2009 Martin Custom Shop 12 fret short scale "Unofficial Martin Guitar Forum" (UMGF) 00-18VS with gorgeous 1933 Ambertone sunburst finish. In beautiful near-new condition/ with only minor handling and finish wear & checking at the bridge as seen in the detailed photos. (none as noticeable in person). The neck is 1 3/4" wide at the nut, 2 1/4" at the 12th fret, and the scale length is 24.9". The action is still at the perfect original Martin factory spec of 5/64" 1st string, 6/64" 6th string, 12th fret. It plays perfectly up the neck and has a wonderful sounding clear warm voice. A joy to play.
Beautifully spec'd. custom 12 fret short-scaled gem with Waverly tunersquilted mahogany back and sides, herringbone purfliing , ebony bridge and fretboard. The ambertone finish really needs to be seen in person to fully appreciate it.
Model Specifications
MODEL: Custom 00-18VS Quilted Mahogany Ambertone 1933
CONSTRUCTION: Mahogany Blocks/Dovetail Neck Joint
BODY SIZE: 00-12 Fret TOP: Solid Sitka Spruce ROSETTE: Old Style 18
TOP BRACING PATTERN: 00-12 fret
TOP BRACES: Scalloped 1/4"
BACK MATERIAL: Solid Quilted Mahogany
BACK PURFLING: Zig-zag pattern
SIDE MATERIAL: Solid Quilted Mahogany
ENDPIECE: Tortoise Color
ENDPIECE INLAY: none
BINDING: Tortoise Color
TOP INLAY STYLE: Fine Herringbone
SIDE INLAY: none
BACK INLAY: none
NECK MATERIAL: Genuine Mahogany
NECK SHAPE: Modified V
NUT MATERIAL: Bone
HEADSTOCK: Square Slots/6 string No Diamond/Square Taper
HEADPLATE: Solid East Indian Rosewood /Small Old Style
HEELCAP: Solid Black Ebony
FINGERBOARD MATERIAL: Solid Black Ebony
SCALE LENGTH: 24.9"
# OF FRETS CLEAR: 12
# of FRETS TOTAL: 20
FINGERBOARD WIDTH AT NUT: 1-3/4"
FINGERBOARD WIDTH AT 12TH FRET: 2-1/4"
FINGERBOARD POSITION INLAYS: Old Style 18 (Abalone)
FINGERBOARD BINDING: none
FINISH BACK: Polished Gloss/Dark Mahogany Stain
SIDES: Polished Gloss/Dark Mahogany Stain
FINISH TOP: Polished Gloss w/Ambertone 1933 finish
FINISH NECK: Semi Gloss/Dark Mahogany Stain
BRIDGE MATERIAL: Solid Black Ebony
BRIDGE STYLE: Vintage Belly w/ Drop-In Long Saddle
BRIDGE STRING SPACING: 2-1/4"
SADDLE: 16" Radius/Bone
TUNING MACHINES: Waverly Nickel w/ Butterbean Knobs
RECOMMENDED STRINGS: Martin Studio Performance Light Phosphor Bronze (MSP4100)
BRIDGE & END PINS: Black w/ White Dots
PICKGUARD: None
CASE: 534 Geib style
INTERIOR LABEL: Paper label signed by CFM IV (Removed and stored in case pocker)
This is a beautiful sounding and playing guitar with stunning good looks in near mint condition.
Please contact me if I can answer any questions.
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No returns with one exception only. If the Guitar is not as described in the text and photographs you may return it with in 48 hours for a refund. Buyer is responsible for shipping costs.
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| Listed | 10 years ago |
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| Condition | Excellent (Used) Excellent items are almost entirely free from blemishes and other visual defects and have been played or used with the utmost care.Learn more |
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