pigments, aniline dyes, orange shellac, etc.) to try to get a decent match."
"As mentioned in the appraisal that the seller included in the action listing, 'very light flattening agent sprayed on top to tie all touched up areas together'. Then, he said (amazingly) '....i then burned and froze touched up area....'"
"By the way, he also said that he can easily recommend the guitar and that "it's got it all.""
Model: 000-45
Built: 1928
Entry Date: 06-18-2007
Source: ebay
Contributor: John Arnold
Comments:
Item #320128742856
Repaired/restored by TJ Thompson in 2007
Replacement period correct bridge
Neck reset
Before restoration had an ugly winged pickguard inlayed in the top
"Very rare Martin 000-45 guitar from 1928 in great shape. This guitar was recently worked on by the pre war Martin specialist, TJ Thompson. An appraisal detaling both his work and the state of the guitar, is shown. Basically, this guitar had a pickguard on it that was not original. This was removed and the area touched up.Also a new bridge was made and a neck-set performed. I have personally owned this 000-45 for close to 20 years and it has been my baby. T his guitar plays and sounds better than ever since TJ worked on it. While not as loud as a pre war D-28 exactly, it has a resonance and finess to the sound that I have never before encountered in any guitar. The right tuners are now on the guitar and the original case is included, along with a new sturdy case for shipping."
Model: 000-45
Built: 1928
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 000-45
Built: 1928
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 000-45
Built: 1928
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 000-45
Built: 1928
Entry Date: 04-01-2001
Source: Elderly Web Site
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
"Exc" condition
Some wear on back of neck
Some pick wear
Strap button hole on the heel
Three nicely touched up screw holes on top, possibly from a pickguard
OM scale
Non original pyramid bridge
With Calton HSC
Asking Price::$63,500
Model: 000-45
Built: 1928
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 000-45
Built: 1928
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 000-45
Built: 1928
Entry Date: 01-12-1997
Source: Mandolin Bros
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
URL
Replacement pyramid bridge
Long Scale
A few repaired back and side cracks
A little bit of overspray
Replacement Sloane three on a strip tuners
Original tuners in case
Asking Price::$36,085
Model: 1-17P
Built: 1928
Entry Date: 06-08-2008
Source: Email
Contributor: Chris(Methropro on UMGF)
Comments:
Rare 20 fret neck, 26.5 scale, repaired center seam 6/8/08-8/11/07 SOLD Bernunzio
$2650
Model: 00-40H
Built: 1928
Entry Date: 10-23-2005
Source: Mandolin Bros Web Site
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
URL
Image
Unconverted
"The backstripe is made of multicolored wood marquetry, the ebony fingerboard is inlaid with pearl snowflakes, the largest being at the 5th fret, with smaller ones at frets 7 and 9 with a .winged Maltese Cross at the 12th and having a cat.s eye at the 15th. Our shop has glued and cleated a seam sep and we have also reglued the bridge, as sometimes needs to occur."
Asking Price::$13,500
Model: 00-28
Built: 1928
Entry Date: 0000
Source: Email
Contributor: Chris(Methropro on UMGF)
Comments:
Starting bid, replaced frets & bridge by Martin (when), long poorly repaired back crack, OHSC, belonged to father 12/15/8 Ebay
($10,000)
Model: 00-28
Built: 1928
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-28
Built: 1928
Entry Date: 01-26-2001
Source: www.themusicemporium.com
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
URL
Lots of finish wear
Replaced pyramid bridge
Several well repaired top cracks
Asking Price::$3,999
Model: 000-28
Built: 1928
Entry Date: 12-02-2002
Source: Elderly
Contributor: Anonymous(email)
Model: 000-28
Built: 1928
Entry Date: 04-14-2004
Source: Elderly Instruments Web Site
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
URL
Image
Image
Image
Recent neck reset and refret by Elderly
All original except pickguard
"a fair bit of pick wear on top and belt buckle marks on back, no cracks, looks good, sounds exceptionally good"
On consignment
Very Good + condition
Asking Price::$13,500
Model: 0-18K
Built: 1928
Entry Date: 06-22-2007
Source: ebay
Contributor: felix(wiedler on UMGF)
Comments:
Item #300123661181
Converted
"Guitar is very clean with no cracks, no repairs, and was stored away for many years, some of the finish on the back reacted with old strap in an old case. Guitar is set up to fingerpick with straight neck and low/medium action and not needing neck reset. Guitar is very loud, responsive, this all koa vintage Martin has a bark and clarity that is unique and perfect for the blues. Guitar comes in archtop form fitting newer hardshell case that is very tough and protective."
Model: 0-18K
Built: 1928
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18K
Built: 1928
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18K
Built: 1928
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18K
Built: 1928
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18K
Built: 1928
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18K
Built: 1928
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18K
Built: 1928
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18K
Built: 1928
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18K
Built: 1928
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18K
Built: 1928
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18K
Built: 1928
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18K
Built: 1928
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18K
Built: 1928
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18K
Built: 1928
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18K
Built: 1928
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18K
Built: 1928
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18K
Built: 1928
Entry Date: 11-10-1996
Source: Mandolin Bros
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
Asking Price::$1,289
Listed as Exc- condition
Model: 000-45
Built: 1928
Entry Date: 08-12-2007
Source: Longworth
Contributor: Mac Carter
Comments:
Jimmie Rodger's "Blue Yodel"
Model: 2-17
Built: 1928
Entry Date: 2007
Source: Elderly Instruments Web Site
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 5-17T
Built: 1928
Entry Date: 09-02-1999
Source: Bernuzio Vintage Instruments Web Site
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
URL
Asking Price::$650
Model: 0-21
Built: 1928
Entry Date: 07-13-2007
Source: email
Contributor: anonymous
Comments:
Bought Feb 19 2006
Model: 00-21
Built: 1928
Entry Date: 07-01-2007
Source: UMGF
Contributor: Scott Ward
Model: 00-21
Built: 1928
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-21
Built: 1928
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-21
Built: 1928
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-21
Built: 1928
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-21
Built: 1928
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-21
Built: 1928
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-21
Built: 1928
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-21
Built: 1928
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-21
Built: 1928
Entry Date: 05-20-2008
Source: Email
Contributor: Chris(Methropro on UMGF)
Comments:
4 old top cracks on top/lower bout, replaced binding & chunk of top wood, needs a neck set, oversized bridge with slotted saddle, large screwed on pickguard, wrong size & number of FB inlays (should be slotted diamonds), diamond shape cut out of headstock, OHSC ,holes from tailpiece 5/20/08, 6/01/08 Ebay
($2,499)
Model: 00-21
Built: 1928
Entry Date: 12-15-2008
Source: Email
Contributor: Chris(Methropro on UMGF)
Comments:
Neck set, large diamond inlay in headstock, wrong dot inlays on fretboard (should be slotted diamonds), fretboard replaced?, screw on pickguard, discolored top (refinish), cracked bridge, badly repaired top cracks, and lower bout binding/purfling OHSC, 12/15/08 EBAY
$3,000
Model: 2-17
Built: 1928
Entry Date: 04-20-2008
Source: www.12fret.com
Contributor: RenaudB(UMGF)
Comments:
"Frets:... bar frets have no wear notches"
"Body:... 12" lower bout dimension; 4" deep sides at end pin; solid tropical mahogany top, back & sides; rosewood body binding; Brazilian rosewood bridge has had saddle moved for intonation purposes; hairline side crack on lower treble bout (see "detail of side" photo); in overall excellent condition"
"Finish:... original finish in good 7.5-8.5/10 condition"
"Playability/Action:... plays well at 5/64" to 7/64" with low saddle"
Asking Price:: $2,499
Model: 000-45
Built: 1928
Entry Date: 06-01-2007
Source: Elderly Web Site
Contributor: zshai(UMGF)
Comments:
One repaired top crack
One repaired back crack
"riginal bridge and bridge plate were modified at one time (screws) but have been plugged and repaired by our shop"
On consignment
Asking Price::$75,000
Model: 000-45
Built: 1928
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 000-45
Built: 1928
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 000-45
Built: 1928
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 000-45
Built: 1928
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 000-45
Built: 1928
Entry Date: 04-09-2007
Source: UMGF
Contributor: Dennis(OMpicker on UMGF)
Comments:
12 fretter
torch
Dennis (OMpicker on UMGF) owned in 1975
Bought::Eric Schoenberg, Music Emporium, (Porter Sq, Cambridge) in 1975
Model: 000-45
Built: 1928
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 000-45
Built: 1928
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 000-45
Built: 1928
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 000-45
Built: 1928
Entry Date: 1981
Source: Mand. Bros.
