This is a unique 1902 Martin Style 2-21 that has undergone an extensive, historically sympathetic restoration. A new Brazilian rosewood rim was fabricated, then relined and kerfed to restore the body structure. The original headblock was preserved, which retains the original Martin serial number and factory stamp, as shown in the photos.The original Brazilian rosewood back was also preserved, along with all of its original back braces. And stamped center reinforcement strip. The back braces have been carefully reglued, and the various cracks in the back have been professionally repaired and stabilized.The guitar retains its original top; however, due to extensive cracking, it has been "double-topped." This means a new Adirondack spruce backing top has been glued beneath the original soundboard and thickness plain to correct size to reinforce and preserve it. The top has also been re-braced using accurately sized braces modeled after the original Martin bracing.Additional restoration work includes:New ebony pyramid bridgeNew bone saddleProfessional neck reset to restore proper neck angle and playabilityComplete body refinish in aged nitrocellulose lacquer, carefully toned to blend with the original neckOriginal neck with its original Martin stampAftermarket tuning machinesOriginal bar frets professionally leveled, crowned, and dressed Top: Spruce Back and Sides: Brazilian Rosewood Neck/Fingerboard: Mahogany/Ebony Bridge Material: Ebony Tuners: Non-Original Radius: ~12" Neck Profile: V Neck Depth: .900" - 1.150" Scale Length: 24.9" Nut Width: 1.866" String Spacing at Saddle: 2.315" Contains Brazilian Rosewood (Y/N): Y Electronics: None Case: Non-Original Chipboard Case Modifications/Repairs: Body Disassembled and Rebuilt with New Lining on Top and Back, Non-Original X Bracing, Reglued Back Bracing, Overspray on Whole Body, Hole in Back of Headstock, Many Crack Repairs on Top, Back, and Sides, Non-Original Bridge Plate, Pin, and Maple Pad, Non-Original Maple Pad Condition notes: Overall Fair Condition

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Listed17 days ago
ConditionVery Good (Used)
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Brand
Model
  • 2-21
Finish
  • Natural
Categories
Year
  • 1902
Pickup
  • None
Series
Body Shape
  • Parlor
String Type
  • Steel
Right / Left Handed
  • Right Handed
Number of Strings
  • 6-String
Back Material
  • Rosewood
Sides Material
  • Rosewood
Finish Style
  • Gloss
Model Family
  • Martin 2-21
Top Material
  • Spruce
Fretboard Material
  • Ebony
Color Family
  • Natural
Active Preamp
  • No
Number of Frets
  • 18

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MUDGE'S MUSIC (at Carter Vintage)

Nashville, TN, United States
Joined Reverb:2021

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