The 1917 1-42 is a parlor acoustic guitar built by Martin. This 12-fret guitar was manufactured in the United States and is a Martin Vintage Acoustic Guitar model. Key features include an Adirondack Spruce Top, Brazilian Rosewood Back & Sides, Mahogany Neck, Ebony Fretboard, Pearl Trimmed Top and Natural finish. The specs listed below pertain to the 1917 product year model pictured on this page.
Factory Specs
- Adirondack Spruce Top
- Brazilian Rosewood Back & Sides
- Mahogany Neck
- Ebony Fretboard
- Bound Neck
- Short Snowflake Pattern Inlay
- 19 Frets
- 12 Frets Clear of the Body
- Bar Fret Wire
- Neck Volute
- Strip Tuners with Pearloid Buttons
- Ivory Bridge
- Top & Back Body Binding
- Pearl Top Trim
- Pearl Fingerboard Extension Trim
- Pearl Rosette
- 12 3/4" Bout Width
- 24.75" Scale Length
- 1 13/16" Nut Width
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