Contributor: Anonymous(email)
Model: 000-45
Built: 1928
Entry Date: 1987
Source: 1987 Mandolin Brothers catalog
Contributor: Dennis (OMpicker on UMGF)
Comments:
12 fretter
torch
Model: 2-17H
Built: 1928
Entry Date: 07-01-2009
Source: ebay
Contributor: Marshall Newman(email)
Comments:
Original Hawaiian set-up
Model: 2-17H
Built: 1928
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 2-17H
Built: 1928
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 2-17H
Built: 1928
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 2-17H
Built: 1928
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 2-17H
Built: 1928
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 2-17H
Built: 1928
Entry Date: 08-20-2008
Source: ebay
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
Item #160273849067
"This is an all Mahogany guitar and is in near mint to mint condition, with only a few scratches keeping it from perfect. This guitar is collector quality, a real museum piece. There are no cracks, breaks or issues of any kind; the neck is super straight on this guitar, and has never been reset. The bridge is very secure, and there is no top bellying. The guitar seems to have rarely been played. Frets are of the original Flush Fret variety, and all elements of the guitar are original, including the finish, tuners,fretboard,frets, bridge, everything"
Model: 0-18K
Built: 1928
Entry Date: 1993
Source: Mand. Bros.
Contributor: Anonymous(email)
Model: 00-21
Built: 1928
Entry Date: 04-11-2007
Source: UMGF
Contributor: Vic(VVC41)
Model: 2-18T
Built: 1928
Entry Date: 10-11-2000
Source: Bernuzio Vintage Instruments Web Site
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
URL
"Beautiful tenor guitar with Grover pancake tuners and slick action. Minor body wear"
Asking Price::$1,250
Model: 00-18
Built: 1928
Entry Date: 12-07-2008
Source: Email
Contributor: Chris(Methropro on UMGF)
Comments:
Needs neck set-refret, split rectangular bridge (needs new one), 3 small repaired side cracks to treble side, horizontal crazing, all original, harmonist34 12/7/08-1/5/09 "Buy & Sell"
$4625
Model: 00-18
Built: 1928
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-18
Built: 1928
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-18
Built: 1928
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-18
Built: 1928
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-18
Built: 1928
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-18
Built: 1928
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-18
Built: 1928
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-18
Built: 1928
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-18
Built: 1928
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-18
Built: 1928
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-18
Built: 1928
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-18
Built: 1928
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-18
Built: 1928
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-18
Built: 1928
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-18
Built: 1928
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-18
Built: 1928
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-18
Built: 1928
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-18
Built: 1928
Entry Date: 05-30-2008
Source: Email
Contributor: Chris(Methropro on UMGF)
Comments:
Closet guitar, very clean, small top crack, dark blemish on side/lower bout, 5/30/08 Ebay
$5,227
Model: 5-17T
Built: 1928
Entry Date: 06-01-2007
Source: UMGF
Contributor: Jay Keller(UMGF)
Model: 000-45
Built: 1928
Entry Date: 04-10-2007
Source: UMGF
Contributor: Jan (boomklever on UMGF)
Comments:
Owned by Stephen Stills (first album cover)
Model: 000-28
Built: 1928
Entry Date: 06-11-2007
Source: www.don-mclean.com
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
URL
Owned by Don McLean
Model: 00-45
Built: 1928
Entry Date: 05-25-2007
Source: UMGF
Contributor: felix(wiedler on UMGF)
Comments:
URL
Owned by Norman Blake
Used by Nancy Blake
Model: 00-45
Built: 1928
Entry Date: 06-12-2007
Source: email
Contributor: John Arnold
Comments:
Original finish
Original pickguard and belly bridge
Model: 0-21
Built: 1928
Entry Date: 2007
Source: Elderly Instruments Web Site
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-21
Built: 1928
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-21
Built: 1928
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-21
Built: 1928
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-21
Built: 1928
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-21
Built: 1928
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-21
Built: 1928
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-21
Built: 1928
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-21
Built: 1928
Entry Date: 1998
Source: Bernunzio
Contributor: Anonymous(email)
Model: 0-21
Built: 1928
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-21
Built: 1928
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-21
Built: 1928
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-21
Built: 1928
Entry Date: 09-19-2007
Source: ebay
Contributor: Marshall
Comments:
sold in the high $3000s
Model: 0-18K
Built: 1928
Entry Date: 09-20-2007
Source: ebay
Contributor: the_jest(UMGF)
Comments:
Item #220151675508
"Great old original Martin #37518 dates from the 1928-29 era fresh from the old house in old wooden case. Has mother of pearl inlay and a jewel on the top. The string holder on the bottom is coming lose and will need to be reglued and there is a small crack in the top(see photo) no weakness just a little crack. The other things were in the case, old eye glasses, info on the Greyhound, box with stuff. I can see the man in the glasses boarding the Greyhound in the 1930's but I not sure were is was going."
Pictures aren't great, but looks to be refinished
Non original pickguard
bridge nearly detached
Possible loose braces under bridge as top looks a bit warped in one picture
Crack in headstock from curve by high E string down neck. Not clear how far it extends
For sale by Lowe's Antiques of Tennessee
Model: 00-21
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 06-04-2007
Source: www.12fret.com
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
URL
Model: ??-18
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 03-15-2008
Source: EBay
Contributor: Spook69(UMGF)
Comments:
Item #370032603929
"This is a professionally refinished Martin Acoustic Guitar in excellent condition"
Most likely a 0 or 00 sized 18 series guitar
Refinish looks thick. Finish also visible inside the soundhold so whomever did the refinish did not know much about refinishing instruments. No finish on fretboard so they weren't totally clueless.
Buy it now price of $5,350 which is very high given the apparently poor refinish
Model: 0-18
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 03-28-2008
Source: Email
Contributor: Chris(Methropro on UMGF)
Comments:
Refinished, starting bid of $5,350. No bids. scraping around bridge, thru saddle, looks like bar frets, relisted 3/28/08 starting bid of $4,175 no bids Ebay
($0)
Model: ??-??
