1954 Martin 00-17

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1954 Martin 00-17

Serial #137081. An unused 50+ year old Martin guitar? Sure looks that way! This 00-17 really shows no signs of wear. None. It's an amazing guitar, inperfect and completely original condition. With the exception of a lowered original saddle this guitar is pretty much the same as the day it left thefactory, sometime in the middle of 1954. No cracks, no finish wear (ok, so there are a few tiny little marks here and there, but really.), the bridgepins are not even worn! We love this kind of guitar around here - wish they all were like this, except for those really beat one-owner guitars! Theaction is on the highish side, reading 5 to 8 64ths at the 12th fret, but its never had a neck reset and the bridge has not been shaved; it'scompletely playable but cannot be lowered further. Check out the photos and give us a call. This one is something special.
With newer hard shell case
SOLD
1954 Martin 00-17
  • 1954 Martin 00-17
  • 1954 Martin 00-17
  • 1954 Martin 00-17
  • 1954 Martin 00-17
  • 1954 Martin 00-17
  • 1954 Martin 00-17
  • 1954 Martin 00-17
  • 1954 Martin 00-17

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