{"product_id":"1933-martin-0-17-shade-top-sunburst-finish-pre-war-small-body-mahogany-guitar-1930s-vintage","title":"1933 Martin 0-17 Shade Top Sunburst Finish Pre-War | Small Body Mahogany Guitar 1930s Vintage, Shadetop, Shaded Top","description":"\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1771\/7813\/files\/KC_Vintage_Guitars_Logo_2_240x240.png?v=1711760835\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e1933 Martin 0-17 Shade Top Sunburst Finish Pre-War  Small Body Mahogany Guitar 1930s Vintage!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"135\"\u003eHere is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"10\" data-end=\"50\"\u003erare one in the pre-war Martin world\u003c\/strong\u003e, a \u003cstrong data-start=\"54\" data-end=\"88\"\u003efeatherweight 1933 Martin 0-17\u003c\/strong\u003e in a beautiful \u003cstrong data-start=\"104\" data-end=\"134\"\u003eshaded top sunburst finish\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"137\" data-end=\"350\"\u003eThe sunburst is very subtle on this particular year, and what makes these 17s so special is that the \u003cstrong data-start=\"238\" data-end=\"268\"\u003etop, back, sides, and neck\u003c\/strong\u003e all feature that bursted finish, giving the guitar a very unique look for the model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"352\" data-end=\"687\"\u003eThis particular guitar has definitely seen plenty of use over its \u003cstrong data-start=\"418\" data-end=\"445\"\u003e9+ decades of existence\u003c\/strong\u003e, but it remains a very original and highly desirable pre-war Martin. The only exception is the \u003cstrong data-start=\"541\" data-end=\"551\"\u003etuners\u003c\/strong\u003e, and this rare batch of guitars originally came with very simple \u003cstrong data-start=\"617\" data-end=\"647\"\u003ebrass Waverly strip tuners\u003c\/strong\u003e, which are readily available if needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"689\" data-end=\"972\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"693\" data-end=\"722\"\u003ebar frets are doing great\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the guitar appears to have had a \u003cstrong data-start=\"761\" data-end=\"793\"\u003eneck reset and bridge reglue\u003c\/strong\u003e at some point in its past. There are no real cracks to speak of, other than a very small old repaired side crack. The back center seam is not open, though it is showing slightly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"974\" data-end=\"1119\"\u003eStructurally, this guitar is great and doesn’t need a thing. It also sounds magnificent — immediate, open, and very alive. The action is perfect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1121\" data-end=\"1581\"\u003eAll of the finish is original, with that early satin-looking pre-war sheen. Condition is very good overall, especially for a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1246\" data-end=\"1269\"\u003e90+ year-old guitar\u003c\/strong\u003e. There is obvious finish degradation and plenty of honest play wear, including dings and scratches throughout. On the front of the headstock there is a spot around the E and just below the A tuners where the headstock overlay has a fissure that pulls a bit of the overlay up on the front, but it is isolated to the overlay and is \u003cstrong data-start=\"1565\" data-end=\"1580\"\u003enot a crack\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1583\" data-end=\"1652\"\u003eIt comes with the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1601\" data-end=\"1628\"\u003eoriginal chipboard case\u003c\/strong\u003e in very good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"7tlmil\" data-start=\"1654\" data-end=\"1669\"\u003eThe Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1670\" data-end=\"1942\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"3mhg1m\" data-start=\"1670\" data-end=\"1698\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1672\" data-end=\"1686\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1cry99m\" data-start=\"1699\" data-end=\"1752\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1701\" data-end=\"1717\"\u003eOriginality:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original finish, replaced tuners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1w10c44\" data-start=\"1753\" data-end=\"1784\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1755\" data-end=\"1766\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shaded Sunburst\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ijp914\" data-start=\"1785\" data-end=\"1942\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1787\" data-end=\"1797\"\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pre-war featherweight example; bar frets; neck reset and bridge reglue in the past; very small repaired side crack; slight back center seam showing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"kern1h\" data-start=\"1944\" data-end=\"1967\"\u003ePlayability \u0026amp; Sound\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1968\" data-end=\"2144\"\u003eThis one plays easy and has \u003cstrong data-start=\"1996\" data-end=\"2009\"\u003eTHE sound\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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