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1968 Martin D-28
Serial # 233287. With perfectly quartersawn Brazilian Rosewood, even-grained Sitka spruce, and a solid amount of playwear this guitar looks like it sounds good. And, well, it does. It’s an early ’68 model, and among the last of the small maple bridge plate D’s; and, despite the playwear is actually in pretty nice shape. No internal repairs, no back or side cracks; top has a repaired crack in the upper treble bout, a repaired pickguard crack, and another repaired crack along the bass side of the fingerboard extension. When the guitar arrived at Folkway it had an unattractive replacement pickguard and an equally unattractive and slightly oversized replacement bridge. We’ve replaced both of these; the bridge is still oversized, but it’s nicely made and features a pre-1965 style through-saddle; the pickguard is bevel-edge tortoise celluloid. We’re quite aware that guitars from ’68 should have black pickguards and drop-in saddle bridges, but this looks so much better… don’t you think? The neck needed a reset (it’s second) and we were able to clean up the last guy’s work quite well. The only evidence that remains of the previous neck set is a tiny repaired chip in the heel (see photos). It’s close to insignificant, but we like pointing out the minor stuff. There is drop-fill style touch-up sealing much of the playwear on the top, but no refinish work or overspray to speak of. Refret and set up by our shop, as well. Original tuners, nut, bridge pins and endpin. Smallish neck with a 1-5/8” nutwidth and a low C profile. High-quality tone, gorgeous woods, nice repairs, and an original Blue Martin HSC. All that at the quite reasonable price below.
$5495 (US $5349)
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2005 Martin D-18 Authentic
Serial # 1115656. This is the proof in the proverbial pudding that C.F. Martin & Co. still really can build great guitars. The “Authentic” line is Martin’s ode to its former self, and the instruments are the closest things to 1930’s Martins the company has built since… well, since the 1930’s. Hide glue construction, 1930’s blueprints and brace carving, Red Spruce tops, fossil ivory nuts and saddles, lacquered over celluloid pickguards… the list goes on and on. And while there are certain things about the guitars that aren’t exactly the same as they were back in 1937, we’re happy to excuse them. This D-18 Authentic is a darn nice guitar. It’s cleanly built, it’s lightly built, and it looks great. The sound is tremendous – much like what I’d suspect a new D-18 would have sounded like in the mid 1930’s – and I can only imagine what the years will do to this already powerful guitar. In nearly new condition, the guitar’s only flaws are some light pickwear (or wear of some kind) on the top’s upper treble bout (see detail photo), and a stap button in the heel It’s nicely set up and plays perfectly. Expect a neck of significant size though: the nut measures 1-3/4” and the neck carve is thick and round.
With original hard shell case
On Consignment
$4399 (US $3999)
$4529 (US $4119) with credit card
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2007 Martin 000-42 Marquis
Serial # 1236981. A “Golden Era” Martin, but made more affordable through the use of Indian rosewood rather than Brazilian. Adirondack spruce and Honduran mahogany, 1930’s style X bracing, grained ivoroid bindings, through-saddle bridge, fossil ivory saddle and angled bottom nut, vintage style tuners; 1930’s shaped headstock, volute, and logo; gloss lacquer finish. Oh, and all that pearl! Style 42 pearl trimmed top, rosette and fingerboard inlays. A dashing guitar, with a very definite vintage bent in looks, feel, and – most importantly – tone. Responsive to a light touch; big and dark basses, with trebles nicely in balance. Very comfortable 30’s V neck profile, 1-3/4” nut, 2-5/16” string spread at the bridge… this is a fingerstyle guitarist’s dream! In immaculate condition with just about no trace of wear. Set-up in shop.
