1978 Martin D-41 Acoustic Guitar
1978 Martin D-41 Acoustic Guitar
SPECS
Weight: 4.8 lbs
Case: Hardshell Case
Year: 1978
Condition: Very good with a handful of blemishes and dings throughout. Back of guitar has buckle rash/scratching here and there across most of the back. Few checking marks on the top as well as a finish crack near the pick guard that was previously repaired. Small indentation on back of the neck. Some chipping along binding from previous fretwork.
Tech Notes: Fully serviced by our in house tech. Guitar and hardware were cleaned/tested and are functioning appropriately. Fretboard cleaned and frets polished. Original grover tuners. Original Nut. Setup with Martin 13-56 gauge strings. 7/54" - 5/64" (Low E to high e) at 12th fret. Great playing considering the non-adjustable truss rod ( 0.010" relief). With Fantastic low end and balanced highs this guitar is an acoustic/bluegrass players dream. Plays great in open position and capo'ed throughout the entire neck.
Mods or Repairs: Guitar re-fretted in the past. There were a couple loose fret ends that were re-glued and clamped back in place. Partial leveling/crowning was done to address/clean up some frets. Bridge was re-glued. Original pick guard was lifting slightly and was re-glued. Some fretboard binding was re-glued in the past. Small top crack between pick guard and bridge has been injected with glue and stable. All bracing is original and has no issues/repairs.
Neck Profile: Soft V
Neck Thickness: 1st: 0.84" / 10th: 0.98"
Fingerboard Radius: 16"
Nut Width: 1 11/16"
Scale Length: 25.4"
Electronics Layout: None
String Gauge: 13 - 56
Tools Included: None
Please note: All measurements are taken in-house. While we strive for accuracy, slight variations may occur compared to manufacturer specifications due to the nature of hand-measuring.
SETUP & INSPECTED BY OUR TECH TEAM
All of our guitars come with a FREE professional setup to a comfortable action as specified by that instrument’s manufacturer. Our setups always include inspection of (and necessary adjustment to): action, intonation, tremolo angle, truss rod, frets, nut, bridge, and more. We can accommodate special setup requests - additional charges and/or shipping delays of 1-2 business days could occur.
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After 15 years of innovation in our photography process, Ish Guitars has developed a way to get you the most accurate true-to-life color of every instrument we sell. We never embellish, oversaturate, or misrepresent our images, so that your buying experience can be as much like visiting our showroom as possible. Keep in mind that various computer screens can show colors a bit differently, so the color on your screen may not match the real thing perfectly no matter how hard we try. Also, unless otherwise noted, we individually list and photo every piece of gear that comes through our doors.
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1978 Martin D-41 Acoustic Guitar
1978 Martin D-41 Acoustic Guitar
SPECS
Weight: 4.8 lbs
Case: Hardshell Case
Year: 1978
Condition: Very good with a handful of blemishes and dings throughout. Back of guitar has buckle rash/scratching here and there across most of the back. Few checking marks on the top as well as a finish crack near the pick guard that was previously repaired. Small indentation on back of the neck. Some chipping along binding from previous fretwork.
Tech Notes: Fully serviced by our in house tech. Guitar and hardware were cleaned/tested and are functioning appropriately. Fretboard cleaned and frets polished. Original grover tuners. Original Nut. Setup with Martin 13-56 gauge strings. 7/54" - 5/64" (Low E to high e) at 12th fret. Great playing considering the non-adjustable truss rod ( 0.010" relief). With Fantastic low end and balanced highs this guitar is an acoustic/bluegrass players dream. Plays great in open position and capo'ed throughout the entire neck.
Mods or Repairs: Guitar re-fretted in the past. There were a couple loose fret ends that were re-glued and clamped back in place. Partial leveling/crowning was done to address/clean up some frets. Bridge was re-glued. Original pick guard was lifting slightly and was re-glued. Some fretboard binding was re-glued in the past. Small top crack between pick guard and bridge has been injected with glue and stable. All bracing is original and has no issues/repairs.
