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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| Listed | 17 days ago |
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| Condition | Very Good (Used) Very Good items may show a few slight marks or scratches but are fully functional and in overall great shape.Learn more |
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