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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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Thanks!



I have described the guitar as honestly and accurately as I can....

 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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Listed10 years ago
ConditionExcellent (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
Brand
Model
  • 00-18VS UMGF
Finish
  • Ambertone
Categories
Year
  • 2009
Made In
  • United States
Body Shape
  • Concert

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