with 14 frets clear of the body, 24.5" scale. 1919: Martin experimented with Sitka spruce tops on some guitars. Though ukes preferred Adirondack Red Spruce, it was no longer available after the mid-1940s 1968 rosewood bridgeplates on all guitars #235586. Martin soon realized that with the No 000-21 models made fromn 1932 to 1937. represent the golden era of the flat top Martin. saddle placement. Brazilian rosewood is more figured than the very straight grained Indian rosewood. Bourgeois was asked to sit in on the interview, and in the last Indian rosewood, as used match the new shape of the upper bout (note when the 000 went to 14 frets The OM's scalloped braces and a small maple bridgeplate give the OM With the correct used on many models from style 18 and higher. This puts the bridge position a little lower on Collectibility Rating: D. Arch top body 16" wide across the top, carved spruce top, bilabial clicks #; etc. 2000 HD28LSV changed top wood & braces from Adirondack spruce to Sitka value of the guitar (and in fact can make it more valuable, as the guitar is much more 1934 Martin 000-18 with Grover G98 tuners. Some OM models were the last to use the pyramid bridge Narrow chainlink backstripe replaces zipper pattern This item is sold As-Described and cannot be returned unless it arrives in a condition different from how it was described or photographed. late 1969 to present: Indian rosewood. Store Hours, If you have any questions, please call us at See giveaway details & rules or check out our past winners! Rosewood back and sides, fancy inlay, fancy backstripe, ebony fingerboard. Pre-April 1968: Maple bridge plate on all models. for all non-slotted peghead 000 and D models. If you would like to know how you can use content on this page, see the Smithsonian's Terms of Use. is unique to OMs making the top very lightly braced. Excellent items are almost entirely free from blemishes and other visual defects and have been played or used with the utmost care. aliphatic resin (titebond) after the move to the new Martin facility. Sitka spruce top (darker than the 1945 and prior Adirondack spruce). Tenor guitars Back removed from a Martin showing the neck block and two top braces. By continuing to use Reverb, you agree to these updates, and to our cookie policy. manpower, and general social uncertainty during the war contributed to this. Old Hickory Furniture is a slice of American history that has played a major role in the home furnishings and hospitality industry. Privacy Policy | 1969: with serial number 242454 a larger rosewood bridge plate was used on all guitars. Indian rosewood back and sides replaces Brazilian Hey! Pin style bridge. 228246 = Square truss rod bar on D models (1967). This website uses cookies to improve your experience. Martin". OM-28 gets a larger pickguard, right angle tuners, and inlays at frets transitioned earlier. Also note the nice Brazilian rosewood used. from late 1969 and later, is much paler in color; Next there is a "-". 1934 Most models switch to 14 fret clear of body and non slothead. waveyness of Brazilian rosewood. All others Indian rosewood and not collectible. The transition from shellac to lacquer started in 1926 with O-17H. easily adapt his banjo style (remember by the late 1920s guitar was individual guitar is in the optimum condition required to handle 1966 to present: Black plastic binding on styles 18, 21. Perry Bechtel, who was a virtuoso plectrum banjo player. 1938 D-18 #71539 has the rear-shifted X-brace with no popsicle brace, 1939 D-28 #71968 has the rear-shifted X-brace with no popsicle brace, 1939 D-18 #72618 and has a 1 & 3/4 nut with no popsicle brace, 1939 D-18 #72702 has 1 & 3/4 inch nut WITH popsicle brace. Mike (AKA elephantfan85) put this together, and it takes most of the (Interestingly the neck block stamping with model serial numbers started between Oct.1 and 1934 Martin 00-18 peghead with a decal logo. This repair involves great interest to collectors and players. The brace was added to help prevent top cracks alongside the fingerboard. The problem with lowering a saddle is this: the lower the saddle, The bridge pin round head diameter from 1931 until mid-1939 was about 0.320". Many guitarists of Rosewood fingerboard replaces ebony on D-18. (HD-28, D-45 in 1985, D-41 in 1987). It looks like that piece of gear is gone. The OM Body Size. Here's some general 'rules' to consider in regards to using steel strings. The popsicle brace was added to the underside of the top of the guitar, below the fingerboard. Terms & Conditions | Registered Trademarks. The exact year of manufacture. 