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This 1938 Martin 00-17 is simply stunning and harks from what is regarded as the best year in Martin's production history.It is noted that Martin made 375 00-17s in 1938.  This has to be among the very cleanest examples.  There are no changes or repairs whatsoever. The finish is in remarkably excellent condition.  Look at the tuners - they shine!  Despite the condition, the guitar has been played over the years.  The frets show a good deal of wear.  The guitar will need a neck reset, refret and new saddle to be aptly enjoyed.  However, it sounds amazing as it sits.  With this work done, this will be an absolutely phenomenal guitar.  If it sits here for a while we'll have the work done, which of course will increase the price.The original case is included.  It is obviously worn but is in nicer condition than most.  We will ship the case separate from the guitar, so there will be two boxes in this shipment, increasing shipping cost.  We will include a sacrificial hardshell case to protect the guitar.  It won't be a nice one, but it'll be secure and viable for transport.Mahar's Vintage Guitars is a brick-and-mortar and web-based retailer. We are happy to talk with you before you make a purchase.   Please reach out if you feel so inclined! We cross market our items here and on our own site, so items are subject to sale elsewhere at any time (however we will never cancel a sale if it happens here first). See our profile here, our Google reviews as well as our 100% positive Reverb feedback. Also, Reverb limits us to only 25 pictures of our items. There is a good chance we have more. Contact us if you’d like to see them.No sales tax for direct sale customers outside California. Reverb sales are always taxed.Color: NaturalWeight: Top: Honduran Mahogany Body: Honduran Mahogany  Neck: Honduran Mahogany Fretboard: Brazilian RosewoodInlays: DotsFrets: OriginalFret count: 20Nut: OriginalNut width: 1 3/4"Scale: 24.9"Radius: 16"Neck thickness at 1st Fret: 0.84"Neck thickness at 10th Fret: 1.07"Action 1st String at 12th Fret: 3/32"Action 6th String at 12th Fret: 5/32"Total length: 38 7/8"Body length: 18 3/4"Lower bout: 14 3/8"Waist: 8 7/8"Upper bout: 10 13/16"Body depth/thickness: 4 1/16"String gauge: .012-.053"Electronics?: NoPickguard: OriginalBridge: Original Brazilian RosewoodTuners: OriginalCase: OHSCNotes: Shipping policy:Three day air shipping for the guitar will be included for these states and those to the east of them: Montana, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas.  The original case will go via ground.  For Reverb purchases, there is one cost option for these Eastern states and shipment will be made by UPS three-day-air.  Shipping outside the US will be via DHL or UPS only - we cannot discount shipping outside the US for this item. Shipments will require signature on delivery, no exceptions.  If there is damage, the buyer must retain all packing materials intact and picture them immediately and send them to .  Less than 1% of our shipments are damaged in transit, and we are committed to making sure your item arrives safely, but we are taking these additional measures to make sure you are happy with your purchase.

The Martin 00-17 is a classic acoustic guitar, known for its rich tone and vintage design. Initially introduced in 1930, it features all-mahogany construction and has become a favorite among fingerstyle guitarists.