1938 Martin 00-17 Walnut
This guitar is currently at our luthier's shop. It will get a neck reset and saddle, and likely a refret as well.
No sales tax for customers outside California.
This 1938 Martin 00-17 is simply stunning and harks from what is regarded as the best year in Martin's production history.
It is noted that Martin made 375 00-17s in 1938. This has to be among the very cleanest examples.
There are no changes or repairs whatsoever. The finish is in remarkably excellent condition. Look at the tuners - they shine!
Despite the condition, the guitar has been played over the years. The frets show a good deal of wear. The guitar will need a neck reset, refret and new saddle to be aptly enjoyed. However, it sounds amazing as it sits. With this work done, this will be an absolutely phenomenal guitar. If it sits here for a while we'll have the work done, which of course will increase the price.
The original case is included. It is obviously worn but is in nicer condition than most.
We will ship the case separate from the guitar, so there will be two boxes in this shipment, increasing shipping cost. We will include a sacrificial hardshell case to protect the guitar. It won't be a nice one, but it'll be secure and viable for transport.
Color: Natural
Weight:
Top: Honduran Mahogany
Body: Honduran Mahogany
Neck: Honduran Mahogany
Fretboard: Brazilian Rosewood
Inlays: Dots
Frets: Original
Fret count: 20
Nut: Original
Nut width: 1 3/4"
Scale: 24.9"
Radius: 16"
Neck thickness at 1st Fret: 0.84"
Neck thickness at 10th Fret: 1.07"
Action 1st String at 12th Fret: 3/32"
Action 6th String at 12th Fret: 5/32"
Total length: 38 7/8"
Body length: 18 3/4"
Lower bout: 14 3/8"
Waist: 8 7/8"
Upper bout: 10 13/16"
Body depth/thickness: 4 1/16"
String gauge: .012-.053"
Electronics?: No
Pickguard: Original
Bridge: Original Brazilian Rosewood
Tuners: Original
Case: OHSC
Notes:
Shipping policy:
Three day air shipping for the guitar will be included for these states and those to the east of them: Montana, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas. The original case will go via ground. For Reverb purchases, there is one cost option for these Eastern states and shipment will be made by UPS three-day-air. Shipping outside the US will be via DHL or UPS only - we cannot discount shipping outside the US for this item. Shipments will require signature on delivery, no exceptions. If there is damage, the buyer must retain all packing materials intact and picture them immediately and send them to sales@maharsvintageguitars.com. Less than 1% of our shipments are damaged in transit, and we are committed to making sure your item arrives safely, but we are taking these additional measures to make sure you are happy with your purchase.
Buyer to pay prior to shipment via Paypal, wire transfer, credit card or other electronic means. Payment must clear before shipping. Certified checks and trades are accepted, however checks must clear before we will ship and trades must be received here and evaluated prior to shipment of our item.
All orders ship within three business days of the receipt of an order, usually faster. Tracking information will be automatically forwarded to all buyers. Buyers must retain all shipping materials in the event a return is necessary.
Returns accepted if the purchaser responds within 48 hours of receipt of an item and there is a discrepancy relating to the condition or originality of an item. Returns are not accepted for items that do not meet the needs or sonic tastes of clients due to the subjective nature, unless such concern is stated prior to the purchase. Any return for reasons other than incorrect advertising of condition or originality on the part of Mahar's Vintage Guitars shall be the responsibility of the buyer, which shall result in the buyer paying all shipping costs (to and from) their location.