1965 Martin D12-20 Owned by Leo Kottke 10-String with COA Benefits Stropes Foundation

1965 Martin D12-20 Owned by Leo Kottke Modified to 10-String With Cutaway 

Note: This is one of the 41 Guitars that Leo Kottke has consigned to Milwaukee Guitar Collective. 10% of the proceeds from the sale of these guitars is being donated to the Stropes Foundation Fingerstyle Guitar Program. There is a notarized certificate included signed by Leo Kottke.
This is the guitar many picture when they think of Leo Kottke's early career. It is truly an iconic instrument used by Leo at countless concerts and on many recordings.  It has been heavily modified after starting life as a production model Martin D12-20. It was in Leo's possession since 1970.
This is truly a once in a lifetime opportunity to own an important part of American Fingerstyle Guitar History. 
There is a written appraisal from Walter Carter included that lists the value at $30,000. 
Walter inspected the guitar in person at his shop in Nashville.

A cutaway had been added, along with a different neck with a longer 28" scale length. Leo converted it to 10-string, removing the high D and high G strings. He mainly played slide on this guitar and the action is high (5/32 low E, 4/32 high E at 12th fret). This workhorse was toured with and clearly well used, with heavy wear and a few crack repairs to go along with the many modifications. It has a warm and balanced tone with good bass response. Please see all photos and notes below for a better understanding of the overall condition.
Set up with D'Addario .012"-.054" Phosphor Bronze strings tuned down 1 & 1/2 steps.

Serial #: 206776

Weight: 5 lbs, 2.6 oz

Specifications:

• Unique with plenty of character.
  
• Scale Length: 28"
• Nut Width: 1.835"
• Neck Depth at 1st Fret: .885"/ 10th Fret: .970"
• Fret Size: .090"x.032"

Inspection Notes:

• Chips and scratches throughout with heavy finish wear on the top and back of neck.
• Checking throughout back and sides.
  

Mods/Repairs:

• Frets leveled and re-crowned.
• The treble side bout of mahogany was replaced from the tip of the cutaway all the way to the endpin; finish and grain are not an exact match to the bass side
• Unoriginal bone nut and compensated saddle.
• Bridge converted to 10-string. D and G string bridge pin holes plugged; two hole re-drilled.
• Neck is an unoriginal 12-string neck with the top of the head stock cut off to make a 10-string.
• Unoriginal Sperzel tuners.
• Two holes drilled into top by soundhole and bottom for a pickup that has been removed.
• A couple cracks running along the bass side have been glued and cleated (14 total cleats).
• A crack on the back near the end block has been duct taped over. Doesn't look to be glued at all.
• Custom cutaway has been added and craftsmanship is very well done.
• Pickguard has been removed.
• Felt string mute added behind nut on headstock.
  

What's Included:
Hard shell case in fair condition with stickers, tape, scuffs, and scratches on the exterior. No handle. All latches work and interior is in nice shape. Airline tag signed by Leo still attached.