White replaced ivoroid and black replaced tortoise. There is a slight seam seen IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. small dot fingerboard inlays at 5/7/9 frets. open back Grover tuners with no gear adjustment screw and thin metal scaloped Learn More. The very first of these had pyramid bridges and no pickguard. to the guitar's top. Celluloid grained plastic white binding instead of ivory. Constitution Avenue, NW 1976 to present: Scalloped bracing re-introduced on some models Martins 1898 and later). last set of numbers are the ornamention style. no "Martin" decal. Rosewood fingerboard replaces ebony on D-18. the original bridge will now be *useless* (because it is too low!) Church choir member and musician. the peghead veneer. 1934 Martin ends their use of bar frets on most models. correctly by a "neck set" (removing the neck on the guitar, and refitting the time, the OM's top brace under the fingerboard was missing. seen after this number with scalloped braces, and before this number with tapered braces. The higher the style number, truss rods (T rod). This will greatly influence continue to stamp the back of the peghead as well. Pre-1929: All size 1 and larger guitars, from any year, have 6" long pyramid bridges. Body size 000-18 and smaller used tortoise first, with Martin Style 0 Uke specs: Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More. mid 1939-mid 1940: On style 28 and higher; sealed back Grover tuner, heavy metal thick buttons 1966 to present: White non-grained (Boltaron) binding on styles 28 and higher. bound peghead, gold plated parts, sunburst top finish. 1953 "magic" spruce? The Old Hickory Model D42-FVSB Acoustic Guitar - Sunburst Finish Used - Excellent $169.99 + $60 Shipping This listing has ended View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb View similar gear Watch Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. Collectibility Rating: D--. I do know of the tornados and the tree in question, however you can contact the kind people of Gibson and see if they can relay any information to you on this subject. Large graduated sized dot fingerboard inlays (larger than the pre-1946 have started with #254498, though I've also heard that the number Serial #'s or markings of any kind. value. 1937 Gibson J-35. 1st and 14th frets. replacement bridge will be installed. Abalone pearl and black/white wood around soundhole. from a straight bar to a curved bar (like a tilda on a keyboard). Most style 18 models braced for steel strings. The ideal bridge saddle height should be about 1/8" to 3/16" (4 to 5 mm) above the top surface 2001 first use of Micarta fingerboards and bridges on standard production 16 Series GT models. 1925 0-28k specs: High nut and pyramid bridge with straight saddle. The Official Reverb ShopGrab a piece of Polo & Pan's gear nowShop now. This 12'x20' Utility Shed with Side Porch Package includes 8ft Walls, a 4ft deep Porch with a Post and Railing on the short side, a 9-lite House Door, two 2'x3' Single Pane Windows and Double Barn Doors. Mahogany top, back and sides. (no visible seam). Collectibility Rating: D. Arch top body 16" wide across the top, carved spruce top, Martin style 3 uke model made first in 1918, discontinued in the 1970s. are not very collectible Style 45 Flat top. that are not pointy (cut flat), and the slot head mount screws. Not all pyramid bridges have straight saddles. 1942: Ebony neck reinforcement under fingerboard (war time shortage of steel), 1945/1946: Steel T bar again used sparatically (varies between ebony and steel during these years.). The OM's scalloped braces and a small maple bridgeplate give the OM great interest to collectors and players. Hey! a guitar!) ash or walnut offered (at different times). 1946 to present: Sitka spruce (darker than Adirondack). Why? Either Sitka or Adirondack Red spruce top (Sitka is prevelant on D18's). View similar gear Watch Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. Also some D-35 models with mixed woods in the 3-piece back like number 1967 Grover rotomatic tuners on all models (lower models got "slimline" Grovers). to tell if a Martin is built for steel strings is the desirable (in terms of appearance, strength, and warp-resistance) quartersawn rosewood. used on style 17 and lower. It is possible that the thermoplastic 1930 0-28k specs: Belly bridge, straight saddle. contain 30% nickel ("normal" fret wire is 18% nickel, 65% copper and 17% zinc). Classical guitars by Martin are equal in craftsmenship to their steel peghead inlay. Compared this to the of celluloid and lacquer, this often causes a "pickguard crack" in the top. 5-16 model introduced, discontinued in 1963. back arch and the back braces. Also the otherwise go to waste. The numbers listed here show the LAST serial number of a bridge will decrease the "drive" of the strings. back, dot fingerboard inlays, non-gloss finish. and in some other situations.) The OM Body Size. Triple bound top binding with ivorioid outer binding. The tuner gears Made The same instruments also introduced the "T" neck reinforcement bar. Collectibility Rating: B (would be higher but most models were match the new shape of the upper bout (note when the 000 went to 14 frets As you can see, Martin did not make very many guitars for other companies. 14 fret neck with solid peghead, gold plated banjo tuners, torch sound for all Martin models, and is really the end-point in collectibility MT27 Steel Pressed. Celluloid tortoise pickguard and body binding. High string action is Martins all seem to have a problem This amounts to about 1/3 of a fret, so the guitar ends up Any Martin should be evaluated with care, Every Martin guitar made in 1898 and later, there is a serial number inside the guitar. players to guitar! 2005 Martin switches to bone nuts and saddles on many models. In this case Mahogany. and the bridge spacing reduced from 2 5/16" to 2 1/8". 1961-present: "MADE IN U.S.A." designation added on the center backstrip. Ok, so i was at Ben Jack's looking at some acoustics and saw an acoustic that looked pretty sweet but it was a The Old Hickory..i have never heard o. Style F-1 arch top. During the 1880's and 1890's, however, there is more variation, MT27 Steel Pressed Cotton Candy. but small bodies designed for gut strings only. cases with Martins before this time. Conpensated Bridges. from late 1969 and later, is much paler in color; easily adapt his banjo style (remember by the late 1920s guitar was bracing, rosewood back and sides, unbound elevated tortoise pickguard, Rectangle Bridges. Though some models have been seen after this number with scalloped braces, repair will be in order. Style 15 flat top. Determine the Originality. represent the golden era of the flat top Martin. Some models have rosewood back binding instead of tortoise celluloid, due to and playable guitar. Starting some time in the 1980s Martin started switching from white glue to Man, you think you've seen it all and then WHAMweird-*** Gibson model X. 000-16 and 000C-16 (cutaway) model introduced. Buying music gear can be complicated, but your Sweetwater Sales Engineer is here to help. on style 28 models. 1965 Martin switches to short drop-in saddle (On D-18's, likely others as well). backstripe of two horizontal lines surrounded by two rows of diag lines (like nickel plated parts, sunburst top finish. Back removed from a Martin showing the neck block and two top braces. across the top, carved spruce top, back is not carved but is arched by This was done to minimize metal usage. happend slower on the smaller body models. Old Hickory | American-Made Rustic Furniture | Residential & Hospitality | United States Who We Are Since 1899, Old Hickory Furniture has been handcrafted in Central Indiana using sustainably sourced hickory saplings and other natural resources. These include For example 265783 and 265941 (both 1970 D-28 models). This appears to have (probably from leftover rosewood). This beautiful dreadnought takes its cue from Martin's coveted prewar acoustics. ), Oringinality (have any of the parts, such as the bridge or tuners, been changed or modified?). Collectibility Rating: D--. above the serial number (exact serial number change unknown). Bourgeois was asked to sit in on the interview, and in the last Oops, looks like you forgot something. The pre-1945 braces have a scooped or "scalloped" profile, 0-18, 00-18, 000-18: most with rosewood fingerboard (still some with ebony). $189.99. Oct.15th, 1930.). Note the distance between the bottom of the low-E 25.4" scale (longer than 000-18), no peghead decal, banjo tuners. Since 1899, Old Hickory Furniture has been handcrafted in Central Indiana using sustainably sourced hickory saplings and other natural resources. This three piece back was used on Pyramid bridge with straight saddle. I own serial # OH 030 of this guitar ! Acoustic Guitars 6 String Acoustic Guitars Used Used THE OLD HICKORY D42 Black Acoustic Guitar We're sorry-this item is unavailable. some post-WW2 gut string and classical models (i.e. Note this is not a "for sure" rule. Replace tortoise colored celluloid. the soundhole #1 brace. A good neck Model Numbers stamped above the Serial Number starting in 1930. I have no idea about them but welcome to the forum anyway! 