Kovacik Guitars and Fretted Instrument Repair
Steven Kovacik
Scotia, NY
5:24 PM
By appointment

Money order, personal check (must clear before item ships), cashier check, wire transfer, Paypal.

I generally ship by UPS and will ship an item within 48 hours (usually the next day) of having received or cleared payment. Exact shipping costs will be added to the total for the buyer once the buyer has provided a shipping address. I insure everything for fulll purchase price.

Items are sold with a 48 hour approval period unless clearly marked "AS IS" in the listing. AS IS items are not returnable. If an item is going to be returned it is at the buyer's expense and the item must be shipped within 24 hours of the buyer notifying Kovacik Guitars of intent to return. Any returned items must be shipped in the original packaging and MUST be fully insured when returned. Once an item is returned to Kovacik Guitars and judged to be in the same condition as when originally sold a full refund will be issued.

Found 36 matches

1948 Martin D-28

$23,995
1948 CF Martin D-28 w/Calton case & original hang tag This excellent condition '48 D-28 needs nothing but a new home, having been serviced a few years ago at Brother's Music in Wind Gap, PA where the original bridge plate and bridge were replaced (the plate was cracked and the bridge cut down), two loose brace ends were glued and a new nut installed. The new bridge plate is maple and the...
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~1890 Unknown 5 string fretless banjo

$1,200
c. 1890s Fretless 5-string open back banjo Nice late 19th century fretless 5 string banjo with open back. There's no maker's mark on the banjo that I can find but it is well made and in good condition. Some of the parts are replaced (tuners, the little wedge/screw thing that fits over the dowel stick and bears against the rim, the tail piece), The neck is inlaid with pearl dots and metal...
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2020 Martin D-X2E-04

$679
2020 Martin D-X2E-04 w/ padded gig bag THIS GUITAR IS FROM THE INVENTORY OF THE NOW CLOSED VINTAGE FRET SHOP (ASHLAND, NH), A MARTIN DEALER SINCE THE 1970S. KOVACIK GUITARS HAS BEEN GRANTED AUTHORIZATION FROM CF MARTIN & CO. TO SELL THE INVENTORY OF NEW AND OLD STOCK MARTINS FROM THE VINTAGE FRET SHOP. THESE ITEMS ARE SOLD AS NEW WITH WARRANTY FROM CF MARTIN & CO. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT...
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1995 Bailey-Martin MC-28

$900
1995 MC-28 style (Martin) parts guitar built by Don Bailey Assembled by former Vintage Fret Shop (Ashland, NH) employee Don Bailey, this is a very good quality acoustic/electric cutaway guitar with an "M" size rosewood body in style 28. Though the neck and body were not meant for one another in production at Martin, they were united with one another after purchase of the parts at Martin. ...
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Martin T1K Tenor Koa ukulele

$715
NEW Martin T1K Tenor ukulele in Koa wood w/padded gig bag New Koa wood Martin T1K Uke (Tenor). This lovely little uke has a hand rubbed finish and subtle but nice figure to the koa, particularly on the top and back. The volume and tone produced by the uke is bold and forthright and has excellent projection and sustain. Plays comfortably, comes with a Martin padded gig bag. This instrument...
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Martin C1K Koa Concert ukulele

$715
NEW Martin C1K Koa Concert size ukulele w/padded gig bag Another new Koa Martin uke, this one in Concert size. Like the others I currently have, this one is set up very nicely for easy play and has excellent tone and projection. Very nice glow to the Koa. Comes with a padded gig bag from Martin. This instrument is new-old-stock, unsold inventory from the now-closed Vintage Fret Shop of...
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Martin S1 soprano ukulele

$529
NEW Martin S1 soprano ukulele w/gig bag Classic, understated mahogany soprano ukulele from Martin. Looks, plays and sounds great...superb action/set up on this one...just the thing for your back porch Luau. Comes with a black nylon gig bag from Martin. This instrument is new-old-stock, unsold inventory from the now-closed Vintage Fret Shop of Ashland, NH. VFS was a Martin dealer since the...
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Martin T1K Tenor Koa ukulele

