{"product_id":"1913-martin-0-28-brazilian-rosewood-adirondack-spruce-herringbone-trim-w-ditson-provenance","title":"1913 Martin 0-28 Brazilian Rosewood, Adirondack Spruce, Herringbone Trim w Ditson Provenance","description":"\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1771\/7813\/files\/KC_Vintage_Guitars_Logo_2_240x240.png?v=1711760835\" alt=\"\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e1913 Martin 0-28 Brazilian Rosewood, Adirondack Spruce, Herringbone Trim w Ditson Provenance!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"177\"\u003eHere is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"10\" data-end=\"61\"\u003every unique and highly unusual 1913 Martin 0-28\u003c\/strong\u003e, featuring a rare combination of \u003cstrong data-start=\"95\" data-end=\"176\"\u003eclassic pre-war Martin construction and distinctive custom-style appointments\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"179\" data-end=\"507\"\u003eAs expected for the period, this guitar is built with \u003cstrong data-start=\"233\" data-end=\"270\"\u003eBrazilian rosewood back and sides\u003c\/strong\u003e and an \u003cstrong data-start=\"278\" data-end=\"303\"\u003eAdirondack spruce top\u003c\/strong\u003e, along with traditional \u003cstrong data-start=\"328\" data-end=\"353\"\u003eX-braced construction\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"355\" data-end=\"375\"\u003eherringbone trim\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"377\" data-end=\"397\"\u003esnowflake inlays\u003c\/strong\u003e, and a \u003cstrong data-start=\"405\" data-end=\"425\"\u003ezigzag backstrip\u003c\/strong\u003e. It carries all the hallmarks of an early high-grade Martin from the pre-war era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"509\" data-end=\"826\"\u003eWhat makes this example especially interesting are its \u003cstrong data-start=\"564\" data-end=\"615\"\u003enon-standard decorative and structural features\u003c\/strong\u003e, including a \u003cstrong data-start=\"629\" data-end=\"653\"\u003eSpanish-style bridge\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"658\" data-end=\"731\"\u003echeckerboard marquetry accents on both the bridge and the center seam\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving it a far more ornate and individualized appearance than a typical 0-28 of this period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"828\" data-end=\"1190\"\u003eIt also features a very striking \u003cstrong data-start=\"861\" data-end=\"964\"\u003eOliver Ditson gold interior tag reading “Specifically made for Oliver Ditson Co… Boston… New York.”\u003c\/strong\u003e While we do not believe this guitar was part of a formal Ditson-branded production run, it strongly suggests some level of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1088\" data-end=\"1142\"\u003einvolvement or customization history\u003c\/strong\u003e, adding another layer of intrigue to its story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1192\" data-end=\"1195\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"148ojem\" data-start=\"1197\" data-end=\"1247\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1201\" data-end=\"1247\"\u003eImportant Condition Notes \/ Project Status\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1248\" data-end=\"1388\"\u003eWhile visually impressive and historically fascinating, this guitar is being offered as a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1338\" data-end=\"1387\"\u003eproject instrument requiring light restoration work\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1390\" data-end=\"1687\"\u003eMost notably, it will need a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1419\" data-end=\"1433\"\u003eneck reset\u003c\/strong\u003e, and it retains its \u003cstrong data-start=\"1454\" data-end=\"1476\"\u003eoriginal bar frets\u003c\/strong\u003e, which are currently \u003cstrong data-start=\"1498\" data-end=\"1534\"\u003euneven as is typical\u003c\/strong\u003e. There is evidence of a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1559\" data-end=\"1621\"\u003elight shellac application on the top from a previous owner\u003c\/strong\u003e, which appears it could be removed if desired during restoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1689\" data-end=\"1843\"\u003eStructurally, there is \u003cstrong data-start=\"1712\" data-end=\"1744\"\u003eone older repaired top crack\u003c\/strong\u003e, along with \u003cstrong data-start=\"1757\" data-end=\"1787\"\u003ethree hairline back cracks\u003c\/strong\u003e, which currently do not appear to be active or flexing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1845\" data-end=\"2038\"\u003eDespite these issues, the guitar remains a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1888\" data-end=\"1957\"\u003ehighly desirable and visually distinctive pre-war Martin platform\u003c\/strong\u003e, especially for a player or restorer looking for something far outside the norm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2040\" data-end=\"2086\"\u003eIt comes with a \u003cstrong data-start=\"2056\" data-end=\"2085\"\u003enice newer hardshell case\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2088\" data-end=\"2091\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"gz3got\" data-start=\"2093\" data-end=\"2112\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2097\" data-end=\"2112\"\u003eThe Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2113\" data-end=\"2535\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"9u75mq\" data-start=\"2113\" data-end=\"2162\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2115\" data-end=\"2129\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Project \/ Restoration Required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"c5dm87\" data-start=\"2163\" data-end=\"2243\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2165\" data-end=\"2181\"\u003eOriginality:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original construction with later cosmetic\/finish work noted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"115ahop\" data-start=\"2244\" data-end=\"2274\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2246\" data-end=\"2254\"\u003eTop:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adirondack Spruce\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1s0jikn\" data-start=\"2275\" data-end=\"2315\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2277\" data-end=\"2294\"\u003eBack \u0026amp; Sides:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brazilian Rosewood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1kb0mti\" data-start=\"2316\" data-end=\"2341\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2318\" data-end=\"2330\"\u003eBracing:\u003c\/strong\u003e X-Braced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1cj81fd\" data-start=\"2342\" data-end=\"2389\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2344\" data-end=\"2353\"\u003eTrim:\u003c\/strong\u003e Herringbone with Snowflake Inlays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"xctpf2\" data-start=\"2390\" data-end=\"2441\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2392\" data-end=\"2403\"\u003eBridge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spanish-Style Bridge (non-standard)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"bnd1pn\" data-start=\"2442\" data-end=\"2535\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2444\" data-end=\"2454\"\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oliver Ditson gold tag; checkerboard marquetry; bar frets; neck reset required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2537\" data-end=\"2540\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"opaezp\" data-start=\"2542\" data-end=\"2569\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2546\" data-end=\"2569\"\u003ePlayability \u0026amp; Sound\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2570\" data-end=\"2838\"\u003eEven in its current condition, this guitar retains \u003cstrong data-start=\"2621\" data-end=\"2670\"\u003eclear signs of strong vintage tonal character\u003c\/strong\u003e, with the potential for a \u003cstrong data-start=\"2697\" data-end=\"2746\"\u003erich, open, and powerful pre-war Martin voice\u003c\/strong\u003e once properly restored. 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