This is a remarkable 1934 C. F. Martin & Company C-1 archtop that has been expertly converted to Style 18 specifications by luthier Joel Whitehead. The result is a unique vintage instrument with exceptional tone and playability.

Specifications & Features

  • Top: New AAA Adirondack spruce top with 1/4" scalloped bracing
  • Finish: Medium aged lacquer finish to top to match the rest of the instrument
  • Scale Length: 25 3/4''
  • Nut Width: 1.764"
  • String Spacing (E–E at bridge): 2.277"
  • Bridge: ebony belly bridge with bone saddle
  • Bridge Pins: Ebony
  • Tuners: Older Grover tuners (non-original)
  • Frets: original bar, Frets that have recently been leveled, crowned, and dressed.
  • Nut & Saddle: New bone

Woods

  • Back & Sides: Honduran mahogany
  • Neck: Mahogany
  • Fingerboard: original Ebony

Original Components

  • Neck, sides, and back
  • ebony fingerboard
  • Neck block and tail block
  • Back bracing and center strip
  • Original Martin peghead
  • Back cellulose binding with end graft
  • Aftermarket case


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Listed9 days ago
ConditionGood (Used)
Good condition items function properly but may exhibit some wear and tear.Learn more
Brand
Model
  • OM-18 -shade top conversion
Categories
Year
  • 1934
Made In
  • United States
Right / Left Handed
  • Right Handed
Number of Strings
  • 6-String
Body Shape
  • Jumbo

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Woodland Hills, CA, United States
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