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Martin / 5-18 Terz / 1949 / Guitar For Sale

Originally designed as part of the Germanic tradition of "terz" guitars, it was intended to be tuned a minor third higher than standard pitch, ideal for solo performances and harmonies. This instrument gained further recognition in the 1950s and 1960s thanks to its association with Marty Robbins, who frequently used its distinctive sound on stage. The guitar features a mahogany neck and back and sides with a Sitka spruce top, as Martin stopped using Adirondacks as standard on its guitars after World War II. Underneath the top, we find non-scalloped bracing, while the guitar's exterior features typical 18-style adornments in the form of a tortoiseshell binding and pickguard, and a multi-line rosette and purfling. The neck has a soft V profile and a rosewood fingerboard with a 16-inch radius, ensuring smooth playability and comfort. Mother-of-pearl dot inlays and a rosewood headstock overlay contribute to the guitar's vintage aesthetic. The original open-gear tuners ensure stable tuning and accurate intonation, while the rosewood bridge offers excellent string action and sustain. The guitar has been thoroughly overhauled, with several repairs. For example, we see a large patch on the bass side of the soundboard, and a crack has been repaired on the bass side of the headstock. The bridge and fingerboard have also been reglued, and the tuners have a new gear and screw, easily identifiable by their color. Furthermore, a cleat has been glued in the inside of the soundboard, several braces have been reglued, and the bridge plate has been repaired with a plate mate. The body has also been refinished, and the top has been oversprayed. Technically, the action higher up the neck is a bit high, with a bridge saddle. A neck reset may be necessary in the future to optimally adjust the neck angle. However, the guitar currently plays well and has the tone you expect from a vintage Martin.

The Fellowship Of Acoustics, Netherlands  

Contact name:
The Fellowship of Acoustics
Brands:
Martin, Gibson, Fender, Vintage Guitars, Santa Cruz, PRS, Collings, Rozawood, etc..
Languages:
English, Dutch and German
Specialties:
Fine, Vintage and Rare Guitars
Opening hours:
Monday - Saturday: 10am - 6pm.

ABOUT US

I have always been opposed to being trapped into a job eight hours a day to purchase the free time to do what I enjoy. That’s why i started the Fellowship of Acoustics. The fellowship of acoustics was founded by Rudi Bults, Guitarist and obsessed with tone and wood. The idea was offering real expertise when trading and selling the finest instruments in the world from our showroom in Bergentheim, Netherlands. Helping others find the right tools and enjoying an atmosphere that’s unhurried, honest and informative that’s my go. We are nothing like the "supermarket" style music stores, but specialize in string-things only. We are widely known for Flattop guitars but also sell electric, mandolins & banjo’s, amps, parts, and accessories. Our store has earned the reputation for being a great place to shop for the best products and service.
It is our hope that this new website - much more than a list of "gear" for sale - will serve as an example of our commitment to offering a more personal approach, a friendly atmosphere, and an ultimately more satisfying experience for our friends and customers.
If you have any questions just dial +31-523-232205 or e-mail info@thefellowshipofacoustics.com My name is Rudi Bults, and I’m always here to help out. Wherever possible, we would recommend that you visit our store and experience our instruments and service first hand. However, because of our high standards you can be confident of ordering online from us. We hope you enjoy your visit to our site, and welcome your feedback.

LANGUAGES

We do speak English, Dutch and German! Feel free to call in any of these languages and ask your questions! Call 0031-523-232205

 

WE BUY, SELL, TRADE, DO CONSIGNMENT AND APPRAISALS

 

We LOVE Guitars, and buy and trade for most stringed instruments. But we also do consignment, make appraisals for insurance or put you on our watch list. Please check the Buying & Trading page for details.

www.tfoa.eu
The Fellowship of Acoustics BV
Kanaalweg oost 36
7691CE Bergentheim
Netherlands
To order online: go to
http://www.tfoa.eu/the_store/
And choose your Guitar and purchase through the website.

Available methods of payment
# Paypal
# Credit Card (MasterCard/Visa/AmEx) only available for European Community and USA.
# Bank-Wire transfer

Call for Online Order+31(0)523-23-2205
our policy:
14 day money in return return warranty  Shipping cost, and Customs & import return costs -bothways- are buyers responsibility
1 year Guarantee on Used Guitars
5 years Guarantee on New guitars (or 'limited lifitime' if the Builder guarrantees such)

 
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