1951 Martin 00-28G, Adirondack/Old Growth Brazilian Rosewood
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This guitar was originally a classical nylon string guitar, but was given a new life by the Martin factory in Nazareth, PA. This classic and unique Martin restoration provides an interesting blend of the original and modern luthier techniques the brand is known for. The replacement Adirondack spruce top would be extremely rare to find on an original Martin from this era and provides a level of clarity not often found in this era. Combined with the original straight grain old growth Brazilian rosewood back and sides, the guitar provides a warmth that is almost impossible to find in modern acoustics.
The Authentic 1937 modified-V neck on this once-nylon guitar makes for an extremely comfortable playing experience. The replacement mahogany neck boasts modern features like a two-way truss rod and new Waverly 4060N tuners. Topped off with modern electronics, this truly one-of-a-kind guitar provides a playing experience like no other.
Inspired by the iconic 1937 models, it features Authentic 1937 bracing, hide glue construction, and an adjustable truss rod for tone you can trust and playability you can count on. Finished in Authentic vintage gloss, it captures the look and feel of a well-preserved pre-war original.
Specifications:
Top Material: Adirondack Spruce
Back and Sides Material: Old Growth Brazilian Rosewood
Finish, Top: Authentic Vintage Gloss
Top Color: Natural
Top Inlay Material: Bold Herringbone
Top Detail: None
Binding: Antique White
Bridge Material: Ebony
Bridge Style: 1930 Style Belly - Glue in Long Saddle
Bridge Pin Material: Bone
Pickguard: Faux Tortoise
Pickguard Inlay: None
Rosette: Style 28 Multi-Stripe Maple/Black Fiber
Saddle: Bone
Body Size: 00-14 Fret
Construction: Dovetail Neck Joint - Hide Glue Construction
Back Purfling/Strip: Zig-Zag Authentic
Back Inlay Material: Multi-Stripe Maple/
Brace Shape: Scalloped
Brace Material: Adirondack Spruce
Brace Size: 1/4"
Heelcap: Antique White
Endpiece: Antique White
Endpiece Inlay: Multi-Stripe Maple/
Neck Taper: Standard Taper
Neck Material: Genuine Mahogany
Neck Color: Dark Mahogany with Aging Tone
Scale Length: 24.9"
Number of Frets Total: 20
Neck Joins Body At: 14th Fret
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Fingerboard Inlay Style: Diamonds and Squares, Long
Fingerboard Inlay Material: Abalone
Fingerboard Binding Material: None
Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/4''
Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 3/4''
Side Dots: Antique White
Headstock Shape: Solid with Square Taper and Diamond
Headplate Material: Brazilian Rosewood
Headplate Logo Style: Script Golden Era Overlay
Tuning Machines: Waverly Nickel Open Back with Butterbean knobs
Nut Material: Bone
Case: Ply Hardshell
Electronics: LR Baggs HiFi Duet
PLEK'd: True
S/N 118092
Comes with two hard shell cases (1 original, 1 new)