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1839 Martin & Schatz Guitar, Serial Number 1296

Posted on June 25, 2019July 7, 2019

Considering that pre-1840 Martin guitars are so rare it is remarkable that only a few guitars from the end of Martin’s stay in New York can help define Martin’s activities as his guitars transitioned from the Stauffer to the Spanish shape. This is one of those guitars (see also entries for serial number 1293 and […]

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1840 Martin & Coupa Guitar (High Grade)

Posted on June 1, 2019June 3, 2019

C. F. Martin Sr. formed a business agreement with John B. Coupa in early 1840 that gave Coupa the sale agency for New York City. The Martin & Coupa label was only applied to guitars sold from the depot at 385 Broadway. An examination of about 50 Martin & Coupa period guitars shows that 50% […]

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