The Twelfth Fret

(Discontinued) Martin D-28 1955 CFM IV 55th Birthday Anniversary Model

On December 16, 2010 /

Tags: acoustic, C.F. Martin, country music, folk, guitar, made in USA, Martin acoustic, nazareth, pennsylvania, steel string, The Twelfth Fret, Vintage

Today, we are proud to feature a very special guitar: the Martin D-28 1995 CFM IV 55th Birthday Anniversary model. Built in honor of Chris Martin’s continuing dedication to the Martin Guitar Company, this guitar is a historic reissue based on the specs of a 1955 D-28. To celebrate Chris Martin’s 55th birthday, Martin is building 55 of these beautiful guitars. We have only 1 available; numbered 24/55.

Vintage

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Martin OM-45 Marquis (No Longer Available)

On December 16, 2010 /

Tags: acoustic, Martin acoustic

According to C. F. Martin III, the 14-fret neck was developed in late 1929. Prior to the period, guitars were generally equipped with a 12-fret neck. As the story goes, a renowned plectrum banjoist of the day, Perry Bechtel, suggested to Frank Henry Martin that he make a guitar with a 14-fret neck. Bechtel reasoned that the longer neck would increase the guitar’s range and make it a more versatile instrument. Following Bechtel’s advice, Martin introduced a guitar with the longer neck and dubbed it an “Orchestra Model.”

New

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❌SOLD❌ Sergei de Jonge Custom Bearclaw / Zircote

On December 15, 2010 /

Tags: acoustic, de Jonge, independent luthiers

In today’s market, it is relatively easy to find competent builders who have put together instruments with excellent tonewoods, impressive craftsmanship and detail oriented finish work … really good sounding guitars. You have to dig quite a bit deeper to unearth a really inspired creation like this guitar by Sergei de Jonge!

New

❌SOLD❌ de Jonge Concert Spruce

On December 15, 2010 /

Tags: acoustic, de Jonge, independent luthiers

Master luthier Sergei de Jonge is one of the few builders in the world who is able to constantly push the boundaries of conventional guitar making. Never shy to try something new, de Jonge’s latest creation is sure to turn a few heads. This Concert body guitar is made entirely from Spruce… top, sides, back, and neck! Yet again, de Jonge has proven his ability to take a bold idea and turn it into a masterpiece.

New

Price: $8,500.00 CAD

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❌ SOLD ❌ Collings OM2H E Custom Cutaway

On December 15, 2010 /

Tags: acoustic, Collings

It has been a while since we had a Collings flat top with a cutaway, so when we were looking to put together a custom order, an OM2H with Englemann spruce top seemed to be the logical choice. The last time we had an OM2H in stock, the crisp enunciation and complex sonic detail left a lasting impression… and this guitar serves up the same tonal bliss. Features include a premium Englemann spruce top, Indian rosewood sides and back, beautiful Herringbone top marquetry, venetian cutaway, and a very comfortable soft V neck profile. This piece further emphasizes the precision and attention to detail that has become a calling card of all Collings guitars.

New

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Bourgeois Standard D (Discontinued)

On December 15, 2010 /

Tags: acoustic, Bourgeois acoustic

The Standard D model from Dana Bourgeois gets my vote for THE best flattop guitar in its price point … period! This instrument consistently utilizes some of the nicest tonewoods I ever see on a dreadnought. It displays all of the attention to detail that you would expect from a Bourgeois, and each Standard D model has its top “tuned” by the maestro himself!

New

This instrument has sold

The Twelfth Fret

(Discontinued) Martin D-28 1955 CFM IV 55th Birthday Anniversary Model

Martin OM-45 Marquis (No Longer Available)

❌SOLD❌ Sergei de Jonge Custom Bearclaw / Zircote

❌SOLD❌ de Jonge Concert Spruce

❌ SOLD ❌ Collings OM2H E Custom Cutaway

Bourgeois Standard D (Discontinued)

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