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Hi, anyone know much about the guitar mentioned above?
I have one in my workshop now, I can barely find mention of it in any books or websites.
Its a beaut tho, sounds fantastic. Koa back and sides, spruce top i think, has 1833-1983 branded inside. serial number 428439.
I tried a while ago to join the umgf but i cant seem to get anything rolling with them still...

any advice on either is gratefully recieved,
cheers

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Curtis--

The UMGF is in a read only state for a couple of days as they are switching out the software that powers the site -- try again after today. Here is a link to the faq on how to join -- its the tenth thread down:

http://p072.ezboard.com/ftheunofficialm ... forumfrm19

The serial number information can be found here: (amongst other places)
Looks like this one was built in 1980.

http://www.provide.net/~cfh/martin.html


You can also call the Martin Company. They will be happy to provide you with information through their customer support department. That guitar is a beaut!!

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Jim Howell
Charlotte, NC

I worked on a local D35 with the same dates. It is a 150 year anniversary of Martin in business and it's possibly an anniversary edition. Seems like the one I worked on was pretty standard. How about a picture or two? TIA

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hi, thanks - thats great.
you're right about the 00-25k, really great tone, looks cool - the guy's kept it in great condition...slightly jealous!
all the best,
steve

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conflicting Info or what Made in 1980, 1833-1983 label So martin was putting out 150 year anniversary guitars 3 years prior to the actual date?


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