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 04-20-2008
Source: EBay
Contributor: Spook69(UMGF)
Comments:
"This is a professionally refinished Martin Acoustic Guitar in excellent condition. Sound quality is exceptional. Comes with a TKL Hardcase. Serial Number is hard to see, but with a mirror it can be seen on the inside of the case"
"Some questions I've been asked:"
"How wide is the nut on top. 1 7/8"
"How wide is the bout on the bottom. 13 1/2"
"Any cracks or visual damage? No cracks evident anywhere that I can find. Cosmetically the guitar is in good shape after having been professionally refinished. Sound is excellent"
Model: 00-28
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 11-17-2007
Source: Email
Contributor: Chris(Methropro on UMGF)
Comments:
VG+ OHSC, repaired 7" back crack & center seam sep, repro bridge, neck reset & refret, 11/17/07-7/4/08 SOLD Mandolin Bros
$15,995
Model: 00-28
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 02-29-2008
Source: Mandolin Bros
Contributor: Chris Bennet
Comments:
Asking Price:: $15,995 R
Replacement bridge, 7. back crack and center seam split, neck set refret, bent tuner 11/17/07-2/29/08
Model: 00-28
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 03-21-2008
Source: Mandolin Brothers
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
Asking Price:: $15,995 (cash)
"This is cleaner than most but there are some issues that our repair shop is, even as we speak, taking care of: they are gluing a 7. back crack, gluing a seam opening down the back stripe, (the back stripe is lifted away from the back, eighty years of dryness has caused it to become slightly elevated.), regluing the bridge, performing a neck reset and a bar fret refret. When the guitar came in it had a .straight. saddle . so possibly it had once been used to play Hawaiian music with a slide, consequently our workshop is modifying the bridge (which is a replacement, by the way) so that the saddle can be angled for proper intonation. It also has a bent tuner but we will not attempt to straighten it . since it.s an original tuner and trying to straighten it may break it which would be a bad thing (trust me). There is normal hand and finger wear on the back of the neck, normal signs of use and wear overall including a few dings and scratches, a scuff on the side near the neck but on the whole this is a remarkably clean and wonderful sounding instrument. It sets the new standard for excellence in a late .20s herringbone grand concert. This is priced at $16,491 at our Discount Price, or $15,995 at our Cash Discount price."
Model: 0-18
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 08-01-2009
Source: ebay
Contributor: Marshall Newman(email)
Comments:
Price: $5,000 Opening Bid
Model: 5-17T
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 04-09-2007
Source: eBay
Contributor:
Comments:
Asking Price::$1,126
Model: 0-18T
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 05-04-2008
Source: EBay
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
"The neck looks to be straight. The headstock appears to be made of rosewood and the tuning pegs are all original. It is missing it's pick guard and does show wear to this area. There are a few issues that will need attention. The bottom bridge is lifting up a bit on one side. There is a split to the top at the bottom left- middle. When pressed down upon this goes right back into position. It is missing the bottom rest where the guitar would sit if stood up straight, and there are two circular scratches to the back of the guitar. Otherwise this beauty is in nice condition having only minor scuffs and scrathes to the body. The fret board is inlayed at the 5th, 7th and 10th frets. The neck is in very nice condition. I believe this is the original case which is in a rough condition with the leather hinges having dry rotted off"
Editor Note, this guitar almost certainly did not come with a pickguard originally. So it isn't really missing.
Model: 5-17T
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 05-07-2008
Source: Email
Contributor: Chris(Methropro on UMGF)
Comments:
Heavy pickwear pickguard area, bridge lifting up, unfixed top crack, lost endpin, 5/7/08 Ebay
$871
Model: 5-17T
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 5-17T
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 5-17T
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 5-17T
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 5-17T
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 5-17T
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 5-17T
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 5-17T
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 5-17T
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 04-11-2007
Source: EBay
Contributor: David(Davids Harp on UMGF)
Comments:
Missing 10th fret dot marker
Some fret wear
Two hairline cracks on the back
Five inches of the top near the hairline cracks needs to be reglued
Hole drilled on the lower bout
Model: 2-17
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 09-24-2008
Source: ebay
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-17H
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 1985
Source: Mand. Bros.
Contributor: Anonymous(email)
Model: 00-17H
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 1985
Source: Mand. Bros.
Contributor: Anonymous(email)
Comments:
Converted
Model: 2-17
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 1980
Source: Music Man
Contributor: anonymous(email)
Model: D-111Ditson
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 11-23-2005
Source: UMGF
Contributor: John Arnold's notes
Comments:
Ditson Dreadnaught
Top thickness 0.118" at soundhole, 0.094" bass side below bridge, 0.105" treble side below bridge.
Model: D-111Ditson
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 06-12-2007
Source: email
Contributor: John Arnold
Comments:
Neck reset and replaced replica bridge in October 1998
Model: D-111Ditson
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 2000
Source: Frets.com Museum
Contributor:
Comments:
URL
Image
Image
Ditson D
One of the last Ditson D's
Mahogany back and sides
X braced
Model: D-111Ditson
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 08-06-2007
Source: Martin Museum
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
On Display at Martin Museum August 2007
Model: 0-18K
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 2007
Source: Elderly Instruments Web Site
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-18
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 09-18-2002
Source: Bernuzio Vintage Instruments Web Site
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
URL
"a well used, but excellent playing old 12 fret Martin . This guitar has some repairs and shows lots of playing wear, but it retains that great sound that is only found in a late1920s Martin. New individual Waverly tuners, new pickguard"
Asking Price::$2,750
Model: 00-18
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-18
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-18
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-18
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-18
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-18
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-18
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-18
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-18
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-18
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-18
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-18
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-18
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-18
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-18
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-18
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-18
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-18
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-18
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-18
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-18
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-18
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 09-24-2008
Source: Email
Contributor: Chris(Methropro on UMGF)
Comments:
Excellent, all original, never had a neck set, orig. bridge 9/24/08-11/29/08 Marc Silber Guitars
$8,000
Model: 00-18
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-18
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-18
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-18
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-18
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-18
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 2007
Source: Elderly Instruments Web Site
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-21
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 08-05-2008
Source: Email
Contributor: Chris(Methropro on UMGF)
Comments:
original finish, small back cracks, orig frets, repro bridge plate, repro pyramid bridge, 1950's tuners, small belly, finish worn off top-side Ebay 8/5/08
Model: 2&1/2-18T
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 01-05-2002
Source: Intermountain Guitar
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
URL
Model: 5-17T
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 09-03-2007
Source: ebay
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
Item #110164194169
Model: 000-28
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 09-19-2008
Source: Steve Swan Guitars
Contributor: Telstar(UMGF)
Comments:
In the "Previous offerings" section
"To many this is the ultimate Martin fingerstyle guitar, a 12 Fret OOO braced for steel strings with rectangular bridge and no pickguard. Dead straight Brazilian Rosewood, Adirondack Spruce top, Slothead with engraved halfplate tuners, C.F. Martin stamp on rear of head, Brazilian Rosewood headstock overlay, Nut as been shimmed after refret, 1 7/8" nut width, Ebony fingerboard with short pattern diamonds and squares inlay, Ivoroid binding and heelcap, Thin herringbone top purfling, 2 5/16' string spread at bridge, Virtually unangled bridge saddle, Solid pins, Zipper backstrip. The repairs have been limited to a neck reset and refret by T.J Thompson and his judicious application of varnish to the wear at the rear of the neck between the nut and 4th fret. With original hardshell case. This is as fine sounding an original 12 Fret OOO as you are ever likely to play."
