Wasilla, AK, United States
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Description1989 Martin J40MThe Good:All tuning machines intact and gold finish is intactBone saddle and nutNeck binding and inlay are in beautiful conditionFace has crazing but no crackingEbony arm restHardcase is in fantastic shapeBack shows wear but no crackingThe Bad:Not original caseScuffing on body from caseBridge pins show signs of tooling (from improper removal)Fret wear is only strings 1 & 2, moderate wear on frets 1-3Impact damage on lower bout (pictured) but has not opened and is not "moving"The Ugly:BINDING, BINDING, BINDING...The binding on the back is the serious portion of this instrument.The pictures of the binding are an accurate representation of the damage to this guitar and the most concerning part of this potential purchase.Toward the neck on the back the binding has separated due to mal humidity and I instructed the owner to cease repair, being how their weapon of choice for their first attempt was super glue. WITH THAT being said, the super glue was used on the "waist" on the treble side of the back of the instrument. It is pictured and the use was not catastrophic but I did inform my customer that the price will be affected. There it is! I started her high so let the offers roll in!Hope you enjoy!
Original Price$3,500
$1,000 price drop
New Price$2,500
+ $225 Shipping
