{"product_id":"martin-00-21-1951-slot-head-12-fret-brazilian-rosewood-one-of-12-made","title":"SOLD - Martin 00-21 1951 Slot Head 12 Fret Brazilian Rosewood One of 12 Made!","description":"\u003cp\u003eSOLD!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWho buys vintage guitars?  We do! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCall 530-570-1525 or email sales@maharsvintageguitars.com to sell your vintage guitar, bass, amplifier, etc - one piece or a collection!  We are always ready to buy instruments, amps and effects from Fender, Gibson, Martin, Epiphone, Rickenbacker, Gretsch, Marshall, Vox and just about anything else related to musical instruments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo sales tax for customers outside California\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Martin 00-21 from 1951 came to us from the sons of the original owner.  It is a truly fine and very rare piece!  It appears that Martin made only 12 of these in 1951.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe guitar shows just one structural repair - a top crack on the lower bout.  There is a very small pickguard crack between the soundhole and the bridge that appears to be very stable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe saddle has been replaced with a compensated, bone insert that did not include modification of the original bridge. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA binding repair was performed years ago on the back at the waist.  A strap button was added ages ago on the bass side of the neck heel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe guitar plays very well as it sits.  A neck set has never been performed, and it could stay that way, despite the fact that the saddle is a bit low.  The wide nut is great for the fingerstylist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe woods are outstanding, and while the eye is drawn tot he highly-figured Brazilian back and sides, the top is equally impressive.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe instrument is incredibly light and responsive.  Frets show plenty of life, and it is clear that the previous steward took pride in the ownership of such a beautiful guitar!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original case is included.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Natural\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 3lbs 2.9oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop: Sitka Spruce\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody: Brazilian Rosewood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck: Mahogany\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFretboard: Brazilian Rosewood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInlays: Mother of Pearl Dots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrets: Original \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFret count: 20\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNut: Original Bone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNut width: 1-7\/8\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale: 24.9\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRadius: 16\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck thickness at 1st Fret: .86\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck thickness at 10th Fret: 1.1\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAction 1st String at 12th Fret: 3\/32\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAction 6th String at 12th Fret: 3\/32\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal length: 39-1\/2\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLower bout: 14-1\/8\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWaist: 8-1\/2\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpper bout: 10\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody depth\/thickness: 3-3\/8\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eString gauge: .012-.053\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePickguard: Original Tortoise Shell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBridge: Brazilian Rosewood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTuners: Original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase: OHSC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNotes: \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShipping policy:\u003cbr\u003eThere are two shipping cost options for purchases made on our site for these states and those to the east of them: Montana, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas.  Select Standard shipping at checkout and your item will be shipped via UPS three-day-air.  Select Economy shipping and your item will ship via UPS ground.  For Reverb purchases, there is one cost option for these Eastern states and shipment will be made by UPS three-day-air.  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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Martin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44816396648614,"sku":"zG-1119","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0455\/7527\/4662\/files\/sold-martin-00-21-1951-slot-head-12-fret-brazilian-rosewood-one-of-12-made-6702893.jpg?v=1763644084","url":"https:\/\/www.maharsvintageguitars.com\/products\/martin-00-21-1951-slot-head-12-fret-brazilian-rosewood-one-of-12-made","provider":"Mahar's Vintage Guitars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}