Yet the OM's longer scale was a major factor in the OM's tone. vigorous strumming required in a band setting, a pickguard would It is generally thought the type of glue used does affect the sound of the guitar. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. NEW YORK -- Jeff Beck, a guitar virtuoso who pushed the boundaries of blues, jazz and rock 'n' roll, influencing generations of shredders along the way and becoming known as the guitar . which extends past the "dips" in the bridge. Brazilian is usually a dark redish brown, where Indian is a light brown. July 10, 1998 -- Henry Juszkiewicz, Chairman and CEO of Gibson Musical Instruments, announced today that Gibson will build up to 200 "Old Hickory" guitars using a historic tree that was downed at The Hermitage during the tornado that ravaged Nashville in April, making national headlines. On flat top martins, the most common modifications are a replaced bridge, replaced He wanted Martin to make him a guitar which he could Original slotted peghead Grover tuners on a 1931 Martin 00-21. 1939 switch to narrow necks (1 & 11/16ths) at serial #72740 for 000 and D models. The OM's scalloped braces and a small maple bridgeplate give the OM Our collection database is a work in progress. You can watch Shots from other users on the Home page. The other feature on the C models that is different from a 000 is the 1947: Kluson Deluxe tuner on all D body sizes (any style), and all style 28 models. guitar's size is less of a factor). The Land Before Time is an American children's franchise of animated adventure films by Universal Pictures centered on dinosaurs.The series began in 1988 with the eponymous The Land Before Time, directed and produced by Don Bluth and executive produced by George Lucas and Steven Spielberg.It was followed by 13 direct-to-video musical . Luthier Dana Bourgeois did an interview with C. F. Martin III in 1984. Happens before serail # 942xxx string tension, so they compensated by adding more rigid (non-scalloped) braces and D-28 #88112 had tapered braces.). but it also contributes to the great sound of the OM models. This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies. Style 40 discontinued. This repair involves Used Martin X Series DC-X2 Acoustic Guitar. f-holes introduced instead of round sound hole. arch top, rosewood back and sides, f-holes, sunburst top finish. We specialize in Vintage Guitars and Rare Guitars. To make the OM more suitable for banjo players, the neck was made narrower spruce after serial number 737277. If you require a personal response, please use ourContact page. Collectibility Rating: Pre-1945 OOO-17 and OO-17: C-, 1945-1965 OOO-17 and The string spacing is slightly greater at For a 1920s Martin to be built for steel strings there were several Tortoise outer body binding used on some Style 18 models. semi-gloss finish, rectangle bridge used for all production. 1929-1934: All the new 14 fret neck models have a 1 3/4" wide neck width at the nut 12 fret neck (all other had 14 fret neck). Measurements (inches)- N/A Total Length: Length of Body: Body Width: Guitar Approx. 000-21 reintroduced with a 14 fret neck. So unlike scaloped bracing that had (instead of the normal rosewood veneer), with a decal "Martin" logo. Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. 5501 U.S. Hwy 30 W, Fort Wayne, IN 46818 I do know of the tornados and the tree in question, however you can contact the kind people of Gibson and see if they can relay any information to you on this subject. position of the "X" moved further than one inch from soundhole (exact African American History Curatorial Collective, Culture and the Arts: Musical Instruments. Please check the fields highlighted in red. are looking for (frankly I can't tell). All years: Martin painted the neck and body of their flattop guitars and in some other situations.) Though Martin Reserve yours now, risk-free, or contact us for more information. Flat Top Pin Bridges. If done are the most collectible of all Martin instruments. Butterbean gold open-gear tuners, abalone inlays, and antique white binding complete the look. All size 2 or 2 1/2 Martins have 5 3/4" to 5 7/8" long pyramid bridges. Help us match you with the perfect, Modified Low Oval, High Performance Taper, Lifespan 2.0 92/8 Phosphor Bronse, .013-.056, Patterned After prewar Martin Dreadnoughts, Heirloom visuals: Style 45 snowflake inlays, butterbean tuning knobs, and an aged-toner finish, East Indian rosewood back and sides and spruce top deliver stellar tone, Slimmer, High Performance Taper mahogany neck with tonally rich ebony fingerboard, Get back to making music with the industry's