Martin has 72 books on goodreads, and is currently reading the age of jihad. We waited quite a whilte for this martin 00028k authentic 1921 model, and the guitar has blown every preconceived notion about its tone out of the water. Ironically, this same period is also known as the 1937 martin 0018 and 00018. While the 000 28 12 fret had a 1 78 wide neck, the new om model had a 1 34 neck. Hugely woody and resonant, its at once dark and airy with a responsiveness that invites fingerpicking and oldtime flatpicking. The 00 28 is built with indian rosewood back and sides and a sitka spruce top, and has the white body binding, black and white purfling and rosette, and pearldot position markers that are typical of style 28 instruments. Hugely woody and resonant, its at once dark and airy with a responsiveness that invites fingerpicking and oldtime. The 1930s are known in most history books as the great depression, a time of great economic hardship and poverty. In 1934, right after the om was discontinued, the martin company resumed making their famous 000 or auditorium model that shared the same body dimensions as the om. Ironically, this same period is also known as the golden era of martin guitars. This makes 00028s from prior to 1969 far more collectible than later examples, with those from between 1934 and 1942 the most soughtafter of all.
Jun 10, 2008 the 1930s are known in most history books as the great depression, a time of great economic hardship and poverty. This guitar is a dreadnought design, a naval term adopted and used by many to describe. Martin 00028k authentic 1921 guitar vintage martin. The martin d28 is a dreadnoughtstyle acoustic guitar made by c. The c f martin company introduced the world to the orchestra model in 1929 and made it for five years, to 1933. Martin 00028k authentic 1921 guitar vintage martin guitars. It probably went back to the factory for repair to a 3 by 1 14 crunch to the bass side down by the end pin. A remarkably clean and original brazilian rosewood martin 000, and since its style 21 instead of style 28, you save a few thousand bucks over what youd pay for the same basic guitar but with white binding and an ebony fingerboard and bridge. The entire 12 fret production run only reached a total of 1,038 000 18 and 329 000 28 before ending in 1931, shortly after the om was introduced, so while the 12 fret 00 has lived on through the years in the form of the 0021, few people have even seen a prewar 000 12 fret to see how relatively huge these guitars are, while most folks think of. I am referring to the martin history and martin technical reference books written by guitar geek, richard johnston and retired martin history. As of 1912, the year this 00028 was made, martin had made only one 00017, four 00018, 18 00021s two of which were 10strings and four of which were harp guitars, nine 00028s, and one 00045 a total of 33 000size guitars over a. Islamic state and the great war for the middle east by patrick cockburn, the. Based upon a pristine 1921 00028k from the martin museum collection, this slotted head 12fret is a completely faithful recreation of the original, featuring flamed hawaiian koa top, back and sides, hide glue construction and a hand shaped neck without a truss rod. Over the past 100 years, the martin dreadnought has defined what an acoustic guitar can and should be, and subsequently, it has become the most popular.
Im interested in what years it has been made, what differences between the different years exist. As a matter of fact, it is his own signature model. By the age of 15, according to the book martin guitars. In fact, this is the only 00028 we have ever seen with friction pegs. Martin 00028 standard rating you give the martin 00028. Probably should have put ngd in the title so folks dont think this is some shameless plug for martin. This philosophy changed during the hard times of the great depression, which started in 1929. The martin 00028ec is a tribute to the acoustic guitars of the 1930s and 40s while still maintaining a place in modern day music. Description im too tired to type this all out, so i nicked it from the web. Now that 14fret guitars with long scale necks had been embraced with great enthusiasm by the general public. Theyre the choice for iconic musicians and those just beginning their careers.
Martins 00028k authentic 1921 recreates a oneofakind classic. Martins new vintage tone system vts is employed for the bracing. Martin 00028ec eric clapton custom signature reverb. Martin used, 1934 00028 herringbone mandolin brothers, ltd. Martins 00size body has been used for many of its models, but after the companys switch from 12fret necks to 14fret necks in the early 1930s, 00s were rarely built with rosewood backs and sides. A 1930s om28 restored by guitar craft academy instructor marty lanham. And this is the historical significance of the superb 00028 we are privileged to present to you. We are passionate about the reuse of existing buildings and conservation of cultural heritage. With a guatemalan rosewood fingerboard and bridge set elegantly against a satin finish, martins 00017 looks and sounds the part of a wellloved classic. Many characteristic features of the modern flattop steel strung acoustic guitar. Martin custom mmv dreadnought acoustic guitar musicians.
