19th century Parlor Martin
This turned up locally.... anybody have any thoughts on this?I'm trying to past a word doc here, but can't do it.So, I'll summarize:Owner claims --1. early 1900's Martin. Doesn't say what model, other...
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The bit that's missing in the description is that it doesn't say "CF Martin & Co" on it. Star on the headstock?Hmmmm.A bit of wishful thinking methinks?RodHD-28VS | B-1E | 00-28VS Custom |...
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There's enough in the description to question the attribution in terms of bogus inlays, though non-spec inlay work could have been done at a later time. However, the lack of any Martin stamp on the...
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A Martin is going to be stamped with something. It may not say Martin but it will have a stamp that can be looked up.Star in the headstock sounds like it could have come from a number of other 19C...
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I remember well the time a friend of my dad's told me he had an old Martin. I went to see him and my interest was peaked when he brought out an old coffin case and opened it to reveal a guitar. Indeed...
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That star is a common feature of some other brand or brands of parlour guitars. Is it Wasburn? I'm no expert but this doesn't sound like a Martin from what I know.It may still be a nice find if it is...
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This has appeared a couple of times on the local Cragslist. I copied the pictures from the ad onto my hard drive, but I don't know how to post them. I haven't seen it posted in a while....
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Duffer,If you email me the picture, I can post it for you. Or, set up an account at Photobucket.com and you can post it there. Here's how:Posting pictures on UMGFYou'll want to post pictures of your...
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Mike Halloran'49 00-28G, '63 000-28C, '69 N-10, '71 N-20, '03 000C-16SGTNE, '03 000-15S, Backpacker Mandolin, '60s Style 0 uke, '30s Style 1K uke, '67 D12-35, '26 T-18, Cowboy X, Cowboy II (I think...
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Based on the small photos, there are three obvious reasons for doubt, besides the star:The body shape is not Martin. The difference in width of the upper and lower bouts is exaggerated. It's not a...
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