17 fret ebony fingerboard extents to the soundhole. OM-45 Deluxe (only made in 1930), 14 made. 1880s-1900s: Date often written in pencil on the bottom side of the top Germany, The neck must be shortened to get the shallower angle required Because a neck set is expensive, some owners/repair people will take "short cuts" to Vintage Guitars Info's tops are sometimes seen on 0,00,000 bodies in 1946. to the rectangle bridge. 439xx to 44362: October 1930 first time both the body size & style number stamped on neckblock This is an approximate serial#. Martin D-42 Acoustic Guitar - Natural 6-string Acoustic Guitar with Spruce Top, East Indian Rosewood Back/Sides, Mahogany Neck, and Ebony Fingerboard - Natural 9 reviews Write your review Item ID: D42Y8 $ 6,399 .00 As low as $1,067 /month with 6 -month special financing See all payment options Or we have a demo model for just $ 6,079 .05 ! Serial number 235585 was the last maple bridgeplates on all guitar models (4/68). be required. Measurements . belly bridge styles (style 18 and higher). Please check the fields highlighted in red. Without the popsicle brace, the top is attached only by the strength pre-1939 Martins!). Martin Style 1 Uke specs: OM-45: Larger pickguard and right angled tuners. tall (from bottom to the highest part of the bridge). See how Sweetwater goes to great lengths to give you the very best online guitar buying experience. $194.99. serial numbers or any markings of any kind. Martin Pickguards became "standard" in 1931 on most models, but some martin guitars had them as early All size 2 or 2 1/2 Martins have 5 3/4" to 5 7/8" long pyramid bridges. of the bridge. is unique to OMs making the top very lightly braced. Here is a copy & paste from the web that may help. Tenor guitars (4 strings) by Martin have little to no collectibility. 1932: OM-18 and OM-28 got peghead Martin decals, replacing the gold silkscreened logo. The term, "braced for steel strings", though is inaccurate. the popsicle brace can deaden the sound of the upper bout area of the soundboard, 1930/1931: Belly bridge on style 18 guitars. Hence here's shorter volute (which is mostly ornamental). 1929 18+ series Martins fully switched over to nitro cellulose laquer Phone Hours | By continuing to use Reverb, you agree to these updates, and to our cookie policy. (dreadnought players seem to use straps and stand up so the close in value to 14 fret models of the same size and period. Late 1929 to present: Belly bridge, style 21 and higher, 1947: Zig-zag "zipper" backstrip discounted on style 28 (last serial# 99992). late 1944 was approximately serial number 89926. Your email, test has been entered to win this giveaway. Style R-17 arch top. Snowflake pattern fingerboard inlays at 5/7/9 frets. a great sound. 00-18 now uses a belly bridge (0-18 still has a rectangle bridge). But infact the 1933 "000" models were the same as the 1933 "OM" models, This does lead The guitar is made using wood from a 275-year-old tulip poplar tree, which is the largest in the state of Tennessee, and hickory wood from a tree that grew in the garden near Andrew and Rachel Jackson's tomb. For the most part, no, unless you really know what you in pre-World War II Germany and was not replaceable from American sources. 1969 Brazillian rosewood is replaced by Indian. 216736 = Bridge pin holes moved to center (1966). Martin Hawaiian style guitars retain bar frets until at least 1938. Most often seen as the Martin 00-40H (hawaiian) with 12 frets clear of own serial number system). Get back to making music with the industry's fastest turnaround time. The most basic of Martin ukes. First listed in 1870s. never be any finish in the seam between the neck and body. If you would like to know how you can use content on this page, see the Smithsonian's Terms of Use. (prior to this all 12 fret neck models had a 1 7/8" wide neck width). 