Model: 0-18K
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 1992
Source: Mand. Bros.
Contributor: Anonymous(email)
Model: 0-18K
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 03-02-2000
Source: Elderly Web Site
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
"VG-Exc" condition
One repaired top crack
Small "minor" crack on back of headstock
Two small cracks on lower treble bout
Some figuring in wood
Slightly oversize replacement bridge
A bit more bellying in top than Elderly likes
Top appears stable
Entire guitar lightly oversprayed
Asking Price::$1,350
Model: 0-18K
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18K
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18K
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18K
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18K
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18K
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18K
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18K
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18K
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18K
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18K
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18K
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18K
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18K
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18K
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18K
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18K
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18K
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18K
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18K
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18K
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18K
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18K
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18K
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18K
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 07-19-2007
Source: UMGF
Contributor: Willi
Comments:
"exc. fine all original except neck reset"
"Original Spanish setup"
"in workshop"
Model: 0-18K
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18K
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18K
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18K
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 2007
Source: Elderly
Contributor: Jochem
Comments:
Asking Price:: $2,250
Setup for Hawaiin?
Model: 0-28K
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 02-20-1999
Source: www.themusicemporium.com
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
URL
Restored
Replaced tuners
Replaced bridge
Side patch
Asking Price::$2,999
Model: 00-21
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 12-27-2008
Source: Email
Contributor: Chris(Methropro on UMGF)
Comments:
No info, one picture, finish looks original, original pyramid bridge, scam? Ebay 12/27/08
$4,164
Model: ??-??
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 04-05-2007
Source: EBay
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
Item #190099314775
Missing binding on top right side. Starts near center of endblock, goes 6 inches
Unrepaired top crack from near soundhole to tail
Second top crack on about 4 inches long starting on the right side about where the missing binding ends
side cracks
Very rough finish. Bridge has finish. Refinish?
Non original bridge?
Brass bolts holding on bridge
One amatuer repair inside
Indented wood below where strap button goes. IE, between the back and the strap button hole. Picture is bad, hard to be sure.
Model: 0-18
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 04-12-2007
Source: ebay
Contributor: Chris Bennett
Comments:
Sold For::$810
Some unrepaired cracks, missing binding, plastic cement inside amateur repair, bolts in bridge
Model: 0-18
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 1982
Source: Mand. Bros.
Contributor: Anonymous(email)
Model: 0-18
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-18
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 04-01-2007
Source: eBay
Contributor: Uke Richard
Comments:
Asking Price::$3,050
Model: 0-18
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 08-21-2007
Source: UMGF
Contributor: mylescdavis
Comments:
1929 0-18, 38389, owned by me, some repaired damage to back, fretwork (no new frets) in May 2007 by Andrew Scrimshaw, London
Model: 5-21T
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 10-29-2008
Source: Email
Contributor: Chris(Methropro on UMGF)
Comments:
Was $2850 orig Grover pancake tuners, no cracks or repairs, OHSC 10/29/08-1/1/09 HOLD Bernunzio
$2,250
Model: 000-45
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 10-31-2009
Source: Skinner Auction House
Contributor: UMGF(Ted Hutson)
Comments:
"American Guitar, C.F. Martin & Company, Nazareth, c. 1928, Model OOO-45, stamped CF MARTIN & CO, NAZARETH PA on the center strip and at the back of the peghead, stamped 38458 at the upper block, length of back 20 3/8 in., width of lower bout 15 1/8 in., with later case."
"Estimate $8,000-12,000"
"Sides and back clear coated, top overcoated or possibly refinished. Replacement bridge cracked, tailpin missing. Top of fingerboard shaved to about 3/32 in. Binding refinished with yellow tint. Back of neck clear coated. Frets, fretboard inlays replaced (except for top snowflake) Case not original. Back finish imprinted in a long, curved line by strap, possibly vinyl, reacting with varnish. Bridge plate original, ok."
"Complete repair estimate includes applying correct finish, new fingerboard and bridge, frets and neck reset $4000-5000."
Sold For:: $23,700
Model: 0-45
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 10-12-2007
Source: Christies
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
Item #40 in Christies October 12 2007 Musical Instrument auction.
With period case
Estimate of $20,000 to $30,000
Model: 0-45
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-45
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 10-17-2004
Source: Skinners Auction House
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
Estimate: $3,500 - $1,800
Sale 2253
Lot 13A
Pyramid Bridge
Sold For::$11,162.50
Model: 00-40H
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 05-04-2007
Source: UMGF
Contributor: Metropro
Comments:
For sale at skinners
Originally listed as an 00-45
Worn but orignal appearing finish
Gouges and scrapes on the top right of the upper bout
Some washboarding along the edge at the top (left upper bout)
Three cracks from bridge to soundhole
Three quarter inch gouge near bridge, apparently from removing a previous bridge
Ugly, huge non original bridge
Lots of extra wood inside that bridge is attached to by way of six screws
Price Estimate $400-$600
Model: 00-40H
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 05-06-2007
Source: Skinners Auction House
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
Sale 2361
Lot 14
Sold price::$4,994
Model: 00-40H
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 05-06-2007
Source: Skinners Auction House
Contributor: Ted Hutson(UMGF)
Comments:
Top thickness: .115" (more or less, depending on where)
Width at nut: .188"
Width at 12th fret: 2.30"
Model: 00-40H
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 06-01-2007
Source: Bernuzio Vintage Instruments Web Site
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
Listed as 00-40
"pearl trimmed, Brazilian rosewood; presently being converted from Hawaiian and undergoing restoration; please call for details"
No asking price listed
Model: 000-28
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 10-26-2007
Source: Willi(BHGuitars on UMGF)
Contributor:
Comments:
replaced bridge
Model: 0-28K
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 1996
Source: Mand. Bros.
Contributor: Anonymous(email)
Model: 0-28K
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 11-10-1996
Source: Mandolin Bros
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
URL
Image
Ad says Martin made a total of 634 of these between 1921 & 1930
Notes that only 251 were built in the steel string era
Asking Price: $2,779
Model: 0-28K
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-28K
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-28K
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-28K
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-28K
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-28K
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-28K
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-28K
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-28K
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-28K
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-28K
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-28K
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-28K
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-28K
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-28K
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-28K
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-28K
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-28K
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-28K
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-28K
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-28K
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-28K
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-28K
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 0-28K
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 05-11-2001
Source: Skinners Auction House
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
Sale 2069
Lot 15
Estimate $1,500 - $2,000
Model: 0-28K
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 11-04-2001
Source: Skinners Auction House
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
Sale 2112
Lot 6
Estimate $3,000 - $5,000
Model: 0-28K
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 10-13-2002
Source: Skinners Auction House
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
Sale 2180
Lot 2A
No pickguard
Estimate $1,500 - $2,000
Sold For::$1,645
Model: 2-17
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 10-01-2007
Source: ebay
Contributor: Marshall
Model: 2-17
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 2-17
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 2-17
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 2-17
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 2-17
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 2007
Source: Elderly Instruments Web Site
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-21
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 1999
Source: Elderly
Contributor: Anonymous(email)
Model: 00-21
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 2007
Source: Elderly Instruments Web Site
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 000-28
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 06-12-2007
Source: email
Contributor: John Arnold
Comments:
From the internet.
Model: 000-28
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 000-28
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 000-28
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 000-28
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 000-28
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 000-28
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 000-28
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 000-28
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 000-28
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 000-28
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 000-28
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 06-12-2007
Source: email
Contributor: John Arnold
Comments:
On Ebay.