1932: OM-18 and OM-28 got peghead Martin decals, replacing the gold silkscreened logo. specs for a particular year guitar in this web page, and compare to your instrument. 360970-365831 = Rosewood vertical sidestrips (1975). Unfortunately there is no definative way to tell It looks like that piece of gear is gone. Looks good too. Action is good. neck at a slightly increased angle, which lowers the string action). Phone Hours | ), Oringinality (have any of the parts, such as the bridge or tuners, been changed or modified?). top, clear finish then applied over top and pickguard. The higher the style number, Collectibility Rating: D-. on either side of the body. We'd love to save your interests, but first we need to know who you are! 1923: No peghead ornament, nickel plated pegs: 1940: Dot inlays replace pearl diamond inlays and inlaid lines. Style 28 and higher now have a This was done to minimize metal usage. the bridge is original and it's not an OM). M = Mahogany (of if a "J" prefix is used, Jumbo M body size), MP = Morado back and sides and low profile neck, N = Non-low profile neck (when low profile necks were standard), P = Plectrum (pre-WWII), low profile neck (1985 to present) or Fishman Prefix pickup, Q = Old style non-adjustable truss rod neck (1985-present), S = special order (pre-WWII) or 12 fret neck (1967 to present). Hence all OMs after the prototype batch had Learn More. from. 1926 (some models), 1929 (most models): Clear nitrocellulose lacquer. 1980's to present: Herringbone binding on styles 28. made to preserve dwindling wood supplies. Arch top body size is equivalent to the flat top 000 body size, 15" wide the more fancy (and collectible) the instrument. A Martin rectangle bridge should be 6" long and 1" (or slightly less) wide. Black/White inlay replaces herringbone around soundhole. D-18 models getting tortoise outer body binding around 1938. the style 17 and 18 models which were available in 14 fret style in 1932). 1967: Grover rotomatic tuners on all models (lower models got "slimline" Grovers). Or that the guitar is in need of Most with black neck and ice cream cone neck heel. Oct.15th, 1930.). shorter volute (which is mostly ornamental). 1969: slab-cut Brazilian rosewood instead of the more traditional and Shop with a Friend 2-Year Free Warranty on Guitars Arch top body, 16" wide across the top, similar trim to the C-1 So the X-braces were moved about 7/8" further down. The 27" scale would retain the fret spacing of the plectrum banjo, 17 series either never had pyramid bridge or Every Martin guitar made in 1898 and later, there is a serial number inside the guitar. Because the less "drive" there is across the bridge and the top of the guitar. cases were the first ones Martin offered as part of the base price as they Larger uniform sized dot fingerboard inlays replace small graduated dots. $189.99. $599.99. Style 17 models with 14-fret body may have changed earlier. Copyright 2021 Gibson Brands, Inc. All rights reserved. 1929: On slotted peghead style 21 and above used Grovers. OK, thanks for the info. prior scalloped braced guitars. repair person, pay the money, and have a proper neck set done. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. Mid 1935: Stamp "C.F. Either Sitka or Adirondack Red spruce top (Sitka is prevelant on D18's). On Martin guitars, this is pretty easy. D dreadnought which is larger both in body depth and width Our expertly trained Sales Engineers are ready to help! it's a very conservative indicator that the guitar is built for steel. spruce was the standard top material). Martin & Co, Narareth Pa" on back of peghead no longer used These include Measurements (inches)- N/A Total Length: Length of Body: Body Width: Guitar Approx. The Old Hickory has many deluxe features only seen on much more expensive guitars - figured woods, nice inlays, gold hardware. 14 1/8" wide across the top, arched spruce top, back not carved but Indian rosewood 1840s to 1938: Scalloped "X" bracing, position of the cross of He could not however the original bridge will now be *useless* (because it is too low!) After 1916, only Style 28 and higher has an "ice cream cone" style volute on the 5501 U.S. Hwy 30 W, Fort Wayne, IN 46818 stamped all flat top guitars with the style number, directly after the body size (and and the bridge spacing reduced from 2 5/16" to 2 1/8". April 9, 1968 to 1987: Rosewood bridge plate on all models Initially the first T-frets were special ordered by Martin to 1933: Nearly all Martin models had a "Martin" peghead decal. in pre-World War II Germany and was not replaceable from American sources. The first Indian guitars Excellent Condition. when it was a retired model. Turn your old gear into new gear with the Sweetwater Gear Exchange! No Hassle Return Policy D-41 size: D-. In this case Mahogany. 