Description
Description
The following specs were carefully collected and recorded by a skilled technician.
For a more detailed description and questions regarding sound, feel, or cosmetic
condition, please visit our Lincoln Avenue showroom or call to speak to one of our
Used and Vintage experts.
| Finish Details: | Original w/ over-sprayed heel |
| Body Material: | Mahogany |
| Body Details: | Mahogany back and sides with a solid spruce top |
| Neck Material: | Mahogany |
| Fingerboard Material: | Brazilian Rosewood |
| Neck Profile: | Soft V-Sape |
| Neck Thickness (IN): | 1st fret: .83", 10th: 1.02" |
| Fingerboard Radius: | 16.00" |
| Nut Width: | 1-21/32" |
| Scale Length: | 25 2/5" |
| Neck Details: | One-piece mahogany neck with a Brazilian rosewood board, pearl dot inlays, no truss rod (steel reinforced) -- The neck shows signs of a past reset with repaired cracks under the over-sprayed heel |
| Electronics: | n/a |
| Pickup Measurements: | n/a |
| Hardware: | Misc bridge pins are not original |
| Modifications/Repairs: | Signs of past neck reset with repaired cracks under the over-sprayed heel -- There is evidence of a past bridge reglue, i.e., locating holes have been drilled beneath the saddle -- A strap button has been installed to the neck heel |
| Case Details: | Non-original TKL brand hard shell case |
| Cosmetic Condition: | This Martin shows play wear and aging. Nicks, chips, dings, buckle rash, finish checking, and chipping can be seen throughout the body and neck. Nice arm wear is present on the side of the lower bass side bout. |
| Serial Number: | 162666 |
| Tech Notes: | Currently, set up with 12-gauge phosphor bronze strings, low action, and slight neck relief. The frets show minimal play wear as they have been recently dressed by one of our in-house techs. -- The serial number dates from 1958. |