Pennsylvania

C. F. Martin D12-35 12 String Round Shoulder Dreadnought, 1969

On November 21, 2018 /

Introduced in 1965, the Martin D12-35 is the 12-string version of the classic Martin D35, visually notable with its three piece Rosewood back. The three-piece design was introduced partly because of simple market forces – larger sized pieces of Rosewood, particularly Brazilian, were becoming scarcer and more expensive. By 1967, Martin was phasing out the use of Brazilian Rosewood, but it appeared on guitars into 1970 until the stocks were completely exhausted.

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Lucca LS1C ‘Gary Benson’ Archtop Electric Guitar Natural, 2002

On November 15, 2018 /

The Lucca LS1C is a standard model for Ron Lucca, who has been building guitars and working with musical instruments including high end pianos since 1969. The late Toronto Jazz Guitarist Gary Benson had an LS1C built for himself. This guitar was ordered with options to replicate it. Ronald Lucca built his first classical guitar in 1969, and the next year entered an apprenticeship at the Steinway Piano Company in Philadelphia. He worked with pianos for some time, and went back to University ultimately earning a Masters in Music Therapy from Temple University. He also became the official supplier for Ebony Benedetto tailpieces and finger-rests.

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C F Martin D-28V Brazilian Rosewood, 1984

On November 12, 2018 /

The C F Martin D-28V was built as a limited edition vintage reproduction, using Brazilian Rosewood for the sides and back, between 1983 and 1985. This was the first of the Brazilian ‘V’ series guitars, introduced for Martin’s 150th anniversary. This D-28V example dates to 1984, in the middle of the production, and is in overall good, original condition.

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C F Martin D-28 Dreadnought Guitar Brazilian Rosewood, 1948

On November 8, 2018 /

The C F Martin D-28 shares a basic body design with other D or Dreadnought series bodies, and features a Spruce top paired with Rosewood for the back, sides and headplate, Mahogany for the neck and Ebony for the fingerboard and bridge. At the time this guitar was built, the combination was Adirondack Spruce and Brazilian Rosewood.

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C. F. Martin D-18 Dreadnought Steel String Guitar, 1965

On October 24, 2018 /

This Martin D-18 dates to 1965, and based on the serial number ranking, possibly in late May or June. Martin built 7,404 guitars that year, and this was the 3,069th. It is in overall good condition, and has had a number of necessary repairs over the years. It has had its neck reset, as almost any guitar of this age would require, the pickguard has been reglued, and the top has a cleated crack from the bridge to the tailpiece.

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C. F. Martin D-35 Steel String Dreadnought Guitar 1976

On October 1, 2018 /

This C.F. Martin D-35 was built during 1976 at the historic C. F. Martin plant in Nazareth, Pennsylvania. It uses a Sitka Spruce top, Indian Rosewood for the back, sides and headplate, and Ebony for the bridge and bound fingerboard. A K&K Mimi pickup system has been added. This guitar has been used as intended over the years, and there are a few marks in the back and top, and fret wear is light to moderate.

Vintage

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Pennsylvania

C. F. Martin D12-35 12 String Round Shoulder Dreadnought, 1969

Lucca LS1C ‘Gary Benson’ Archtop Electric Guitar Natural, 2002

C F Martin D-28V Brazilian Rosewood, 1984

C F Martin D-28 Dreadnought Guitar Brazilian Rosewood, 1948

C. F. Martin D-18 Dreadnought Steel String Guitar, 1965

C. F. Martin D-35 Steel String Dreadnought Guitar 1976

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