{"product_id":"1948-martin-000-21-vintage-acoustic-guitar-brazilian-rosewood-w-case","title":"1948 Martin 000-21 Vintage Acoustic Guitar, Brazilian Rosewood w\/ Case","description":"Up for sale, a 1948 Martin 000-21 in excellent condition, complete with a hardshell case. Identical in size and construction to the 000-28, this Style 21's distinction is its Brazilian rosewood fingerboard and bridge (in contrast to the ebony board\/bridge used on the 000-28). With straight grain bookmatched Brazilian rosewood back and sides, this 000-21 has an impressive tonal range to match its good looks, having received all the maintenance due a Martin of this vintage. Professional servicing includes a neck reset, tall carved bone nut and saddle, full refret, and a new small maple bridge plate.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis 000's sound is lively and prodigious, delivering a dry, woody chop. The percussive cut and presence of this Martin is exquisite, and the sound is clear, balanced and plenty full, with a sweet midrange emphasis that differs from a dreadnought. Extremely balanced with excellent individual note clarity when chording across all strings and in all registers, the low end is bold and crisp, while the treble strings have a real sparkle and zing. The guitar weighs 4lbs 1oz, professionally setup here at Mike \u0026amp; Mike's Guitar Bar with 12-54 bronze strings, easy-playing action and accurate intonation.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nNeck Specs:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n-Wood: Mahogany\u003cbr\u003e\n-Shape: Soft V, rolled edges, measuring .910” 1st fret, 1.005” 12th fret\u003cbr\u003e\n-Fretboard: Brazilian rosewood (finger wear into rosewood on treble side from frets 1-3), graduated dots\u003cbr\u003e\n-Frets: Refret, medium fretwire, no wear\u003cbr\u003e\n-Scale Length: 24.9”\u003cbr\u003e\n-Nut: 1 11\/16”, bone (modern)\u003cbr\u003e\n-Tuners: Kluson open-gear\u003cbr\u003e\n-Serialization: Stamped on heel block\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nBody Specs:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n-Wood: Sitka spruce, Brazilian rosewood\u003cbr\u003e\n-Bracing: X-braced\u003cbr\u003e\n-Bridge plate: Maple, small (replaced)\u003cbr\u003e\n-Hardware: Brazilian rosewood bridge, carved bone saddle (modern)\u003cbr\u003e\n-Plastics: Tortoise pickguard\u003cbr\u003e\n-Marquetry: Multi-ply binding, rosette\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe original tortoise pickguard is intact, having never been reseated and sitting surprisingly flat with only a tiny bit of cupping\/lift on the treble-side edge. The nitro lacquer finish is 100% original with no touch-up or overspray, and there is just one short top crack beneath the edge of the pickguard. The back is crack-free, and one repaired side crack on the bass-side lower bout rim. There is buckle wear on the treble side of the back, one spot of isolated scuffing through the finish on the treble-side upper bout rosewood rim, and prominent pick wear on both sides of the fretboard extension on top, along with various dings, scratches and scuffs from decades of use.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe V-shaped neck carve has soft contours and rolled fretboard edges, offering an extremely comfortable and inviting feel. The finish is worn to the bare mahogany on the majority of the neck carve, with the finish fully retained on the headstock face and neck heel.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nA vintage hardshell case is included.","brand":"Martin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49065852043520,"sku":"105714","price":10999.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/4437\/4714\/files\/medium_c6c9db26-e6fe-4959-84ff-a7037ac92ef2.jpg?v=1784917809","url":"https:\/\/mmguitarbar.com\/products\/1948-martin-000-21-vintage-acoustic-guitar-brazilian-rosewood-w-case","provider":"Mike \u0026 Mike's Guitar Bar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}