1926 Martin 00-21. 100% Original with professional neck set. No cracks, no refinishing. Action at 12th fret (not holding 1st) is 3/32" on the high E and 3/16" on the low E. Plays easy and resonates extremely well. Rings only as an 82 year old guitar can. This guitar weighs exactly 3 lbs making it a feather weight even in the realm of fine vintage acoustics. The following list describes this Martin in detail:
1. Highly figured Brazilian back and sides with Brazilian Rosewood Headstock Venier.
2. Adirondak Spruce Top (very rare and one of the key elements to the pre-war Martin tone)
3. Herringbone Sound Hole Trim.
4. Forward X braced. (Very key to Pre-War tone - allows the spruce top to resonate more freely)
5. Bar Frets (100% original and in exeptionally fine condition)
6. Serial No. 33153 (1926)
7. Ebony Fingerboard with inlay.
8. Original Ebony Bridge and Bridge pins.
9. Original Open Tuners with Original and Exceptionally Fine Ivory Tuning Buttons.
10. Highly Sought After Neck Profile - Large "V" Neck for Exceptional Stability, Playability, and Solid Tone.
This guitar is one of the finest I have ever owned but it needs a new home. It has been kept in a humidity controlled room for the last 10 years and is in beautiful original condition. This is a guitar you want to sit quietly and listen to. Play it in a room that has hardwood floors and you will be astounded at the full bass and clear treble this Pre-War martin can produce. The dynamics you can project with a Pre-War Martin are amazing. Every soft touch can be heard and you can project a full clear sound with ease. Please email with any questions.