Freshly inspected and set up in-house by our esteemed Guitar Tech. In Very Good Vintage condition with normal wear for an instrument of this age, including scratches, dings, chips, scrapes, and natural aging of parts and finish. A number was hand etched into the back of the headstock long ago. Still visible but doesn't stand out. See photos. Our Tech tells us this guitar is nearing the point of needing a neck reset but is in overall very good structural condition. We did notice some wear to the string holes in the bridge plate.
This vintage Martin is a strong player that sounds just like it should. See below for more details and specifications.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Replaced Nickel Kluson Tuners (Somewhat Stiff in Operation)
Replaced 1 11/6” Bone Nut
Mahogany Neck with 25.4” Scale Length
Neck Thickness .76" at First Fret and 1.00" at Eleventh Fret
Brazilian Rosewood Fingerboard with Dot Inlays and 16" Radius
20 Narrow Tall Frets in Excellent Condition (Pro Refret)
Added K&K Passive Pickup and 1/4" End Pin Jack
Original Brazilian Rosewood Bridge and Bone Saddle
Spruce Top and Mahogany Back & Sides in Natural Gloss Finish
Weight 4 lb 1 oz
Newer Martin SKB-Style Hard Shell Case
Serial Number 185176
NOTE TO OUR VALUED CUSTOMERS:
We want you to be happy with your purchase and we try to represent the condition of all used and vintage guitars as accurately as possible in our listings. Every used guitar shows some signs of play wear and vintage models even more so. We call out all areas of damage or unusual wear, and describe the overall condition based upon what is "normal" for the age of the instrument. Expect to see minor dings, finish checking, or other evidence of normal use and aging which may not be captured by photography or explicitly mentioned in the listing.
We recognize that everyone has their own personal standard of what constitutes acceptable wear and tear. If play wear is especially critical for you, please contact us for a complete in-hand description and to answer any questions you may have. Your satisfaction is of paramount importance to us.