1899 “Orange Top” Martin 1-21 Guitar (Serial Number 8358)
Posted onThis guitar is a “orange” top Martin 1-21 guitar from 1899. It is signed “H.A.V.” and dated “Jan. 16, 1899”. “H.A.V.” was H. Alvin Voigt who worked for Martin from 1892 to 1901. The “orange” top finish is a result of Martin using unbleached shellac instead of bleached shellac. The guitar was stamped on January 12, […]