Martin Size 1 De Goni Authentic 1843 Guitar

Size 1 De Goni Authentic 1843 Guitar Item Description

This very special Martin is the Size 1 De Goni Authentic 1843 guitar! This instrument celebrates the very first Martin Size 1 model, as well as the earliest X-braced guitar ever documented. The backstory is that in 1843, C.F. Martin built a special X-braced guitar for Madame Delores N. de Goñi after entertaining her in his home. Made De Goni was at the time the finest professional guitar soloist of her time, and between 1841 and 1892 was quite popular - and she loved Martin guitars! You could even say that this is one of the first examples of guitar endorsees ever! This replica of that moment in guitar history is true to the original right down to the torn paper label. The guitar has some light wear to the body – the bridge is currently lightly cracked and would need to be replaced – and there are some lacquer checking marks around the metal nut. The original coffin case is included with this special Martin instrument.

Includes: Coffin Case

Product Specs and Features

• Acoustic Guitar
• Size-1 Body Size
• Vintage Gloss Finish
• 12th Fret Hide Glue Neck Joint
• Adirondack Spruce with VTS Top
• Guatemalan Rosewood Back and Sides
• Adirondack Spruce with VTS Authentic 1843 X-Bracing
• Guatemalan Rosewood Binding, Multi-Stripe Top Inlay
• Genuine Mahogany Neck
• Authentic 1843 Neck Shape
• Guatemalan Rosewood Headplate
• 24.9" Scale Length
• 1-7/8" Nut Width, 2-5/16” Bridge String Spacing
• 16" Radius
• Nickel Silver Nut, Bone Knob
• Bone Nut and Saddle
• Ebony Straight Line Bridge
• Brass Demet Style Side Mount Tuners
• Slotted Headstock with 1843 Taper and Diamond
• 3 lbs.
• .860" Neck Profile at 1st Fret
• .960" Neck Profile at 9th Fret