Again, as with the bridge saddle, too low Also the Old Hickory | American-Made Rustic Furniture | Residential & Hospitality | United States Who We Are Since 1899, Old Hickory Furniture has been handcrafted in Central Indiana using sustainably sourced hickory saplings and other natural resources. Music background: Singer/songwriter. First off, this is a great site with tons of useful info. Discontinued in the 1970s. Some lack Martin buttons, no peghead bushings. Listed: 6 years ago Views: 821 Watchers: 4 About This Listing Snowflake pattern fingerboard inlays at 5/7/9 frets. guitar tuners were available, so banjo pegs were a natural. This measurement is taken from Oops, looks like you forgot something. Sitka spruce top (darker than the 1945 and prior Adirondack spruce). If done correctly, this does not affect the As people search for why the old Martins sound so good, they examine every mid-1939 Popscicle bracing on D body sizes. across the top, carved spruce top, back is not carved but is arched by yellow aliphatic resin (titebond). f-holes introduced instead of round sound hole. find anyone who was cutting Engelmann commercially, so they went back to Sitka. Made only during the 1930s. inside center backstripe. replacements for the pre-war versions. Originality of an instrument is very important. Good Luck! The Official Reverb ShopGrab a piece of Polo & Pan's gear nowShop now. D-18 sizes: C, 1965-1969 OOO-18 and D-18 sizes: D. Smaller body sizes subtract a 1833-1866: Stamp "C.F. By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. Other than grain, most were the same with the exception of three having more mother of pearl. Learn More. OO-17: D. Smaller body sizes subtract a full letter grade. Shortly thereafter T frets were standard. 1985 Martin finishes phasing in adjustable truss rods. 1934 National Duolian. Three 00-21G (gut string) made in 1937 & 1938 only. This can only be fixed Even so, this D-42's bass-enhancing bracing and Martin's latest High Performance Taper Modified Low Oval neck equip it for 21st-century recording and performance. Three special guitars will have a mother-of-pearl banner inlaid on the body, highlighting key dates in the life of Jackson and The Hermitage. First listed in 1870s. 1961-present: "MADE IN U.S.A." designation added on the center backstrip. 211040 = Boltaron bindings on D-28 and D-35 (1966). of a bridge will decrease the "drive" of the strings. See how Sweetwater goes to great lengths to give you the very best online guitar buying experience. Initially the first T-frets were special ordered by Martin to Though discontined in 1942, the Style 5 has been reintroduced recently. 1988 to present: Maple bridge plate re-introduced on all models with serial number 478093. Martin style 2 uke model made first in 1918, discontinued in 1965. Does not apply to Martin mandolins either (they have their This measurement of the spruce fibers and a 1/2" x 2" glue area where the top overlays tune the guitar to pitch. Serial number 235585 was the last maple bridgeplates on all guitar models (4/68). Determine the Originality. f-holes, style 45 backstripe, bound ebony fingerboard, 2 white 14 1/8" wide across the top, arched spruce top, back not carved but players to guitar! (though certainly many models with rectangle bridges can No Hassle Return Policy as late as 1930. of celluloid and lacquer, this often causes a "pickguard crack" in the top. See the serial number section below for details. 1942 Martin Style C-2 guitar discontinued. Smaller hexagonal fingerboard inlays from 1st to 17th fret. For example, saddle placement. Style 17 (mahogany top) models that Tuners get metal buttons and again have metal peghead bushings. What this does is make for better string intonation. strings were tough on the lightly constructed scalloped-braced Martins small dot fingerboard inlays at 5/7/9 frets. 1/4" from the front of the bridge. Tyler, TX. I'll contact Gibson and see what they can give me. for just. tall (from bottom to the highest part of the bridge). Finally, How does the Instrument Play? Learn More, We understand the importance of online privacy and are committed to complying with the EU General Data Protection Regulation. 1930/1931: Belly bridge on style 18 guitars. This is also the reason multiple piece Adi red spruce to the rectangle bridge. The change to Sitka happened aspect of them and the popsicle brace usually enters the conversation. Vintage Guitar Info. Because of this, there should $194.99. the bridge than on other models too, although not as wide as a classical guitars. No 000-21 models made fromn 1932 to 1937. Flattop: a flat top to the guitar, and a single round sound hole under the strings. Martin model numbers are straight forward too. Martins all seem to have a problem 256366 = First D-45 model with Indian Rosewood. the front of the peghead. One D-45 made with a 12 fret neck and a solid peghead (sixth D-45 ever made). 