$715
NEW Martin T1K Tenor ukulele in Koa wood w/padded gig bag New Koa wood Martin T1K Uke (Tenor). This lovely little uke has a hand rubbed finish and very interesting figure to the koa. The volume and tone produced by the uke is bold and forthright and has excellent projection and sustain. Plays comfortably, comes with a Martin padded gig bag. This instrument is new-old-stock, unsold...
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~1930 Martin Style 2 soprano ukulele

$800
1930s Martin style 2 soprano ukulele w/chipboard case Though this 30s style 2 has had a few repairs in the past it retains its handsome look. The uke is in good structural condition and plays well with comfortable action. It has good projection and bright/lively tone, as you would expect from a nearly century old Martin uke. The tuners have been replaced at some point in the past. In...
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~1955 Martin Style 0 soprano ukulele

$695
1950s Martin style 0 soprano ukulele w/hard shell case All original including finish, quite clean with little play wear. The back has 5 very fine repaired hairline cracks that are flat, tight, level and stable. The sides and top are crack free. The Waverly pegs likely date the instrument to the late 50s. The action is low and comfortable. Plays great and sounds very good. Comes with a...
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1944 Martin D-28

$17,250
1944 Martin D-28 36% off
The back and sides are the kind of beautiful Brazilian that builders today covet but rarely have opportunity to obtain. The red spruce top is of equal quality, tight and even grain throughout the entire width of the top. Typically one would expect a '44 D-28 to have herringbone purfling around the top, which this one does not. During the restoration, the Martin archives were contacted in order...
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2001 Taylor 314CE

$1,150
2001 Taylor 314CE acoustic guitar w/ohsc This 20 year old Taylor has plenty of nicks and dings, scrapes and dents in the finish to witness to the two decades of play the its former owner put in, but none of this is beyond the superficial and none of it detracts from the excellent playability and sound of the guitar. The back has two repaired hairline cracks (see pics) that are tight, level...
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1923 Gibson Style O Artist

$9,250
1923 Gibson Style O Artist carved top acoustic guitar w/hsc Cool and rare...and still looking good after a century of play and use. The serial number penciled on the paper label is 74043, and the neck block is stamped in ink with the FON 11937. The guitar is entirely original including the hard shell case. The finish shows play and handling wear in the places you'd expect, most notably the...
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2014 Martin Custom Shop 14 fret 00 Guatemalan Rosewood/Adk

$6,299
THIS GUITAR IS FROM THE INVENTORY OF THE NOW CLOSED VINTAGE FRET SHOP (ASHLAND, NH), A MARTIN DEALER SINCE THE 1970S. KOVACIK GUITARS HAS BEEN GRANTED AUTHORIZATION FROM CF MARTIN & CO. TO SELL THE INVENTORY OF NEW AND OLD STOCK MARTINS FROM THE VINTAGE FRET SHOP. THESE ITEMS ARE SOLD AS NEW WITH WARRANTY FROM CF MARTIN & CO. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT KOVACIK GUITARS WITH ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY...
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2014 Martin 12 fret Dreadnought Cocobolo/Adk Custom Shop

$6,299
THIS GUITAR IS FROM THE INVENTORY OF THE NOW CLOSED VINTAGE FRET SHOP (ASHLAND, NH), A MARTIN DEALER SINCE THE 1970S. KOVACIK GUITARS HAS BEEN GRANTED AUTHORIZATION FROM CF MARTIN & CO. TO SELL THE INVENTORY OF NEW AND OLD STOCK MARTINS FROM THE VINTAGE FRET SHOP. THESE ITEMS ARE SOLD AS NEW WITH WARRANTY FROM CF MARTIN & CO. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT KOVACIK GUITARS WITH ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY...
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2007 Deering John Hartford 5 string (new-old-stock)

