Nazareth

❌SOLD❌ Martin D-18 Dreadnought Natural, 1943

On September 29, 2023 /

Seen here is a wartime (WW2!) Martin D-18 Dreadnought, built during 1943 at Nazareth PA and in great playing condition. Accompanied by a recent appraisal from George Gruhn, this piece is in structurally very good condition with wear expected for over 80 years of use. The back of the head does not have a ‘Made in USA’ stamp, which was typically used to identify guitars built for export, particularly to Canada.

Vintage

❌SOLD❌ Martin D-16A Ash Body Dreadnought Natural, 1988

On September 21, 2023 /

Built in a run of 818 guitars from 1987 to 1990, the Martin D-16A is a traditional dreadnought built with Ash for the sides and back. The Dreadnought or D body first appeared in 1917 in guitars built for the Ditson Company of Boston. Martin first listed the D-18 in their catalog in 1931 as a 12-fret model and the 14-fret neck appeared in 1934. It became the single most common guitar size, only in recent years being challenged.

Used

Price: $1,850.00 CAD

This instrument has sold

Martin 000-42 Steel String Guitar Natural, 2020 (No Longer Available)

On September 1, 2023 /

Seen here is a Martin 000-42 built during 2020 in Nazareth PA, in very good, clean and original condition with minimal wear. It plays well, and is a beautiful instrument – nicely decorated but not overly so. It has been played, but apparently not extensively, and its already good sound will improve with use.

Used

Price: $6,500.00 CAD

This instrument has sold

❌SOLD❌ Martin 00-18 Steel String Guitar Natural, 1947

On August 23, 2023 /

Here is a fantastic Martin 00-18 steel string guitar built during 1947, well worn and has recently received all the major work. It plays well and has a wonderful sound. The work done at The Twelfth Fret Repair Shop includes a new bridge, sub plate and saddle, neck reset and re-fret. This Martin 00-18 apparently was first sold at retail by Bergstrom Kellerman Music in Honolulu, Hawaii, at the time one of the largest Martin dealers in the USA.

Vintage

Price: $5,500.00 CAD

This instrument has sold

Martin 00-28C Classical Brazilian Rosewood, 1968 ✓

On July 23, 2023 /

The Martin 00-28C was the top of Martin’s classical guitar line, featuring Brazilian Rosewood back and sides and a fan-braced Sitka Spruce top. The fingerboard and bridge are Ebony, with Mahogany for the body blocks and neck. The bracing is Spruce, and the neck attachment style is a dovetail joint.

Vintage

Price: $5,250.00 CAD

❌SOLD❌ Martin D28 Marquis Dreadnought Natural, 2008

On July 12, 2023 /

Here we’re looking at a Martin D28 Marquis, built during 2008 at the Martin plant in Nazareth, Pennsylvania. This example pairs an Adirondack Spruce top with Indian Rosewood for the sides, back, and head plate. Typical of Martin guitars, the body blocks and neck are Tropical Mahogany, and as part of the Style 28 feature set, the fingerboard and bridge are Ebony.

Used

Price: $4,800.00 CAD

This instrument has sold

Nazareth

❌SOLD❌ Martin D-18 Dreadnought Natural, 1943

❌SOLD❌ Martin D-16A Ash Body Dreadnought Natural, 1988

Martin 000-42 Steel String Guitar Natural, 2020 (No Longer Available)

❌SOLD❌ Martin 00-18 Steel String Guitar Natural, 1947

Martin 00-28C Classical Brazilian Rosewood, 1968 ✓

❌SOLD❌ Martin D28 Marquis Dreadnought Natural, 2008

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