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Continue ShoppingMartin D-21 Natural 1957
6-String Acoustic Guitar with Brazilian Rosewood Fingerboard. Made in the USA.
Martin D-21 Natural 1957
Vintage
Vintage
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 call to speak to one of our experts.
Summary
Finish: The finish appears original.
Body Material: Brazilian Rosewood Body
Top Material: Spruce Top
Body Details: Brazilian rosewood back and sides with spruce top. There are several crack repairs on the top. The bridge plate has been replaced, and the bridge has been reglued. The pickguard has been reglued. Several top braces appear to have been reglued.
Neck Material: Mahogany Neck
Neck Profile: Soft V
Neck Thickness (IN): 1st fret .849", 10th fret 1.049"
Fingerboard Radius: 16.00"
Nut Width: 1-3/4"
Scale Length: 25 2/5"
Neck Details: One-piece Honduran maghogany neck with unbound Brazilian rosewood fingerboard and Brazilian rosewood headstock overlay. The neck has been reset and refretted, leveling the fingerboard in the process. The nut has been replaced.
Hardware: The nut and saddle have been replaced, all other hardware appears original.
Weight: 4 lbs 9 oz
Cosmetic Condition: The bridge has been reglued, the bridge plate has been reset, the neck has been reset and refretted. Several top braces appear to have been reglued. There are several crack repairs on the top. The pickguard has been reglued. The nut and saddle have been replaced.
Modifications/Repairs: The bridge has been reglued, the bridge plate has been reset, the neck has been reset and refretted. Several top braces appear to have been reglued. There are several crack repairs on the top. The pickguard has been reglued. The nut and saddle have been replaced.
Tech Notes: The guitar plays well with optimal action and neck relief. The frets are medium width and height, showing light wear. The serial number dates to 1957.
Case Details: Original hardshell case.
Summary
Finish: The finish appears original.
Body Material: Brazilian Rosewood Body
Top Material: Spruce Top
Body Details: Brazilian rosewood back and sides with spruce top. There are several crack repairs on the top. The bridge plate has been replaced, and the bridge has been reglued. The pickguard has been reglued. Several top braces appear to have been reglued.
Neck Material: Mahogany Neck
Neck Profile: Soft V
Neck Thickness (IN): 1st fret .849", 10th fret 1.049"
Fingerboard Radius: 16.00"
Nut Width: 1-3/4"
Scale Length: 25 2/5"
Neck Details: One-piece Honduran maghogany neck with unbound Brazilian rosewood fingerboard and Brazilian rosewood headstock overlay. The neck has been reset and refretted, leveling the fingerboard in the process. The nut has been replaced.
Hardware: The nut and saddle have been replaced, all other hardware appears original.
Weight: 4 lbs 9 oz
Cosmetic Condition: The bridge has been reglued, the bridge plate has been reset, the neck has been reset and refretted. Several top braces appear to have been reglued. There are several crack repairs on the top. The pickguard has been reglued. The nut and saddle have been replaced.
Modifications/Repairs: The bridge has been reglued, the bridge plate has been reset, the neck has been reset and refretted. Several top braces appear to have been reglued. There are several crack repairs on the top. The pickguard has been reglued. The nut and saddle have been replaced.
Tech Notes: The guitar plays well with optimal action and neck relief. The frets are medium width and height, showing light wear. The serial number dates to 1957.
Case Details: Original hardshell case.
Trade
- Brand: Martin
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 finish appears original. |
| Body Material: | Brazilian Rosewood |
| Body Details: | Brazilian rosewood back and sides with spruce top. There are several crack repairs on the top. The bridge plate has been replaced, and the bridge has been reglued. The pickguard has been reglued. Several top braces appear to have been reglued. |
| Neck Material: | Mahogany |
| Fingerboard Material: | Brazilian Rosewood |
| Neck Profile: | Soft V |
| Neck Thickness (IN): | 1st fret .849", 10th fret 1.049" |
| Fingerboard Radius: | 16.00" |
| Nut Width: | 1-3/4" |
| Scale Length: | 25 2/5" |
| Neck Details: | One-piece Honduran maghogany neck with unbound Brazilian rosewood fingerboard and Brazilian rosewood headstock overlay. The neck has been reset and refretted, leveling the fingerboard in the process. The nut has been replaced. |
| Hardware: | The nut and saddle have been replaced, all other hardware appears original. |
| Weight: | 4lbs 9oz |
| Modifications/Repairs: | The bridge has been reglued, the bridge plate has been reset, the neck has been reset and refretted. Several top braces appear to have been reglued. There are several crack repairs on the top. The pickguard has been reglued. The nut and saddle have been replaced. |
| Case Details: | Original hardshell case. |
| Cosmetic Condition: | This guitar is in good condition with moderate wear. The finish is glossy with a slight haze, and scratches, dents, and chips throughout. There are some heavier pick scratches around the soundhole. |
| Serial Number: | 158477 |
| Tech Notes: | The guitar plays well with optimal action and neck relief. The frets are medium width and height, showing light wear. The serial number dates to 1957. |