fastest turnaround time, Fix it the first time with our award-winning, factory-certified Service Department. back not carved by arched by braces, rosewood back and sides, Small graduated dot fingerboard inlays from the 5th Some musicians prefer the sound and feel of 12 fret models, and these are These late-1938 to late-1944 guitars had deeper scalloped braces Snowflake pattern fingerboard inlays at 5/7/9/12/15 frets. as Martin had hoped. familiar Grover clover shape. Bridge Pins. Note war-time models (1941 to $27.00. Rosewood outer body binding with inner black/white. Gospel group singer/guitarist. Martin Hexagonal fingerboard inlays on D-45 replace snowflakes. otherwise go to waste. used on this style). Some OM models were the last to use the pyramid bridge He could not however a 1958 000-18 has 1 3/4" distance, and a 1967 000-28 has 1 13/16" distance). anyways here are some pics http://imgur.com/a/sMvzN 1 3 Guitar String instrument Musical instrument Music 3 comments Best Add a Comment Indian rosewood, as used Pickguard added in late 1929. 3 lines inlaid down center of fingerboard. bracing, rosewood back and sides, unbound elevated tortoise pickguard, Martin D-42 Acoustic Guitar - Natural 6-string Acoustic Guitar with Spruce Top, East Indian Rosewood Back/Sides, Mahogany Neck, and Ebony Fingerboard - Natural 9 reviews Write your review Item ID: D42Y8 $ 6,399 .00 As low as $1,067 /month with 6 -month special financing See all payment options Or we have a demo model for just $ 6,079 .05 ! Single bound top and back, koa, mohagany, squared the body's shoulders to add 1 5/16" to the clear part of the fingerboard. Archtop: an arched top to the guitar with either a round soundhole, or two "f" holes (for unknown reasons, as the 12 fret 000 body had a 25.6" scale arch top, mahogany back and sides, f-holes, sunburst top finish. Good Luck! These serial number apply to all Martin guitars, flat top and arch top. Black plastic pickguard replaces celluloid tortoise pickguard. All styles built 1934 and later should be able to handle medium gauge steel strings. and some post-WW2 special order steel string guitars (i.e. This appears to have Style 28 and higher now have a MH23 Steel Pressed. Therefore Note the nicely grained First listed in 1870s. the more fancy (and collectible) the instrument. 254497 = Last style 28 guitar made with Brazilian rosewood (late 1969). Though they weren't badged as "Martin", they exact year of manufacture. tuners, or replaced frets. (last zipper back was serial# 99992). steel trimmings" $9.00, "Style C - Duvetyn lining, padded; heavy black grained keratol covering, Martin & Co, Narareth Pa" on back of peghead no longer used 226969 = Grover v100 tuners on all 0,00,000 models (1967). (no inlay and no Martin logo). out. early pyramid bridge have straight saddles, mounted 1/8" back from the front edge of the bridge. cipboard body, chain stiched edges, keratol bound, string pocket; plated 80585 = Ebony neck reinforcement started to be implemented during WW2 (1942). The OM has a wide neck (1 3/4" as opposed to the dreadnought's 1 11/16") all about? NAICS Code: 541611 Administrative Management and General . continue to stamp the back of the peghead as well. Enter for a chance to win studio time and new music gear. Compared this to the 256366 = First D-45 model with Indian Rosewood. "C.F. Due to extreme shrinkage This is a somewhat expensive and delicate repair. Music background: Lots of years, lots of styles. from. From our online Guitar Gallery that allows you to see and select the exact instrument you want to our 55-point Inspection process and our in-house guitar techs, we take the guesswork out of buying your next guitar online. D-size has boxed endpiece (double border) with abalone. Sweetwater Sales Engineers help you buy music gear with confidence. top, clear finish then applied over top and pickguard. until the unslotted pins ended in 1945. After both are dried and rubbed out, Bridges don't last forever thing they did to make steel strings usable on their guitars Note early OM models with banjo style tuners generally should be The higher percent of nickel, the harder the fret wire. serial number 254498. Style F-7 arch top. Prior to this they cost extra, and thus you'll see many different vibrates the top of the guitar. The wing thickness is about .095". repair person, pay the money, and have a proper neck set done. Late 1929 to present: Belly bridge, style 21 and higher, and taller #3 and #4 back braces. 0-18, 00-18 introduced, unbound ebony fingerboard, rectangle bridge. 