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We are making the 0-28VS 12 fret as a stock offering and it is fantastic. We have made a number of 0 14-fret models, but they are more obscure and relegated to the Custom Shop for the time being. We'd be glad to make another one for you, any time.
I would have to say no, extremely unlikely. #266689 indicates a guitar made in mid-year of 1970. Are you sure you bought it in January of 1970? It is more likely that it was completed in June or July of that year. Any Martin expert can identify Braz…
Dr. Montalvo, Not all guitars get a paper label. This is reserved for Special and Limited Editions, or for models that require a statement of origin, or where more information (like patent numbers) is necessary. A laser etched neck block is typical…
Mark,
We can probably find a slight more info on Darco guitars in the archive room, especially in one of the Telesales Wholesale Catalogs from that era. I think 1980 is about right. They were made in Korea, at least that's my recollection, probably…
Tough question. I would have to honestly say that I feel they are nearly identical in strength. As an aside, I feel that tonally, the scalloped 1/4" HD-35 is on par with the scalloped 5/16" HD-28. That's my read.
Simply go on the Martin website and look up your model, or if you want to drill deeper, you can contact Martin Customer Service. I'm not 100% sure what their policy is, but there's no harm in ever asking, and there is certainly no charge.
Greg, I guess as archivist, I am the closest thing to "historian" here, though Richard Johnston knows much more than I do. I keep the archives. Mike Longworth had that position of course. We still have the old serial number log books, though newer r…
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- Which one of the following describes your involvement in music? (Check all that apply)
- Amateur or recreational musician, Guitar maker, Guitar manufacturer, Accessory manufacturer, Guitar-related website
- How many years have you been playing guitar?
- More than 30 years
- Which of these instruments do you own or play?
- Flattop steel-string acoustic guitar, Archtop guitar, Electric guitar, Banjo, Travel guitar, Bass guitar, Ukulele
- The make and model of your guitar(s) and/or other instruments and gear.
- Many many Martin guitars, many acoustic and electric guitars and basses I made myself, one by Grit Laskin, one Baby Ditson style made by Jack Spira in Australia, and many Mario Maccaferri plastic guitars that he gave me as special gifts toward the end of his amazing life!
- What is your website address?
- http://www.dickboak.com
- What type of music do you like to play?
- Single note acoustic solo with other rhythm players. Most all genres except extremely complicated jazz. For many years, I performed my own and cover songs on electric autoharp, harmonica and vocals. These days, I really love to sing!
- Do you subscribe to or regularly read Acoustic Guitar?
- I subscribe
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- At 9:53am on February 22, 2009,
Scott Bennett said… - Thanks for sharing your love and knowledge of C.F. Martin guitars.
- At 7:28pm on February 1, 2009,
Edward Sparks said… - Hi Dick,
I feel like I know you from all the reading I have done about Martin guitars. Also, mine is the 000-45 replica in the display case at the Martin factory, the one with the CSN display. I currently own a D-28 and a D-12-28. Great guitars. Anyway, here is the address to my website. If you get a chance to visit, please feel free to sign the Guestbook!
Thanks, Edward
http://mysite.verizon.net/emsparks/index.htm
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