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  • 1895
  • No SN
  • Natural semi-gloss finish
  • Style 1-21 body (12-1/2" lower bout)
  • Spruce top
  • X-bracing
  • Brazilian rosewood back and sides
  • Herringbone soundhole rosette and back strip
  • Maple / ebony multi-layer top purfling
  • 12-fret mahogany neck with slotted peghead
  • Brazilian peghead overlay
  • Ebony fingerboard and pyramid bridge
  • 18 bar frets, 1-29/32" nut, ~24-7/8" scale
  • 4" body depth at end block
  • "C.F. MARTIN & Co. / NEW YORK"  inside back strip and neck block
  • "C.F. MARTIN / NEW YORK" on back of headstock
  • Engraved original 3-on-a-plate tuning machines with ivoroid buttons  
  • Signed under top by FHM and dated April 22, 1895
  • Repaired top center seam
  • Newer Martin thermoplastic case (blue lining)
  • Made in USA
  • Consignment

Martin 1-21 Acoustic Guitar (1895)

Martin 1-21 Acoustic Guitar (1895)

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SKU: 10U-223247

Regular price $8,000 USD
Regular price Sale price $8,000.00 USD
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An early example of Martin's innovative X-bracing, now common among flattop guitars. This Martin Style 1-21 has stood the test of time, made from a solid spruce top, inlaid with a herringbone and black multi-stripe rosette, and black multi-stripe top purfling. Built with Brazilian rosewood sides and two-piece back with center marquetry strip inlaid. The 12-fret mahogany neck is fitted with an ebony fingerboard to match the ebony pyramid bridge. Featuring floral engraving on 3-on-a-plate tuning machines with ivoroid buttons. Made in USA. With newer Martin thermoplastic case included (blue lining). On consignment. 

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Condition Notes: Repaired top center seam. Set up for nylon strings action ~4/32"
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More Details

The following specs were provided by our repair and appraisal teams. 

For a more detailed description please call (517) 372-7880.

  • 1895
  • No SN
  • Natural semi-gloss finish
  • Style 1-21 body (12-1/2" lower bout)
  • Spruce top
  • X-bracing
  • Brazilian rosewood back and sides
  • Herringbone soundhole rosette and back strip
  • Maple / ebony multi-layer top purfling
  • 12-fret mahogany neck with slotted peghead
  • Brazilian peghead overlay
  • Ebony fingerboard and pyramid bridge
  • 18 bar frets, 1-29/32" nut, ~24-7/8" scale
  • 4" body depth at end block
  • "C.F. MARTIN & Co. / NEW YORK"  inside back strip and neck block
  • "C.F. MARTIN / NEW YORK" on back of headstock
  • Engraved original 3-on-a-plate tuning machines with ivoroid buttons  
  • Signed under top by FHM and dated April 22, 1895
  • Repaired top center seam
  • Newer Martin thermoplastic case (blue lining)
  • Made in USA
  • Consignment
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