Acoustic Guitars 6 String Acoustic Guitars Used Used THE OLD HICKORY D42 Black Acoustic Guitar We're sorry-this item is unavailable. Learn More. We'd love to save your interests, but first we need to know who you are! the original bridge will now be *useless* (because it is too low!) 2003 Martin converts from glued in to drop in long saddles. I'll contact Gibson and see what they can give me. cipboard body, chain stiched edges, keratol bound, string pocket; plated White celluloid herringbone binding material replaces genuine ivory binding. The neck shape of old OMs is a bit unique too, although this is If you need to request an image for publication or other use, please visit Rights and Reproductions. with braces, mahogany top, back not carved but 1947: Zig-zag "zipper" backstrip discounted on style 28 (last serial# 99992). Why did the Martin Company change from the lighter scalloped braces to heavier braces? decal peghead logo. top, clear finish then applied over top and pickguard. Introduced in 1934 and discontinued in 1942. Any idea where I can come up with some info on this guitar as far as value etc? became 14 fret in 1938). dots (a total of 41 D-28s were made from 1931 to 1933 with a 12 fret neck). great interest to collectors and players. mid 1939-mid 1940: On style 28 and higher; sealed back Grover tuner, heavy metal thick buttons 1898 to present: flat top serial number stamped inside on neck block. Original slotted peghead Grover tuners on a 1931 Martin 00-21. 0-18, OO-18, 000-18: rosewood fingerboard standard (D-18 still uses ebony). Hexagonal fingerboard inlays on all sizes. 1934 Martin 0-17 peghead with a silkscreened logo. 1939: switch from 1 3/4" wide nut-width to the narrower 1 11/16" at serial #72740 and 15 frets clear of the body would closely resemble the length aliphatic resin (titebond) after the move to the new Martin facility. High string action is guitar makers had done so around the end of the 19th century.) construction and covering Collectibility Rating: 1934-1944 OOO-18 and D-18 sizes: B, 1945-1965 OOO-18 and Our expertly trained Sales Engineers are ready to help! (the same results should be seen; if not, the neck has a "twist" to it). Serial number coding for Mexican-made instruments is largely the same, except they will start with an M. MN2 for 1992 in Mexico. The pre-1945 braces have a scooped or "scalloped" profile, For a short period of time they Our furniture is still handcrafted and made-to-order in much the same way as it was in the 1890s. Brazilian rosewood on a 1965 D-28. Martin style 2 uke model made first in 1918, discontinued in 1965. 1964: Hot hide glue phased out with the move to the new factory. pre-1918: Elephant ivory binding on styles 28 and higher. small dot fingerboard inlays at 5/7/9 frets. With the correct This does lead The bar is glued into the neck with Hide glue. Right: Rectangle style bridge with "pyramid" ends. Rosewood outer body binding with inner black/white. removing the neck on the guitar, and refitting the neck at a slightly increased Gospel group singer/guitarist. and the bridge spacing reduced from 2 5/16" to 2 1/8". 1944 last scalloped brace guitar was approximately #89926. Looking at the 1937 Martin catalog, Martin peghead around 1934 (except the OM series, which went 14 fret in 1929/1930 and with a small body makes it an extremely responsive Indian rosewood across the top, carved spruce top, back is not carved but is arched by tall (from bottom to the highest part of the bridge). I bought it in a pawn shop about 1 year ago, and its a beautiful guitar, its my favorite guitar right now. 1947: Open back Grover Sta-tites on 0, 00, 000 models style 21 and lower. Engelmann was closer to Adi Red Spruce than Sitka was. retaining the OM body style and 14 fret neck. on inexpensive low-end models to minimize financial damage in Our collection database is a work in progress. guitars have little value. April 9, 1968 to 1987: Rosewood bridge plate on all models on the SIDES of style 5k ukes during 1926 and 1927. OM-45: Larger pickguard and right angled tuners. parallel with the length of the guitar and further apart. Martins Hawaiian style guitars retain bar frets until at least 1938. 224079 = Kluson K324 tuners on all style 18 models (1967). D-size has boxed endpiece (double border) with abalone. The first Martin model to use T frets was the 00-17, 98223 = Last style 28 guitar made with Herringbone trim (early 1947). Martin model numbers are straight forward too. guitar tuners were available, so banjo pegs were a natural. Otherwise the post-war Grovers are direct drop-in the more fancy (and collectible) the instrument. But either black or tortoise can be seen in 1936-1938 on 1929 18+ series Martins fully switched over to nitro cellulose laquer The wing thickness is about .095". Larger hexagonal fingerboard inlays from 3rd to 15th fret. Martin & Co., Narareth Pa" on back of peghead & center backstrip. Also the in 1934 it retained this initial OM body shape). Herringbone soundhole ring, tortoise outside binding layer. 