Gorgeous Martin OM-28 Marquis Madagascar in excellent
condition.  Really just minty with the
exception of light pick scratches.  With
it’s beautiful Madagascar
rosewood back and sides and red spruce (Adirondack) top,
she’s a beauty in both looks and tone.  Many feel the Madagascar
rosewood is very similar in tonal properties to the highly desirable Brazilian
rosewood. This one is a 2006  model
(Serial number 125XXXX).   The list on a new madi OM-28 is right at
$7600.

The Orchestra Model is just a wonderfully versatile acoustic
guitar that can serve both as a strumming instrument and fingerstyle
player.   I really like it as a
fingerstyle player though most. . especially with its 1 ¾ “ nut width, 2 3/8”
bridge string spacing and scalloped bracing.  
.  I am gonna miss her.

This one is just in excellent shape.  No fretware or notable blemishes.  Tuners are smooth.  The action is perfect (to me).  No binding issues.  Case is included.  Picking it up your just impressed she’s clean
and beautiful. 

$75 shipping in the continental US.  Add $35 for HI, PR, and AK.  The case is included. No international
shipments on this one. 

Regarding payment, most people I have dealt with have been
wonderful about sending PayPal very shortly after an auction ends.   With that said, I realize sometimes a person
needs to transfer funds or they need to get physically to a place where they
can send payment and complete the transaction. . No problem at all, if you
would just help out with communications to me so I know what to expect that
would be great.

Regarding shipping, as a general practice, you should expect
your package to be shipped within 48-72 hours after payment is received,
barring a weekend or other circumstances in the middle. You certainly should
expect to see great communication from me and of course I’ll include tracking
number as I receive this from the shipping carrier.

As
an aside, I really like my 100% feedback.  I work hard on describing
correctly, packing well and communication so you are pleased with the
transaction.  If for some reason something unforeseen should develop,
please allow me the opportunity to correct/make right before leaving
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Up for bid is a Martin 000C-16RGTE Acoustic Electric Guitar.  Here is the history of this instrument....   I purchased it brand new about 4 years ago.  After a few months of playing, I began to notice that I was getting some scratches outside of the pickguard area, right around the edges.  After videotaping myself playing, I realized that it was not the pick that was making these scratches, but the fingernails of my right pinky and ring finger.  After about 2 years of playing the instrument, the scratches had turned into grooves and wear.  I figured that since the face of the guitar needed repair, I would remove the pickguard completely since I didn't like the look.  The pickguard area turned out to be slightly lighter in color than the rest of the guitar.  So bottom line, if you aesthetically want the guitar to be perfect, it needs to be taken to a Luthier for repair.  Now that I have the negative out of the way, here's the good news....  It has been well taken care of other than the scratches!  The headstock is in perfect shape, with no dings or scratches.  The fretboard and neck are perfect too, with some minor fret wear that one would expect from a 4 year old guitar.  The sides and back of the guitar are also perfect, with absolutely no dings or scratches.  The electronics work beautifully.  Needs new strings and a good setup... it's been awhile.  This is a good guitar, despite the wear on the face.  The good news is that since a Luthier will have to repair it, you can change the color, add a custom pickguard or even add a clear pickguard (which is what I was going to do).  Once it is repaired cosmetically, it will be like brand new.  This guitar sells for almost $1800.00 brand new on most music equipment websites: http://www.elderly.com/new_instruments/items/000C16RGTEA.htm.  Comes with case, which is in perfect condition, and no manual (I can't find it!)

Nice Martain DCM Cutaway Mahogany Dreadnought, made in the USA, with case.

Nicks and scuffs from playing.

Sounds great plays very well.

Any questions please ask.

LIST PRICE: $2699.00!!!



Martin & Co. OM21 Acoustic Guitar!
Rosewood Sides and Back, Spruce Top!

Designed with the pro player in mind, the OM-21 provides a sweet tone and deep sound, due to its East Indian rosewood construction on the back and sides.

The solid Sitka top allows great projection and strength. The neck is made from solid genuine mahogany and sports a solid East Indian rosewood fingerboard, and is mated to the body in a dovetail style. Additional features include bone nut and saddle, chrome Gotoh large knob tuners, low neck profile, tortoise binding, and high-gloss polishing.

Comes with a hardshell case.

This Martin guitar is just starting to come into its own after 10 years of life. The tone has definitely filled out and sweetened in the 10 years since I bought it. And it has that great earthy Martin sound. 

This J-15 is made entirely of Honduran Mahogany, not Sapele. Sapele is an African wood, not a wood from the Americas. Sapele is a great wood, and is used in guitars now in place of Mahogany because Mahogany is a protected species under CITES. I have made hardwood floors from both species. Both nice, but definitely both have different qualities. 

The jumbo shape gives the guitar a full, rich sound. It has great projection and can be loud if you attack it. The guitar has a great focus in that its sound is not all over the map but but really full through the mid ranges. It has a fat, organic almost elastic tone that I really like. The bass isn't boomy, but instead it's really present. The treble is beautifully clear but not sparkly.

Great for flatpicking or fingerstyle. The action is nice and low with no buzz. The action is 3/16" on the low E string at the twelfth fret. Real easy guitar to play. The guitar had a full setup with new strings about 6 weeks ago. 