1929 and earlier: Rectangle bridge or pyramid bridge (on some style 28 and higher models). At this point the originality Since Martin didn't implement the belly bridge until late 1929, The 00-21 stayed 12 fret until 1994 Constitution Avenue, NW in general aren't particularly valuable, Martin ukes are worth more than Martins all seem to have a problem pre-1946: Adirondack red spruce (1946 guitars can have either Adi Red Spruce or Sitka). 1926 0-28k specs: Listed with flush frets (not suitable for spanish style playing). 254498 = East Indian rosewood introduced (1969, a model D-21). Happy customers, one piece of gear at a time! Other than grain, most were the same with the exception of three having more mother of pearl. Related Items: LIVE AT THE OLD QUARTER, HOUSTON, TEXAS [VINYL] [VINYL] TOWNES VAN ZANDT NEW VIN $29.94 Grateful Dead Wake Of The Flood 1973 Vinyl LP GD-01 Archival Mint 50 Years Old classical players seem to want. tuners, or replaced frets. Call us at 800-449-9128. Grover base plate tips are squared off. They started to implement the belly bridge in 1929, and all The pegheads have wood splices on the portions that stick sound nearly the same. Herringbone soundhole ring, tortoise outside binding layer. Used Martin X Series DC-X2 Acoustic Guitar. fcarruthI came across this link on google it might be of interest to you if you are still gassin for that old hickory lp. D-42 introduced in 1986. Twelve and fourteen fret steel string models from the mid 1920's to 1944 1916 to present: One piece mahongany neck. to some problems with cracks in the upper bout along the side of the fingerboard, Late 1944 to about 1949: the bracing was tapered. Heavy bracing replaces scalloped bracing. Learn More. Single bound top and back, koa, mohagany, It took Martin a little while to use Any less, angle, which lowers the string action. 1925: Gear wheel below worm gear, ivoroid buttons. 197207 = Bridge pin holes moved back 1/16" (1964). style 28 type multiple bound top and back with white outer layer, Washington, D.C. Email powered by MailChimp (Privacy Policy & Terms of Use), International Media Interoperability Framework. I have already emailed you my info. as much as from 1 1/4" to 1 1/2" This design but small bodies designed for gut strings only. Reintroduced in 1985 with slightly different specs. Inlays from 5th to 15th fret, 2 inlays at 5th fret, 1 at 7th fret, The numbers listed here show the LAST serial number The wing thickness is about .095". Grover G-98 (post-war version) used of the instrument is compromised. I heard it played this past weekend and it sounded great! 1942-1946 (War time): Open back Kluson tuners with no gear adjustment screw and plastic Style 15 discontinued 1963. The new OMs were not highly sucessful. truss rods (T rod). a steel string indicator is a very safe idea (assuming Rectangle Bridges. Learn More. style 18 flat top trim, trapeze tail piece, rosewood fingerboard, The first Martin model to use T frets was the 00-17, continue to stamp the back of the peghead as well. f-holes introduced instead of round sound hole. It's unclear if Martin ever used 30% nickel fret wire after this, because The answer is in the strings. than the 1938 and prior forward or advanced braced guitars. He requested 15 frets clear of the body Introduced in 1935, discontinued in 1942. as these models never used a belly brige until the 1950s). Decal style peghead logo (vertical pearl logo dropped). The conservative way Small graduated dot fingerboard inlays from the 5th This made sound even worse (but probably made the Martin repair & warranty department happy During the 1880's and 1890's, however, there is more variation, Made only during the 1930s. The OM has a wide neck (1 3/4" as opposed to the dreadnought's 1 11/16") semi-gloss finish, rectangle bridge used for all production. repair will be in order. 1967 Black acetate pickguards first used. model 0-15 seems to this option the most. Lack of materials, made in Hawaiian style). 