Martin O-18K 1927 SLIDE guitar
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This guitar is VERY RARE and GORGEOUS! An authentic 1927 Martin, O-18 K, (Koa wood) built as a slide guitar and remains in this original configuration, with all original parts. Many of these were converted to "non-slide" guitars, but not this one! The tone is amazingly rich and full. It is in beautiful condition for an instrument almost 100 years old. This is a stage-ready, playable instrument in original condition, no modifications were ever made. It has a few minor scratches, appropriate for its age, and one small area of damage that was professionally repaired and original bridge was reset by the luthier.
This ia an amazing instrument that any musician or collector would be proud to own. It comes in a hard case, for protection. The ORIGINAL CASE is included and will be shipped separately, for safety.
Below is information directly from the C.F. Martin Customer Service Dept:
"Serial number 34303 is from 1927. The guitar was stamped/started on December 12, 1927, and completed on June 22, 1928. We made a total of 3,132 of this model between the years 1918 and 1935 -- but in 1929 we did start to offer it in the standard, non-Hawaiian/slide style, as well. In 1927, this guitar would have cost $45"
Specifications for 0-18K made in
1927
Model Specifications
MODEL 0-18
CONSTRUCTION: Genuine Mahogany Blocks/Dovetail Neck Joint
BODY SIZE: 0-12 Fret
TOP: Koa
ROSETTE: Style 18
TOP BRACING PATTERN: Scalloped ¼” X
BRACES: Adirondack Spruce
BACK MATERIAL: Koa
BACK PURFLING: Style 18
SIDE MATERIAL: Koa
ENDPIECE: Brazilian Rosewood
BINDING: Brazilian Rosewood
TOP INLAY STYLE: B/W/B
SIDE INLAY: None
BACK INLAY: B/W
NECK MATERIAL: Genuine Mahogany
NECK SHAPE: Full Thickness
NUT MATERIAL: Ivory
HEADSTOCK: Slotted
HEADPLATE: Brazilian Rosewood/ Stamp on Back
HEELCAP: Ebony
FINGERBOARD MATERIAL: Ebony
SCALE LENGTH: 24.9”
# OF FRETS CLEAR: 14
# OF FRETS TOTAL: 20
FINGERBOARD WIDTH AT NUT: 1 7/8”
FINGERBOARD WIDTH AT 12TH FRET: 2 3/8”
FINGERBOARD POSITION INLAYS: Style 18
FINGERBOARD BINDING: None
FINISH BACK & SIDES: Lacquer
FINISH TOP: Lacquer
FINISH NECK: Lacquer
BRIDGE MATERIAL: Ebony
BRIDGE STYLE: Straightline
BRIDGE STRING SPACING: 2 5/16”
SADDLE: Ivory
TUNING MACHINES: Wavery
RECOMMENDED STRINGS: Light Gauge Steel
BRIDGE & END PINS: Ebony
PICKGUARD: N/A
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| Listed | 6 months ago |
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| Condition | Very Good (Used) Very Good items may show a few slight marks or scratches but are fully functional and in overall great shape.Learn more |
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