case label – The Guitarphile

1888 Martin 2-1/2-40, Dated May 1888

This guitar is a great example of an early high-grade Martin guitar. Styles 40 and 42 were the two fanciest grades of Martin…

The Martin & Coupa had business relationship from early 1840 until John Coupa’s death on May 18, 1850. The business did not make…