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1936 Martin F-9 Guitar, Serial Number 63593

Posted on March 1, 2019March 5, 2019

The F-9 guitars were the most expensive guitars offered by Martin in the pre-war period, surpassing even the price of D-45 guitars. In 1941 the F-9s had a retail price of $250 compared to $225 for the D-45. A total of 72 F-9 guitars were made between 1935 and 1942 but sales in 1935 and […]

Martin Guitars

1846-1848 Martin & Coupa Guitar

Posted on February 24, 2019March 1, 2019

The Martin & Coupa had business relationship from early 1840 until John Coupa’s death on May 18, 1850. The business did not make guitars but operated a “depot” at 385 Broadway in New York to cater to the large music trade in that city. This guitar does not have a Martin & Coupa label glued […]