Used Martin America’s Guitar 175th Anniversary #171 of 175 - Polished Gloss with Aging Toner

Martin America’s Guitar 175th Anniversary #171 of 175 - Polished Gloss with Aging Toner

The Martin "America's Guitar" 175th Anniversary edition is a Golden Era dreadnought that serves as a tribute to Martin's enduring legacy in American music. Limited to a run of only 175 guitars, this model is a true collector's piece built with a solid Adirondack spruce soundboard and solid Madagascar rosewood on the back and sides. The combination of these exceptional tonewoods delivers a sound that is both loud and warm, with a rich, clear, and nuanced tone that carries through high volume levels without breaking up. The guitar is also beautifully appointed with Hawaiian koa bindings. Adirondack spruce is known for its stiffness, which gives it a fast responsiveness that makes the sound project quickly from the top. The Madagascar rosewood contributes a deep, bell-like overtone content, a deep bass, and well-defined trebles with a certain sparkle, much like Brazilian rosewood. Over time, the Adirondack spruce top will continue to mature, providing an even more complex sound. This instrument embodies the same level of craftsmanship and sonic excellence that made the D-28 a favorite of music legends.

The choice of Madagascar rosewood and Adirondack spruce for this anniversary model is a testament to Martin's commitment to using exceptional tonewoods. The Madagascan rosewood contributes a full, deep bass and brilliant trebles, providing a sound with "orchestral weightiness, sweetness, and reverberating overtones". The stiffness of the Adirondack spruce allows it to remain clear and well-defined no matter how hard you play it, a characteristic that has become the stuff of legend. Over time, the tone of the Adirondack spruce top will continue to mature, breaking in more slowly than other spruces to provide an even more nuanced and complex sound. Players like Bob Dylan, Hank Williams, and Johnny Cash have all famously wielded Martin D-28s to create their legendary sounds, and this commemorative model carries on that tradition of excellence.

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Highlights

• A rare, limited-edition guitar celebrating Martin's 175th anniversary.

• Constructed with a solid Adirondack spruce top, known for its exceptional clarity and projection.

• Features solid Madagascar rosewood back and sides, a tonewood prized for its rich, warm tone and robust sound.

• Adorned with beautiful Hawaiian koa bindings.

• A "Golden Era" dreadnought that captures the classic D-28 sound favored by music legends.

• Adorned with custom inlays and appointments that commemorate Martin's storied history.

Specifications

• Body Wood: Solid Madagascar Rosewood

• Top Wood: Solid Adirondack Spruce

• Binding: Hawaiian Koa

• Neck Wood: Select Hardwood

• Left/Right Handed: Right Handed

• Fretboard Wood: Solid Black Ebony

• Scale Length: 25.4''

• Fretboard Radius: Not specified

• Fretboard Inlay/Material: Diamonds and squares - long pattern Golden Era, abalone bordered in mother-of-pearl

• Neck Profile: Modified V

• Finish: Polished gloss with aging toner on the top

• Bridge Material: Solid Black Ebony

• Nut Material: Bone

• Tuners: Waverly Nickel with Butterbean knobs

• Electronics: None

• Bridge: 1930s Belly-style with drop-in long saddle

• Manufacturer Part Number: 1289329

• Depth at 1st Fret: .877"

• Depth at 10th Fret: 1.032"

Condition: Very Good. Light wear typical of a gently used instrument. Light surface scratches, scuffs, etc.

The instrument pictured is the exact instrument you’ll receive. All fretted instruments receive a free complimentary professional setup.

This item includes everything pictured.

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