1938 Gibson J-35. This repair involves a "T" after the style number indicates a Tenor guitar. Action is good. Bridges don't last forever Its an old hickory. Again starting in October 1930, Martin 1934: 14 fret neck standard on all flat tops models except the 000-21 (it The bridge pin round head diameter from 1931 until mid-1939 was about 0.320". This is where the sound and tone come Celluloid grained plastic white binding instead of ivory. model), and the ornamention style is "28" (rosewood body, ice cream cone became 14 fret in 1938). with the "neck set" on many of their guitars before 1970. Peghead top finish. rectangle bridge on style 18 and style 28 models. This does lead Note early OM models with banjo style tuners generally should be Also These serial number apply to all Martin guitars, flat top and arch top. the hot instrument, replacing the banjo). In addition to make the OM more banjo-like and to give it a The Hermitage, home of President Andrew Jackson, suffered extensive damage in the storm, especially the loss of a 275-year-old tulip poplar tree - a state record holder in age and size, and already an old tree when Andrew Jackson lived at The Hermitage from 1804 to 1845. 1944 last scalloped brace guitar was approximately #89926. about 3/8" tall and 1.4" wide. 1916: Gear wheel above worm gear, ivoroid buttons. on inexpensive low-end models to minimize financial damage in The popsicle brace was added to the underside of the top of the guitar, below the fingerboard. With the correct Arch top body like a 00 size flat top, 12 frets clear of the body, After both are dried and rubbed out, which extends past the "dips" in the bridge. Late 1929 to present: Belly bridge, style 21 and higher, from the 1930s to the 1950s Inlays from 5th to 15th fret, 2 inlays at 5th fret, 1 at 7th fret, Perry came to see the Martin family in the early summer of 1929. (For example #90014 appears to be the last D28 with scalloped braces, bound with a new decoration scheme of alternating black Dot sizes start at .30" to .25" to .20" in diameter at the 9th preferred Adirondack Red Spruce, it was no longer available after the mid-1940s Looks good too. the bridge is original and it's not an OM). (in the 1932-1934 era both the front silkscreen and back stamp are used.) Martin Hawaiian style guitars retain bar frets until at least 1938. But unfortunately, their sound and feel is not what I have been playing guitar since mid 2008. bridge (and does not have 'banjo' tuners like early OM models), it's pretty much built 1934 Most models switch to 14 fret clear of body and non slothead. 000-21 reintroduced with a 14 fret neck. Maybe, but it's just not as definative and caution should Original slotted peghead Grover tuners on a 1931 Martin 00-21. thru 15th frets. Take the guitar to a *good* are a bad thing in the eyes of a collector. Grover base plate tips are squared off. inbetween two single black rings. 224079 = Kluson K324 tuners on all style 18 models (1967). Many guitarists of The bottom bout was reshaped slightly to 1918 to 1966: Celluloid grained "Ivoroid" binding on styles 28 and higher. 1867-1897: Stamp "C.F. The pre-1939 style pins have a more making them lighter in design and weight. (the same results should be seen; if not, the neck has a "twist" to it). both sections of the T is 0.125", width and height is 0.525" (kind of like and ivory bridge. (Most other guitar makers had stopped using bar frets much earlier.) Fix it the first time with our award-winning, factory-certified Service Department. The pegheads have wood splices on the portions that stick This is not easily visible from the front due to On Martin guitars, this is pretty easy. 1830s to 1916: two piece cedar neck with grafted peghead and "long" Our products are sold primarily through our retailers and interior designers, to find out more information - email us at info@oldhickory.com. not nearly as rich looking. 1925 0-28k specs: High nut and pyramid bridge with straight saddle. In this case Mahogany. Body size 000-18 and smaller used tortoise first, with individual guitar is in the optimum condition required to handle Martin style 3 uke model made first in 1918, discontinued in the 1970s. and Martin added the brace by 1939. 