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Martin M38 Natural 1979

Martin M38 Natural 1979

Regular price $4,405.00
Regular price Sale price $4,405.00

Serial Number: 417136

Weight: 4lbs 9oz

Description

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: Original finish on the body and headstock face. The back of the neck has been oversprayed.
Body Material: Rosewood
Neck Material: Mahogany
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Neck Profile: "C" profile
Neck Thickness (IN): .87" (!st fret), 1.01" (10th fret)
Fingerboard Radius: 16.00"
Nut Width: 1-11/16"
Scale Length: 25 2/5"
Electronics: None
Hardware: The saddle has been replaced, and the bridge has been reglued.
Weight: 4lbs 9oz
Modifications/Repairs: -The neck has been reset, refretted, and oversprayed -Two repaired cracks in the top, which are reinforced with internal cleats -The bridge has been reglued -The saddle has been replaced -Added strap button at the heel
Case Details: Original Hardshell Case
Cosmetic Condition: This vintage Martin guitar is in good cosmetic condition, with various light signs of age on the glossy finish. The front of the body has two repaired cracks, one by the pickguard and one along the center seam, and has finish chipping and checking around these spots. The rest of the body has light checking, finish chipping along the binding, and some spots of case rash on the sides. The back of the neck is glossy and smooth, and the headstock face is clean.
Serial Number: 417136
Tech Notes: The guitar plays well with low action and optimal neck relief. The frets are tall with light play wear, and the serial number dates to 1979.
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SKU: U6482950708

Description

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: Original finish on the body and headstock face. The back of the neck has been oversprayed.
Body Material: Rosewood
Neck Material: Mahogany
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Neck Profile: "C" profile
Neck Thickness (IN): .87" (!st fret), 1.01" (10th fret)
Fingerboard Radius: 16.00"
Nut Width: 1-11/16"
Scale Length: 25 2/5"
Electronics: None
Hardware: The saddle has been replaced, and the bridge has been reglued.
Weight: 4lbs 9oz
Modifications/Repairs: -The neck has been reset, refretted, and oversprayed -Two repaired cracks in the top, which are reinforced with internal cleats -The bridge has been reglued -The saddle has been replaced -Added strap button at the heel
Case Details: Original Hardshell Case
Cosmetic Condition: This vintage Martin guitar is in good cosmetic condition, with various light signs of age on the glossy finish. The front of the body has two repaired cracks, one by the pickguard and one along the center seam, and has finish chipping and checking around these spots. The rest of the body has light checking, finish chipping along the binding, and some spots of case rash on the sides. The back of the neck is glossy and smooth, and the headstock face is clean.
Serial Number: 417136
Tech Notes: The guitar plays well with low action and optimal neck relief. The frets are tall with light play wear, and the serial number dates to 1979.