0-27 – The Guitarphile

1857-1858 Martin 0-27 Guitar (Brass Machines)

Posted on July 16, 2019July 16, 2019

This guitar is an early Martin 0-27 and is almost identical to another already posted on this website, with the exception that it is fitted with brass tuners instead of ivory friction pegs. Most collectors are familiar with 2-27 guitars that make up the large majority of style 27 guitars made. Size 0 guitars in […]

Martin Guitars

1857-1858 Martin 0-27 Guitar (Friction Pegs)

Posted on July 16, 2019July 16, 2019

This guitar is an early Martin 0-27 and is unusual for a number of reasons. Most collectors are familiar with 2-27 guitars that make up the large majority of style 27 guitars made. Size 0 guitars in style 27 are quite rare: only thirty-nine 0-27 guitars were made between 1856 and 1863 and of these […]