This is a very nice Martin 1969 D-12-20 12 string that has been in my care for about 20 years so I know its history and condition very well.

If you read the almost reverent reviews of D-12-20s on Harmony Central or the many other websites (just Google “Martin D-12-20”), you’ll see why this model has attained almost legendary status. As one reviewer said, “It’s like holding an orchestra in my hands!” This guitar is an excellent example of the classic Martin D-18 dreadnought design, and you can play it hard for its booming bass, or you can play it softly for the delicacy of a harpsichord.

There is abundant evidence of Martin’s high quality in this 12-string’s solid spruce top and beautiful solid mahogany sides, neck, and back. The D-12-20 has a multi-stripe rosette, a fully bound body, and a 12/20-fret rosewood fingerboard with pearl dot inlay. The mahogany slotted headstock is accented by the vintage-style open chrome tuners, while the rosewood bridge and black white-dot bridge pins reflecting the pure black teardrop pick guard and binding outer layer are all Martin trademarks. While the D-12-20 does not feature a lot of fancy inlays and such, check out the pictures: this is one beautiful guitar!