04-25-201004-26-2010
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2501Boston
April 25, 2010 12:00 PMCalender
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American Guitar, C.F. Martin & Company, Nazareth, 1946, Style 000-28

Sell one like this
$7,999$6,750
Auction: Musical Instruments - 2501Location: BostonDate / Time: April 25, 2010 12:00PM

Description:

American Guitar, C.F. Martin & Company, Nazareth, 1946, Style 000-28, stamped 000-28, 97405 at the upper block, width of lower bout 15 3/16 in., with period Martin case.
Estimate $6,000-8,000

Deep pick wear under strings and around soundhole. Bridge a later replacement. Tuners original. Large retouched area where extra pickguard was mounted for left handed playing. Neck joint appears to be original: there is a small bead of glue around joint, but this is normal. Height of heel cap is 7/8 in, (+ - 1/64"),which is normal spec.
Bridge plate is original.

Keywords

C.F. Martin & Company