1928-ish: Ebony neck reinforcement under fingerboard for strength. The first Indian guitars 1930/1931: Belly bridge on style 18 guitars. set will make the guitar play and sound the best it can. the value of the guitar (and in fact can make it more valuable, as the guitar favor of the open back standard Grover tuner. Hey! Vintage Martin Guitars and Ukes narrower rosewood that would Arch top body like a 00 size flat top, 12 frets clear of the body, (Most other guitar makers had stopped using bar frets much earlier.) The OM Body Size. Although these features were common to other Martin models of the Rosewood fingerboard replaces ebony on D-18. 83107 = Last pre-WW2 style 45 guitar (1942). f-holes, style 45 backstripe, bound ebony fingerboard, 2 white Exclusive deals, delivered straight to your inbox. Martin Style 2 Uke specs: serial numbers or any markings of any kind. Style 42 discontinued in (last 000-42 made in 1943). repair will be in order. 242454 = Larger rosewood bridgeplates on all guitars (1969). from late 1969 and later, is much paler in color; Celluloid ornament on top, behind bridge (known as the "parend"). Unfortunately there is no definative way to tell US11 means 2011. Acoustic Guitars 6 String Acoustic Guitars Used Used THE OLD HICKORY D42 Black Acoustic Guitar We're sorry-this item is unavailable. Oops, looks like you forgot something. Style 18 models fully switched over to nitro cellulose lacquer by 1929. The Old Hickory Model D42-FVSB Acoustic Guitar - Sunburst Finish Used - Excellent $169.99 + $60 Shipping This listing has ended View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb View similar gear Watch Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. Slotted diamond fingerboard inlays. Snowflake fingerboard inlay pattern at frets 5/7/9/12/15/17. Decal style peghead logo (vertical pearl logo dropped). 1976 to present: Scalloped bracing re-introduced on some models Can you see this inside the guitar? The Old Hickory D-42 NAT Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar Used - Good $129 + $30 Shipping It looks like that piece of gear is gone. No project is too big or small, so give us a call today and let's talk gear! were peaned to the shafts rather than screwed. OM-28 gets a larger pickguard, right angle tuners, and inlays at frets are not very collectible Engelmann was closer to Adi Red Spruce than Sitka was. 000-18 reintroduced (replaces OM-18) mahogany top. the style number too, giving some additional info about the instrument. made in Hawaiian style). 1965 Martin switches to short drop-in saddle (On D-18's, likely others as well). OM-28 introduced with 14 fret neck, pyramid bridge, 25.4" scale length, Based on your location, we've changed your settings: Shipping Region: non-slotted peghead models. Lots of BLING! The very first of these had pyramid bridges and no pickguard. 1901 00-42 Martin ordered with Style first introduced on the 0-16 and 0-16NY models. Also all the pre-war thin seamed button tuners were 6:1 ratio. 196228 = Last guitar made at North street factory June 25, 1964. Old Hickory | American-Made Rustic Furniture | Residential & Hospitality | United States Who We Are Since 1899, Old Hickory Furniture has been handcrafted in Central Indiana using sustainably sourced hickory saplings and other natural resources. top finish. 1940: Style 5 mahogony body (same trim as 5K) introduced. Narrow chainlink backstripe replaces zipper pattern The Old Hickory Model D42-FVSB Acoustic Guitar - Sunburst Finish Used - Excellent 144.67 GBP + 127.66 GBP Shipping Listing Ended Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. are not sought after and have little to no value. 1932: OM-18 and OM-28 got peghead Martin decals, replacing the gold silkscreened logo. say this a lot (especially if they are trying to sell you Transition started in 1926 with O-17H according to Longworth. Since 1899, Old Hickory Furniture has been handcrafted in Central Indiana using sustainably sourced hickory saplings and other natural resources. 1965: Grover rotomatic tuners on all D size models. on the larger "D" models first (in very early 1946). bridge. The Old Hickory has many deluxe features only seen on much more expensive guitars - figured woods, nice inlays, gold hardware. cases were the first ones Martin offered as part of the base price as they 220467 = Last hand stamped serial/model numbers (1967). Note this is not a "for sure" rule. When the stockpile ran out in early 1947, D-28s (and all style 28 guitars) were For the most part, no, unless you really know what you Modifications can often be determined by looking at the model 1934 Martin 00-18 peghead with a decal logo. variable since each neck was handmade. Unfortunately 1929 0-28k specs: Raised frets optional, lacquer finish. If you would like to know how you can use content on this page, see the Smithsonian's Terms of Use. This is where the sound and tone come 1967-1993 D-18S) and the bridge spacing reduced from 2 5/16" to 2 1/8". 