June 9, 2019June 9, 2019Martin Guitars 1839 Martin Guitar, Serial Number 1293 This guitar was made in May 1839 and may well be the last guitar made by C. F. Martin Sr. in New […]
April 4, 2019April 4, 2019Martin Guitars 1836 Martin Guitar (Type 4 Label with No Serial Number) This guitar has a rarely seen Type 4 label, I have been able to confirm only one other example. The type 4 […]
April 3, 2019April 4, 2019Martin Guitars 1836 Martin & Schatz Amadill Guitar (Type 3 Label) An early Martin ledger book contains an entry for an “Amadill” guitar sold on August 8, 1836. I have not been able […]