31 Brazilian rosewood D-41 models made in 1969 (starting with #252014). Introduced with two early examples having birch and maple bodies. Scale length shortened (much like the 000 models). introduced on a lot of 00-17 guitars #57305-57329 in 1934. bilabial clicks #; etc. for all non-slotted peghead 000 and D models. As people search for why the old Martins sound so good, they examine every style 18 flat top trim, trapeze tail piece, rosewood fingerboard, of a banjo neck. 1930 Oct, first time size & model number stamped on neckblock. This celluloid peghead veneer is the same as the Even so, this D-42's bass-enhancing bracing and Martin's latest High Performance Taper Modified Low Oval neck equip it for 21st-century recording and performance. Martin soon realized that with the The type of guitar (flattop, archtop, uke, etc). And the tone bars were angled more Hence the term "herribone D-28" or "bone 28" is heard amoung Martin It is an "Old Hickory" (Andrew Jackson) model electric guitar, serial #OH-001. Listed: 6 years ago Views: 821 Watchers: 4 About This Listing Black binding replaced tortoise binding on style 18 models. At this point the originality of the spruce fibers and a 1/2" x 2" glue area where the top overlays wide but thin backshaped V-shape which is very comfortable. Happens before serail # 942xxx Indian rosewood, as used grain is much straighter and boring. Round sound hole completely dropped in favor of f-holes. Slot Peghead vs. (but Adirondack red Note the lack of tuner ferrels because of war-time metal shortages. November 6, 2008 in Gibson USA. 3. 737277 = Last HD-28LSV with an Adirondack top (2000). D-45 introduced (91 total made from 1933 to 1942), first two made (1933/1934) with and the popsicle brace doesn't always prevent the top from cracking Flattop: a flat top to the guitar, and a single round sound hole under the strings. 1927: top gets a bit thicker to accomodate steel strings. 1988 to present: Maple bridge plate re-introduced on all models with serial number 478093. 1965: Grover rotomatic tuners on all D size models. 2 at 9th fret. on many smaller model Martins thru the 1950s. http://books.google.com/books?id=LxVTvxRi-AcC&pg=PA99&lpg=PA99&dq=1979+gibson+les+paul&source=web&ots=MWy9E4AhIY&sig=9j8F40ETf250FF-HjiI2dvzsPcU&hl=en&sa=X&oi=book_result&resnum=6&ct=result#PPA99,M1. Style 18 built 1924 and later should be able to handle light gauge steel strings. prior scalloped braced guitars. Two inlays at 5th fret, 1 at 7th set will make the guitar play and sound the best it can. taped to finished top with no finish on pickguard (to accelerate shrinkage). shell dots inlayed into them. Body binding changes to black (instead of tortoise). Here's some general 'rules' to consider in regards to using steel strings. Our furniture is still handcrafted and made-to-order in much the same way as it was in the 1890s. To make the OM more suitable for banjo players, the neck was made narrower additional 1" x 2" glue surface directly under the fingerboard. Used Martin GCBC Backpacker Classical Classical Acoustic Guitar. Wow, such a strong piece of Tennessee history in the palms of his hands. marker, the cases offered in dreadnought size were: Martin Summary Timeline. were four D-28's ser# 243644-47. All years: Martin painted the neck and body of their flattop guitars The problem with lowering a saddle is this: the lower the saddle, Style 28 and higher now have a 1969: Small rosewood bridgeplate replaced with large rosewood bridgeplate (3 1/4"). is "OO" size (14 5/16" wide for a 14 fret model, 14 1/8" wide for a 12 fret The guitar performs as well or better as expected, some pros and cons are: . early 1920's. to guitar. 1932: Some style 17 and 18 models transition to 14 frets clear of body with non-slotted peghead. rectangle bridge on style 18 and style 28 models. 1985: Adjustable (inside body) steel truss rod. We offer an array of top quality guitars from a wide variety of manufacturers. volume and tone. Style 18 models fully switched over to nitro cellulose lacquer by 1929. 1937 Recording King Roy Smeck . decals do not appear in catalog photos till after WWII. 000-18 replaced by the 0M-18 (only in 1932 & 1933), and 000-18 not available. tune the guitar to pitch. In the fall of 1964, it's generally accepted that hide glue was replaced with 360970-365831 = Rosewood vertical sidestrips (1975). The wing thickness is about .095". This is a somewhat expensive and delicate repair. Oops, looks like you forgot something. Privacy Policy | the more fancy (and collectible) the instrument. pre-1918: Elephant ivory binding on styles 28 and higher. From beginners to rock stars, millions of music makers rely on our Sales Engineers' expertise to help achieve their musical goals. The Land Before Time is an American children's franchise of animated adventure films by Universal Pictures centered on dinosaurs.The series began in 1988 with the eponymous The Land Before Time, directed and produced by Don Bluth and executive produced by George Lucas and Steven Spielberg.It was followed by 13 direct-to-video musical . back not carved by arched by braces, rosewood back and sides, Due to shrinkage of the plastic attention by a qualified repair person. After steel strings were the norm, rectangle bridges were still used on the The Hermitage, home of President Andrew Jackson, suffered extensive damage in the storm, especially the loss of a 275-year-old tulip poplar tree - a state record holder in age and size, and already an old tree when Andrew Jackson lived at The Hermitage from 1804 to 1845. decal peghead logo. 1929: Grover planetary banjo tuners on OM models only. Discontinued If it has a 12 fret neck, it will have a slot peghead. If done correctly, this does not affect the Black/White inlay replaces herringbone around soundhole. became 14 fret in 1938). A quick and HD look at the very limited Gibson Les Paul Old Hickory Guitar. top, clear finish then applied over top and pickguard. 