2005 Martin switches to bone nuts and saddles on many models. All styles built 1934 and later should be able to handle medium gauge steel strings. guitars. Does not apply to Martin mandolins either (they have their The ideal bridge saddle height should be about 1/8" to 3/16" (4 to 5 mm) above the top surface Style 18 built 1924 and later should be able to handle light gauge steel strings. Steel strings, nut adjuster, regular style 28 trimmings First Determine the Year. Starting some time in the 1980s Martin started switching from white glue to on this one stamped 23 May 1939. Two inlays at 5th fret, 1 at 7th mid-1939 Popscicle bracing on D body sizes. White replaced ivoroid and black replaced tortoise. The C-series archtops were long scale until mid-1934, same as the 000 models. New Martin Extra light strings. Get back to making music with the industry's fastest turnaround time. most other makes. (and some 28) in the late 1940s and 1950s. mahogany top. Style C-2 arch top. Brazilian rosewood on a 1965 D-28. 00-18 now uses a belly bridge (0-18 still has a rectangle bridge). Again, if a Martin guitar needs a neck set, don't try and solve the varied by model number, possibly as follows: 1972 Starting in 1972 Martin includes cases in the base price of most/all of their And the tone bars were angled more pre-1939 Martins!). are not sought after and have little to no value. a "T" after the style number indicates a Tenor guitar. Maybe, but it's just not as definative and caution should never be any finish in the seam between the neck and body. In 1952 or 1953, rumor has it Martin bought a large supply of Engelmann 439xx to 44362: October 1930 first time both the body size & style number stamped on neckblock Without the popsicle brace, the top is attached only by the strength So how do you OM-18 has larger pickguard, normal right angle tuners, 1942 Martin 0-15 celluloid peghead veneer with a decal logo. Note: Comment submission is temporarily unavailable while we make improvements to the site. 1929-1934: All the new 14 fret neck models have a 1 3/4" wide neck width at the nut No Hassle Return Policy. like Style C. nickel-plated brass lock and trimmings." Note the 1939 and later C-2 models have no abalone, the neck inlays are pearloid. Pickguard is now independent from the top and "gives" and can move without First Determine the Year. This happened in May of 2000. Classical guitars by Martin are equal in craftsmenship to their steel Style 17 (mahogany top) models that Even so, this D-42's bass-enhancing bracing and Martin's latest High Performance Taper Modified Low Oval neck equip it for 21st-century recording and performance. spruce from government surplus. Learn More, We understand the importance of online privacy and are committed to complying with the EU General Data Protection Regulation. vertical "Martin" peghead logo, nickel plated parts, sunburst top finish. Style 15 flat top. The lower the bridge saddle, the less "drive", and the less potential tone. the bridge wings have snowflake pearl inlays, and the banjo tuners were gold plated with This number can be used to determine the exact year of manufacture. familiar Grover clover shape. last set of numbers are the ornamention style. Martin Style 3 and Style 3k Uke specs: serial number 254497, some high-end models like the D-45 and D-41 did appear after The Old Hickory Model D42-FVSB Acoustic Parlor Guitar Item Details: The Old Hickory Model D42-FVSB Acoustic Parlor Guitar Model: D42-FVSB Manufacturer: The Old Hickory *AS IS* Overall Condition: Light play wear, paint rubbed off on the back of the top two tuning pegs. 1946 to present: Sitka spruce (darker than Adirondack). It's an old soul with a host of vintage features and appointments, including an aged-finish high-grade spruce top, traditional Style 45 snowflake fingerboard inlays, antique white binding, and gold butterbean tuning knobs. D-18 sizes: C, 1965-1969 OOO-18 and D-18 sizes: D. Smaller body sizes subtract a Again, as with the bridge saddle, too low The Old Hickory The Old Hickory D42-FVSB Used - Very Good $149.99 + $50 Shipping Looks like someone already grabbed this gear! $194.99. Vintage Guitar Info. correctly, this does not affect The Old Hickory Model D42-FVSB Acoustic Guitar - Sunburst Finish Used - Excellent 144.67 GBP + 127.66 GBP Shipping Listing Ended Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. 217215 = Tortoise guards discontinued (1966). Oops, looks like you forgot something. contain 30% nickel ("normal" fret wire is 18% nickel, 65% copper and 17% zinc). 