1840s C.F. Martin Guitar * Museum Piece

1840s C.F. Martin Guitar * Museum Piece
1840s C.F. Martin Guitar * Museum Piece
1840s C.F. Martin Guitar * Museum Piece
1840s C.F. Martin Guitar * Museum Piece
1840s C.F. Martin Guitar * Museum Piece
1840s C.F. Martin Guitar * Museum Piece
1840s C.F. Martin Guitar * Museum Piece
1840s C.F. Martin Guitar * Museum Piece
1840s C.F. Martin Guitar * Museum Piece
1840s C.F. Martin Guitar * Museum Piece
1840s C.F. Martin Guitar * Museum Piece
1840s C.F. Martin Guitar * Museum Piece
1840s C.F. Martin Guitar * Museum Piece
1840s C.F. Martin Guitar * Museum Piece

1840s C.F. Martin Guitar * Museum Piece

Used & Vintage 1840s C.F. Martin Guitar * Museum Piece

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  • Free US shippingInsured, double boxed, neck supported.
  • Pick it up in NYC316 E 84th St. Come play it first.
  • 14-day returnsNot what you hoped? Send it back.
  • Set up by our techFresh strings, action and intonation dialed in.
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Will it hold tune and play right out of the box?

Yes. Every used instrument gets set up on our bench before it ships: fresh strings, truss rod, action and intonation set, electronics checked. If anything feels off when it arrives, call us and we will sort it.

Can I return it if it is not for me?

You have 14 days from delivery. Keep it in the condition you received it and email brosguitarshop@gmail.com to start the return.

How does it ship?

Double boxed, case braced, neck supported, with tracking. Free within the US. We also ship worldwide, just email for a quote.

Can I see more photos or a video first?

Of course. Call 646-559-8771 or email and tell us what you want to see. Or come play it at 316 E 84th St.

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From the Martin Historians - “This definitely looks like a mid-1840s -early 1850s Martin. The faux Spanish foot and nickel silver nut were features of some Martins at this time. This might be the earliest guitar I’ve seen with a 5-9-5 rosette that later would become standard on Style 28 guitars.”


This Guitar Belongs in a Museum or private collection. It is an extremely rare CF Martin Guitar Made in New York. One of the first examples around with a 5-9-5 rosette and intricate detailing on the back of the guitar. It also comes with its original hard shell wooden case.

This guitar appears to have had a rib crack repair at some point in its 170 years of life.

Dont miss out on your chance to own a unique piece of history.

For International Purchases, Shipping is based on Location. Please contact for a quote before purchase

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Come play it before you buy

It is hanging at Brothers Guitar Shop, 316 E 84th St, New York. Stop in and plug it in, or ask us for more photos or a video of any detail.

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Set up on our bench

Every used instrument goes across our repair bench before it is listed: fresh strings, action and intonation set, electronics checked. It ships ready to play.

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Shipping and packing

Free shipping on US orders over $35. We ship with USPS, UPS and FedEx depending on the item.

Guitars go out in a double box with the case braced and the neck supported.

Shipping outside the US? Email us for a quote.

Returns

Used gear can be returned within 14 days of delivery, in the same condition you received it. Start a return by emailing brosguitarshop@gmail.com.

Full return policy

Trade in your gear

Got a guitar, amp or pedal you are not playing? We buy and take trades. Tell us what you have and we will make you an offer.

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