
Description
Description
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| Finish Details: | Original finish. |
| Top Material: | Spruce |
| Body Material: | Brazilian Rosewood |
| Neck Material: | Mahogany |
| Fingerboard Material: | Ebony |
| Neck Profile: | Soft V |
| Neck Thickness (IN): | 1st - 0.80" 10th - 1.01" |
| Fingerboard Radius: | 14.00" |
| Nut Width: | 1-5/8" |
| Scale Length: | 24 3/4" |
| Hardware: | Original hardware. The bridge has been reglued. |
| Weight: | 3lbs 10oz |
| Modifications/Repairs: | A side crack has been repaired on the treble side of the lower bout. A small crack has been repaired on the lower bout starting near the bridge. The bridge has been reglued. |
| Case Details: | Original Hardshell Case |
| Cosmetic Condition: | This vintage Martin guitar has aged well and is in good condition. The finish is glossy with checking and shallow scratches and scuffs scattered throughout. A repaired side crack on the treble side of the lower bout is visible, but is stable and will not affect playability. Another small repaired crack on the lower bout starting near the bridge is faintly visible, but is also stable. The bridge is lifting and has a small crack at the bass side of the saddle. The metal hardware is tarnished with age. |
| Serial Number: | 85787 |
| Tech Notes: | The guitar plays well with medium action and some neck relief. The frets are medium with light play wear. The serial number dates to 1943. |