Model: 1-18P
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 07-28-2007
Source: vintageinstruments.com
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
URL
5 string guitar.
"The only example ever made"
One of only two 5 strings ever made by Martin according to the author of the URL. The other being 72512
Model: 000-28
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 06-04-2007
Source: perrybechtel.com
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
URL
The prototype OM-28 built for Perry Bechtel
Image
Image
Model: 00-40H
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 07-01-2008
Source: Email
Contributor: Chris(Methropro on UMGF)
Comments:
Reserve not met, converted, replacement belly bridge w/ slanted saddle, 3 top cracks, original finish (over sprayed), cracked bridge, engraved fleur-de-lis tuners, bar frets, 7/1/08 Ebay
($9,100)
Model: 00-40H
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-40H
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-40H
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-40H
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-40H
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 04-09-2007
Source: Mugwumps
Contributor: Dennis (OMpicker on UMGF)
Comments:
Converted to spanish style
Model: 00-40H
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 04-09-2007
Source: UMGF
Contributor: Dennis (OMpicker on UMGF)
Model: 0-42
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 08-21-2007
Source: UMGF
Contributor: Spook69
Comments:
Joan Baez's guitar
Model: 000-28
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 02-03-2008
Source: UMGF
Contributor: OMpicker
Comments:
Pyramid Bridge
Model: 2-17
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 02-22-2008
Source: UMGF
Contributor: wiedler(UMGF)
Comments:
Period soft shell case
Rosewood binding
Looks to be in great condition
Model: 2-17
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 2-17
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 2-17
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 2-17
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 2-17
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 2-17
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 2-17
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 2-17
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 2-17
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 2-17
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 2-17
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 2-17
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 2-17
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 2-17
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 2-17
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 2-17
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 2-17
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 08-25-2008
Source: email
Contributor: Bill Allen
Comments:
"The guitar belonged to my wife's grandfather who lived in New Orleans all his life, I don't know if he was the original owner. It survived Katrina in an attic and was rescued when my in-laws sold the house. It is in bad shape, but I hope to get it restored"
Center seam crack on top, some binding seperation and other issues.
Model: 0-18
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 04-27-2004
Source: Intermountain Guitar
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
URL
Asking Price:: $2,950
"Exellent Condition"
Model: 0-21
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 08-11-2008
Source: Email
Contributor: Chris(Methropro on UMGF)
Comments:
Light play wear, small top crack, OHSC 8/11/08-1/1/09 Bernunzio
$8500
Model: 0-42
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 04-10-2007
Source: UMGF
Contributor: Jan (boomklever on UMGF)
Comments:
Owned by Stephen Stills
Model: 000-28
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 05-19-2007
Source: Marshal
Contributor:
Comments:
Second prototype of the OM-28
Slotted headstock
Pyramid bridge
Current location unknown
Has John Deichman's initials on the underside of the top
URL
Model: 00-28
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 1978
Source: Mandolin Brothers
Contributor: anonymous(email)
Model: 00-28
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 1978
Source: Mand. Bros.
Contributor: Anonymous(email)
Model: 000-28
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 01-07-2007
Source: UMGF
Contributor: honolubaby
Comments:
Original Belly bridge,
"I posted this in the correct "Lost" forum, but wanted to alert all to this magificent guitars' sad tale- Originally discovered in a dumpster last year near Boston, this gem may have found it's way back there."
"This guitar disappeared from the UPS system Nov 15, 2007 in Connecticut en route to Lark Street Music from Chelmsford, Mass. Serial #39958."
"Beautiful condition, 12 fret 000-28 with an orig. belly bridge."
"Call 201-287-1959, Larkstreet Music with info- Buddy DaVonne"
Model: 000-28
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 000-28
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 000-28
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 000-28
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 000-28
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 000-28
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 000-28
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 06-11-2007
Source: www.don-mclean.com
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
URL
Owned by Don McLean
Model: 0-28
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 02-02-2008
Source: UMGF
Contributor: photorc
Comments:
Bad replacement bridge
Origianl bridge was very early belly style
Model: 00-42
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 08-31-2007
Source: EBay
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
Item #200147949721
"Vintage 1929 martin 00-42 restored about 10 years ago by master luthier Chris Berkov, Chris did a total refinish, neck set, new bridge, repaired 2 small holes in top where someone drilled through top by routing and splicing a 1 1/4" by 7" piece of spruce, hard to see nice job, also a hole in lower bout was repaired with brazilian rosewood patch, 2 small drill holes filled on each side of sound hole. There was a very small crack repair under b string, small crack on fretboard binding was repaired, no other cracks or breaks on guitar, tuners are a little older than what would have came on guitar but seem to hold tune fine. Guitar case is period but not sure if it is original to guitar. Chris did say guitar has original frets and may need fret job soon. Guitar sounds and plays wonderful. Neck angle is great and has high saddle. ThERE IS AN APPRAISAL FROM GEORGE GRUHN THAT IS INCLUDED THAT ESTIMATES GUITAR AT $12,500, My reserve is considerably lower than estimate"
Model: 2-17
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 04-10-2007
Source: Intermountain Guitar & Banjo
Contributor:
Comments:
Asking Price::$1,900
Model: OM-28
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 1993
Source: Mand. Bros.
Contributor: Anonymous(email)
Model: 00-18
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 10-10-2008
Source: Email
Contributor: Chris(Methropro on UMGF)
Comments:
Repaired heel crack not well done, French polish did nothing for it, repro belly bridge, no cracks otherwise, neck reset, Greven says the sound is HUGE, Phil Kane, "Buy & Sell" 10/10/08
$6,000
Model: 00-18
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 02-14-2009
Source: email
Contributor: Kairos
Model: 2-18T
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 05-09-2007
Source: www.themusicemporium.com
Contributor: elepahantfan85
Comments:
All original condition
Pick wear on top
Original chipboard case
Asking Price::$1,600
Model: 0-18
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 04-01-2007
Source: eBay
Contributor: Uke Richard
Comments:
Asking Price::$1,359
Model: 5-17T
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 10-15-2007
Source: UMGF
Contributor: Spook69
Comments:
Tenor guitar with original hardshell case
Model: OM-28
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 1984
Source: Mand. Bros.
Contributor: Anonymous(email)
Model: 2-17
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 02-01-2008
Source: Email
Contributor: Chris(Methropro on UMGF)
Comments:
No cracks, all original, reset and bridge reglued, 2/1/08 sold & returned 6/2/08-9/4/08 SOLD Mandolin World HQ
$2650
Model: 00-21
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 07-19-2007
Source: email
Contributor: anonymous
Model: 2-17
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 10-05-2007
Source: eBay
Contributor: UkeRichard(email)
Comments:
Sold For:: $1,210
Model: 0-18K
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 2007
Source: Elderly Instruments Web Site
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 000-18
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 03-01-1998
Source: Mandolin Bros. Catalog 3/98
Contributor: Marshall
Comments:
Asking Price::$2,995
Model: 000-18
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 03-01-2001
Source: Mandolin Bros. Catalog 3/01
Contributor: Marshall
Comments:
Asking Price::$3,250
Model: 000-18
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 06-04-2001
Source: Mandolin Bros Web Site
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
URL
1 & 13/16ths at nut,Which means the neck has been trimmed
Overspray on whole guitar
Replacement bridge
Replacement saddle
Bad replacement tuners
Two non original bridge plates
Top is bulbous behind bridge
Dings and scratches
Repaired side crack on treble side
Repaired center top crack
Buckle wear
Pick wear
Capo marks on neck
Asking Price::$3,350
Cash Asking Price $3250
Model: 0-21
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 06-29-2009
Source: ebay
Contributor: Marshall Newman(email)
Comments:
Oversize replacement bridge
Price: $6,200 Buy It Now
Model: 2-17
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 04-24-2009
Source: email
Contributor: Jim MacLeod
Comments:
"Inherited from my great uncle about 1980. It's likely he purchased it new."
