12-fret – The Guitarphile

1933 Martin D-28 Guitar, Serial Number 54950

Posted on July 13, 2019July 13, 2019

Here is an interesting early 12-fret D-28 that was once owned by Norman Blake. Serial number 54950 was ordered by Rudolph Wurlitzer Co. in Milwaukee WI on December 9, 1933. It stamped on December 15, 1933 and cleared final inspection on December 21 that year, manufactured and shipped in only 6 days! Three more 12-fret […]

Luthier Guitars

2001 TJ Thompson 000-18 (12-Fret)

Posted on March 19, 2019March 19, 2019

This guitar was finished in 2001. It started out as a 000-18 12-fret guitar but received some style 28 features; herringbone purfling, white celluloid binding and a volute on the back of the headstock. Back and sides: Mahogany Top: Red spruce (Adirondack) Photos courtesy of Folkway Music

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