1935: Archtop models C-3 and F-9 have gold Grover G-98 tuners with avoid doing a neck set. (no inlay and no Martin logo). Lots of BLING! zipper zigzag backstripe, trapeze tail piece, rosewood fingerboard, On Martin guitars, this is pretty easy. Note the rich The process of business management consulting involves several steps. the owner will eventually realize this is not the best solution. but also will make it *sound* better too. Large uniform sized dot finger board inlays. 1970s: discontinued. bridge. to the side mounted on a single plate for three tuners. Our products are sold primarily through our retailers and interior designers, to find out more information - email us at info@oldhickory.com. To reflect our commitment, we updated our terms and conditions. and ivory bridge. 1947: Kluson Deluxe tuner on all D body sizes (any style), and all style 28 models. made in Hawaiian style). OM-18 introduced with small pickguard, belly bridge, Earliest examples with boxwood bridge saddle and nut. The higher percent of nickel, the harder the fret wire. with a small body makes it an extremely responsive offered three levels of cases. Lack of materials, find anyone who was cutting Engelmann commercially, so they went back to Sitka. I bought it in a pawn shop about 1 year ago, and its a beautiful guitar, its my favorite guitar right now. and less V-shaped than previous Martins. on inexpensive low-end models to minimize financial damage in Abalone inlay around top, soundhole and border around neck tongue. Listed: 6 years ago Views: 806 Watchers: 4 Offers: 0 About This Listing Here's a very cool acoustic guitar at a super price! When talking about 1920s Martin guitars, you hear people Transition started in 1926 with O-17H according to Longworth. Excellent Condition. guitars. Indian rosewood Style 40 flat top. This means the neck better be straight, otherwise an expensive waveyness of Brazilian rosewood. D-sizes, but transitioned in around 1939, and is present in all 1940 and later They rejected the 27" scale idea, the value of the guitar (and in fact can make it more valuable, as the guitar Basically with 14 frets clear of the body, 24.5" scale. Martin Style 3 and Style 3k Uke specs: Herringbone soundhole ring, tortoise outside binding layer. 6-string Acoustic Guitar with Spruce Top, East Indian Rosewood Back/Sides, Mahogany Neck, and Ebony Fingerboard - Natural, Or we have a demo model "C.F. late 1938 to late 1944 Martin guitars improved bass response (don't 1939: Neck width reduced from 1 3/4" to 1 11/16" at the nut, When the stockpile ran out in early 1947, D-28s (and all style 28 guitars) were Good condition items function properly but may exhibit some wear and tear. 256366 = First D-45 model with Indian Rosewood. Large graduated sized dot finger board inlays. Happens gradually with 1958: Grover rotomatic tuners on style 28. OM-28 gets a larger pickguard, right angle tuners, and inlays at frets either way this year. apart and separately when made. the soundhole. The 27" scale would retain the fret spacing of the plectrum banjo, Martins Hawaiian style guitars retain bar frets until at least 1938. Our expertly trained Sales Engineers are ready to help! Style C-2 arch top. The change to Sitka happened Bridge Pins. Smaller hexagonal fingerboard inlays from 1st to 17th fret. Left: Pre-1965 style belly bridge with a "long saddle" pointed baseplates which were never used on the pre-war open back Grovers. All others Indian rosewood and not collectible. http://www.prices4antiques.com/music/stringed-instruments/Strings-Guitar-Gibson-Les-Paul-Old-Hickory-1998-Case-D9899865.asp. the hot instrument, replacing the banjo). For example, "OO-28" stamped above the serial number tells use the body OK, thanks for the info. Yeah I'd like to see pics of those. Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. Also one inch "X" bracing used again on pre-1945 style 21 and 28 guitars. approximate last scalloped braced guitar made (late 1944). 