"Anecdote: My parents owned it for several years without knowing its value, until we took it in to buy a new case while buying a dulcimer from Homer Ledford. When Homer informed us of the age and quality of the instrument, we ended buying a much better case than we'd intended."
Model: 000-18
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 04-29-2007
Source: EBay
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
One of only two made with Mahogany tops
The other was 40813
Model: 000-18
Built: 1929
Entry Date: 04-29-2007
Source: EBay
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
One of only two made with Mahogany tops
The other was 40812
Item #150117181942
Item description says Martin records indicate instrument was shipped on 12/23/1929
Model: 00-40K
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 12-02-1998
Source: Elderly Web Site
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
"Exc" condition
Highly flamed Koa wood top, back & sides
Replacent pyramid bridge
Recent neck reset
Some overspray on top and around heel
On consignment
Asking Price::$20,000
Model: 00-40K
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 12-01-2002
Source: Elderly
Contributor: Anonymous(email)
Comments:
000
Price: 17
Model: 00-40K
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 06-09-2004
Source: Elderly Web Site
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
URL
Image
Image
"Excellent-" condition
One of six total made, five in this year (1930)
Replacement pyramid bridge
Recent neck reset
Recent bar refret
Overspray on top and around heel
Asking Price::$18,750
Model: 2-17
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 03-23-2007
Source: eBay
Contributor: UkeRichard(email)
Comments:
Sold For:: $865
Model: 5-17T
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 01-01-2000
Source: Bernunzio
Contributor: Anonymous(email)
Model: OM-28
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 07-13-2007
Source: email
Contributor: anonymous
Comments:
Bought Mar 28 1977
Model: 2-17
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 08-24-2007
Source: ebay
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
Item #270158607212
"I bought this at a pre-estate sale where I was invited to look at the books, and saw it sitting lonely in the corner. I combed the house for the case..but no luck. So it does not have an original case. I will send it in one, but by no means is it the original"
"Only big flaw is that it is missing a tuning machine head (the turner) for the D string. You can still turn it, it is just missing the "cap" piece. There are a few small dings which photos will show. No cracks or repairs. A little worn to wood near sound hole (see photo), and light scratches and such. I do not know if all parts are original, seems like they would be, but am no expert"
Model: 2-17
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 2-17
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 2-17
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 2-17
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 2-17
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 2-17
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 2-17
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 1997
Source: Bernunzio
Contributor: Anonymous(email)
Model: 0-18
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 06-12-2007
Source: email
Contributor: John Arnold
Comments:
From Martin's records
Model: OM-28
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 06-12-2007
Source: email
Contributor: John Arnold
Comments:
From Martin's records.
Model: OM-28
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: OM-28
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: OM-28
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: OM-28
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 07-19-2007
Source: UMGF
Contributor: Willi
Comments:
"refinished, in workshop"
Model: 5-17T
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 09-26-2007
Source: eBay
Contributor: UkeRichard(email)
Comments:
Sold For:: $850
Model: OM-28
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 06-12-2007
Source: email
Contributor: John Arnold
Comments:
From Martin's records
Model: OM-28
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: OM-28
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: OM-28
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 06-05-2004
Source: Bernuzio Vintage Instruments Web Site
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
URL
"Some expert restoration currently underway"
Large pickguard
Banjo tuners
Model: OM-28
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 04-23-2007
Source: email
Contributor: anonymous
Comments:
Pyramid Bridge
Model: 2-17
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 10-17-2004
Source: Skinners Auction House
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
Sale 2253
Lot 23
Pickwear near bridge on treble side
No pyramid straight bridge
Estimate: $700 - $900
Sold For::$1057.50
Model: OM-28
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 06-06-2007
Source: email
Contributor: anonymous
Comments:
Restored in 1995
Back, sides and neck refinished in 1995; top refin/overfinish is much older
Replica pyramid bridge installed
Banjo tuners
Model: OM-28
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: OM-28
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: OM-28
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: OM-28
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: OM-28
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: OM-28
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: OM-28
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: OM-28
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: OM-28
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 05-08-2005
Source: Skinners Auction House
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
Belly Bridge
Non original pickguard? Not tear drop shaped
Sale 2274
Lot 14
Estimate Price: $3,800 - $4,200
Sold For::$4,406.25
Model: 0-42
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 1999
Source: Mand. Bros.
Contributor: Anonymous(email)
Model: 0-42
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 09-01-1999
Source: Mandolin Bros. Catalog 9/99
Contributor: Marshall
Comments:
Asking Price::$15,995
Model: 2-17
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 06-19-2001
Source: Bernuzio Vintage Instruments Web Site
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
URL
"Although it shows only the slightest use, it has a minor repaired back crack. Currently getting neck reset"
Asking Price::$1,500
Model: 2-17
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 11-28-2008
Source: Email
Contributor: Chris(Methropro on UMGF)
Comments:
EXC, crack free 11/28/08-12/12/08 Intermountain
$2700
Model: 2-17
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 03-23-2007
Source: eBay
Contributor: Uke Richard
Comments:
Asking Price::$865
Model: OM-28
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 04-23-2007
Source: email
Contributor: anonymous
Comments:
Pyramid Bridge
Model: OM-28
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: OM-28
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 06-01-2008
Source: Elderly
Contributor: Marshall Newman
Comments:
Pyramid bridge, banjo tuners, minor cracks, finish wear
Asing Price:: $40,000
Model: OM-28
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: OM-28
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: OM-28
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: OM-28
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: OM-28
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: OM-28
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 04-23-2007
Source: email
Contributor: anonymous
Comments:
Pyramid Bridge
Model: OM-28
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: OM-28
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: OM-28
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 01-19-2007
Source: UMGF
Contributor: Fingerstyle2
Comments:
Pyramid bridge
Model: 5-17T
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 03-15-2008
Source: EBay
Contributor: Spook69(UMGF)
Comments:
Item #150225606954
"Appears to be original finsh and original tuning machines."
"Checked finish, small cracks in back (as seen in photos), chip in top corner (also shows in photos)"
"Neck appears straight and instrument plays well"
"Nice shape concidering instruments age. From estate"
Model: 000-18P
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 06-06-2007
Source: email
Contributor: anonymous
Comments:
OM body
Converted to a 6-string
Older refinish.
Model: 2-17
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 02-09-2008
Source: Ebay
Contributor: Chris Bennet
Comments:
Sold For:: $937
Bad refinish all over, 50's tuners, unrepaired 3" top crack, 5" back crack, one back brace has crcked and fallen out (has the piece), bidge is off with screw holes, holes in top too, needs nut and neck set 2/9/08
Model: 2-17
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 2-17
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 2-17
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 2-17
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 2-17
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 2-17
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 2-17
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 2-17
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 2-17
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 01-01-1999
Source: email
Contributor: Marshall Newman
Comments:
(or possibly model 25 . see Longworth)
Neck reset, small upper bout side crack repair, otherwise original
purchased 1996 @$600, sold 1999 @$950
Model: OM-18
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 1981
Source: Mand. Bros.
