Martin 00-17 Natural 1949

6-String Acoustic Guitar with Brazilian Rosewood Fingerboard. Made in the USA.
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Martin 00-17 Natural 1949

Vintage

Description & Specs

The following specs were carefully collected and recorded by a skilled technician. For a more detailed description and questions regarding sound, feel, or cosmetic condition, please visit our Lincoln Avenue showroom or call to speak to one of our Used and Vintage experts.
Finish Details: The body has several finish touchups, and the body and neck have been fully overpsrayed
Body Material: Mahogany
Body Details: Mahogany back and sides with mahogany top. There are multiple repaired cracks in the back, top, and sides, the longest of which are reinforced with multiple cleats. The sides have multiple repaired endgrain cracks, some of which have additional filler applied. The body has been fully oversprayed.
Neck Material: Mahogany
Fingerboard Material: Brazilian Rosewood
Neck Profile: "V" profile
Neck Thickness (IN): .89" (1st fret), 1.05" (10th fret)
Fingerboard Radius: 16.00"
Nut Width: 1-5/8"
Scale Length: 24 3/4"
Neck Details: Mahogany neck with unbound Brazilian rosewood fretboard, dot inlays, and steel reinforcement rod. The neck has been reset and refretted, has been oversprayed, and has a non-original nut.
Electronics: None
Pickup Measurements: N/A
Hardware: The tuner buttons, nut, and saddle have all been replaced. The original pickguard is missing.
Modifications/Repairs: -The neck has been reset and refretted -The nut and saddle are not original -The tuner buttons have been replaced -The bridge has been reglued -A few braces have been reglued -Several cracks in the body have been repaired, filled, and reinforced with internal cleats -The body and neck have been fully oversprayed
Case Details: Chipboard case
Cosmetic Condition: The guitar shows considerable play wear; the body and neck have been fully oversprayed, and this finish has worn in several areas. The body has multiple repaired cracks, most noticeably on the soundboard behind the bridge, several in the endgrain on the bass side of the body, and several long cracks on the back of the body. A few cracks have additional filler applied before the overspray. The footprint of the original pickguard is visible on the body. The headstock face has additional finish wear, and there is some wear around the heel where the neck has been reset.
Serial Number: 108728
Tech Notes: Plays well with low action and optimal neck relief; the guitar is currently strung with 12-52 light acoustic strings. The frets are narrow and tall with minor wear. The serial number dates the guitar to 1949.
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