$4,450
2007 (new-old-stock) Deering John Hartford 5 string banjo w/hsc This fine banjo (2007 but never sold, new-old-stock) has a Granadillo (wood) tone ring and three ply rock maple neck (nice curl!). The rim, resonator and neck are stained dark walnut. The tone ring is 11" in diameter, the resonator flange is one piece cast metal. The resonator is 'pop-on' type for easy removal to play as an open...
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2019 Martin LX-1 (new old stock)

$399
2019 new-old-stock Martin LX-1 w/gig bag THIS GUITAR IS FROM THE INVENTORY OF THE NOW CLOSED VINTAGE FRET SHOP (ASHLAND, NH), A MARTIN DEALER SINCE THE 1970S. KOVACIK GUITARS HAS BEEN GRANTED AUTHORIZATION FROM CF MARTIN & CO. TO SELL THE INVENTORY OF NEW AND OLD STOCK MARTINS FROM THE VINTAGE FRET SHOP. THESE ITEMS ARE SOLD AS NEW WITH WARRANTY FROM CF MARTIN & CO. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT...
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2019 Martin D-18

$3,200
2019 (new old stock) Martin D-18 burst w/fishman & hsc THIS GUITAR IS FROM THE INVENTORY OF THE NOW CLOSED VINTAGE FRET SHOP (ASHLAND, NH), A MARTIN DEALER SINCE THE 1970S. KOVACIK GUITARS HAS BEEN GRANTED AUTHORIZATION FROM CF MARTIN & CO. TO SELL THE INVENTORY OF NEW AND OLD STOCK MARTINS FROM THE VINTAGE FRET SHOP. THESE ITEMS ARE SOLD AS NEW WITH WARRANTY FROM CF MARTIN & CO. PLEASE FEEL...
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2019 Martin OM-21

$3,299
2019 (new old stock) Martin OM-21 w/hsc THIS GUITAR IS FROM THE INVENTORY OF THE NOW CLOSED VINTAGE FRET SHOP (ASHLAND, NH), A MARTIN DEALER SINCE THE 1970S. KOVACIK GUITARS HAS BEEN GRANTED AUTHORIZATION FROM CF MARTIN & CO. TO SELL THE INVENTORY OF NEW AND OLD STOCK MARTINS FROM THE VINTAGE FRET SHOP. THESE ITEMS ARE SOLD AS NEW WITH WARRANTY FROM CF MARTIN & CO. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT...
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2006 Martin 000-17 Black Smoke (new-old-stock)

$1,999
THIS GUITAR IS FROM THE INVENTORY OF THE NOW CLOSED VINTAGE FRET SHOP (ASHLAND, NH), A MARTIN DEALER SINCE THE 1970S. KOVACIK GUITARS HAS BEEN GRANTED AUTHORIZATION FROM CF MARTIN & CO. TO SELL THE INVENTORY OF NEW AND OLD STOCK MARTINS FROM THE VINTAGE FRET SHOP. THESE ITEMS ARE SOLD AS NEW WITH WARRANTY FROM CF MARTIN & CO. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT KOVACIK GUITARS...
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2019 Martin DX1AE LEFTY w/hsc

$800
THIS GUITAR IS FROM THE INVENTORY OF THE NOW CLOSED VINTAGE FRET SHOP (ASHLAND, NH), A MARTIN DEALER SINCE THE 1970S. KOVACIK GUITARS HAS BEEN GRANTED AUTHORIZATION FROM CF MARTIN & CO. TO SELL THE INVENTORY OF NEW AND OLD STOCK MARTINS FROM THE VINTAGE FRET SHOP. THESE ITEMS ARE SOLD AS NEW WITH WARRANTY FROM CF MARTIN & CO. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT KOVACIK GUITARS WITH ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY...
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2020 Martin DX2E

