Description
This beautiful C-1T Archtop Tenor was just recently acquired from a private collection of nearly 40 rare & vintage Martin guitars, including tenors as well as mandolins, ukes & banjos. Professionally inspected & set up by the experts here at Cream City Music.
Cosmetic Condition: Not bad considering it's 90 years old, but there are signs of play wear & age - various nicks, chips, dents & dings; scratches, weather checking & some finish wear. There are various cracks in the back & bass-side of the body that have all been professionally repaired - glued & cleated. Overall the guitar has a great look to it with an authentic vintage vibe & beautiful patina.
Neck: Mahogany neck with cream side-dots. Brazilian rosewood fingerboard with mother of pearl dot inlays. Frets are clean with no wear. Grover Pat. tuners with ivoroid buttons. 1 1/4" nut with; 23" scale length. Neck is straight & plays well up & down the fretboard.
Body: Double-bound archtop. Solid spruce top in sunburst finish with round sound hole. Long tortoise pickguard & milti-ring rosette. Trapeze tailpiece with adjustable rosewood bridge. Solid mahogany back & sides. Guitar weighs 3 1/2 lbs.
Case: Original hardshell case included.
