Help me date this Martin Classical guitar

metallicafan18 · #1 06-18-2008, 11:45 AM

This is my dad's Martin Classical guitar. He says it was given to him by his uncle when he was young. He says he's almost sure it was made before the 1970's. I'll post some pics. Let me know if I need more pics of certain parts.

Ask me if you really need the serial number.

**SoComSurfing** · #2 06-18-2008, 04:41 PM

Need serial number to accurately date it.

metallicafan18 · #3 06-18-2008, 07:35 PM

The serial number is 220209

**SoComSurfing** · #4 06-18-2008, 07:51 PM

That would be a 1967 model. Too bad it's not Rosewood.

metallicafan18 · #5 06-18-2008, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by SoComSurfing

That would be a 1967 model. Too bad it's not Rosewood.

Why?

Do you think you could tell me the model and other things about it that I should know?

Thanks!

**SoComSurfing** · #6 06-18-2008, 10:06 PM

I really wouldn't want to hazard a guess as to the model number. I haven't kept up with Martins in several years. If it were pre-'69 in a Rosewood model, it would be Brazilian Rosewood, which can command a nice little jump in value. Martin never was really known for their nylon-strings, but I've enjoyed everyone that I've come across. Of course, I'm not a classical player, either, just like that nylon tone every now and then.

metallicafan18 · #7 06-18-2008, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by SoComSurfing

I really wouldn't want to hazard a guess as to the model number. I haven't kept up with Martins in several years. If it were pre-'69 in a Rosewood model, it would be Brazilian Rosewood, which can command a nice little jump in value. Martin never was really known for their nylon-strings, but I've enjoyed everyone that I've come across. Of course, I'm not a classical player, either, just like that nylon tone every now and then.

What strings do you use?

We just put those one because that's what the store told us to get. lol

When you talk about rosewood, do you mean the fretboard?

**SoComSurfing** · #8 06-18-2008, 10:19 PM

Nope, back and sides. That one's mahogany.

I've been pretty satisfied with D'addario Pro-Artes. I have one nylon string strung with Thomastik-Infelds right now, and I really like them, but they're a bit pricey for something I don't play all that often.

metallicafan18 · #9 06-18-2008, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by SoComSurfing

Nope, back and sides. That one's mahogany.

I've been pretty satisfied with D'addario Pro-Artes. I have one nylon string strung with Thomastik-Infelds right now, and I really like them, but they're a bit pricey for something I don't play all that often.

Are the strings just nickel?

Sorry for all the questions.