Contributor: Anonymous(email)
Model: OM-45Deluxe
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 04-01-2009
Source: Christies
Contributor: Marshall Newman(email)
Comments:
Roy Roger.s guitar, first OM-45 deluxe, unique inlaid pickguard, originally sold at Sherman-Clay, SF. Bought by RR at pawnshop 1933 for $35
Price: $554,500
Model: 0-28K
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 04-01-2007
Source: Folkway Music
Contributor:
Comments:
Neck Set(Folkway)
Patched Bridgeplate(Folkway)
Non original but period correct bridge with compensated saddle (Folkway)
Mild scratching on back (Folkway)
Mild finish deterioration on back of headstock (Folkway)
Model: 00-18
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 04-15-2007
Source: Email
Contributor: Pat McDonald
Comments:
Belly bridge
No pickguard
Minor top wear
3" repaired treble side crack, upper bout
Model: 00-18
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-18
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-18
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-18
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-18
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-18
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-18
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-18
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-18
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-18
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-18
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-18
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-18
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 12-12-2008
Source: Email
Contributor: Chris(Methropro on UMGF)
Comments:
12 fret, repro bridge. neck reset, 12/12/08 Intermountain
$7200
Model: 2-17
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 05-02-2007
Source: UMGF
Contributor: fichtmueller(UMGF)
Comments:
Bought on EBay in 2007
Model: 2-17
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 11-22-2007
Source: email
Contributor: Frank Fichtmueller, Kehl GER
Comments:
replacement bridge by Rudie Blazer (partner of BHguitars at UMGF) from Antique Acoustics (www.antique-acoustics.de
Model: 0-18
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 06-06-2007
Source: email
Contributor: anonymous
Comments:
Repaired top damage in the bridge area. Overspray/touchup in that area only
Model: 2-17
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 09-10-2007
Source: Mandolin World Heaquarters
Contributor: UkeRichard(email)
Comments:
Sold For:: $2,500
Model: 000-18
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 06-30-2007
Source: email
Contributor: anonymous
Model: 00-40
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 05-04-2008
Source: Email
Contributor: Chris(Methropro on UMGF)
Comments:
Being converted, restored. 5/4/08-1/1/09 Bernunzio
$15,000
Model: 0-18T
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 11-25-2004
Source: Intermountain Guitar
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
URL
Asking Price:: $2,000
"Exc w/ Playing Wear"
"Small pickguard"
Model: 00-21
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 10-26-2007
Source: Willi(BHGuitars on UMGF)
Contributor:
Comments:
replaced bridge
Model: 00-21
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-21
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-21
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-21
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-21
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-21
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-21
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-21
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-21
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-21
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 00-21
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 06-27-2008
Source: Email
Contributor: Chris(Methropro on UMGF)
Comments:
Center seam crack, initials carved in lower left top, no pickguard, orig case & tuners 6/27/08 Ebay
$6,269
Model: 000-28OC
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 08-06-2007
Source: Martin Museum
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
On Display at Martin Museum August 2007
Octa Chorda, made at the request of Harry Hunt of the Ditson company. Hunt had made the request for this strange eight stringed instrument in 1925 but Martin was far too busy making Ukulele's. They finally completed this prototype in 1930 but by that time the Ditson company was about to be liquidated
Model: 0-17
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 04-01-2007
Source: Folkway Music
Contributor: Uke Richard
Model: 2-17
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 08-28-2007
Source: ebay
Contributor: Stanley(email)
Model: 2-17
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 08-29-2007
Source: ebay
Contributor: Roger Kern
Comments:
Item #170143056847
"There are some scuffs and scatches around the guitar. there has also been a proffesional repair on the bottom side of the guitar. Also there is a slight bend in one of the tuners. I really didn't want to straighten it for fear that it might snap. These are the original tuners and they work well"
"This guitar also comes with a custom made wooden coffin case. (not original)"
Model: 2-17
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 08-31-2007
Source: eBay
Contributor: UkeRichard(email)
Comments:
Sold For:: $1,580
Model: 2-17
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 2-17
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 2-17
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 2-17
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 2-17
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 2-17
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 2-17
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 2-17
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 2-17
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 2-17
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 2-17
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 2-17
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 2-17
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 2-17
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 2-17
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 2-17
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 2-17
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 2-17
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 2-17
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 2-17
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 2-17
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 2-17
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 2-17
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 2-17
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 2-17
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 2-17
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 2-17
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 2-17
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 2-17
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 2-17
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 2-17
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 2-17
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 2-17
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 2-17
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 2-17
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 2-17
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 2-17
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 2-17
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 2-17
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 2-17
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 07-01-2009
Source: craigslist SF
Contributor: Marshall Newman(email)
Comments:
Lifting bridge, side patch, center seam sep., needs frets
Price: $995
Model: 2-17
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 2-17
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 2-17
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 2-17
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 2-17
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 2-17
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 2-17
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 2-17
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 2-17
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 2-17
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: 2-17
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 07-13-2007
Source: email
Contributor: anonymous
Comments:
Bought Jun 04 2007
Model: 00-17
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 01-05-2008
Source: ebay
Contributor: Marshall
Comments:
Broken Bridge
Model: 00-40H
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 09-30-2008
Source: Email
Contributor: Chris(Methropro on UMGF)
Comments:
Complete overspray. Two extra popsicle braces under the top by ickguard & behind bridge, several repairs, oversized bridge, new bridgeplate. formerly Brian Echenberg's. Bracing problem, added popsicle brace. Lots of pickwear, marks from large pickguard, bought by pickerdd and returned 9/30/08-11/29/08 Lark Street
$10,500
Model: 0-18T
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 09-12-2008
Source: ebay
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
"This is a superb 1930 guitar from the fine American maker C. F. Martin & Co. A fantastic musical instrument, this guitar appears to be all mahogany with a spruce top. Retains the original Grover tuners and the original hard shell case. This guitar comes with a very nice assortment of old picks. Numbered 43309. In excellent condition, sounds beautiful. Total length of 35 1/2". Body length 17 1/4". Neck length 21 3/8". Free shipping in continental US"
Model: 0-21
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 12-04-2000
Source: www.12fret.com
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
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Complete refinish (Pro quality)
Top cracks
Back possibly removed in the past
Asking Price::$1,850
Canadian Asking Price $2,750
Model: 0-21
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 01-01-2008
Source: Musurgia archive
Contributor: Chris Bennet
Comments:
Original bridge but cut down some, four cleats on the back which seem to be reinforcing areas where the rosewood has puckered upward slightly but never cracked.. Probably added as a preventive measure.
