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M38 PROTOTYPE   SOLD

 Solid Sitka Spruce • Solid East Indian Rosewood Back/Sides

SKU: PROTOM38 .... WMC:$3,739.00

 

Martin is proud to restore the M-38 acoustic guitar back into the stock lineup. Long prized in performing and recording circles, the larger 0000 or Grand Auditorium shape is combined with the thinner 000 body depth to yield notes that resound and decay quickly allowing for new notes resulting in a tonal balance and power that is less prone to stage feedback and thus highly useful in the studio. Style 38 appointments are ornate but tasteful.

 

 

 

CONSTRUCTION : Mahogany Blocks/Dovetail Neck Joint

BODY SIZE : M (0000) - 14 Fret

TOP : Solid Sitka Spruce

ROSETTE : Style 45

TOP BRACING PATTERN : Standard ''X'' Scalloped, Forward Shifted

TOP BRACES : Solid Sitka Spruce 5/16''

BACK MATERIAL : Solid East Indian Rosewood

BACK PURFLING : Style 45

SIDE MATERIAL : Solid East Indian Rosewood

ENDPIECE : White Boltaron

ENDPIECE INLAY : Black/White Boltaron

BINDING : White Boltaron

TOP INLAY STYLE : Multiple Black/White Boltaron

SIDE INLAY : Black/White Boltaron

BACK INLAY : Black/White Boltaron

NECK MATERIAL : Select Hardwood

NECK SHAPE : Low Profile

NUT MATERIAL : Bone

HEADSTOCK : Solid/Diamond/SquareTaper

HEADPLATE : Solid East Indian Rosewood /Raised Gold Foil

HEELCAP : White Boltaron with Black/White Boltaron Inlay

FINGERBOARD MATERIAL : Solid Black Ebony

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 38 - Mother Of Pearl

FINGERBOARD BINDING : White Boltaron

FINISH BACK & SIDES : Polished Gloss

FINISH TOP : Polished Gloss w/ Vintage Toner ; Sunburst available at additional cost.

FINISH NECK : Satin

BRIDGE MATERIAL : Solid East Indian Rosewood

BRIDGE STYLE : Belly

BRIDGE STRING SPACING : 2-1/8''

SADDLE : 16'' Radius/Compensated/Bone

TUNING MACHINES : Chrome Enclosed w/ Large Buttons

RECOMMENDED STRINGS : Martin SP Lifespan Phosphor Bronze Light Gauge (MSP7100)

BRIDGE & END PINS : White w/ Black Dots

PICKGUARD : Tortoise Color - Beveled & Polished

CASE : 570 Geib style

INTERIOR LABEL : none

ELECTRONICS : Optional

OTHER OPTIONS : Available left-handed at no additional charge