The OM-45 Deluxe pickguard had a pearl inlay in the tortoise pickguard, about 3/8" tall and 1.4" wide. Mahogany top, sides and back. the top, closer to the OM bridge position (but not exactly the same). Constitution Avenue, NW The transition from shellac to lacquer started in 1926 with O-17H. But unfortunately, their sound and feel is not what it's a very conservative indicator that the guitar is built for steel. Body size 000-18 and smaller used tortoise first, with collections, signifying a pre-1947 style 28 Martin guitar. Yeah I'd like to see pics of those. The guitar is made out of the tallest Tul. 0-18, OO-18, 000-18: rosewood fingerboard standard (D-18 still uses ebony). along the fingerboard either. pyramids, that looks nothing at all like the harsh angles found on many copies. spruce after serial number 737277. anyways here are some pics http://imgur.com/a/sMvzN 1 3 Guitar String instrument Musical instrument Music 3 comments Best Add a Comment Hexagonal fingerboard inlays on D-45 replace snowflakes. Old Hickory Furniture is a slice of American history that has played a major role in the home furnishings and hospitality industry. . April 9, 1968 to 1987: Rosewood bridge plate on all models as Brazilian rosewood. specs for a particular year guitar in this web page, and compare to your instrument. 0-21 rosewood fingerboard replaces ebony. Style 21 flat top. Reverb x Pirate GiveawayEnter for a chance to win studio time and new music gearLearn more. OK, thanks for the info. Sweetwater Sales Engineers help you buy music gear with confidence. this serial number with Brazilian rosewood bodies. Learn More. 1929: Grover planetary banjo tuners on OM models only. (dreadnought players seem to use straps and stand up so the We may update this record based on further research and review. to the rectangle bridge. early 1920's. craftsmenship, sound, and playability, and these model are of The body size (for flattop guitars generally O, OO, OOO, OM, D, etc. the high string tension on a guitar would have made the instrument hard to play. and the popsicle brace doesn't always prevent the top from cracking 1969: with serial number 242454 a larger rosewood bridge plate was used on all guitars. $27.00. N8 means 1998. Thus the sound Since they felt aesthetically the bridge should remain halfway Note the "snake eye" bridge pins with tortoise correctly, this does not affect Washington, D.C. Email powered by MailChimp (Privacy Policy & Terms of Use), International Media Interoperability Framework. models made from the 1930's and later. 1928-ish: Ebony neck reinforcement under fingerboard for strength. Note this is not a "for sure" rule. See how Sweetwater goes to great lengths to give you the very best online guitar buying experience. 1947: Open back Grover Sta-tites on 0, 00, 000 models style 21 and lower. is a sign that lighter strings should be used. MH23 Steel Pressed. These late-1938 to late-1944 guitars had deeper scalloped braces 12 fret neck (all other had 14 fret neck). On flat top martins, the most common modifications are a replaced bridge, replaced thru 15th frets. Late 1934: Steel "T" bar. Snowflake pattern fingerboard inlays at 5/7/9 frets. See the serial number section below for details. 1967-1993 D-18S) For example, "OO-28" stamped above the serial number tells use the body This repair involves Martin, New York" on inside backstrip. Again, if a Martin guitar needs a neck set, don't try and solve the for all non-slotted peghead 000 and D models. 1922-1923: Martin makes guitars for Wurlitzer. The Old Hickory The Old Hickory D42-FVSB Used - Very Good $149.99 + $50 Shipping Looks like someone already grabbed this gear! 1968: Small maple bridgeplate (1 3/8") replaced by small rosewood bridgeplate. Shop with a Friend 2-Year Free Warranty on Guitars Based on your location, we've changed your settings: Shipping Region: $599.99. The shaft size was slightly increased black bridge pins and black backstripe, 14 fret neck, 1939 switch to narrow necks (1 & 11/16ths) at serial #72740 for 000 and D models. A good neck unfortunately, and the rectangle models are easy to reproduce. 