It's in really nice condition. Has normal wear from playing. Just a few light scuffs. No cracks in the wood. Since it's a satin finish there are no finish cracks. There is a small ding about 1/16" in diameter on the top of the body near the neck joint as shown in the pictures. The neck joint is tight and the bridge is tight on the sound board. The wood seems darker than when I first bought it and the grain is gorgeous. The grain on the East Indian rosewood on the fingerboard and on the bridge is really pretty. 

It has a piezo pickup under the saddle. It had the pickup on it when I bought it. Comes with the original Martin hard case in great condition, and a Martin endpin in case you decide you don't want the pickup. 

I'll start this no reserve auction at a buck. Good luck with your bid. Please ask any questions before you bid and please check my terms and conditions below. 

I only charge actual shipping costs. If the shipping turns out to be less than my estimate, I'll refund you the difference. 

Specs:

The Martin J-15 Guitar comes equipped with a Solid Genuine Mahogany top, sides and back and a Solid East Indian Rosewood fingerboard. The J-15 comes with a Martin 380 hardshell case.

MODEL Martin J-15
CONSTRUCTION: Mortise/Tenon Neck Joint
BODY SIZE: J-14 Fret
TOP: Solid Genuine Mahogany
ROSETTE: Gold & Black Style Herringbone
TOP BRACING PATTERN: A-Frame X
TOP BRACES: Solid Sitka Spruce 5/16"
BACK MATERIAL: Solid Genuine Mahogany
BACK PURFLING: none
SIDE MATERIAL: Solid Genuine Mahogany
ENDPIECE: none
ENDPIECE INLAY: none
BINDING: none
TOP INLAY STYLE: none
SIDE INLAY: none
BACK INLAY: none
NECK MATERIAL: Select Hardwood
NECK SHAPE: Modified Low Oval
NUT MATERIAL: White Corian
HEADSTOCK: Solid/Square Taper
HEADPLATE: Solid East Indian Rosewood /Raised Gold Foil Logo
HEELCAP: none
FINGERBOARD MATERIAL: Solid East Indian Rosewood
SCALE LENGTH: 25.4"
# OF FRETS CLEAR: 14
# OF FRETS TOTAL: 20
FINGERBOARD WIDTH AT NUT: 1-11/16''
FINGERBOARD WIDTH AT 12TH FRET: 2-1/8''
FINGERBOARD POSITION INLAYS: Style 28
FINGERBOARD BINDING: none
FINISH BACK & SIDES: Satin
FINISH TOP: Satin
FINISH NECK: Satin
BRIDGE MATERIAL: Solid East Indian Rosewood
BRIDGE STYLE: Belly
BRIDGE STRING SPACING: 2-1/8''
SADDLE: 16'' Radius/Compensated/White Tusq
TUNING MACHINES: Chrome w/ Small Knobs
RECOMMENDED STRINGS: Martin SP 4200 Medium Phosphor Bronze
BRIDGE & END PINS: White w/Black Dots
PICKGUARD: Tortoise Color
CASE: 380
INTERIOR LABEL: Paper Label

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? Item ships the next business day. 

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This is a 2007 dreadnought with solid Sitka spruce top and solid Indian rosewood back and sides. One of the most affordable Martin dreadnought models with a 1 3/4-inch nut width. The 'LSH' in the model name stands for "large sound hole," which gives the guitar outstanding projection. It's particularly strong in the mid-range. The neck shape is modified low oval, very comfortable and easy to play.

This one is in excellent++ condition. About as new-looking as a used guitar can be. Comes with a hardshell case, and will be packed very securely and shipped promptly upon receipt of payment. Buyer pays Paypal fees and shipping costs from British Columbia (usually around $70 to the U.S.).

                                                                                                  NORMAN'S RARE GUITARS

Here is another amazing piece from Norm's private stash.  Up for sale today is a 1969 Martin D-35 with gorgeous Brazilian Rosewood back and sides.  This guitar is in excellent condition for a 40 year old guitar, I would rate it a 9.7 out of 10.  The guitar has no issues.  There is no cracking, refinishing,  or over spray.  The only non original part on the guitar is the addition of a strap button at the heal of the neck.  The back of the guitar has some buckle rash from years of play, but nothing is through the finish...and check out the grain of the Brazilian Rosewood.  The guitar will ship in it's original Martin Hardshell case.  If you have any questions on this piece, or any other piece that you see listed, please feel free to give me a call at the shop Tues-Sat 11-6PM PST.  Ask for Mark 818-344-8300.

PAYMENT
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SHIPPING AND TAX
All guitars are shipped via UPS Ground shipping, and we require full insurance on guitars being ship.  International bidders please contact me first for a shipping quote.  Guitars will be shipped 24-48 hours after auction close.  Buyer is responsible for shipping and insurance charges.  All insurance charges are assessed at the end of the auction based upon the final selling price.  Our shop is closed on Sunday and Monday, any item sold over weekends will be shipped on Tuesdays.  CA residents are subject to sales tax

RETURNS
All Sales are final for our Ebay auctions.  If you would like to see extra pictures or have any questions regarding a guitar, please feel free to Email me or call me at the shop.  Ask for Mark  818-344-8300