Martin 00-17 Natural 1948

Summary

Finish: Original

Top Material: Mahogany Top

Body Material: Mahogany Body

Body Details: Mahogany top, back and sides.

Neck Material: Mahogany Neck

Fingerboard Material: Brazilian Rosewood

Neck Profile: medium, soft "V"

Neck Thickness (IN): 1st- .88" 10th- 1.00"

Fingerboard Radius: 16.00

Nut Width: 1-11/16 in

Neck Details: One piece mahogany neck with unbound Brazilian rosewood board.

Hardware: Original hardware except for replaced bridge pins and end pin.

Weight: 3 lbs 7.8 oz

Modifications / Repairs: -The neck has been reset.-The original saddle has been shimmed up to accommodate the corrected neck angle from the neck reset. -There two repaired cracks on the top of the body and two repaired cracks on the back of the body. -The bridge pins and end pin have been replaced.

Case Details: Chip board case.

Cosmetic Condition: The guitar has heavy play wear. There is light checking and dents and scratches throughout. The back of the body has considerable buckle rash. The finish on the back of the neck is worn thin. The tuners are nicely tarnished.

Serial Number: 106087

Tech Notes: -The guitar plays well with low action. The frets are small with light play wear. -The back edge of the bridge is lifting very slightly from the top. It is stable and does not need to be reglued. -The serial number dates to 1948.