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Description
  • Instrument: Dreadnought

  • Brand: Martin

  • Model: D-21

  • Finish: Natural

  • SKU: GF7785-A

  • Handedness: Right

  • Made In Year: 1956

  • Top: Spruce

  • Back and Sides: Brazilian Rosewood

  • Finish Material: Nitro

  • Neck/Fingerboard: Mahogany Neck with Brazilian Rosewood Fingerboard

  • Fingerboard Radius: 16"

  • Brace Pattern: Rear-shifted X

  • Tuners: Replaced (original Klusons in case)

  • Bridge: Replaced Brazilian Rosewood

  • Scale Length: 25.4"

  • Nut Width: 1.70"

  • String Spacing at Saddle: 2.20"

  • Contains Brazilian Rosewood (Y/N): Y

  • Case: Calton Case

  • Modifications/Repairs: Very large rectangular cleat under pickguard, cleat behind the bridge plate, repaired crack (cleated) on bass side waist, wood filler on top near pickguard, larger pickguard installed and removed leaving evidence of removal, overspray on top and wear all over finish, bridge reglue, braces reglued, X-brace stabilization repair near cleat, replaced tuners (originals included), replaced nut and saddle, bridge pins replaced, strap button installed, scalloped bracing,

This Martin D-21 has incredible warmth and body to its tone, a result that can really only be achieved from the almost 70 years of the wood opening up. It offers great playability and a nice tall saddle ensuring years of good action ahead. Cosmetically it remains in good condition, with a history of repairs and modifications that are highlighted in the Specs tab.

Includes White Granite Calton case.

Martin D-21 1956, Natural

$10,000
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    Description

    This Martin D-21 has incredible warmth and body to its tone, a result that can really only be achieved from the almost 70 years of the wood opening up. It offers great playability and a nice tall saddle ensuring years of good action ahead. Cosmetically it remains in good condition, with a history of repairs and modifications that are highlighted in the Specs tab.

    Includes White Granite Calton case.

    Spec
    • Instrument: Dreadnought

    • Brand: Martin

    • Model: D-21

    • Finish: Natural

    • SKU: GF7785-A

    • Handedness: Right

    • Made In Year: 1956

    • Top: Spruce

    • Back and Sides: Brazilian Rosewood

    • Finish Material: Nitro

    • Neck/Fingerboard: Mahogany Neck with Brazilian Rosewood Fingerboard

    • Fingerboard Radius: 16"

    • Brace Pattern: Rear-shifted X

    • Tuners: Replaced (original Klusons in case)

    • Bridge: Replaced Brazilian Rosewood

    • Scale Length: 25.4"

    • Nut Width: 1.70"

    • String Spacing at Saddle: 2.20"

    • Contains Brazilian Rosewood (Y/N): Y

    • Case: Calton Case

    • Modifications/Repairs: Very large rectangular cleat under pickguard, cleat behind the bridge plate, repaired crack (cleated) on bass side waist, wood filler on top near pickguard, larger pickguard installed and removed leaving evidence of removal, overspray on top and wear all over finish, bridge reglue, braces reglued, X-brace stabilization repair near cleat, replaced tuners (originals included), replaced nut and saddle, bridge pins replaced, strap button installed, scalloped bracing,

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