1938 Martin C-1 Acoustic Archtop Guitar

1938 Martin C-1 Acoustic Archtop Guitar
1938 Martin C-1 Acoustic Archtop Guitar
1938 Martin C-1 Acoustic Archtop Guitar
1938 Martin C-1 Acoustic Archtop Guitar
1938 Martin C-1 Acoustic Archtop Guitar
1938 Martin C-1 Acoustic Archtop Guitar
1938 Martin C-1 Acoustic Archtop Guitar
1938 Martin C-1 Acoustic Archtop Guitar
1938 Martin C-1 Acoustic Archtop Guitar
1938 Martin C-1 Acoustic Archtop Guitar
1938 Martin C-1 Acoustic Archtop Guitar
1938 Martin C-1 Acoustic Archtop Guitar
1938 Martin C-1 Acoustic Archtop Guitar
1938 Martin C-1 Acoustic Archtop Guitar
1938 Martin C-1 Acoustic Archtop Guitar
1938 Martin C-1 Acoustic Archtop Guitar

1938 Martin C-1 Acoustic Archtop Guitar

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This C-1 acoustic archtop is a great way to get into a pre-war Martin at an affordable price. According to the 1933 price list, this model sold for $80. While that might not seem like a lot at first glance, a 00-28 sold for the same price and an OM-18 was $55! This was a substantial investment especially during the great depression. 

These are hugely underrated and undervalued in my opinion. Many players have been converting them to flattops but they are great instruments in their own right and deserve to be appreciated. Archtops in general, have a reputation to be thin sounding but this is mostly due to what people have come to expect from flat top guitars. Playing an archtop instrument requires a totally different approach. This is a very nice sounding and playing example with strong projection and midrange clarity. It would work great for either playing rhythm or single note lead lines. Comes with a modern hard shell case.

Overview

Year: 1938

Brand: Martin

Model: C-1

Serial Number: 68913

Condition: Very Good

Originality: All original

Repairs:

Modifications:

Case: Modern HSC

Additional Information:

Materials

Top: Carved Spruce

Back/Sides: Mahogany

Neck: Mahogany

Fingerboard: Ebony

Frets: 20 frets, very good condition. Hardly any wear.

Bridge: Original adjustable ebony

Tuners: Original grover open back

Nut:

Finish: Shade top

Truss Rod:

Measurements

Nut Width: Just over 1 3/4"

Neck Width at 12th fret:

Scale Length: 25.4"

Neck Depth, 1st fret: 0.86"

Neck Depth, 7th fret: 0.99"

String Spacing at Bridge: 2 7/32"

Weight (lbs): 4.3

Action: 4/32-2/32"

Strings: 12-56 Phosphor Bronze

Flat Rate Shipping

$95 shipping on all instruments within the continental US.

Hassel Free Returns

We want you to be completely satisfied with your new instrument. All purchases come with a 48 hour approval period. If for any reason you don't want to keep your guitar, just let us know within this period and send it back in the original packaging. Customer will be responsible for return shipping costs.

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