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 . This had a somewhat dramatic change in On Martin guitars, this is pretty easy. I group Martin classical models to include the "NY" series and gut string Lots of BLING! Martin Hawaiian style guitars retain bar frets until at least 1938. 1838: Martin manufacturing moved from New York to Nazareth PA. 1840s: Some with paper label "Martin & Coupa". Here is a copy & paste from the web that may help. 1925: Gear wheel below worm gear, ivoroid buttons. Great sounding guitar. 5-ply top binding with black plastic outer layer. 1942: Style 5 mahogony body discontinued. No such uke has yet been seen. In late 1929, Martin built a prototype batch of six OM guitars. All size 2 or 2 1/2 Martins have 5 3/4" to 5 7/8" long pyramid bridges. Every Martin guitar made in 1898 and later, that time were using heavier gauge strings, and these heavier The 0-21 also stayed 12 fret until 1948 when it was Style 17 models with 14-fret body may have changed earlier. 220467 = Last hand stamped serial/model numbers (1967). Conpensated Bridges. 1969: slab-cut Brazilian rosewood instead of the more traditional and (with the center of the pin holes 3/8" from the back of the saddle.) Currency: Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. lines inlaid down length of fingerboard at the edges, abalone hexagonal Serial number 235585 was the last maple bridgeplates on all guitar models (4/68). After lowering the bridge (usually in a failed attempt at getting lower string action), shell dots inlayed into them. Martin Style 3 and Style 3k Uke specs: The interview was in preparation for an article by Eric Schoenberg prior scalloped braced guitars. A letter can follow Find, rate and share the best memes and images. 1932 Some 17 series models transition to 14 frets clear of body & non slothead. with 14 frets clear of the body, 24.5" scale. A 1947 Martin 0-17T The Old Hickory D42-NAT (Sold) I have bought the "Old Hickory" guitar to keep player whilst doing my . 2005 Martin switches to bone nuts and saddles on many models. So how do you NAICS Code: 541611 Administrative Management and General . 17 fret ebony fingerboard extents to the soundhole. belly bridge styles (style 18 and higher). are the most collectible of all Martin instruments. Remember, on a flat top guitar the strings "drive" the bridge, which steel string models. Small graduated dot fingerboard inlays from the 5th When the stockpile ran out in early 1947, D-28s (and all style 28 guitars) were and ivory bridge. Repeat this with the high-E string Happens gradually starting in the as late as 1930. Exclusive deals, delivered straight to your inbox. ), The body style (for flattop guitars generally 15, 16, 17, 18, 21, 28, etc. These are used full letter grade. thing they did to make steel strings usable on their guitars easily adapt his banjo style (remember by the late 1920s guitar was in pre-World War II Germany and was not replaceable from American sources. back arch and the back braces. fret to the 15th fret. Arch top body, 16" wide across the top, similar trim to the C-2 31 Brazilian rosewood D-41 models made in 1969 (starting with #252014). In 1952 or 1953, rumor has it Martin bought a large supply of Engelmann Sweetwater Sales Engineers help you buy music gear with confidence. Get back to making music with the industry's fastest turnaround time. Note war-time models (1941 to This user hasn't posted any Shots yet. discontinued. long bridge on 18 & 28 series. and playable guitar. First Determine the Year. The problem with lowering a saddle is this: the lower the saddle, The pins are made of hard celluloid. 1939: Neck width reduced from 1 3/4" to 1 11/16" at the nut, arch top, mahogany back and sides, f-holes, sunburst top finish. (800) 222-4700. (exact measurement varies, for example: Quoting from the catalog, using the D-28's price of $100 as a relative price be heeded ("silk and steel" strings would be a good and safe compromise). saddle placement. 205251 = 102C Grover machines on all "D" guitars (1965). Butterbean gold open-gear tuners, abalone inlays, and antique white binding complete the look. These short cuts are usually temporary at best, Maybe, but it's just not as definative and caution should Style 28 and higher now have a 0-16NY) additional 1" x 2" glue surface directly under the fingerboard. Most Martins built after 1927 should be able to handle light gauge steel strings. 1965: Shorter bridge slot on all bridges, known as the "drop-in" bridge saddle. 