This is a remarkable 1934 C. F. Martin & Company C-1 archtop that has been expertly converted to Style 18 specifications by luthier Joel Whitehead. The result is a unique vintage instrument with exceptional tone and playability.
Specifications & Features
Top: New AAA Adirondack spruce top with 1/4" scalloped bracing
Finish: Medium aged lacquer finish to top to match the rest of the instrument
Scale Length: 25 3/4''
Nut Width: 1.764"
String Spacing (E–E at bridge): 2.277"
Bridge: ebony belly bridge with bone saddle
Bridge Pins: Ebony
Tuners: Older Grover tuners (non-original)
Frets: original bar, Frets that have recently been leveled, crowned, and dressed.
Nut & Saddle: New bone
Woods
Original Components
Neck, sides, and back
ebony fingerboard
Neck block and tail block
Back bracing and center strip
Original Martin peghead
Back cellulose binding with end graft
Aftermarket case
This is a remarkable 1934 C. F. Martin & Company C-1 archtop that has been expertly converted to Style 18 specifications by luthier Joel Whitehead. The result is a unique vintage instrument with exceptional tone and playability.
Specifications & Features
Top: New AAA Adirondack spruce top with 1/4" scalloped bracing
Finish: Medium aged lacquer finish to top to match the rest of the instrument
Scale Length: 25 3/4''
Nut Width: 1.764"
String Spacing (E–E at bridge): 2.277"
Bridge: ebony belly bridge with bone saddle
Bridge Pins: Ebony
Tuners: Older Grover tuners (non-original)
Frets: original bar, Frets that have recently been leveled, crowned, and dressed.
Nut & Saddle: New bone
Woods
Original Components
Neck, sides, and back
ebony fingerboard
Neck block and tail block
Back bracing and center strip
Original Martin peghead
Back cellulose binding with end graft
Aftermarket case
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