Martin D-21 Natural 1957

6-String Acoustic Guitar with Brazilian Rosewood Fingerboard. Made in the USA.
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Martin D-21 Natural 1957

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: Full Refinish
Body Material: Brazilian Rosewood
Body Details: Brazilian rosewood back and sides with a solid spruce top
Neck Material: Mahogany
Fingerboard Material: Brazilian Rosewood
Neck Profile: V-Shape
Neck Thickness (IN): 1st fret: .81", 10th: .99"
Fingerboard Radius: 16.00"
Nut Width: 1-21/32"
Scale Length: 25 2/5"
Neck Details: One-piece mahogany neck with a Brazilian rosewood board, pearl dot inlays, no truss rod (steel reinforced) -- The neck has been reset
Electronics: n/a
Pickup Measurements: n/a
Hardware: Non-original Grover tuners, bone saddle, aluminum hollow endpin
Modifications/Repairs: Has been refinished -- Various repaired cracks on the top and sides -- The neck has been reset -- Non-original bone saddle, tuning machines, end pin -- A strap button has been installed to the neck heel
Case Details: Non-Original Hard Shell Case
Cosmetic Condition: This D-21 shows a lot of nice play wear and aging. A refinish is apparent with various visible crack repairs throughout the sides and top. There are filled screw holes on the back of the headstock from the original tuning machines. Various nicks, chips, and dings exist.
Serial Number: 155916
Tech Notes: Currently, set up with the 12-gauge phosphor bronze strings, low action, and minimal neck relief. The frets show minimal play wear as they have been dressed by one of our in-house techs. -- The serial number dates from 1957.
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