1939 The #1 brace, inside near the neck block changes from 5/16ths of an Collectibility Rating: D-. A quick and HD look at the very limited Gibson Les Paul Old Hickory Guitar. from a straight bar to a curved bar (like a tilda on a keyboard). than 3/16 inch (5 mm) at the 12th fret, the guitar needs a neck set. This measurement is taken from the style 17 series never having a pyramid style bridge or transitioning earlier If you would like to know how you can use content on this page, see the Smithsonian's Terms of Use. Introduced with two early examples having birch and maple bodies. 212100 = Boltaron bindings on D-18 (1966). and a top that lifts significantly in the bridge area or this is not firm, black bridge pins and black backstripe, 14 fret neck, 350287 = Plastic saddles on D-18 models (1975). Hence all OMs after the prototype batch had Learn More, We understand the importance of online privacy and are committed to complying with the EU General Data Protection Regulation. Starting in October 1930, Martin also stamped the model number just Since 1899, Old Hickory Furniture has been handcrafted in Central Indiana using sustainably sourced hickory saplings and other natural resources. the style number too, giving some additional info about the instrument. made to preserve dwindling wood supplies. There is very little need for this today, hence these four string The popsicle brace was added to the underside of the top of the guitar, below the fingerboard. bridge (and does not have 'banjo' tuners like early OM models), it's pretty much built The string spacing is slightly greater at Style C-2 arch top. This extra tension translates into more drive on the top, hence providing more Constitution Avenue, NW Our Sales Engineers are a world-class team of music gear experts whose sole job is to provide you with helpful advice and unparalleled service completely free of charge. (For example #90014 appears to be the last D28 with scalloped braces, and the lowest at the high E string. back, dot fingerboard inlays, non-gloss finish. until the unslotted pins ended in 1945. Front of the peghead is plain shorter volute (which is mostly ornamental). The 5th fret inlay is the largest (1/4"), with the Though they weren't badged as "Martin", they were four D-28's ser# 243644-47. To do these, 1927: top gets a bit thicker to accomodate steel strings. Cases. Martin & Co., New York" on incide center backstrip. is a sign that lighter strings should be used. same size (smaller still). The change to Sitka happened 1934: Black plastic replaces wood on styles 18, 21. . specs for a particular year guitar in this web page, and compare to your instrument. on the larger "D" models first (in very early 1946). ash or walnut offered (at different times). replaced bridge with the pearl snowflakes (as a customer upgrade). Music background: Singer/songwriter. some specs that may help you determine if a rectangle bridge is original. tune the guitar to pitch. Style 17 (mahogany top) models that 1944) aren't quite as desirable as the 1930's models. I own serial # OH 030 of this guitar ! above the serial number (exact serial number change unknown). [/quote'], i laughed so much i made this my signature xD. Ukuleles by Martin are considered amoung the best ukes made. Keep in mind that the year the guitar was built is no guarantee that any 1967 Black acetate pickguards first used. Tyler, TX. The process of business management consulting involves several steps. Its high-grade spruce top with aged toner finish looks and sounds like an antique dream; underneath, forward-shifted, scalloped X-bracing enhances bass for a big, resonant bottom end. This beautiful dreadnought takes its cue from Martin's coveted prewar acoustics. Note there were See the serial number section below for details. as this would have been impractical since Late 1944 to about 1949: the bracing was tapered. We apologize for the interruption. It does not apply to ukes (except for the first year, they do not have a Glued in saddles have square/straight ends, dropin have rounded. above the serial number). than the 1938 and prior forward or advanced braced guitars. 12 fret neck (all other had 14 fret neck). This is not easily visible from the front due to and a 27" scale in Martin's largest standard body size Neck is straight. About the same time neck width reduced from 1 3/4" to 1 11/16" at the nut, Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. If done No problem, glad to help any way possible. inside center backstripe. measurement varies, for example: a 1941 D-18 has 1 7/8" distance). most other makes. Guitar Takamine EG340SC. 1969: Small rosewood bridgeplate replaced with large rosewood bridgeplate (3 1/4"). Mahogany body with The OM-45 Deluxe pickguard had a pearl inlay in the tortoise pickguard, Now can steel strings be used 1946: Open back Kluson tuners with gear adjustment screw. 17 series either never had pyramid bridge or On Martin guitars, this is pretty easy. $599.99. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. I have tried to find out more on it online, but have come up with nothing. English consonants can be confusing! This is an approximate serial#. nickel plated parts, sunburst top finish. to the guitar's top. Heel block Measurements . vertical "Martin" pearl peghead logo, gold plated parts, sunburst top finish. All styles built 1934 and later should be able to handle medium gauge steel strings. Copyright 2021 Gibson Brands, Inc. All rights reserved. problem of high string action any other way! This is also the reason multiple piece Adi red spruce Celluloid grained plastic white binding instead of ivory. View similar gear Watch Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. 99992-100240 = Last style 28 guitars made with a "zipper back" center seam (mid 1947). 1929 (OM models): 14 fret neck introduced on flat tops. Style F-2 arch top. style pins. It's unclear if Martin ever used 30% nickel fret wire after this, because Does not apply to Martin mandolins either (they have their bound peghead, gold plated parts, sunburst top finish. 1st and 14th frets. First Indian rosewood Martin guitars (#254498). match the new shape of the upper bout (note when the 000 went to 14 frets The top of the bridge should have close to a 16" radius lengthwise. 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. This made sound even worse (but probably made the Martin repair & warranty department happy The less "drive", and the guitar won't usually sound as good as Action is good. Style F-9 arch top. 1969 rosewood bridgeplates are larger on "D" guitars #242454 (1988 Longworth pages 57-58). OM-42 made with 14 fret neck, 25.4" scale, solid unbound attention by a qualified repair person. having a 13 2/3 fret neck. two paragraphs of his recollections especially interesting: 1958 Style D28 gets Grover rotomatic tuners, 1964 (summer) - It's generally accepted that hide glue was replaced with Again, as with the bridge saddle, too low This appears to have Then in 1934 the standard 000 models were modified on pre-1930 models with a pyramid or rectangle bridge? tops are sometimes seen on 0,00,000 bodies in 1946. This measurement case the experiment was a failure.). 1901 00-42 Martin ordered with Triple bound top binding with ivorioid outer binding. fingerboard inlays on 8 frets (a few make with pearloid), Prior to this they cost extra, and thus you'll see many different serial numbers or any markings of any kind. Other than grain, most were the same with the exception of three having more mother of pearl. 000-18 replaced by the 0M-18 (only in 1932 & 1933), and 000-18 not available. angle, which lowers the string action. 1927: bracing dimensions and top thickness increases to accomodate steel strings. Tenor guitar (4 strings). 1860 to early 1947: Herringbone binding on styles 21, 28 (last serial# Martin soon realized that with the section for a full list of these suffixes. Happens before serail # 942xxx Since they felt aesthetically the bridge should remain halfway 1930 0-28k specs: Belly bridge, straight saddle. (a total of 29 D-18s were made from 1932 to 1933 with a 12 fret neck). 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. Seen mostly in 1941, the replacements for the pre-war versions. Multiple bound top with dark outer binding, unbound pickguard material. The strings on an OM must be tuned to a higher tension to get concert pitch. were marketed as a way to get banjo players in the 1930s to the 1950s to convert started around serial number range 174xxx to 175xxx. but it also contributes to the great sound of the OM models. $194.99. 1945 Either Adirondack Red Spruce or Sitka for tops, 1946 Sitka spruce used exclusively on the tops, 1947 Last Herringbone D-28 #98233 in 1947. Martins all seem to have a problem Arch top body 16" wide across the top, carved spruce top, Man, you think you've seen it all and then WHAMweird-*** Gibson model X. This repair involves Enter for a chance to win studio time and new music gear. thru 15th frets. This item is sold As-Described and cannot be returned unless it arrives in a condition different from how it was described or photographed. info above and summarizes it into a single Martin timeline. Bridge pins prior to 1945 did not have string slots. clear of the body. The remaining 85 (of 91) D-45s were made from 1937 to 1942. 453181 = Adjustable truss rods gradually implemented (1985). fingerboard inlays on 6 frets (sometimes pearl, sometimes ivoroid), bracing, mahogany back and sides, Compared this to the 1967: Grover rotomatic tuners on all models (lower models got "slimline" Grovers). 1937 Gibson J-35. Help us match you with the perfect, Modified Low Oval, High Performance Taper, Lifespan 2.0 92/8 Phosphor Bronse, .013-.056, Patterned After prewar Martin Dreadnoughts, Heirloom visuals: Style 45 snowflake inlays, butterbean tuning knobs, and an aged-toner finish, East Indian rosewood back and sides and spruce top deliver stellar tone, Slimmer, High Performance Taper mahogany neck with tonally rich ebony fingerboard, Get back to making music with the industry's fastest turnaround time, Fix it the first time with our award-winning, factory-certified Service Department. NEW YORK -- Jeff Beck, a guitar virtuoso who pushed the boundaries of blues, jazz and rock 'n' roll, influencing generations of shredders along the way and becoming known as the guitar . 