Neck Profile: Soft V
Neck Thickness: 1st: 0.84" / 10th: 0.98"
Fingerboard Radius: 16"
Nut Width: 1 11/16"
Scale Length: 25.4"
Electronics Layout: None
String Gauge: 13 - 56
Tools Included: None
Please note: All measurements are taken in-house. While we strive for accuracy, slight variations may occur compared to manufacturer specifications due to the nature of hand-measuring.
SETUP & INSPECTED BY OUR TECH TEAM
All of our guitars come with a FREE professional setup to a comfortable action as specified by that instrument’s manufacturer. Our setups always include inspection of (and necessary adjustment to): action, intonation, tremolo angle, truss rod, frets, nut, bridge, and more. We can accommodate special setup requests - additional charges and/or shipping delays of 1-2 business days could occur.
INDIVIDUALLY PHOTOGRAPHED
After 15 years of innovation in our photography process, Ish Guitars has developed a way to get you the most accurate true-to-life color of every instrument we sell. We never embellish, oversaturate, or misrepresent our images, so that your buying experience can be as much like visiting our showroom as possible. Keep in mind that various computer screens can show colors a bit differently, so the color on your screen may not match the real thing perfectly no matter how hard we try. Also, unless otherwise noted, we individually list and photo every piece of gear that comes through our doors.
HEAR A LIVE DEMO
Experience our innovative Video Appointment service! Connect with our Gear Experts to hear this instrument played live over Zoom and receive one-on-one guidance. Contact us to schedule your appointment!
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1978 Martin D-41 Acoustic Guitar
SPECS
Weight: 4.8 lbs
Case: Hardshell Case
Year: 1978
Condition: Very good with a handful of blemishes and dings throughout. Back of guitar has buckle rash/scratching here and there across most of the back. Few checking marks on the top as well as a finish crack near the pick guard that was previously repaired. Small indentation on back of the neck. Some chipping along binding from previous fretwork.
Tech Notes: Fully serviced by our in house tech. Guitar and hardware were cleaned/tested and are functioning appropriately. Fretboard cleaned and frets polished. Original grover tuners. Original Nut. Setup with Martin 13-56 gauge strings. 7/54" - 5/64" (Low E to high e) at 12th fret. Great playing considering the non-adjustable truss rod ( 0.010" relief). With Fantastic low end and balanced highs this guitar is an acoustic/bluegrass players dream. Plays great in open position and capo'ed throughout the entire neck.
Mods or Repairs: Guitar re-fretted in the past. There were a couple loose fret ends that were re-glued and clamped back in place. Partial leveling/crowning was done to address/clean up some frets. Bridge was re-glued. Original pick guard was lifting slightly and was re-glued. Some fretboard binding was re-glued in the past. Small top crack between pick guard and bridge has been injected with glue and stable. All bracing is original and has no issues/repairs.
Neck Profile: Soft V
Neck Thickness: 1st: 0.84" / 10th: 0.98"
Fingerboard Radius: 16"
Nut Width: 1 11/16"
Scale Length: 25.4"
Electronics Layout: None
String Gauge: 13 - 56
Tools Included: None
Please note: All measurements are taken in-house. While we strive for accuracy, slight variations may occur compared to manufacturer specifications due to the nature of hand-measuring.
SETUP & INSPECTED BY OUR TECH TEAM
All of our guitars come with a FREE professional setup to a comfortable action as specified by that instrument’s manufacturer. Our setups always include inspection of (and necessary adjustment to): action, intonation, tremolo angle, truss rod, frets, nut, bridge, and more. We can accommodate special setup requests - additional charges and/or shipping delays of 1-2 business days could occur.
INDIVIDUALLY PHOTOGRAPHED
After 15 years of innovation in our photography process, Ish Guitars has developed a way to get you the most accurate true-to-life color of every instrument we sell. We never embellish, oversaturate, or misrepresent our images, so that your buying experience can be as much like visiting our showroom as possible. Keep in mind that various computer screens can show colors a bit differently, so the color on your screen may not match the real thing perfectly no matter how hard we try. Also, unless otherwise noted, we individually list and photo every piece of gear that comes through our doors.
HEAR A LIVE DEMO
Experience our innovative Video Appointment service! Connect with our Gear Experts to hear this instrument played live over Zoom and receive one-on-one guidance. Contact us to schedule your appointment!
