Description
Anderson's appreciation of his original Martin's ability to sound great with nylon or steel strings remains strong, so much so that he asked Martin to come up with something similar for his signature guitar. The 0-28 Ian Anderson Signature Edition is specifically designed to handle nylon or steel strings with equal aplomb.
This model is dubbed "The Chameleon" because of an ingenious interchangeable saddle arrangement that allows the guitar to be used with either nylon strings (black saddle) or steel strings (white saddle). Other unusual design features include an installed non-invasive Fishman/Martin Gold+Plus Natural I active transducer system that works with either saddle, plus a unique mother of pearl star patterned rosette.
Professionally inspected & set up by the experts here at Cream City Music so it's ready to play straight out of the case.
Cosmetic Condition: Very good condition overall - pretty clean for the most part with various minor nicks, dents & dings; surface scratches & general mild play wear throughout.
Neck: Modified V shape mahogany neck with white side-dots. Ebony fingerboard with abalone diamond inlays. Ian Anderson inlay signature in the 20th fret. Frets are in great shape with practically no wear. Slotted headstock with rosewood overlay & long diamond volute. Waverly tuners with ivoroid buttons. 1 7/8" width bone nut; 24.9" scale length. Neck is straight & truss rod works perfectly.
Body: 0-12 Fret body size. Solid Adirondak spruce top with Herringbone purfling. Scalloped 1/4" solid Adirondak spruce top braces. Ebony Pyramid bridge with compensated saddle. 16" radius white & black Micarta saddles also included. 2 5/16" string spacing. Abalone star rosette & no pickguard. Solid Indian Rosewood back & sides. Ivoroid binding on the top & back with ZigZag back strip. Guitar weighs 4 lbs 0.5 oz.
Electronics: Martin Gold Plus Natural I active pickup.
Case: Original Martin deluxe hardshell case included along with some paperwork & a letter signed by Dick Boak from Martin.