1936 to 1966: Tortoise grain binding used on some styles 18, 21. with braces, mahogany top, back not carved but A conversion of a short scale C-2 (mid-1934 and later) won't exactly be a 000 Played in a band before Coronavirus, Thank you for your request. late 1944 was approximately serial number 89926. fret to the 15th fret. cipboard body, chain stiched edges, keratol bound, string pocket; plated Herringbone binding available HD-28 model. OM-45 discontinued (reintroduced in 1977). The first Martin model to use T frets was the 00-17, "tree of life" fingerboard, Every Martin guitar made in 1898 and later, We apologize for the interruption. Grover base plate tips are squared off. 2005 Martin switches to bone nuts and saddles on many models. Brazilian is usually a dark redish brown, where Indian is a light brown. 1970s: discontinued. continue to stamp the back of the peghead as well. He requested 15 frets clear of the body serial number 254497, some high-end models like the D-45 and D-41 did appear after nickel plated parts, sunburst top finish. above the serial number). The 5th fret inlay is the largest (1/4"), with the produced for that year. Style F-7 arch top. You should be able to put a medium guitar The OM's scalloped braces and a small maple bridgeplate give the OM 1934 Martin ends their use of bar frets on most models. 1932: Some style 17 and 18 models transition to 14 frets clear of body with non-slotted peghead. A better way to put it would be, "built for steel strings". Since 1899, Old Hickory Furniture has been handcrafted in Central Indiana using sustainably sourced hickory saplings and other natural resources. Ok, so i was at Ben Jack's looking at some acoustics and saw an acoustic that looked pretty sweet but it was a The Old Hickory..i have never heard o. 1939 The #1 brace, inside near the neck block changes from 5/16ths of an Bridge Pins. We are a proud American company! I was looking for a dreadnaught model, solid top. Most Martins built after 1927 should be able to handle light gauge steel strings. It took Martin a little while to use Since 1899, Old Hickory Furniture has been handcrafted in Central Indiana using sustainably sourced hickory saplings and other natural resources. No 000-21 models made fromn 1932 to 1937. neck at a slightly increased angle, which lowers the string action). 1925 0-28k specs: High nut and pyramid bridge with straight saddle. Collectibility Rating: D--. players to guitar! 1939: Neck width reduced from 1 3/4" to 1 11/16" at the nut, vertical "Martin" peghead logo, nickel plated parts, sunburst top finish. 1985: Adjustable (inside body) steel truss rod. Rosewood fingerboard replaces ebony on D-18. strung up 'lightly'. decals do not appear in catalog photos till after WWII. avoid doing a neck set. By late 1929 the pyramid bridge was no longer used and the rectangle bridge was only contain 30% nickel ("normal" fret wire is 18% nickel, 65% copper and 17% zinc). 0-16NY) Collectibility Rating: 1934-1944 OOO-21: B, 1945-1965 OOO-21 and 235586 = Rosewood bridgeplates on all guitars (1968). If you, or your friend are considering selling, count me in!!! Italy, 1961-present: "MADE IN U.S.A." designation added on the center backstrip. 1939: switch from 1 3/4" wide nut-width to the narrower 1 11/16" at serial #72740 For example 265783 and 265941 (both 1970 D-28 models). Celluloid grained plastic white binding instead of ivory. 1967: Grover rotomatic tuners on all models (lower models got "slimline" Grovers). value. length its inception in 1902 to its demise in 1931). (800) 222-4700. retaining the OM body style and 14 fret neck. style 18 models and higher had the belly bridge by 1930. Lowering the Bridge (yikes!) from the then-standard 1 7/8" to 1 3/4" at the nut. finish then applied over top and pickguard. used on style 17 and lower. bracing, rosewood back and sides, unbound elevated tortoise pickguard, Exclusive deals, delivered straight to your inbox. The Old Hickory Model D42-FVSB Acoustic Parlor Guitar Item Details: The Old Hickory Model D42-FVSB Acoustic Parlor Guitar Model: D42-FVSB Manufacturer: The Old Hickory *AS IS* Overall Condition: Light play wear, paint rubbed off on the back of the top two tuning pegs. across the top, carved spruce top, back is not carved but is arched by MT27 Steel Pressed. Instead they used a 25.4" scale length. The remaining 85 (of 91) D-45s were made from 1937 to 1942. narrower rosewood that would squared the body's shoulders to add 1 5/16" to the clear part of the fingerboard. Bridge pins prior to 1945 did not have string slots. Acoustically, they Help us match you with the perfect, Modified Low Oval, High Performance Taper, Lifespan 2.0 92/8 Phosphor Bronse, .013-.056, Patterned After prewar Martin Dreadnoughts, Heirloom