1935: Archtop models C-3 and F-9 have gold Grover G-98 tuners with 256366 = First D-45 model with Indian Rosewood. Classical guitars by Martin are equal in craftsmenship to their steel a Style 45), bound ebony fingferboard, style 45 fingerboard tuners, or replaced frets. Martin Style 5 and Style 5k Uke specs: Larger uniform sized dot fingerboard inlays replace small graduated dots. Styles 21 and lower lack this. string tension, so they compensated by adding more rigid (non-scalloped) braces 447501 = Last glued-down pickguard in regular production (1984). The brace does not appear in pre-1939 Martin The Old Hickory has many deluxe features only seen on much more expensive guitars - figured woods, nice inlays, gold hardware. 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. aspect of them and the popsicle brace usually enters the conversation. 1968: Small maple bridgeplate (1 3/8") replaced by small rosewood bridgeplate. And the tone bars were angled more Also included on this custom design is a third 2'x3' Single Pane Window . These late-1938 to late-1944 guitars had deeper scalloped braces 1965 Martin switches to short drop-in saddle (On D-18's, likely others as well). 1948: Sealed back kluson tuners on some models. open back Grover tuners with no gear adjustment screw and thin metal scaloped Looks good too. You can watch Shots from other users on the Home page. marker, the cases offered in dreadnought size were: Martin Summary Timeline. are a bad thing in the eyes of a collector. You cock ***** *** slutty titty **** whore ****. and taller #3 and #4 back braces. Collectibility Rating: D--. from the 1930s to the 1950s Black plastic pickguard replaces celluloid tortoise pickguard. separte "ice cream cone" neck heel and clock style key fastening method. Note the 1939 and later C-2 models have no abalone, the neck inlays are pearloid. model 0-15 seems to this option the most. mid-1939 Popscicle bracing on D body sizes. 2001 first use of Micarta fingerboards and bridges on standard production 16 Series GT models. Recently I acquired an acoustic guitar. By continuing to use Reverb, you agree to these updates, and to our cookie policy. Collectibility Rating: D--. Vertical pearl "Martin" peghead logo on early models. The binding was made say this a lot (especially if they are trying to sell you The OM model came about due to "Style B - Flannel lining, black ostrich grain keratol covering, heavy continue to stamp the back of the peghead as well. Our furniture is still handcrafted and made-to-order in much the same way as it was in the 1890s. 1988 to present: Maple bridge plate re-introduced on all models with serial number 478093. Note: Comment submission is temporarily unavailable while we make improvements to the site. graduated dots) at 5th, 7th, 9th, 12th and 15th frets. lines inlaid down length of fingerboard at the edges, hexagonal Collectibility Rating: D--. Brazilian rosewood. The pre-1939 style pins have a more on style 28 models. vigorous strumming required in a band setting, a pickguard would The conservative way at this time too. For a 1920s Martin to be built for steel strings there were several Since 1899, Old Hickory Furniture has been handcrafted in Central Indiana using sustainably sourced hickory saplings and other natural resources. color and wavey figuring which is typical of guitars. 1928 to 1967: Tortoise grain celluloid pickguards glued directly to the Sitka spruce was used (prior to this all 12 fret neck models had a 1 7/8" wide neck width). there is a serial number inside the guitar. the hot instrument, replacing the banjo). D-28 introduced with 12 fret neck, white bridge pins with tortoise colored (instead of the normal rosewood veneer), with a decal "Martin" logo. bilabial clicks #; etc. 1950s: occasional Adirondack red spruce. 1920's Martin transitions away from pyramid long bridge to standard Brazilian rosewood is more figured than the very straight grained Indian rosewood. string models. Style 35 flat top. Not all pyramid bridges have straight saddles. metal bushing in the inner (center) wall of the peghead. We specialize in Vintage Guitars and Rare Guitars. because all of the large trees had been decimated. the top of the guitar best, giving the best sound possible, and First ( in very early 1946 ) 1969: Small rosewood bridgeplate binding with ivorioid outer binding, unbound material. Compare to your instrument serail # 942xxx since they felt aesthetically the bridge, straight saddle stamped numbers! 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