Alloriginal finish except for touchup around the bridge. Sitka spruce and east indian rosewood pair with a sleek modified lowoval neck for sound you wont want to put down and comfort that means you wont need to. Martin 1930 00028 orchestra model beautiful original condition early om from the second batch of five made in january of 1930. A major turning point in martin 28 history came in 1969 when the pennsylvania maker switched from brazilian to indian rosewood. Martin 00017 acoustic guitar with case, black smoke. While the ivory pegs represent one of martins last nods to a bygone era, the 000size body sets the stage for a new world of larger bodies and steel strings. With their small bodies and short scales, 00s are known for their excellent playing comfort, and the 00 28 is no exception. Another batch of seven is begun on 1121, one of which is lefthanded, and in martins log books these are called 00028 professional model, perry bechtel several of these early versions have survived, and all have the solid headstock, so we assume that by this time martin had decided to make the solid head with banjo tuners gear pegs a feature of its new model. Scalloped xbracing, herringbone trim and antique white binding offers a bold, complex tone and timeless style. We present to you one of the most difficult to find modern collectible models of the martin auditorium size guitar. Martin used, 1934 00028 herringbone mandolin brothers. Find your local dealer, explore our rich heritage, and discover a model range including vantage, db11, dbs superleggera, and rapide amr.
Martin guitars the choice of musicians worldwide c. Please inquire for shipping price to your destination. Since the mid1970s, when the first book on martin guitars was published, weve all felt we knew the story of martins transition from their old. The deep bass response of a d28 was a very unusual feature to musicians used. Because of the 000s rarity in the era before steel strings, friction pegs are extremely rare on a 000size martin. A wonderfully light and lively ww ii era 000 18 that weighs barely over 3 14 pounds. It features a smaller martin 000 body size and a 24. People think that martin made thousands of 00028 guitars in brazilian rosewood in the 1950s, but that is not even remotely true.
The martin 00028 2018 is a 14fret acoustic guitar in martins standard series, made in the 000 auditorium size with appointments of style 28, which was. In october 2009, a martin d28 that was played by elvis presley in his last. Thus, martin named its first 14fret, 000shape guitar the orchestra model. Made as part of a group of six created with shoporder number 366 dated 12141944 and bearing serial numbers 90002 through 90007, they were entered on the martin shop order slip as 0028g, indicating they were. Story time just got better with prime book box, a subscription that delivers editorially handpicked childrens books every 1, 2, or 3 months at 40% off list price. A good example of one such guitar is the martin 00028ec. A look through mike longworths book, martin guitars. This is the acoustic guitar of choice for none other than eric clapton. Starting with the early days in new york circa 1833. Timeline of the martin om model guitars perry bechtel.
The martin 00028ec is eric claptons signature model of the 00028. The 00028 standard auditorium acoustic guitar is a great example of the quality craftsmanship that martin is famous for creating over their 185year history. The martin 00028k authentic 1921 at maurys music youtube. Martins vintage seriesmartin has several series that reproduce models from the. Martin guitar limited edition, model 00028ecb, eric. The guitar was professionally refinished, were quite certain at the martin factory in nazareth, many years ago. Eric clapton and the 00028 its a tale of two laylas. The martin d 28 is a dreadnoughtstyle acoustic guitar made by c. Like all 28s the 00028 features rosewood back and sides which typically yields a rounder sound than their mahogany counterparts in the 18series. Get the guaranteed low price on martin 000 acoustic guitars. Aston martin iconic luxury british sports cars usa. Aesthetic beauty, effortless playability, and charming tonality make this koa 12fretter a big success specs include. Made as part of a group of six created with shoporder number 366 dated 12141944 and bearing serial numbers 90002 through 90007, they were entered on the martin shop order slip as 0028g, indicating they were classical guitars designed strictly for gut strings. Martin 000 28k authentic 1921 koa guitar for sale akustikken.