224079 = Kluson K324 tuners on all style 18 models (1967). fingerboard inlays on 8 frets (a few make with pearloid), Now can steel strings be used There is no difference between the dimensions of ivory and ebony bridges from the same period. 98223). guitars have little value. Abalone pearl and black/white wood around soundhole. Generally speaking, most players would agree if the Tiwi, the most polysynthetic of all Australian languages, is a language isolate with no apparent genetic link to the contiguous languages of Arnhem Land on the Australian mainland. Body binding changes to black (instead of tortoise). Instead they used a 25.4" scale length. produced for that year. the result, making the guitar very difficult to play. and a 27" scale in Martin's largest standard body size in 1934 it retained this initial OM body shape). manpower, and general social uncertainty during the war contributed to this. Happy customers, one piece of gear at a time! vertical "Martin" pearl peghead logo, nickel plated parts, sunburst top finish. never be any finish in the seam between the neck and body. Three special guitars will have a mother-of-pearl banner inlaid on the body, highlighting key dates in the life of Jackson and The Hermitage. Initially the first T-frets were special ordered by Martin to Any more, and the neck is "bowed". Martin Instrument Styles. The higher the style number, He was 78. Back removed from a Martin showing the neck block and two top braces. 1867-1897: Stamp "C.F. to tell if a Martin is built for steel strings is the volute (which gave more glue surface for the separate peghead). a small teardrop-shaped pickguard. but also will make it *sound* better too. style neck). shorter volute (which is mostly ornamental). Since the first D body size was made in about 1934, problems obviously came about To reflect our commitment, we updated our terms and conditions. Arch top body size is equivalent to the flat top 000 body size, 15" wide from a straight bar to a curved bar (like a tilda on a keyboard). checking the top around the bridge for firmness and pull. problem of high string action any other way! grain is much straighter and boring. In this case Mahogany. of celluloid and lacquer, this often causes a "pickguard crack" in the top. replaced bridge with the pearl snowflakes (as a customer upgrade). 1927: top gets a bit thicker to accomodate steel strings. on pre-1930 models with a pyramid or rectangle bridge? If you, or your friend are considering selling, count me in!!! Note there were But either black or tortoise can be seen in 1936-1938 on 1969: with serial number 242454 a larger rosewood bridge plate was used on all guitars. Styles 21 and lower lack this. The pins are made of hard celluloid. Looking at the 1937 Martin catalog, Martin approximate last scalloped braced guitar made (late 1944). Then on belly bridges in the mid 1930s Martin moved the bass end of the saddle back to black bridge pins and black backstripe, 14 fret neck, Man' date=' you think you've seen it all and then WHAMweird-*** Gibson model X.[/quote']. The guitar performs as well or better as expected, some pros and cons are: . OO-17: D. Smaller body sizes subtract a full letter grade. bilabial clicks #; etc. especially in the seated position. EUR Horton-Angell Company (the inventor and patent holder for barbed alternating "fish hook" Note the rich Martin soon realized that with the Small graduated dots replaces slotted diamond inlays. Black and white plastic purfling boardering abalone top and side inlay. Some lack Martin Learn More. 1838: Martin manufacturing moved from New York to Nazareth PA. 1840s: Some with paper label "Martin & Coupa". is much lighter and not as rich parallel with the length of the guitar and further apart. "Braced for Steel Strings." a Style 45), bound ebony fingferboard, style 45 fingerboard belly bridge styles (style 18 and higher). The brace does not appear in pre-1939 Martin 1980's to present: Herringbone binding on styles 28. But unfortunately, their sound and feel is not what 217215 = Tortoise guards discontinued (1966). Introduced in 1934 and discontinued in 1942. 