Used 1932 Martin 1-17 Acoustic Guitar

This is a used 1932 Martin 1-17. Serial # 51025. Guitar is in good to very good condition. Two side cracks were professionally repaired at some point in its life. Saddle is very low, and guitar will require a neck reset and new saddle to get action lower. Action is comfortable and very playable, but closer to medium height. G String is a little buzzy by the nut, slot looks a little low, currently has the classic remedy of a little slip of paper to raise the string up. Some other nicks, blems and scratches, but overall a very clean example of a very old guitar. Original tuning machines, bar frets, nut, pickguard and saddle. Bridge pins are black plastic, unsure if they are original. Neck profile is a kind of chunky soft V. Guitar has wonderful projection, with a very throaty, focused and balanced sound. Would make a great recording guitar. Comes with non-original case that has a little more negative space than necessary. Guitar will be well-padded within the case and double boxed. 

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