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1940 Martin 00-21 Pre War BRAZILIAN ROSEWOOD w Original Case | CLEAN, 100% Original!

1940 Martin 00-21 Pre War BRAZILIAN ROSEWOOD w Original Case | CLEAN, 100% Original!

Regular price $26,500.00 USD
Regular price $27,000.00 USD Sale price $26,500.00 USD
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  • No sales tax for all US states except Missouri
  • Missouri Residents (only) must pay 6% sales tax. 

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  • 20% down payment holds an instrument for 30 days.
  • Other options are available by request. 30-90 days is possible.
  • Down payments are non-refundable.
  • If a layaway item is returned, the down payment is not refunded.

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Shipping Information:

FREE SHIPPING ON ALL DOMESTIC ORDERS (lower 48)! We usually ship via FedEx. We ship worldwide via FedEx air, contact us for exact shipping price. Europe is usually around $229. Australia $299… We ship to almost every country in the WORLD! International buyers must contact us prior to purchase.

Packing:

All guitars are packed with exceptional care. Let's face it, packages are going to get thrown around and if not properly packed, they will break. We have shipped thousands and thousands of guitars of all values and know the importance of a good job packing.

Insurance:

All packages are fully insured in transit.

Please allow 24 hours for your package to acclimate. Not doing so could result in finish cracks. This is especially important in the Winter months.

Return Policy:

48 hour inspection period, buyer pays shipping both ways and must be returned in the same condition as sent, no exceptions. 5% restocking fee to cover costs.

Condition Ratings:

Condition Rating Descriptions:

Mint: blemish-free and not modified

Excellent: used instrument with minor cosmetic defects (light scratches, pick marks)

Very Good: used instrument with cosmetic defects (scratches, finish dings, buckle rash)

Good: used instrument in working order with significant cosmetic defects (scratches, dings, pick marks, buckle rash, binding cracks)

Fair: used instrument with imperfections that affect the function of the instrument

Poor: used instrument with imperfections that generally require repair

Non-Functioning: used instrument that does not work

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1940 Martin 00-21 Pre War BRAZILIAN ROSEWOOD w Original Case, CLEAN, 100% Original!

For your consideration is a beautifully preserved, exceptionally clean inside and out 1940 Martin 00-21. This is a true "Golden Era" survivor featuring a solid Adirondack Spruce top and Brazilian Rosewood back and sides. Finding a pre-war Martin in this state—completely crack-free and 100% original—is becoming difficult.
This guitar has just returned from the bench of renowned vintage Martin expert and luthier Dennis Berck. It received a masterful "pro-standard" refresh to ensure it’s ready for the next 80 years. The work included:
  • Expert Neck Reset & Refret (plays perfectly up and down the neck)
  • Bridge Reglue (Full thickness preserved; absolutely no sanding or thinning of the original footprint)
  • Full Setup
This is a no-excuses, collector-grade instrument. There are no cracks, no refinishes, and no changes whatsoever. It of course features the coveted original scalloped bracing, providing that deep, complex resonance that 12-fret Brazilian Martins are famous for. It plays exceptionally well and sounds absolutely wonderful.

The guitar comes with its original chipboard case in very good shape, along with some "case candy" including very old, vintage string packs from Martin and Gibson.

If you have been looking for a "turn-key" pre-war Martin that needs zero work and carries the pedigree of a master luthier’s touch, this 00-21 is the definitive example.

Specifications:
  • Year: 1940
  • Model: 00-21
  • Top: Solid Adirondack Spruce (Original Finish)
  • Back/Sides: Solid Brazilian Rosewood (Original Finish)
  • Bracing: Original Scalloped X-Bracing
  • Condition: 9/10 (No Cracks)
  • Provenance: Recently serviced by Dennis Berck

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