Martin guitar serial numbers start at 8000 in 1898 because Martin estimated they made 8000 instruments before 1898. Model Numbers stamped above the Serial Number starting in 1930. Starting in October 1930, Martin also stamped the model number just above the serial number. Martin model numbers are straight forward too.
1963 Martin D-28 Acoustic Guitar Vintage NOS New Old Stock Serial #195XXX MintI am pleased to offer this classic 1963 Martin D-28 guitar. It is in brand new, unplayed,mint, original condition (NOS). It was ordered directly from Mr. Martin at a trade show in 1963. It has been lovingly stored for the past 50 years by an expert guitar dealer since 1963. It is complete with original case, original strings etc. This is a true treasure for the discerning collector. Serial #195XXX. Obviously priced at the top of the scale but the condition is unparalled. I am looking for that very special buyer who can appreciate a guitar of this caliber and in this condition. This is the crown jewel of this dealerâs collection. Located in West Suburban Chicago. Any interested party is welcome to inspect this guitar or have it professionally inspected. Other vintage guitars available most in excellent never played condition: â Martin
Sold For: $30,000 Terms & ConditionsThis item is being sold as is, where is with no warranty, expressed written or implied unless there is a warranty in effect from the factory. The seller shall not be responsible for the correct description, authenticity, genuineness, or defects herein, and makes no warranty in connection therewith. No allowance or set aside will be made on account of any incorrectness, imperfection, defect or damage. Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected this item, and to have satisfied himself or herself as to the condition and value and to bid based upon that judgement solely. The seller shall and will make every reasonable effort to disclose any known defects associated with this vehicle at the buyerâs request prior to the close of sale. Seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs regardless of any oral statements about the item. Buyer is responsible for cost of shipping but seller may be able to assist in arranging shipping. I can be reached at (630) 567-0066 to discuss the item. Good luck! Martin Guitars are the icon of acoustic guitars around the world. Find out why this guitar stays so popular and how they set the standard for everyone to follow.Martin Guitar Serial Number LookupDo you own a Martin Guitar or are you looking to buy an older Martin Guitar and want to verify the model number and the date of it's build? In the table matrix below is a listing of all the acoustic guitars made by C.F. Martin Guitars starting in 1898. C.F. Martin & Co. started out with a serial number of 8,001 because the company estimated that is how many guitars they manufactured up until that time and accurate records did not exist, so this is a an estimated value. So we have listed the year of manufacture, the starting serial number for that year and the ending serial number for that year and the total number of instruments constructed during that year. All models are included in these numbers and Martin used a very logical consecutive numbering system along with model number stamping to eliminate a lot of confusion. Martin D28 Serial NumbersThese number include all Martin Guitars, but do not include Mandolins, Basses and Electric Guitars. Mandolins use a separate numbering system. For most Martin Acoustic Guitars with a round sound hole, both the serial number and the model number are stamped on the head or neck block, inside the instrument. Dell latitude sm bus controller driver. Martin D28 Serial Number ListYou can easily see the numbers by peering through the sound hole while holding the instrument up to a strong natural light source or with a flashlight. Martin Guitars - Serial Number and Model Lookup Methods Martin Guitar Serial Numbers - How To Find Them: Looking at the photo above, you can see there are two numbers stamped on the head block. The top number is the guitar model number, in this example this is a D-18. The bottom number is the Martin Guitar serial number of the instrument. This guitar happens to be Martin Guitar Serial Number 95984, which when referenced from the serial number matrix below, we find out that this is a 1946 model D-18 and is one of 4,534 that were made in that year. Nice Guitar! If you find that your serial number is present but not a model number, then you have an older Martin. They started stamping the model number on the head blocks of the instruments in October of 1930. Also be careful when you read the numbers as sometimes an '0' and a 'D' can look very much alike. For F-hole Martin Guitars, such as their archtop models, the serial and model numbers are stamped on the center reinforcing strip and can be seen most clearly by looking through the bass side 'f' hole, by looking toward the bridge. Vintage Martin Guitars Serial NumbersThese archtop guitars are included within the matrix below as well.
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