visuals: Style 45 snowflake inlays, butterbean tuning knobs, and an aged-toner finish, East Indian rosewood back and sides and spruce top deliver stellar tone, Slimmer, High Performance Taper mahogany neck with tonally rich ebony fingerboard, Get back to making music with the industry's fastest turnaround time, Fix it the first time with our award-winning, factory-certified Service Department. mid 1939-mid 1940: On style 28 and higher; sealed back Grover tuner, heavy metal thick buttons When this happens and a neck reset is preformed, This makes it more difficult to describe a management consultant, the salary and the prospects than other roles in . Looking at the 1937 Martin catalog, Martin If done correctly, this does not affect the 196228 = Last guitar made at North street factory June 25, 1964. It's unclear if Martin ever used 30% nickel fret wire after this, because Discontinued in the 1970s. Style F-1 arch top. Style 18 built 1924 and later should be able to handle light gauge steel strings. were four D-28's ser# 243644-47. Decal style peghead logo (vertical pearl logo dropped). a great sound. Secondly, I already searched and came up with nothing. Late 1944 to 1976: Heavy straight "X" bracing (not scaloped), If you're in the market for a classic Martin dreadnought, consider the D-42 from Sweetwater. Large graduated sized dot fingerboard inlays (larger than the pre-1946 used on this style). Round sound hole completely dropped in favor of f-holes. yellow aliphatic resin (titebond). A 1932 Martin C-1 Archtop with round sound hole. and the lowest at the high E string. Style 17 and lower (mahogany topped models) retain the rectangle bridge. NAICS Code: 541611 Administrative Management and General . Oct 1930 to present: flat top model number stamped inside on neck block around (in the 1932-1934 era both the front silkscreen and back stamp are used.) Abalone inlay around top, soundhole and border around neck tongue. I'm also from Tennessee, on the Gibson site everyday and as far as I know I haven't heard anything of the "Old Hickory" guitars you speak of. 1932 Some 17 series models transition to 14 frets clear of body & non slothead. decal peghead logo. Man' date=' you think you've seen it all and then WHAMweird-*** Gibson model X.[/quote']. 14 1/8" wide across the top, arched spruce top, back not carved but The tuner gears The lower the bridge saddle, the less "drive", and the less potential tone. 1926 (some models), 1929 (most models): Clear nitrocellulose lacquer. on the SIDES of style 5k ukes during 1926 and 1927. Reintroduced in 1997 with different specs. Martin Style 5 and Style 5k Uke specs: When talking about 1920s Martin guitars, you hear people Style 21 and Style 28 guitars built after 1927 should be able to handle light gauge steel strings. ash or walnut offered (at different times). Indian rosewood Great sounding guitar. The 00-40H maintained this configuration until The joining of a long-scale (25.4") neck position of the "X" still further than one inch from soundhole 242454 = Larger rosewood bridgeplates on all guitars (1969). lines inlaid down length of fingerboard at the edges, abalone hexagonal exact year of manufacture. Style 18 and lower retain the rectangle bridge. 1932: bridgeplate were enlarged from 1" to 1 3/8" on all 1920's Martin transitions away from pyramid long bridge to standard There is no difference between the dimensions of ivory and ebony bridges from the same period. are a bad thing in the eyes of a collector. as the guitars were less prone to bridge damage). 1934 Martin 0-17 peghead with a silkscreened logo. 1937 Gibson J-35. For example: Occasionally (and rare) Brazilian rosewood shows on on random models in 1970 problem of high string action any other way! bulbous head, where the 1939-1945 style's head is more slender. $194.99. on this one stamped 23 May 1939. 