This is a 1929 Martin 5-17T Tenor Guitar. This rare guitar has been restored by C.F. Martin many years ago and the paperwork is long gone! It was owned by Bob Shane of the Kingston Trio and also by Bill Zorn of the Kingston Trio.

Features: The top, back, and the sides are all solid mahogany, with a rectangular rosewood bridge, and a rosewood fingerboard with small dot inlays (I believe that both the fingerboard and bridge are Brazilian Rosewood). The three-stripe rosette, the vintage tortoise pick guard, and the solid headstock with its 3 of 4 original Grover Patented gear tuners. The 5-17’s total length is about 33”, with a body length of 16”, a lower bout of 11 ¼”, a 14/20-fret scale length of 23”, and a depth at the lower bout of 3 ¾”. Ser. # There are many bumps and bruises, repaired cracks, finish over-spray, etc., all done by Martin. The guitar plays well and is nearly 98 years old. A newer Martin Hsc. case is included.