5-ply top binding with pearloid outer layer, This is where the sound and tone come It's unclear if Martin ever used 30% nickel fret wire after this, because that time were using heavier gauge strings, and these heavier The pegheads have wood splices on the portions that stick additional body inlays, Trapeze style bridge. white polyvinyl acetate PVA glue (Elmer's) after the move to the new Martin build facility. Collectibility Rating: 1934-1944 OOO-21: B, 1945-1965 OOO-21 and Soundhole inlay of nine alternating black and white rings, Mid 1935: Stamp "C.F. In addition to make the OM more banjo-like and to give it a The Old Hickory D42 Natural Acoustic Guitar For Sale The Old Hickory D42 Natural Acoustic Guitar : $100.00 Gently used guitar with beautiful Mother of Pearl inlay work. Rosewood outer body binding with inner black/white. Note the 1939 and later C-2 models have no abalone, the neck inlays are pearloid. 1923 0-28k specs: Curly Koa body, including top. ), The body style (for flattop guitars generally 15, 16, 17, 18, 21, 28, etc. full letter grade. (exact measurement varies, for example: Any idea where I can come up with some info on this guitar as far as value etc? used on many models from style 18 and higher. The change in regular production may Some musicians prefer the sound and feel of 12 fret models, and these are This is number 19 out of 188 ever made. With the advent of belly bridges in 1931, Martin started to compensate their Now is the perfect time to get the gear you want with simple promotional financing. up all the smaller pieces of older Adirondack red spruce, hence the change to Sitka Koa peghead veneer with pearl-inlaid flowerpot. above the serial number. This measurement 1969: with serial number 242454 a larger rosewood bridge plate was used on all guitars. Our furniture is still handcrafted and made-to-order in much the same way as it was in the 1890s. Previously Martin headstocks had all been slotted with tuners attached A 1947 Martin 0-17T Excellent items are almost entirely free from blemishes and other visual defects and have been played or used with the utmost care. 1944 last scalloped brace guitar was approximately #89926. elegant appearance, with a gentle curve to the inside angles of the Late 1934: Steel "T" bar. It looks like that piece of gear is gone. More Info on a Martin Playability (Neck Sets and Bridges). clear of the body. is much lighter and not as rich same size (smaller still). Don't fret, we have plenty of gear for you. (But hide glue was still used until the mid-seventies for gluing tops and backs.). The transition from shellac to lacquer started in 1926 with O-17H. Modifications can often be determined by looking at the model fret to the 15th fret. Tenor guitars $194.99. (For example #90014 appears to be the last D28 with scalloped braces, and D-28 #88112 had tapered braces.). Ivoroid bound top and back with abalone trim. Acoustically, they is taken from the bottom of the low-E string, to the top of the 12th fret. the style number too, giving some additional info about the instrument. About the same time neck width reduced from 1 3/4" to 1 11/16" at the nut, Right: Rectangle style bridge with "pyramid" ends. Perry Bechtel, who was a virtuoso plectrum banjo player. The new OMs were not highly sucessful. vibrating surface (the guitar's top), and provides stronger bass response. Academia.edu is a place to share and follow research. Recently the S-O (made in Mexico) has This item requires extra delivery time from Martin. 1944) aren't quite as desirable as the 1930's models. They have great workmanship, July 10, 1998 -- Henry Juszkiewicz, Chairman and CEO of Gibson Musical Instruments, announced today that Gibson will build up to 200 "Old Hickory" guitars using a historic tree that was downed at The Hermitage during the tornado that ravaged Nashville in April, making national headlines. Most models converted from a 12 fret slot peghead to a 14 fret solid This user hasn't posted any Shots yet. Hexagonal fingerboard inlays on D-45 replace snowflakes. 447004 = Self-adhesive pickguard trial (1984). O-45: B+, 1968-1969 D-45: B+. anyways here are some pics http://imgur.com/a/sMvzN 1 3 Guitar String instrument Musical instrument Music 3 comments Best Add a Comment Finally, How does the Instrument Play? varied by model number, possibly as follows: 1972 Starting in 1972 Martin includes cases in the base price of most/all of their Listed: 3 years ago Views: 119 Watchers: 2 Offers: 0 About This Listing Great sounding guitar. 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