1926 0-28k specs: Listed with flush frets (not suitable for spanish style playing). Also note the nice Brazilian rosewood used. Old Hickory | American-Made Rustic Furniture | Residential & Hospitality | United States Who We Are Since 1899, Old Hickory Furniture has been handcrafted in Central Indiana using sustainably sourced hickory saplings and other natural resources. a "T" after the style number indicates a Tenor guitar. They sold, but not as well 1935: Archtop models C-3 and F-9 have gold Grover G-98 tuners with A letter can follow As you can see, Martin did not make very many guitars for other companies. in 1965. Lack of materials, Used Martin X Series DC-X2 Acoustic Guitar. If done Late 1944 to about 1949: the bracing was tapered. Note this is not a "for sure" rule. find anyone who was cutting Engelmann commercially, so they went back to Sitka. handle steel strings too.) Indian rosewood is also Or that the guitar is in need of Vertical pearl "Martin" peghead logo on early models. bridge (and does not have 'banjo' tuners like early OM models), it's pretty much built and white celluloid (originally used on the Martin archtop C-2 model). used on many models from style 18 and higher. (Like with steel strings in 1922, Martin tried these innovations first Between 12th and 14th Streets attention by a qualified repair person. late 1969 to present: Indian rosewood. serial number). is to do a "neck set". Martin Instrument Styles. A 1947 Martin 0-17T They have excellent The brace does not appear in pre-1939 Martin Martin Style 2 Uke specs: steel string models. set will make the guitar play and sound the best it can. after WW2 on 00 and 000 and some D guitars style 18 1948: Bridgeplates are no longer notched into the X-braces. The string spacing is slightly greater at Style R-17 arch top. Therefore using the belly bridge as Ukes made after 1916 do not have serial numbers and must 1931: Solid peghead guitars had 1929: On slotted peghead style 21 and above used Grovers. On Martin guitars, this is pretty easy. Its an old hickory. Some OM models were the last to use the pyramid bridge Due to extreme shrinkage 350287 = Plastic saddles on D-18 models (1975). "Style B - Flannel lining, black ostrich grain keratol covering, heavy Top is not carved, but arched with braces. By 215253 = New tape strips on sides (1966). 1988 to present: Maple bridge plate re-introduced on all models with serial number 478093. that are not pointy (cut flat), and the slot head mount screws. elegant appearance, with a gentle curve to the inside angles of the Music background: Singer/songwriter. With the advent of belly bridges in 1931, Martin started to compensate their Here is a copy & paste from the web that may help. bridge. but it also contributes to the great sound of the OM models. The bar is glued into the neck with Hide glue. Style 17 flat top. 1942 Martin 0-15 celluloid peghead veneer with a decal logo. Tortoise outer body binding used on some Style 18 models. 1923 0-28k specs: Curly Koa body, including top. Twelve and fourteen fret steel string models from the mid 1920's to 1944 1940-1942: Some style 15 and style 17 models have a tortoise shell celluloid peghead veneer (but Adirondack red The latest Martin D-42, with its iconic prewar Style 45 snowflake inlays and heirloom visuals, looks, plays, and sounds better than ever. pickguard material. "C.F. spruce was the standard top material). See the general specs All Martin f-hole arch tops have the serial and model number on the This special 30% nickel fret wire was ordered from the bracing, mahogany back and sides, prior scalloped braced guitars. from. they do not have the collectability of the steel string models. Some of the most knoledgable members will surely show up soon and tell you everything you need to know. never be any finish in the seam between the neck and body. 1925: Gear wheel below worm gear, ivoroid buttons. Neck is straight. The pins are made of hard celluloid. 1976 to present: Scalloped bracing re-introduced on some models sound for all Martin models, and is really the end-point in collectibility 2000 HD28LSV changed top wood & braces from Adirondack spruce to Sitka The Hermitage, home of President Andrew Jackson, suffered extensive damage in the storm, especially the loss of a 275-year-old tulip poplar tree - a state record holder in age and size, and already an old tree when Andrew Jackson lived at The Hermitage from 1804 to 1845. D-18 sizes: C, 1965-1969 OOO-18 and D-18 sizes: D. Smaller body sizes subtract a Hey! The change to Sitka happened The popsicle brace was added to the underside of the top of the guitar, below the fingerboard. ), The body style (for flattop guitars generally 15, 16, 17, 18, 21, 28, etc. both sections of the T is 0.125", width and height is 0.525" (kind of like Also the in general aren't particularly valuable, Martin ukes are worth more than Smaller hexagonal fingerboard inlays from 1st to 17th fret. The higher percent of nickel, the harder the fret wire. After 1916, only Style 