With original hardshell case
On Consignment
$3799 (US $3729)
$3919 (US $3839) with credit card
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1950 Martin 000-21
Serial # 117724. C.F. Martin built 97 000-21's in 1950. Comparing that to the number D-28's the company built that year (475) will give you some
indication of exactly how uncommon these instruments are. Today, the rosewood 000 is a fairly common guitar, but not so in the middle of the last
century when Dreadnaught production outnumbered 000's by a margin of about 10 to 1. Given this, we're a little bit extra pleased to offer you this
fine example of a 1950 000-21. With no cracks, scrapes or bruises, this instrument is in excellent condition. Some finish has been worn off the
back of the neck in the first position, and an index-finger sized spot of wear shows on the pickguard just below the soundhole. Clearly a one-owner
instrument for most of its life, this guitar has lived a pampered life and is in remarkably good shape for an instrument of nearly 60 years. The
bridge is an attractive replica, and the neck has been professionally reset. The frets appear to be original, but we suspect they have been replaced -
there is very little grooving on the frets in the first position, which is incongruous with the finish wear on the back of the neck. Original first
issue closed back Kluson tuners are in perfect order, original ivory nut, beautifully aged original lacquer finish. Richly hued quartersawn
Brazilian rosewood back and sides (check out those sawmarks!), and even grained Sitka spruce top. This guitar oozes tone, and it is one of the
finest post-war fingerstyle Martins we've had the pleasure of encountering. The guitar lacks nothing. It has the volume, harmonic resonance, balance,
and openness we all hope to find in a vintage instrument. Set up with light gauge strings and 5 - 7 action with a low saddle. 1-11/16" nut.
With original hard shell case
On Consignment
$8759 (US $8499)
$8999 (US $8759) with credit card
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1959 Martin 00-28G
Serial # 165780. Although not known for concert volume or power, Martin classical guitars are prized for their soft and intimate tone, easy playability, and – particularly in the case of this guitar – their stunning tonewoods and fit and finish. Spectacular Brazilian Rosewood back and sides, Sitka Spruce top, built and appointed in typical 28 style. 25.4” scale neck, 1-31/32” wide ivory nut, original Waverly tuners. No cracks, no repairs. The finish shows typical 50 year old guitar sort of wear, but there’s nothing terribly extensive save for some case-rash on the upper bass side. Lovingly set up in our shop, the guitar plays nicely with low action. Calm, smooth and mellow; this is a perfect late-evening guitar for any Martin enthusiast.
With original hardshell case
On Consignment
$3919 (US $3799)
$4039 (US $3919) with credit card
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Calton Cases
There is no commercially available case that will protect your instrument better than a Calton. They cost an awful lot, and they're worth every penny. They also can now be ordered directly through Folkway Music. We usually have standard model cases in stock (Martin D or OM, for example), but are happy to help ease the process of ordering a custom-fitted Calton for your instrument. Many color choices and combinations are available, and any instrument - no matter how bizarre - can be successfully fitted. Please call for a quote.
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1943 Martin 0-17T
Serial # 83613. Taper-braced, all mahogany tenor. It's a great looking guitar, unmodified and unrepaired. It needs a neck reset, its bridge glued, a top crack repaired, and a set up. The top has come away from the sides in a couple places as well. Original tuners, nut, frets, saddle. Non original bridgepins, no endpin. Original case.
$999 (US $949)
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1956 Martin 000-18
Serial # 149024. This mid-1950's 000-18 is a very fine instrument in all three major categories: tone, playability, and looks. No cracks and no real
wear - just a few dings here and there as are evident in the photos provided. This one had its neck reset and refretted by our hands a few
years back; it's completely original, except for the bone saddle and frets, and it's ready to play. A two owner instrument, this 000-18 has obviously
been very well cared for throughout its life, and shows its thanks with a beautifully developed voice. We've set the guitar up with fingerstyle action
and light gauge strings. Sitka top, Mahogany back and sides, Brazilian rosewood board and full height bridge. Original tuners, ivory nut, and
bridge/end pins. 24.9" scale length, 1-11/16" nut width. A lovely package, with its original hard-shell case, strap, and some case goodies.
On Consignment
SOLD
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1935 Martin 0-17
Serial # 61509. A small guitar with a huge voice, this 0-17 will surprise you at first strum. Expressive, warm and full, with great overtones and big volume, this instrument offers everything we listen for in a small mahogany box. It’s in very fine shape too, with no cracks or repairs other than a professional neck reset, refret, and small bridge plate patch. The original bridge has been shaved down a little bit, but it’s thick enough and well-glued. Original finish throughout, nice metal-button Grover tuners, original bridge pins. Soft V mid 30’s neck carve (the best kind) with 1-3/4” nut; bridge string spacing is 2-5/16” for a perfect fingerstyle right-hand feel. Set up with comfortable fingerstyle action.
