Ca.1850-1852 Martin (5-30) Guitar
The Moravian Historical Society has quite an interesting old Martin guitar in its collection. From the dimensions shown below some interesting observations […]
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1857-1858 Martin 0-27 Guitar (Brass Machines)
This guitar is an early Martin 0-27 and is almost identical to another already posted on this website, with the exception that […]
1857-1858 Martin 0-27 Guitar (Friction Pegs)
This guitar is an early Martin 0-27 and is unusual for a number of reasons. Most collectors are familiar with 2-27 guitars […]
1840 Martin & Coupa Guitar (High Grade)
C. F. Martin Sr. formed a business agreement with John B. Coupa in early 1840 that gave Coupa the sale agency for […]
1892 Martin 00-28
Martin guitars did not have serial numbers before 1898 but from about 1885 many guitars were dated in pencil (or crayon) under […]
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 […]