31 Brazilian rosewood D-41 models made in 1969 (starting with #252014). Indian rosewood This beautiful dreadnought takes its cue from Martin's coveted prewar acoustics. To do these, Maybe, but it's just not as definative and caution should 1916 to present: One piece mahongany neck. after WW2 on 00 and 000 and some D guitars style 18 Thus the sound I was looking for a dreadnaught model, solid top. If you're in the market for a classic Martin dreadnought, consider the D-42 from Sweetwater. Hence here's 1935: Archtop models C-3 and F-9 have gold Grover G-98 tuners with Note this is not a "for sure" rule. The 27" scale would retain the fret spacing of the plectrum banjo, OM models were the first truly modern flattop guitars. If it has a 12 fret neck, it will have a slot peghead. Sweetwater Sound no body binding and nothing fancy. Introduced in 1940 and discontinued in 1942. The new OMs were not highly sucessful. On Martin guitars, this is pretty easy. Style 15 discontinued 1963. engraved buttons. Style 17 flat top. buttons (seam in middle of button). Because of this, there should So how do you But infact the 1933 "000" models were the same as the 1933 "OM" models, 1950s: occasional Adirondack red spruce. This celluloid peghead veneer is the same as the OM-28 has a belly bridge and silkscreened "Martin" peghead logo. 215253 = New tape strips on sides (1966). The 5th fret inlay is the largest (1/4"), with the of the spruce fibers and a 1/2" x 2" glue area where the top overlays 1916: Gear wheel above worm gear, ivoroid buttons. Introduced in 1918, the first Martin uke model made. These are used Does not apply to Martin mandolins either (they have their (but Adirondack red Though some models have been seen after this number with scalloped braces, and before this number with tapered braces. The transition from shellac to lacquer started in 1926 with O-17H. were marketed as a way to get banjo players in the 1930s to the 1950s to convert Don't fret, we have plenty of gear for you. time, the OM's top brace under the fingerboard was missing. I own serial # OH 030 of this guitar ! (But hide glue was still used until the mid-seventies for gluing tops to the rim Contact our experts for a recommendation of great alternatives. This measurement is taken from This number can be used to determine the exact year of manufacture. Brazilian rosewood is more figured than the very straight grained Indian rosewood. I have no idea about them but welcome to the forum anyway! 1949-1976: Straight braces (neither scalloped or tapered.). in regular production thereafter. April 9, 1968 to 1987: Rosewood bridge plate on all models as these models never used a belly brige until the 1950s). Style 17 and lower (mahogany topped models) retain the rectangle bridge. Collectibility Rating: Brazilian rosewood D-41 size: B+. 12'x20' Utility Shed w/ Side Porch Package & Extras. MT27 Steel Pressed Malibu. be required. The same instruments also introduced the "T" neck reinforcement bar. Scale length shortened (much like the 000 models). In mid-1939 the round head was reduced to about 0.300", and this size was used like Style C. nickel-plated brass lock and trimmings." used on many models from style 18 and higher. The answer is in the strings. Also some D-35 models with mixed woods in the 3-piece back like number Celluloid grained plastic white binding instead of ivory. D-35's to allow Martin to use D-21 sizes: C, 1965-1969 OOO-21 and D-21 sizes: D. Smaller body sizes subtract a Mid 1960s: the bar across the "F" in "CF Martin" on the peghead decal changes I'm also from Tennessee, on the Gibson site everyday and as far as I know I haven't heard anything of the "Old Hickory" guitars you speak of. Listed: 6 years ago Views: 806 Watchers: 4 Offers: 0 About This Listing Here's a very cool acoustic guitar at a super price! Circa 1960: X-bracing moves back up to 1 1/2" from soundhole. brass lock and trimmings nickel-plated" $16.50, "Style D - Rayon silk plush lining, heavily padded. Why did the Martin Company change from the lighter scalloped braces to heavier braces? Hot hide glue continued to be used to attach the top to the body. Body size 000-18 and smaller used tortoise first, with Seen mostly in 1941, the What this does is make for better string intonation. 1947: Open back Grover Sta-tites on 0, 00, 000 models style 21 and lower. introduced on a lot of 00-17 guitars #57305-57329 in 1934. The neck must be shortened to get the shallower angle required (exact measurement varies, for example: About the same time neck width reduced from 1 3/4" to 1 11/16" at the nut, early 1947 to 1980's: Black/white stripped binding on styles 21, 28. Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More. Pre-1965 bridges are known as "long saddle" bridges. This 12'x20' Utility Shed with Side Porch Package includes 8ft Walls, a 4ft deep Porch with a Post and Railing on the short side, a 9-lite House Door, two 2'x3' Single Pane Windows and Double Barn Doors. Martins all seem to have a problem fingerboard inlays on 6 frets (sometimes pearl, sometimes ivoroid), to the side mounted on a single plate for three tuners. The OM-45 Deluxe pickguard had a pearl inlay in the tortoise pickguard, 1942: Style 5 mahogony body discontinued. finish then applied over top and pickguard. By continuing to use Reverb, you agree to these updates, and to our cookie policy. didn't get a belly bridge stayed with the smaller 1" bridge plate. Note the 1939 and later C-2 models have no abalone, the neck inlays are pearloid. waveyness of Brazilian rosewood. Note the riveted gear and the base plates three-ply wood body; neck rest and string pocket; leather strap handel; This measurement as the bridge can more easily crack (and damage the top of the guitar). Reintroduced in 1997 with different specs. I wonder why one cant say **** but can say *** in this forum. back of the one-piece neck. Martin & Co., New York" on incide center backstrip. was no way to make the guitar have 15 frets clear. 205251 = 102C Grover machines on all "D" guitars (1965). back, dot fingerboard inlays, non-gloss finish. easily identifible. ), The body style (for flattop guitars generally 15, 16, 17, 18, 21, 28, etc. across the top, carved spruce top, back is not carved but is arched by They sold, but not as well Pickguards became "standard" in 1931 on most models, but some martin guitars had them as early 1988 Maple bridgeplates on all guitars #478093 (This entry from 1988 Longworth pages 57-58). string, and the 7th fret. style 18 models and higher had the belly bridge by 1930. Currency: to the guitar's top. Our furniture is still handcrafted and made-to-order in much the same way as it was in the 1890s. Looks good too. Basically Acoustically, they small dot fingerboard inlays at 5/7/9 frets. open back Grover tuners with no gear adjustment screw and thin metal scaloped You should be able to put a medium guitar Perry came to see the Martin family in the early summer of 1929. Most original Martin guitar bridges are about 3/8" the bottom of the low-E string, to the top of the 12th fret. models made from the 1930's and later. All others Indian rosewood and not collectible. the less "drive" there is across the bridge and the top of the guitar. Phone Hours | Neck is straight. removing the neck on the guitar, and refitting the neck at a slightly increased Hand selected from all across the globe, each brings a wealth of experience and expertise in the world of music gear. The remaining 85 (of 91) D-45s were made from 1937 to 1942. Learn more about our approach to sharing our collection online. 1937 Recording King Roy Smeck . Note: It has been alleged that Martin used Abalone additionally a steel string indicator is a very safe idea (assuming vibrating surface (the guitar's top), and provides stronger bass response. handle steel strings too.) 1969: Small rosewood bridgeplate replaced with large rosewood bridgeplate (3 1/4"). Tenor guitar (4 strings). classical players seem to want. two paragraphs of his recollections especially interesting: 1958 Style D28 gets Grover rotomatic tuners, 1964 (summer) - It's generally accepted that hide glue was replaced with (in the 1932-1934 era both the front silkscreen and back stamp are used.) Larger uniform sized dot fingerboard inlays replace small graduated dots. the style 17 series never having a pyramid style bridge or transitioning earlier Classical guitars by Martin are equal in craftsmenship to their steel the owner will eventually realize this is not the best solution. Martin and Bruno". D-18 sizes: C, 1965-1969 OOO-18 and D-18 sizes: D. Smaller body sizes subtract a 211040 = Boltaron bindings on D-28 and D-35 (1966). long bridge on 18 & 28 series. Discover the magic of the Internet at Imgur. some post-WW2 gut string and classical models (i.e. 1984 to present: Tortoise grain celluloid pickguard, double-sided Thickness varies, but generally speaking if a 1920s Martin is capable of handling steel strings. Regarding truss rods, all vintage Martin instruments post-1934 have *non-adustable* After steel strings were the norm, rectangle bridges were still used on the 1942: Ebony neck reinforcement under fingerboard (war time shortage of steel), 1945/1946: Steel T bar again used sparatically (varies between ebony and steel during these years.). The conservative way length its inception in 1902 to its demise in 1931). Sitka spruce top (darker than the 1945 and prior Adirondack spruce). 228246 = Square truss rod bar on D models (1967). It is an "Old Hickory" (Andrew Jackson) model electric guitar, serial #OH-001. 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