Members Samilyn Posted April 22, 2009 Members Share Posted April 22, 2009 Well..the serial number (72672) does seem to correspond to that vintage of guitar... http://www.fretnotguitarrepair.com/martin-guitar-serial-numbers.htm.. but...I wonder if it's an authentic serial number?... That's so easily faked. I think the git is indeed a vintage one, and might really be a pre-war, but the seller obviously has no qualms about misrepresenting its provenance, the history of its ownership. No matter how good the git, I wouldn't buy from such an asswipe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Do Fret It Posted April 22, 2009 Members Share Posted April 22, 2009 I look at that center strip on the back seem and ask myself.....where is the nice patina?? I love old duck decoys....you know....the old wooden decoys. The first thing I look for is the "tone" of the wood. In a word, patina. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Guitar_stringer Posted April 22, 2009 Members Share Posted April 22, 2009 I'd at least give Martin a call, and then possibly email them these pics. The number does show it to be built in 1939. Go with care and guidance in this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members missedmyexit Posted April 22, 2009 Members Share Posted April 22, 2009 hahaha 110k and he wants 250 to ship it to boot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Brokepick Posted April 22, 2009 Members Share Posted April 22, 2009 hahaha 110k and he wants 250 to ship it to boot. If he could present good convincing evidence that the guitar is truly legit, without all the bull{censored} and double talk, he could get two to three times that, easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitarcapo Posted April 22, 2009 Members Share Posted April 22, 2009 pre-war Martin guitars have long ago entered prices that are more reflective of their collectability than any value as a tool for making music. Some people feel they're still way undervalued. They're considered by many to be the Stradivarius of acoustic guitars. Look at violins and cellos in comparison. To spend 10 grand is typical for a decent new cello. Forget about vintage. Guitar is a way more popular instrument than violin...probably way more demand...but the most prestigious violins in the world can command prices approaching a million. Some of the BOWS cost 100 grand. Maybe 100 grand isn't that expensive in that light. Time will tell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Brokepick Posted April 23, 2009 Members Share Posted April 23, 2009 Well, the auction ended with no bidders. Go figure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Samilyn Posted April 23, 2009 Members Share Posted April 23, 2009 Well, the auction ended with no bidders. Go figure. Gee.....why am I not surprised? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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