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1976 Martin D-76 Vintage Limited Edition Bicentennial Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar w/ Adirondack Top

$5,799.99

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Up for sale, a 1976 Martin D-76 Limited Edition Bicentennial model in near-mint condition, complete with the original hardshell case and polish cloth. A very rare model limited to 1976 pieces (commemorating the year of America's Bicentennial), this top tier Martin features an Adirondack spruce top, Indian rosewood back and sides, herringbone marquetry, and an ebony bridge and fingerboard. Additional Bicentennial-centric accents include pearl star fretboard inlay and an eagle headstock inlay.

The Adirondack spruce top is a rarely seen feature in this era of Martin production, and spruce from this region is considered the gold standard for acoustic soundboards. A consistent feature of Pre-War Martins, Adirondack spruce has incredible dynamic range and yields an articulate, balanced voice. Martin clearly reserved some of their nicest cuts of Indian rosewood for the back and sides of this model as well. This Martin delivers tons of muscle and ample projection, with an overarching punchy quality that cuts through extremely well in ensemble situations. The clear, round bass register has a high volume ceiling and excellent string-to-string definition, and the trebles are sweet and sparkling. Weighing 4lbs 13oz, this Martin D-76 has been professionally setup here at Mike and Mike’s Guitar Bar with easy-playing action and fresh bronze 12-54 strings.

Neck Specs:

-Wood: Mahogany
-Shape: Soft V, measuring .870” 1st fret, .999” 9th fret
-Fretboard: Ebony, star inlay
-Frets: Slender, no wear
-Scale Length: 25.4”
-Nut: 1 11/16”, bone
-Headstock: Rosewood veneer, eagle inlay
-Tuners: Grover Rotomatics

Body Specs:

-Wood: Adirondack spruce, East Indian rosewood
-Bracing: X
-Hardware: Ebony bridge, original saddle, 2 1/8" string spacing
-Marquetry: Multi-ply binding, herringbone rosette
-Serialization: Plaque on heel block, limited edition serial

The guitar retains its original 100% original gloss nitro lacquer gloss finish, and the instrument is exceedingly well-kept. Save for the tiny (and professionally repaired) “B string” split between the pickguard edge and bridge, the guitar is crack-free, and cosmetic wear is limited to a few minor marks and faint finish scratches in the clear coat of the gloss. The satin finish on the neck profile is nigh flawless.

The original gray molded Martin hardshell case is included, equally as clean as the guitar, and a Martin polish cloth is also present.