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1922 Martin T-45K Tiple, Serial Number 16904

Posted on March 14, 2019March 14, 2019

Most Martin tiples seen today are the relatively plain T-17 or T-18 models. But for a short time time in the 1920s a few fancy tiples were made, including this unique T-45K. The T-45K was made for William J. Smith & Co. in New York. It was William J. Smith who encouraged Martin to add […]

Martin Guitars

1929 Martin 00-45, Serial Number 38471

Posted on March 11, 2019March 11, 2019

Serial numbe 38471 was stamped on April 25, 1929 and cleared final inspection on August 27 that year. During March 1928 Martin slightly increased the thickness of guitars tops. Having been made after that date this guitar has the thicker top that makes it fully capable of accepting steel strings. Since it was made in […]

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