With original case
SOLD
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1967 Martin D-18
Serial # 218378. A strong-voiced attractive guitar in wonderful condition. With looks that belie its age, this D-18 is sure to impress. Were it not for a near-invisible 2” side crack repair and a shaved bridge this might have otherwise won the “Cleanest D-18 in memory” award. Even such, it’s one amazing guitar. Cleanly repaired pickguard crack, original everything, nice action and set up. Neck angle is fine given the lowered bridge, and there’s even still saddle left above the bridge for further adjustment. Frets are beginning to show their age but still play buzz-free and there is light playwear around the sound hole. A transitional model, this guitar features a tortoise pickguard and black binding, small maple bridgeplate, drop-in style bridge, and Grover Pat. Pend Rotomatics. A quick and witty guitar, this D-18 has a wide dynamic rage with nice sustain and strong attack. It plays fast due to the way it sounds as much as due to its set up.
With original hard shell case
On Consignment
SOLD
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1942 Martin 0-15
Serial # 81222. The pick of the litter when it comes to small-body Mahogany tone, this 0-15 has an alluring sonic range with expressive and warm basses and big, meaty trebles. It’s strong, lively, and powerful; with open mids and the wonderful combination of volume and subtlety. Sounds pretty good already, huh? Well it’s also one of the finest looking 0-15’s we’ve come across. It’s absolutely original – saddle, pins, tuners, nuts… everything; it is entirely crack-free and unrepaired (no pickguard crack, no neck set); and it plays well with 5 to 7 64ths action. Add to that the ultra-cool tortoise celluloid headstock overlay, original Waverly three-on-a-plate tuning machines, and original case and you’ve got an instrument that’s at the top of its pile. Set up in shop, the only small flaw we can note is that the saddle is pretty much as low as it should go. Close to no fret wear, bridge pins are unworn. All mahogany construction, scalloped bracing, 24.9” scale round-profile neck with Brazilian rosewood fingerboard, ebony nut, and 1-21/32” nut width. This guitar proves that even the Martin models that were at the bottom of the pricelist back in the 1940’s are worth getting very excited about.
With original case.
SOLD
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1930 Martin 0-28K
Serial # 42255. Figured Koa, Herringbone, no cracks, excellent tone, and a perfect in-shop conversion to Spanish-style. That’s the abridged version. This 0-28K is a stunning beauty from Martin’s early “Golden Era.” Originally a flush-fret steel string Hawaiian guitar, the instrument has just emerged from our repair shop after having been converted for standard playing. The conversion involved resetting the neck, radiussing the fingerboard and replacing the bar frets; replacing the bridge to accommodate a radiused fingerboard and intonation compensated saddle placement, modifying the original nut, and installing period-correct ivoroid side dots. The bridge is a perfect early 30’s replica in dimension and look, and the new saddle is pre-CITES ivory. This guitar would easily pass for an 0-28K with an original Spanish set-up, if such an instrument were ever built. Apart from the aforementioned modifications and a new replica endpin the guitar is in near-mint condition and unaltered. Its finish is intact, original and unworn, there are no internal repairs or modifications, and the guitar’s bridge pins, ivory nut, fingerboard inlays and engraved Waverly tuners are factory stock. They simply don’t come any nicer than this one. Set up with light-gauge strings and fingerstyle action this guitar is as wonderful to play as it is to behold. It has a focused midrange that doesn’t overpower, very even string balance, dry and opened voice, and a wry-tinged Koa snap. With the power, headroom and volume this guitar offers in combination with its resonance, sustain and complex harmonics you might consider this an 0-sized baby grand piano of sorts. And it’s only just been strung up. An incredible find. 24.9” scale, 1-7/8” nut, full neck with a pronounced but soft V carve.
With original case and collection of vintage strings.
SOLD
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