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Up for sale today is an impossibly rare 1902 Martin 00-42S Special, also known to be a 00-45 Prototype.  The 00-45's didn't become a model until 1904, and these 00-42S's were a way for Martin to tinker with the features before releasing it as a model.  This guitar features pearl binding on the top and sound hole only, not on the back or sides.  It also has a pearl inlayed pick guard below the sound hole similar to Martin's Mandolins of that era.  The guitar has a vine inlayed fretboard as well as the headstock.  This piece of history will come in a non-original hard shell case.

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Listed10 years ago
ConditionGood (Used)
Good condition items function properly but may exhibit some wear and tear.Learn more
Brand
Model
  • 00-42S/00-45 Prototype
Finish
  • Natural
Year
  • 1902
Made In
  • United States

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Norman's Rare Guitars

Tarzana, CA, United States
Joined Reverb:2014

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