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Martin Guitars Martin D28 Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar (with Case) Questions & Answers
What does the serial number 171756 on a Martin D28 Guitar mean?
That serial number would correspond to a guitar built in 1959. The model will be either be stamped on the neck block seen from inside the guitar or on the label visible through the sound hole. Martin's phone number is 610-759-2837 and they may be able to provide more specific info.
154693
Made in 1956.Value will depend on model and condition. Your area of the country will affect the value as well as local markets vary a lot.
Looking to buy my first acoustic electric guitar, I'm looking at a Martin gpcpa-1 plus with vts or a Taylor 814ce DLX grand auditorium, which is the better guitar
David, you have excellent taste! Both guitars are excellent: Martin has had a reputation as a premier guitar line since 1833- almost 200 years! The Taylor guitar company started in 1974, and is currently (according to Wikipedia, quoting a USA Today article) the #1 guitar maker in America.
I can see why the choice is difficult- they are both Rosewood guitars with Sitka spruce top on a cutaway body, and they are both incredible players.
The Taylor is a little more expensive at $3,999 than the Martin $3,399.
It will come down to which you like better and what kind of music you play- if you record, ask a professional sound engineer which will sound better for your particular style. I happen to like the Taylor neck, but that's mostly because I play a 12- but I cannot see how you would be disappointed with either of these fine instruments.
11/13/2018 5:40:50 PM •
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on Nov 13, 2018
How do i remove a fishman pick up from a 00018v martin guitar
Is it broken ? That's a $2K guitar. I won't want to mess it up.
Why not take it to a luthier and let him work on it, instead of risking damage ? Let him set it up and fine tune it while it's in the shop. I take all my new guitars to the luthier soon after purchase, then periodically just for check ups.
Even a fantastic guitar will be better after a good luthier sets it up.
Just my opinion.
9/15/2017 5:55:04 AM •
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on Sep 15, 2017
Sigma guitar by Martin serial no 98120211
Unfortunately the only Sigma serial numbers which were properly documented were those beginning with 90. Otherwise the serial number of these guitars provides no guide to the date or place of manufacture.
2/4/2017 8:39:01 AM •
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on Feb 04, 2017
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