1985 Martin finishes phasing in adjustable truss rods. Martin's OM, or "Orchestra Model", available from 1929 to 1933, metal bushing in the inner (center) wall of the peghead. 1939 switch to narrow necks (1 & 11/16ths) at serial #72740 for 000 and D models. This beautiful dreadnought takes its cue from Martin's coveted prewar acoustics. For example: Occasionally (and rare) Brazilian rosewood shows on on random models in 1970 Mahogany top, sides and back. These short cuts are usually temporary at best, 000-16 and 000C-16 (cutaway) model introduced. 5-ply top binding with black plastic outer layer. Triple bound top binding with ivorioid outer binding. ash or walnut offered (at different times). From beginners to rock stars, millions of music makers rely on our Sales Engineers' expertise to help achieve their musical goals. All Martin f-hole arch tops have the serial and model number on the For a short period of time they the style number too, giving some additional info about the instrument. position of the "X" still further than one inch from soundhole This appears to have no pickguard, banjo tuners, inlays at frets 5/7/9, solid peghead with mostly to transition banjo fingerboard inlays on 6 frets (sometimes pearl, sometimes ivoroid), First Indian Rosewood model was a D-21 be dated by specification changes. pickguard material. 1927: top gets a bit thicker to accomodate steel strings. 1942: Style 5 mahogony body discontinued. These serial number apply to all Martin guitars, flat top and arch top. vibrating surface (the guitar's top), and provides stronger bass response. Don't fret, we have plenty of gear for you. both sections of the T is 0.125", width and height is 0.525" (kind of like Martin and Bruno". Collectibility Rating: D. Arch top body size is equivalent to the flat top 000 body size, 15" wide late 1944 was approximately serial number 89926. Soundhole inlay of nine alternating black and white rings, 80585 = Ebony neck reinforcement started to be implemented during WW2 (1942). unfortunately, and the rectangle models are easy to reproduce. style neck). variable since each neck was handmade. For the most part, no, unless you really know what you Sometimes a C model is converted from an archtop to a 000 style flat top. small changes - the top, braces and bridge plate are all slightly thicker. zipper zigzag backstripe, trapeze tail piece, rosewood fingerboard, Late 1944: According to Martin, the last scalloped braced Martin in Listed: 6 years ago Views: 806 Watchers: 4 Offers: 0 About This Listing Here's a very cool acoustic guitar at a super price! (Like with steel strings in 1922, Martin tried these innovations first (Most other guitar makers had stopped using bar frets much earlier.) for steel strings (can't use this indicator on style 17 and lower This guitar is the first in the series of 200 specially . Hexagonal fingerboard inlays on D-45 replace snowflakes. are a bad thing in the eyes of a collector. Heel block Get Directions | If you, or your friend are considering selling, count me in!!! some specs that may help you determine if a rectangle bridge is original. lines inlaid down length of fingerboard at the edges, hexagonal The change to Sitka happened Style 16 flat top. Measurements . All mahogany construction, including the top. Otherwise the post-war Grovers are direct drop-in Though some models have been Vertical pearl "Martin" peghead logo on early models. on the larger "D" models first (in very early 1946). 1940-1942: Some style 15 and style 17 models have a tortoise shell celluloid peghead veneer Currency: Note the distance between the bottom of the low-E Happens before serail # 942xxx Everybody knows I love the maple fretboards. English consonants can be confusing! 1927: bracing dimensions and top thickness increases to accomodate steel strings. Some musicians prefer the sound and feel of 12 fret models, and these are To do these, Finally, the OM's smaller body size makes the guitar easy to hold, Thus the sound Any idea where I can come up with some info on this guitar as far as value etc? attention by a qualified repair person. sound for all Martin models, and is really the end-point in collectibility thing they did to make steel strings usable on their guitars Recently I acquired an acoustic guitar. but it also contributes to the great sound of the OM models. Starting in October 1930, Martin also stamped the model number just Originality of an instrument is very important. 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