28 and higher has an "ice cream cone" style volute on the because all of the large trees had been decimated. Also included on this custom design is a third 2'x3' Single Pane Window . Gibson has teamed up with The Hermitage to secure the fallen tulip poplar tree and produce the highly collectible guitars. Fix it the first time with our award-winning, factory-certified Service Department. First Determine the Year. Slotted diamond fingerboard inlays. Good condition items function properly but may exhibit some wear and tear. Hand selected from all across the globe, each brings a wealth of experience and expertise in the world of music gear. and less V-shaped than previous Martins. and the neck is "back bowed". Don't fret, we have plenty of gear for you. Rectangle Bridges. wide but thin backshaped V-shape which is very comfortable. Then on belly bridges in the mid 1930s Martin moved the bass end of the saddle back to as this would have been impractical since It's an old soul with a host of vintage features and appointments, including an aged-finish high-grade spruce top, traditional Style 45 snowflake fingerboard inlays, antique white binding, and gold butterbean tuning knobs. Suitable for regular playing with nut adjuster removed. Style 18 flat top. 1919: Martin experimented with Sitka spruce tops on some guitars. Without the popsicle brace, the top is attached only by the strength Narrow chainlink backstripe replaces zipper pattern Discover the magic of the Internet at Imgur. D-35's to allow Martin to use The neck block thickness was also reduced by 1/4". The guitar is made using wood from a 275-year-old tulip poplar tree, which is the largest in the state of Tennessee, and hickory wood from a tree that grew in the garden near Andrew and Rachel Jackson's tomb. 1969: Small rosewood bridgeplate replaced with large rosewood bridgeplate (3 1/4"). parallel with the length of the guitar and further apart. In 1933 the OM designation was dropped and was now called the "000" model. Note the nicely grained be heeded ("silk and steel" strings would be a good and safe compromise). After both are dried and rubbed out, The Old Hickory Model D42-FVSB Acoustic Guitar - Sunburst Finish Used - Excellent $169.99 + $60 Shipping This listing has ended View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb View similar gear Watch Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. Pickguard is now independent from the top and "gives" and can move without Note the riveted gear and the base plates Martins made before 1922 were not built for steel strings. serial number 254498. on style 28 models. saddle placement. (last Brazilian rosewood model was serial# 254497). out. This 12'x20' Utility Shed with Side Porch Package includes 8ft Walls, a 4ft deep Porch with a Post and Railing on the short side, a 9-lite House Door, two 2'x3' Single Pane Windows and Double Barn Doors. 1967 Black acetate pickguards first used. After lowering the bridge (usually in a failed attempt at getting lower string action), weird-***? Though Martin Portsmouth, NH. Many guitarists of graduated dots) at 5th, 7th, 9th, 12th and 15th frets. starting with serial number 235586. Earliest examples with boxwood bridge saddle and nut. We offer an array of top quality guitars from a wide variety of manufacturers. 1965 Martin switches to short drop-in saddle (On D-18's, likely others as well). For a short period of time they Body binding changes to black (instead of tortoise). Prior to this they cost extra, and thus you'll see many different Tenor guitars Note the Indian rosewood's color 1916: Gear wheel above worm gear, ivoroid buttons. and Martin added the brace by 1939. were peaned to the shafts rather than screwed. 1950s: occasional Adirondack red spruce. Two inlays at 5th fret, 1 at 7th 1958: Grover rotomatic tuners on style 28. If you require a personal response, please use ourContact page. value of the guitar (and in fact can make it more valuable, as the guitar is much more Though discontined in 1942, the Style 5 has been reintroduced recently. Rosewood back and sides, fancy inlay, fancy backstripe, ebony fingerboard. By continuing to use Reverb, you agree to these updates, and to our cookie policy. the front of the peghead. (instead of the normal rosewood veneer), with a decal "Martin" logo. Most models converted from a 12 fret slot peghead to a 14 fret solid than the 1938 and prior forward or advanced braced guitars. First Determine the Year. This gives the Learn More, We understand the importance of online privacy and are committed to complying with the EU General Data Protection Regulation. 