1920 Martin 00-42 Excellent, Original Hard, $20,950.00
RARE. Only 503 were made in Martin's history. Only 14 were made in 1920! This instrument is a no excuses Martin pearl top, a true rarity. Pearl tops are among the most sought after, desired, beautiful, and valuable acoustic guitars in the history of the world. This one has no cracks and zero changed parts. The finish has been confirmed by two experts to be original. In 1920 Martin guitars still featured French polish finish rather than lacquer. Martin started using nitrocellulose lacquer in 1926. Prior to that, their guitars had a hand-rubbed shellac-based finish (“French polish” is the technique). Sprayed lacquer is much easier to apply and more resistant to scratches, but tends to dry out and crack over a long period of time, whereas French polish finishes look great even when near a century old. Style 42 dates back to the 1850s, when Martin began standardizing ornamentation schemes. Then, as now, it used abalone trim around the soundhole, top border, and around the fingerboard extension.
Trifecta of tone- Adirondack top, Brazilian rosewood back and sides, and scalloped braces. Every single thing about this guitar is jaw dropping. Aesthetics, attention to detail, and craftsmanship are off the charts. This instrument is actually housed in it's original case. Notes leap and bloom out of this guitar and it plays effortlessly. This guitar handles light gauge steel, extra light gauge steel, and silk and steel strings just fine. 20,950 dollars. The 00-42 was discontinued at Martin in 1943. Very few individuals own a pearl top Martin. Add your name to that list.
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We ship worldwide, 24 countries and counting. Shipping will be added to the final sale price. 150 dollars for overnight shipping, 100 dollars for two day shipping. Other arrangements can be made at your request; i.e. UPS. All shipments are professionally packed and fully insured through Heritage Insurance. Shipping is paid for by the buyer every time.
Buyer pays shipping both ways in the event of a return. Your purchase price will be refunded minus cost of shipping when we receive the guitar back. 24 hour approval period in U.S. No returns overseas.