$22,000
American Guitar, C. F. Martin & Company, Nazareth, 1939, Model D-18, stamped CF MARTIN & CO, NAZARETH PA on the center strip and D-18, 76531 at the upper block, labeled CF MARTIN & CO EST 1833 on the headstock decal, length of back 20 in., width of lower bout 15 3/4 in., with period case. Replaced bridge, bridge pins, surface scratches. Minor tuner fracture in headstock. Case probably earlier D-28 model. Repaired hairline crack, lower bass side of back, approx. 4 in.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2008-05-04