Martin / 0017 / 1956 / Mahogany / Guitar
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This is an all Mahogany, 00 size guitar in good condition, and a great example of a difficult to find Martin model. Tonally it has a warm, smooth sound, surprisingly full sounding when strummed, with beautifully defined single notes when fingerpicked, and an unmistakable vintage tone. The neck feels great to play with a gentle V profile, and the action is just right. The guitar is structurally sound with one repaired top crack, although the top has had the lacquer removed, also the nut has been moved to the zero fret position. The other things to mention are that a previous owner has scratched his social security number on the back close to the neck heel - something often done by US servicemen - and also scratched his initials onto the back of the headstock. Both these could easily be covered, but I prefer to leave that decision to the next owner as some people like the kind of character this type of feature adds. It comes in a non original hard case.
Glenns Guitars, UK 
Welcome to Glenn's Guitars here on Vintage & Rare. After many years in the industry, and having been fortunate enough to have worked in Hanks and The Acoustic Centre - probably London's two foremost acoustic guitar shops - I decided to do my own thing.
I have a passion for used and vintage acoustic guitars; nearly new second hand guitars because they can represent a bargain compared to the price of a new guitar, older and vintage guitars because they tend to have more character and can often become an investment.
You will notice when viewing my stock list my taste in guitars, as I only sell guitars that I genuinely like - and there are certain brands noticeable by their absence. I am a huge fan of older Gibson, Martin and Guild acoustics, but also more boutique brands such as Lowden and Collings.
I will consider part exchange if it makes your desired guitar a little easier to afford. I also offer a guitar finding service, if there's something specific you're looking for.
If you are happy to buy over the internet, I will send you as many high resolution photos and as much information about the guitar you're interested in as I can. If you can get to me - I'm based in Enfield, only 30 minutes from London Liverpool Street Station - you can always make an appointment with me and come and try some of the guitars out first.
I accept payment by Paypal, bank transfer, cheque and of course cash.