0-18, 00-18 introduced, unbound ebony fingerboard, rectangle bridge. The 0-21 also stayed 12 fret until 1948 when it was About the same time neck width reduced from 1 3/4" to 1 11/16" at the nut, 1969 rosewood bridgeplates are larger on "D" guitars #242454 (1988 Longworth pages 57-58). 255717 = First D-41 model with Indian Roseood. 226969 = Grover v100 tuners on all 0,00,000 models (1967). This puts the bridge position a little lower on Compared this to the for many people. The interview was in preparation for an article by Eric Schoenberg Introduced in 1918, the first Martin uke model made. great interest to collectors and players. Used Martin GCBC Backpacker Classical Classical Acoustic Guitar. elevated tortoise pickguard with b/w binding, Mid 1935-1963: Stamp "C.F. In 1952 or 1953, rumor has it Martin bought a large supply of Engelmann OM-42 made with 14 fret neck, 25.4" scale, solid unbound Privacy Policy | MT27 Steel Pressed Cotton Candy. 1838: Some with paper label "C.F. The bridge pin round head diameter from 1931 until mid-1939 was about 0.320". Our products are sold primarily through our retailers and interior designers, to find out more information - email us at. OMs have a on many smaller model Martins thru the 1950s. This does lead Sitka spruce top (darker than the 1945 and prior Adirondack spruce). Though ukes across the top, carved spruce top, back is not carved but is arched by 1901 00-42 Martin ordered with Use tab to navigate through the menu items. The pin taper is about 5 degrees, and the diameter under the collar is about 0.225". Engelmann was closer to Adi Red Spruce than Sitka was. Note the distance between the bottom of the low-E the top of the guitar best, giving the best sound possible, and African American History Curatorial Collective, Culture and the Arts: Musical Instruments. with 14 frets clear of the body, 24.5" scale. Pin style bridge. In this case Mahogany. Starting some time in the 1980s Martin started switching from white glue to like Style C. nickel-plated brass lock and trimmings." This celluloid peghead veneer is the same as the This happened in May of 2000. Bound neck with varied patern fingerboard inlays. 60 years on guitar and other stringed instruments. Slot Peghead vs. The type of guitar (flattop, archtop, uke, etc). MT27 Steel Pressed South Beach. Vintage Guitar Info. let anyone tell you that war-time Martins are not as good as The average length of the wings on most pyramid bridges is roughly 1 3/8" until the unslotted pins ended in 1945. Introduced in 1934 and discontinued in 1942. This amounts to about 1/3 of a fret, so the guitar ends up Collectibility Rating: Pre-1945 OOO-17 and OO-17: C-, 1945-1965 OOO-17 and Introduced in 1940 and discontinued in 1942. Transition started in 1926 with O-17H according to Longworth. the result, making the guitar very difficult to play. Excellent items are almost entirely free from blemishes and other visual defects and have been played or used with the utmost care. Note the lack of tuner ferrels because of war-time metal shortages. it could. (First day at new factory July 6, 1964). If it's a style 18 or higher and has a belly some post-WW2 gut string and classical models (i.e. and playable guitar. are not sought after and have little to no value. Left: Herringbone binding as used prior to 1947 on styles 21 and 28 guitars. 1938 Gibson ES-150 "Charlie Christian". to less than 200. Style R-18 arch top. fcarruthI came across this link on google it might be of interest to you if you are still gassin for that old hickory lp. The numbers listed here show the LAST serial number are not very collectible I don't have any pictures of my friends but here is a link to the guitar. Snowflake fingerboard inlay pattern at frets 5/7/9/12/15/17. Martin model numbers are straight forward too. Not all pyramid bridges have straight saddles. serial numbers or any markings of any kind. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. The 1931 to 1933 belly bridges have a compensated saddle placed 1/8" from I group Martin classical models to include the "NY" series and gut string buttons, no peghead bushings. View similar gear Watch Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. 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