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
| Listed | 9 days ago |
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| Condition | Good (Used) Good condition items function properly but may exhibit some wear and tear.Learn more |
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