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There is a whisker crack in the lacquer extending from the corner of the bridge to the rosette.  It is IN THE FINISH ONLY. corner of bridge (SEE PHOTO) - otherwise perfect.
This is #1 of the 25 built

Orchestra model with 25.4”scale
Extra flame Hawaiian Koa back and sides
AAA grade Adirondack Spruce top
Spanish Cedar neck
Ebony fingerboard and bridge
Lightweight, hide glue construction
Full-gloss lacquer finish
Scalloped braces, forward-shifted X brace
Venetian cutaway
Herringbone trim
‘Modified V neck with modern two-way adjustable truss rod
1 3/4” at the nut & 2 1/4” at the saddle
Bone saddle and nut
Ebony bridge pins
Waverly tuners
Geib Style case
Label signed by Laurence Juber numbered in sequence for an edition of 25
From Mr. Juber: "The Martin custom shop produced a Koa version. Designated as an OMC-44K these are intended to be ‘presentation’-grade instruments. Style 44 designates Martin’s highest grade of wood. The only guitars in the series with all-hide glue construction and a specific intention to use light-weight woods. The Spanish cedar neck is a legacy of guitars Martin built prior to 1920 when mahogany became the principal neck wood. It brings an ‘airy’ quality to the sound that complements the smooth high-end that Koa produces. Hide glue is an upgrade that Martin have only recently begun to offer and brings the extra resonance and touch sensitivity associated with their vintage instruments. Koa seems to have the warmth of a rosewood, the woody-ness of mahogany, the clarity of maple and the sustain of a vintage Les Paul. Perhaps an aged single malt Scotch will serve as a respectable metaphor."

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Listed7 years ago
ConditionExcellent (Used)
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Brand
Model
  • Custom Laurence Juber OMC-44K
Finish
  • Natural
Categories
Year
  • 2011
Made In
  • United States

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