The original Martin K-1 Major Kealakai Guitar was built in 1915 for the renowned multi-instrumentalist in the Royal Hawaiian Band. A precursor to the dreadnought, this guitar features a unique body shape, similar to a 12-fret 000, but wider, deeper and longer. Body is of Sinker mahogany with a VTS Adirondack top, all finished with Martin's Vintage Gloss finish.
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Model: K-1 Major Kealakai Guitar & Case
Body Size: K 12-Fret
Construction: Dovetail Neck Joint, Hide Glue Construction
Back and Sides: Sinker Mahogany
Top: Adirondack Spruce with VTS (Torrefied)
Bracing: Adirondack Spruce with VTS, Scalloped, 5/16"
Bracing Pattern: Authentic 1931 X Brace
Binding, Endpiece: Madagascar Rosewood
Rosette: Multi-Stripe
Top Inlay: Multi-Stripe
Pickguard: None
Neck Material: Genuine Mahogany
Scale Length: 25.4”
Fingerboard Width At Nut: 1-7/8”
Neck Shape: Authentic 1931
Neck Taper: Standard
Fingerboard Material: Black Ebony
Fingerboard Inlay Style: Old Style 18, Authentic 1931
Fingerboard Inlay Material: Abalone
Neck Joins Body At: 12th Fret
Headstock Shape: Slotted with Round Slots, 1931 Taper and Diamond
Tuning Machines: Golden Age Relic Nickel Side Mount, Cream Buttons
Headplate: Madagascar Rosewood, Logo Stamped on Back of Headstock
Nut Material: Bone
Bridge: Ebony, Modern Belly, Drop-In Saddle
Saddle: Bone, Compensated
Bridge String Spacing: 2-5/16”
Bridge Pin Material: Ebony with Abalone Dots
Finish: Vintage Gloss Body & Neck, Clear Top
Case: Wooden Hardhell, Arched Top
Label: None

Martin K-1 Major Kealakai Guitar & Case

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SKU: K1-MAJOR

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The original Martin K-1 Major Kealakai Guitar was built in 1915 for the renowned multi-instrumentalist in the Royal Hawaiian Band. A precursor to the dreadnought, this guitar features a unique body shape, similar to a 12-fret 000, but wider, deeper and longer. Body is of Sinker mahogany with a VTS Adirondack top, all finished with Martin's Vintage Gloss finish.

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