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Martin Chris Hillman OM Acoustic 1932 Shaded Burst 2009

Martin Chris Hillman OM Guitar Β· #1406711
BrandMartin
TypeAcoustic Guitars
Serial No.1406711
PhotographyActual Photos
Archive ID43115
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The Story

Chris Hillman OM Acoustic 1932 Shaded Burst 2009

This is a 2009 Martin OM Chris Hillman model, a used Custom Artist Edition OM built in honor of the guitarist who has played in The Byrds and The Flying Burrito Brothers among other notable groups. The guitar has a 1932 Shaded finish over an Adirondack spruce top, low profile mahogany neck with 1-3/4" nut width, solid East Indian rosewood back and sides, and a fine herringbone top inlay with brown tortoise binding. The guitar is in overall excellent condition, and includes the original Martin hardshell case.

Includes: Original Hardshell Case

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The Specifications

As it left The Music Zoo Tech Bench.
  • 4 lbs. 2 oz.
  • 1932 Shaded Top Finish
  • 14th Fret Neck/Body Joint
  • Adirondack Spruce Top
  • Solid East Indian Rosewood Back and Sides
  • Standard β€œX” Scalloped Adirondack Spruce ¼” Top Bracing
  • Brown Tortoise Binding
  • Mahogany Neck with Modified Low Oval Neck Shape
  • Ebony Fretboard
  • Solid Headstock
  • 25.4" Scale Length
  • 1-3/4" Nut Width
  • 2-3/8” String Spacing at Bridge
  • .820” Neck Thickness at 1st Fret
  • .850” Neck Thickness at 9th Fret
  • 20 Frets
  • Bone Nut and Saddle
  • Style 45 Snowflakes Inlays
  • HD Zig-Zag Back Purfling and Fine Herringbone Top Inlay
  • Waverly Nickel Tuners with Ebony Buttons

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