For guitar comparisons, demo videos and acoustic guitar knowledge. Martin d10e road series dreadnought acousticelectric guitar. Could you talk about the history of the cf martin om acoustic guitar. The classic martin 00028 belongs to martins 28series of guitars. The martin 000 28ec is eric claptons signature model of the 000 28. People think that martin made thousands of 000 28 guitars in brazilian rosewood in the 1950s, but that is not even remotely true. Its a great time to upgrade your home music studio gear with the largest selection at. The classic martin 000 28 belongs to martin s 28 series of guitars. Call your martin dealer to find out the real price. The entire 12 fret production run only reached a total of 1,038 00018 and 329 00028 before ending in 1931, shortly after the om was introduced, so while the 12 fret 00 has lived on through the years in the form of the 0021, few people have even seen a prewar 000 12 fret to see how relatively huge these guitars are, while most folks think of. The martin 000 28 produces a rich and fullbodied tone, featuring many of the same specifications as the martin 000 28 eric clapton model, without the special appointments.
Youll see plenty of 00028ecs around, as martin continues to make new runs of that guitar in east indian rosewood. Some twenty years later came a smaller auditorium mahogany laminate with beautiful tone which i held for ten years then passed on to my son. Many characteristic features of the modern flattop steel strung acoustic guitar were first introduced by the firm. It has a beautiful and shiny pumpkin patina colored top. At the time, martin believed such a large guitar produced too much bass and spoiled the delicate balance of the martin sound. We waited quite a whilte for this martin 000 28k authentic 1921 model, and the guitar has blown every preconceived notion about its tone out of the water. Classic styling with a tightwaisted auditorium body shape, the 00028 has solid east indian rosewood back and sides, a sitka spruce top, polished gloss finish and a handfit dovetail neck joint. Martin s 000 28k authentic 1921 recreates a oneofakind classic.
Then, in my twenties, a beautiful sunburst d 28 which i parted with only out of necessity. A good example of one such guitar is the martin 000 28ec. The brazilian rosewood back and sides are crackfree. A wonderfully light and lively ww ii era 00018 that weighs barely over 3 14 pounds. The rosewood makes the bass dark and driving, but it never overpowers the rich, delicate mids and trebles. Book riots read harder challenge 22075 members last activity 8 hours, 54 min ago an annual reading challenge to to help you stretch your reading limits. This eric clapton endorsed martin acoustic guitar features some of martins best vintage work but is still versatile enough to be played by just about any acoustic guitar musician. A martin acoustic guitar is the beloved instrument of millions of fans and famous players worldwide. With indian rosewood for its back and sides and a spruce top, this auditoriumsized acoustic fits the specs of the 000 28 clapton played during his famed performance for mtv unplugged. Company history throughout its history, the company has been run by the martin family. With indian rosewood for its back and sides and a spruce top, this auditoriumsized acoustic fits the specs of the 00028 clapton played during his famed performance for mtv unplugged. Sponsored by a rare model returns to martins standard series.
It also includes a solid spruce top, black and white rosette, standard 516 bracing, solid rosewood. The finish on the perfect adirondack top is the light golden color of the finest old martins, ones that have been given the best of care their whole lives. Like all 28s the 000 28 features rosewood back and sides which typically yields a rounder sound than their mahogany counterparts in the 18series. The martin 00028 produces a rich and fullbodied tone, featuring many of the same specifications as the martin 00028 eric clapton model, without the special appointments. But, slowed down and brought intimate by an acoustic guitar for the unplugged series two decades later, it was deadly. After ditson went out of business in the early 1930s, martin introduced the d1 and d2 dreadnoughts for standard playing style that would soon become martins iconic d18 and d28 models. What follows is the same description, but without the misinformation. Fans of eric clapton, this ones for you and anyone who enjoys a good acoustic guitar.
A remarkably clean and original brazilian rosewood martin 000, and since its style 21 instead of style 28, you save a few thousand bucks over what youd pay for the same basic guitar but with white binding and. Informed by extensive experience, we apply creative solutions to help clients preserve these assets while modifying and repairing to meet current demands. In 1954 martin made just 75 of this model, and the following year another 75. One of the handful of original oms built with a pyramid bridge, teardrop pickguard, and banjo style tuners. Martin guitar limited edition, model 00028ecb, eric clapton. Martin 1930 000 28 orchestra model beautiful original condition early om from the second batch of five made in january of 1930. There are some wonderful books out about these guitars. Chris martin iv, is the greatgreatgreatgrandson of the founder. Open books chicago 146 members last activity mar 11, 20 09. On a grand scale of things, this is by far one of the most popular martin models in their offer. It is widely regarded amongst luthiers and guitarists alike as being the classic and even iconic american made acoustic guitar. Aston martin the iconic luxury british sports car manufacturer.
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