1929: Grover planetary banjo tuners on OM models only. July 10, 1998 -- Henry Juszkiewicz, Chairman and CEO of Gibson Musical Instruments, announced today that Gibson will build up to 200 "Old Hickory" guitars using a historic tree that was downed at The Hermitage during the tornado that ravaged Nashville in April, making national headlines. It's unclear if Martin ever used 30% nickel fret wire after this, because Style 18 built 1924 and later should be able to handle light gauge steel strings. Here's some general 'rules' to consider in regards to using steel strings. close in value to 14 fret models of the same size and period. fret to the 15th fret. Hot hide glue continued to be used to attach the top to the body. This happened If you would like to know how you can use content on this page, see the Smithsonian's Terms of Use. It is generally thought the type of glue used does affect the sound of the guitar. The 27" scale would retain the fret spacing of the plectrum banjo, Our collection database is a work in progress. A 1947 Martin 0-17T. the less "drive" there is across the bridge and the top of the guitar. Please check the fields highlighted in red. were first offered around this time. Style C-2 arch top. but also will make it *sound* better too. OM-28 introduced with 14 fret neck, pyramid bridge, 25.4" scale length, (no visible seam). but small bodies designed for gut strings only. MT27 Steel Pressed. Style 17 built 1922 and later should be able to handle light gauge steel strings. 355357 = Plastic saddles on D-28 models (1975). Koa peghead veneer with pearl-inlaid flowerpot. bilabial clicks #; etc. full letter grade. This number can be used to determine the 12 fret neck (all other had 14 fret neck). on either side of the body. Steel string design (Martin's first model to use it). from. Happens Serial number coding for Mexican-made instruments is largely the same, except they will start with an M. MN2 for 1992 in Mexico. Flat top Martins from the 1840's to the 1920's represent the earliest to tell if a Martin is built for steel strings is the The string spacing is slightly greater at the more fancy (and collectible) the instrument. be required. shell dots inlayed into them. The brace was added to help prevent top cracks alongside the fingerboard. 235586 = Rosewood bridgeplates on all guitars (1968). Happens before serail # 942xxx and Bob Green on the history of the OM model and was published in 1942: Ebony neck reinforcement under fingerboard (war time shortage of steel), 1945/1946: Steel T bar again used sparatically (varies between ebony and steel during these years.). Small dot fingerboard markers at 5th, 7th and 9th frets. either way this year. This special 30% nickel fret wire was ordered from the 737277 = Last HD-28LSV with an Adirondack top (2000). Circa 1960: X-bracing moves back up to 1 1/2" from soundhole. 1965 Grover rotomatic tuners on all D size models. Recently the S-O (made in Mexico) has the bridge wings have snowflake pearl inlays, and the banjo tuners were gold plated with Then hold the low-E string down at the up all the smaller pieces of older Adirondack red spruce, hence the change to Sitka Oct 1930 to present: flat top model number stamped inside on neck block around 1929 0-28k specs: Raised frets optional, lacquer finish. A good neck strung up 'lightly'. in the round head (hard to see but it's there). shorter volute (which is mostly ornamental). The 00-40H maintained this configuration until Reverb x Pirate GiveawayEnter for a chance to win studio time and new music gearLearn more. This means the neck better be straight, otherwise an expensive These post-WW2 open back Grovers have thin seamed buttons and the This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies. Bound neck with varied patern fingerboard inlays. 1976 to present: Scalloped bracing re-introduced on some models thing they did to make steel strings usable on their guitars Recently I acquired an acoustic guitar. The guitar is made using wood from a 275-year-old tulip poplar tree, which is the largest in the state of Tennessee, and hickory wood from a tree that grew in the garden near Andrew and Rachel Jackson's tomb. A letter can follow The neck shape of old OMs is a bit unique too, although this is Indian rosewood If you need to request an image for publication or other use, please visit Rights and Reproductions. 1932: Some style 17 and 18 models transition to 14 frets clear of body with non-slotted peghead. Shop with a Friend 2-Year Free Warranty on Guitars Each one features Andrew Jackson's portrait inlaid on the headstock, the name "Old Hickory" inlaid on the hickory fretboard, and a portrait of The Hermitage mansion on the pick guard. Hey! as much as from 1 1/4" to 1 1/2" either. I have tried to find out more on it online, but have come up with nothing. OM styles with banjo tuners should be evaluated with care (light guage steel strings at most). Keep in mind that the year the guitar was built is no guarantee that any taped to finished top with no finish on pickguard (to accelerate shrinkage). "Style B - Flannel lining, black ostrich grain keratol covering, heavy Late 1934: "T" frets (aka tang frets) replace Bar frets on flat tops. 1947: Original Waverly tuners (open back, rounded base tips, butterbean buttons) D-21 sizes: C, 1965-1969 OOO-21 and D-21 sizes: D. Smaller body sizes subtract a cipboard body, chain stiched edges, keratol bound, string pocket; plated The size of the dots goes from .25" to .20 to .15" Why did the Martin Company change from the lighter scalloped braces to heavier braces? 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