Left Handed 1998 Martin EMP-1, 100% Original with OHSC, EXC Condition!
This is a Lefty Martin EMP-1, # 43 of 262, made only in 1998. There were only a few lefty EMP-1's made, so this is a rare lefty Martin!
It is in EXC condition, with moderate pick scratches where the pickguard would normally be (the EMP-1 did not come with a pickguard), only a few nicks throughout, the neck is in great shape, the slightest fretware on the 1st fret - that's it! Action is within factory specs: 6/64 - High E, 7/64 - Low E(at the 12th fret).
Includes OHSC, Adam guitar pitch pipe, capo, truss rod wrench, and strap.
The Martin EMP-1 is a Limited edition 000/OM sized with cutaway. Ovangkol sides and 3 piece back (middle is East Indian Rosewood).
Created by a task team of 12 employees, the EMP-1 Employee Model is a 000/OM sized cutaway that pushes the limits of traditional Martin design. Solid ovangkol is used for the sides and the wings of the three piece back, which are contrasted with a rosewood center wedge. The black and red marquetry of the rosette is tastefully repeated throughout the guitar's design, and an abalone pearl "C. F. Martin & Co." logo adorns the headstock.
Specifications for EMP-1 Employee Model
MODEL #: EMP-1 Employee Model Limited Edition Cutaway
CONSTRUCTION: "I Series" Construction
BODY SIZE: 000 14-Fret Cutaway
TOP: Solid Spruce
TOP GRADE: "1 Series" Level
ROSETTE: Special Wooden Marquetry Rosette with Red & Black Trim
TOP BRACING PATTERN: 000 Hybrid
TOP BRACES: Hybrid Scalloped
BACK: Solid Ovangkol with East Indian Rosewood Wedge
BACK PANELS: 3 Piece
BACK PURFLING: Special Wooden Marquetry Backstrip with Red & Black Trim
CAUTION STAMP: "Use Medium Gauge Or Lighter Strings Only"
I.D. TAG TO READ: (Laser Logo) - EMP-1, Serial Number
SIDES: Solid Ovangkol
END PIECE: East Indian Rosewood
END PIECE INLAY. Yes, Red Fiber Inlay
BINDING: Black Boltaron(R)
INLAY STYLE: Special Inlays: Black & Red On Top, Red On Sides, Red On Back
NECK: Genuine Mahogany, No Diamond
NECK SHAPE: Low Oval
TRUSS ROD: Adjustable
HEADSTOCK: Solid
HEADPLATE: Unbound East Indian Rosewood with Decal Logo Inlaid In Abalone Pearl HEELCAP: East Indian Rosewood NUT: Black Corian(R)
FINGERBOARD: Genuine Ebony
SCALE LENGTH: 25.4"
OF FRETS CLEAR: 14
OF FRETS TOTAL: 20
FINGERBOARD WIDTH AT NUT: 1 11/16"
FINGERBOARD WIDTH AT 12th FRET. 2 1/8"
FINGERBOARD POSITION INLAYS: Special Offset Abalone Dots
FINGERBOARD BINDING: None, 2 mm Abalone Pearl Side Dots
FINISH BODY. Polished Lacquer with Dark Filler
FINISH TOP: Clear
FINISH NECK: Satin Crosslink Lacquer with Dark Filler
BRIDGE: Genuine Ebony
BRIDGE STYLE: Belly, "1 Series" Styling
BRIDGE SPACING: 2 1/8"
TUNING MACHINES: Gotoh Gold with Small Ebony Buttons
STRINGS: Martin MSP-3100 Light Gauge 80/20 Bronze Wound
PICKGUARD: None
CASE: #345 Plywood Hardshell Case
ELECTRONICS: Optional \ EDITION SIZE: Up To But Not Exceeding 262 Instruments (Plus Two Prototypes)
INTERIOR LABEL: Personally Signed By C. F Martin IV, Individually Numbered In Sequence with Total (i.e. 1 of 262, 2 of 262, etc.)
$2495
Payment: I accept bank certified check, wire transfer, and Paypal(please add 3%). Layaway: A 30-day layaway option is available, with a 20% non-refundable deposit due to hold the guitar. A guitar purchased under the layaway plan would be sold "AS IS" without an approval period.
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Return Policy: When you receive your shipment, you have 48 hours to approve it, or you may return it for a full refund, less shipping cost. Buyer is responsible for shipping & insurance BOTH ways. You must contact me for return authorization. Refunds will be issued when the guitar is returned to LVG in the same condition as when shipped, and please repack it in the same way you received it. Customers are responsible for return shipping, insurance for the full value of the guitar, and any associated bank charges.