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1937 Martin archtop R-17 Acoustic guitar
Estimated price for orientation: 2 000 $
Category: Acoustic Guitars
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Description Condition: Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition Brand: Martin Body Material: Mahogany MPN: Does Not Apply Soundboard Style: Archtop Model: R-17 Country/Region of Manufacture: United States Model Year: 1937
Thank you for visiting Cobbwebbs, we specialize in Vintage and Collectible Items. Please check back regularly for additional items.This is a 1937 Martin R-17 arch-top guitar. Serial #68219. Mahogany top, back and sides. Nice vintage V shape straight neck. 1 3/4" width at the nut. 14 fret to body. A very nice bluesy tone with great note separation. Seems to be a 00 body size. Mostly original but here are some exceptions. Tuners have been replaced with Grover open back tuners. These tuners seem low quality. There is a top crack behind the bridge (see pictures). Pickgaurd is missing leaving visible glue marks. Some finish dings. It plays and sounds great with good action. Please see pictures and listen to videos (to be posted Thanksgiving week).
Please feel free to e-mail or call anytime, 610-673-3727, with any questions or offers. Please contact us for a shipping quote. We will be requiring shipping insurance on this item, so shipping costs may vary. Local customers may also pick up in person. We look forward to hearing from you. Thanks!
Description
| Condition: | Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition | Brand: | Martin |
| Body Material: | Mahogany | MPN: | Does Not Apply |
| Soundboard Style: | Archtop | Model: | R-17 |
| Country/Region of Manufacture: | United States | Model Year: | 1937 |
Thank you for visiting Cobbwebbs, we specialize in Vintage and Collectible Items. Please check back regularly for additional items.This is a 1937 Martin R-17 arch-top guitar. Serial #68219. Mahogany top, back and sides. Nice vintage V shape straight neck. 1 3/4" width at the nut. 14 fret to body. A very nice bluesy tone with great note separation. Seems to be a 00 body size. Mostly original but here are some exceptions. Tuners have been replaced with Grover open back tuners. These tuners seem low quality. There is a top crack behind the bridge (see pictures). Pickgaurd is missing leaving visible glue marks. Some finish dings. It plays and sounds great with good action. Please see pictures and listen to videos (to be posted Thanksgiving week).
Please feel free to e-mail or call anytime, 610-673-3727, with any questions or offers. Please contact us for a shipping quote. We will be requiring shipping insurance on this item, so shipping costs may vary. Local customers may also pick up in person. We look forward to hearing from you. Thanks!
Please feel free to e-mail or call anytime, 610-673-3727, with any questions or offers. Please contact us for a shipping quote. We will be requiring shipping insurance on this item, so shipping costs may vary. Local customers may also pick up in person. We look forward to hearing from you. Thanks!