$649
From the Martin website: "New mother-of-pearl pattern inlay on the rosette and fingerboard lend a richness to the D-X2E making it as impressive to look at as it is to play. With a Performing Artist neck, fingerboard, and bridge of select hardwood, the sound transfer of this model has been greatly improved. It is equipped with Fishman® MX electronics and strung with Martin’s Authentic Acoustic...
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2011 Martin Sing Out 60th Anniversary/Pete Seeger Baritone

$4,500
2011 Martin Sing Out 60th Anniversary/Pete Seeger Baritone 12% off
New-old-stock from the inventory of the now closed Vintage Fret Shop in Ashland, NH...Signed on the label by Pete Seeger and CF Martin IV, with Seeger's signature also inlaid in the headstock just above the nut along with a pearl inlay of Seeger's long neck banjo. This baritone guitar (can be tuned as low as Bb) is the longest scale guitar ever built at Martin, coming in at 27 5/8". The body is...
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2008 Martin DX-175th Anniversary (new old stock)

$850
2008 Martin DX-175th #1308060 New-old-stock from the inventory of the now closed Vintage Fret Shop in Ashland, NH...the guitar came into the shop in 2008 and has basically been a display piece there rather than for sale ever since...elaborate mural-like soundboard graphic represents the evolution of the CF Martin Company from 1833 through 2008, though the images on the face are primarily of...
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2017 Martin DSTG w/gig bag

$2,245
New old stock from the inventory of the now closed Vintage Fret Shop of Ashland, NH...Superb new solid sapele and solid spruce dreadnought with full gloss finish. This guitar is similar to the venerable D-18 but with a few cosmetic upgrades including gold finish tuners, a tortoise center ring to the rosette, tortoise head veneer (quite dark but it is indeed tortoise), tortoise dot bridge pins...
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2012 Martin 00-15M

$1,499
2012 (new old stock) 00-15M from the inventory of the now closed Vintage Fret Shop of Ashland, NH...Lovely little finger picker that recalls the great all mahogany Martins of the 30s-50s. Small body mahogany top instruments have always been great, but have gained renewed attention thanks to the popularity of the use of vintage examples by Kenneth Pattengale of the Milk Carton Kids and a few...
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1931 Martin C-1 archtop w. Travelite case

$2,400
#48863 1931 Martin C1 archtop: Some of the coolest guitars I've had in the nearly 30 years I've been in the trade have been like this one...whooped cosmetically, repaired repeatedly and often with no regard for cosmetic presentation, but still look cool and more importantly, play and sound great. I'll start with the visible repairs...at some time in the past both sides were badly cracked along...
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2019 Martin DX 12 1E w/hard case

$800
Kovacik Guitars offers this brand new 2019 Martin DX 12 1E 12 string acoustic guitar (#2293889) with on board factory electronics and hard shell case. The DX 12 has laminate back and sides with a solid spruce top, combined with a Richlite fret board and bridge. Great sound and playability at a price that won't break the bank, set up here at Kovacik Guitars, a Martin authorized repair shop for the...
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~1890 Haynes "Benary Celebrated" luthier project parlor guitar

$795
Kovacik Guitars offers this c. 1890s "Celebrated Benary" solid Brazilian rosewood and spruce parlor guitar that is a worthy candidate for restoration. Built by John C Haynes & Co, the same manufacturer responsible for William B Tilton guitars, to which the Benary guitars bear considerable resemblance. Cosmetically the guitar is very clean and shows little to no wear, and the tuners are the only...
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2012 Martin 000X Custom luthier project guitar

$395
2012 Martin Custom 000X series guitar. In all respects that I can determine the guitar is virtually the same as a standard 000X series guitar, but it has a label in the body that reads "Custom" so I'm just going with what Martin put on their label. The guitar has HPL laminate back and sides with a solid spruce top, stratabond neck with mortise and tenon neck joint and the top has Martin's hybrid...
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