Inspired by the 1915 original built for Royal Hawaiian Band musician Major Kealakai, the Martin K-1 is a precursor to the dreadnought, featuring a body shape similar to a 12-fret 000 but wider, deeper, and longer. Constructed with a Sinker mahogany body and a VTS Adirondack spruce top, all finished in Martin's Vintage Gloss. Shopworn – finish check on center lower bout. Includes hard shell case.

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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, Pyramid Stauffer, 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, Shopworn

Name: Martin K-1 Major Kealakai Guitar & Case, Shopworn
Brand: Martin
SKU: K1-MAJORSW
Price: 7499.0 USD
Availability: InStock

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Inspired by the 1915 original built for Royal Hawaiian Band musician Major Kealakai, the Martin K-1 is a precursor to the dreadnought, featuring a body shape similar to a 12-fret 000 but wider, deeper, and longer. Constructed with a Sinker mahogany body and a VTS Adirondack spruce top, all finished in Martin's Vintage Gloss. Shopworn – finish check on center lower bout. Includes hard shell case.

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