£2,700
1959 C.F. Martin & Co 0-15 acoustic guitar, made in USA, ser. no. 1xxxx0; Back, sides and top: mahogany; Finish: lacquer checking and blemishes consistent and expected for age; Fretboard: rosewood, minor wear to first position; Frets: generally good with indent wear showing to first two positions, refret; Hardware: good; Case: period semi-rigid fibreboard case; Weight: 1.50kg; Overall condition: good for age
*Sold with CITES A10 certificate no. 604444/01
Generally in good condition for age and as per description. Body with minor lacquer checking and a varied selection of larger and smaller blemishes and dings. Fretboard in good shape with some very minor visible wear to first position. Frets appear to have been replaced and the current frets have indent wear which does not appear to hamper playability. Additional strap button installed to back of heel. Action appears good and comfortable to play throughout.
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