ornament – The Guitarphile

1836 Martin & Schatz Amadill Guitar (Type 3 Label)

Posted on April 3, 2019April 4, 2019

An early Martin ledger book contains an entry for an “Amadill” guitar sold on August 8, 1836. I have not been able to find any reference to explain the term amadill. However, I am quite confident that this instrument is the amadill guitar from the ledger, as will be explained. The cittern shape of the […]

Martin Guitars

1838 Martin & Bruno Terz Guitar, Serial Number 1231

Posted on February 25, 2019March 11, 2019

A completely unknown style of early Martin guitar came to light in 2017. Even in a period when C. F. Martin Sr. was continually experimenting with the design of his guitars, this guitar illustrates a number of unique features. The most obvious feature is the shape of the guitar. Rather than the more familiar Stauffer […]

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