Model: OM-28
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 05-23-2001
Source: Elderly Web Site
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
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"Exc" condition
Newer bar frets
Bridgeplate patch
Light overspray and touchup of top by T.J. Thompson
On consignment
Asking Price::$27,500
Model: OM-28
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: OM-28
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: OM-28
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: OM-28
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: OM-28
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: OM-28
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: OM-28
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 09-29-2007
Source: ebay
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
Item #190157382960
Buy it Now Price: $30,000
"Okay, I suppose an OM-28 from 1929 would be even better, but I think they only made 6 of them that first year. 1930 was the second year of production for this, the first 14 fret Martin model and arguably the first modern guitar. This guitar is in perfect playing condition, but not totally original. It has either been overshot or re-lacquered and has some top and back repairs. There's an area on the treble side of the top above the pickguard where there is a slight depression caused by pick wear; this has clearly been refinished. There's also an area on the bass side of the top above the soundhole where I would say there has been a new piece of spruce patched in...it's a beautiful job. It retains its original small maple bridge plate. There are three repaired top cracks that I can see, one short one at the bottom of the center seam, one about 2.5 inches long from the lower edge, treble side and one about the same length at the waist, treble side. There are cleats visible through the soundhole on two back cracks, neither of which is visible from the outside. The original bar frets remain, and play great. The bridge may well be a repro, but it's a perfect one. There are modern Waverly tuners in place of the original banjo tuners (which never work to begin with...they only have a 4/1 ratio). The pickguard is also a modern replacement, and is the size Martin would have used on OMs from mid 1931 on, rather than the smaller 1930 style. Over the last 33 years, I've owned about 10 of these guitars. I always sold off the previous one when I found one that sounded better. This is the one I ended up with....I'm sure I'll never buy another, as they've gotten too pricey for me. In any case, this one sounds as good as the best I ever had. It comes in the modern very high class case shown in the pictures; this has actual fabric on the outside, by the way, rather than the usual plasticized whatever. The action is medium low, with room to lower or raise it at the bridge. I will offe
Bridge is repro
Model: OM-28
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: OM-28
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: OM-28
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: OM-28
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: OM-28
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: OM-28
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 05-05-2002
Source: Skinners Auction House
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
Sale 2139
Lot 47
Tear drop shaped pickguard
Original hard shell case
Estimate $10,000 - $12,000
Sold For::$15,275
Model: OM-42
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 10-26-2007
Source: email
Contributor: Anonymous
Comments:
One of two made, both in 1930; this is the only one in original condition
Nickel banjo tuners (not gold as incorrectly described in Walter Carter's book)
Plain headstock (Carter incorrectly said it had a torch inlay)
Belly bridge
Small pickguard
Standard Style 42 appointments on top and fingerboard
Model: 000-18P
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 10-01-2009
Source: ebay
Contributor: Marshall Newman(email)
Comments:
Plectrum converted to 6-string, lots of finish wear
Model: 2-44Olcott-Bickford Artist
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 01-01-2001
Source: The History of the American Guitar by Tony Bacon UK edition
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
ISBN 1-871547-67-9
Small picture of front of guitar on Page 44
Ebony bridge
Paddlehead
Banjo tuners?
One of four made
Personal guitar of Vahdah Olcott-Bickford
Model: OM-18
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 01-01-1930
Source: Martin
Contributor: Metropro(UMGF)
Comments:
Not a confirmed sighting of this instrument. Placeholder to assure proper interpolation
Model: OM-18
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 04-22-2007
Source: EMail
Contributor: anonymous
Model: OM-18
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: OM-18
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: OM-18
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: OM-18
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: OM-18
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: OM-18
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: OM-18
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 09-13-1930
Source: Martin
Contributor: Metropro(UMGF)
Model: OM-18
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 08-01-2008
Source: Private Owner
Contributor: Metropro(UMGF)
Comments:
Original finish, banjo tuners, original bar frets, nut, bridge and saddle. Neck reset. Small tear drop pick guard. Some pick wear around the sound hole, but otherwise very clean. Bridge pins and end pin are Willi replicas. There are four top cracks all expertly repaired. One small gouge on the bass side.
The guitar was built on Sept. 13, 1930 and was one of a batch of ten made. Only 89 were made that year
Model: OM-18
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 01-01-1930
Source: Martin
Contributor: Metropro(UMGF)
Comments:
Not a confirmed sighting of this instrument. Placeholder to assure proper interpolation
Model: OM-28
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 05-01-2001
Source: Mandolin Bros. Catalog 5/01
Contributor: Marshall
Model: OM-28
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 06-12-2007
Source: email
Contributor: John Arnold
Comments:
Original finish
Bridge replaced with belly type.
Model: OM-28
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: OM-28
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: OM-28
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: OM-28
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: OM-28
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: OM-28
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: OM-28
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: OM-28
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: OM-28
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: OM-28
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 10-21-2001
Source: Mandolin Bros Web Site
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
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"The finish on this example is original and yet almost every bit of said finish is uniformly and cleanly worn from the neck with a bit of dark staining in the mahogany from the 1st to 3rd fret on the treble side."
Replacement Belly bridge
"Our professional repair shop has performed a much-needed neck reset. The three-on-a-side replaced tuners will be, themselves, replaced with banjo style tuners appropriate to this model and year. The guitar is accompanied by a framed photograph, taken in 1946, of its last owner, Les Monroe in his 30s, dressed in the Tom Joad style, surrounded by his wife, Yvonne who is playing a washtub with wooden sticks, and his brother, Tom, in sunglasses, behind him, and Tom's Wife Jean, positioned in front of a white shingled building. If you look carefully you will see, in this photo, a fiddle headstock and a finger or two peeking over the left edge from under the frame. The photo clearly shows this OM-28 herringbone when it had banjo tuners."
"This guitar came to us from Les. daughter who provides an accompanying note that reads: This guitar was one of three purchased from the Martin Guitar factory for use in live performances on Canadian radio stations. Some 10 years later my father, who was an avid and enthusiastic guitar playing teenager, purchased it at a pawn shop in Montreal. As money was tight in those days he had to return it regularly in order to make ends meet but as soon as he was able he would buy it back. The guitar was his treasure, and he always reminded us of its worth. My dad, a natural comedian loved by all, sang and played that guitar for friends and family."
Model: OM-45Deluxe
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 12-07-2000
Source: Elderly Web Site
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
"Exc" condition
URL
Two small repaired top cracks (Nearly invisible)
Refininhed
New Waverly tuners
Included letter from Martin verifying that it is an orignal OM-45 Deluxe
On consignment
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Asking Price::$85,000
Model: 0-18T
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 09-02-1999
Source: Bernuzio Vintage Instruments Web Site
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
URL
Belly Bridge
Small pickguard
Refretted
"played, but not abused"
Asking Price::$1,600
Model: 2-17
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 10-29-2008
Source: email
Contributor: anonymous
Comments:
"Lark Street Music Teaneck NJ, May 2008"
"Nearly perfect, all original, a few scratches. Purchased for $3200"
Model: OM-28
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 11-04-2001
Source: Skinners Auction House
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
Sale 2112
Lot 25
Estimate $6,000 - $10,000
Model: OM-28
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 09-18-2002
Source: Bernuzio Vintage Instruments Web Site
Contributor: elephantfan85
Comments:
URL
"This instrument has the belly bridge and large pickguard. the neck has been fitted with a metal T bar. This guitar has four repaired top cracks and the neck has recently been reset. Because of a few questionable features, it is being priced far below market value. It is a wonderful playing guitar with superb tone and balance."
Asking Price::$13,500
Model: OM-18
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 08-15-2007
Source: email
Contributor: anonymous
Comments:
Has style stamp
Model: OM-18
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: OM-18
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: OM-18
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: OM-18
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: OM-18
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: OM-18
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: OM-18
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: OM-18
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 2007
Source: Elderly Instruments Web Site
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: OM-18
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
Model: OM-18
Built: 1930
Entry Date: 11-01-2009
Source: Interpolated(Not Yet Found)
Contributor: elephantfan85
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