As for the sales value: It seems that Shenandoahs do pretty well on the open market. While $800 might be a bit rich, >$600 seems a pretty reasonable expectation… Buck wrote: IIRC the OP had a regular natural topped Shenandoah prior to getting his shaded top back.
Likewise, are Martin Guitars valuable?
Martin guitars are expensive because the company has been in operation since 1833. They added to the development of acoustic guitars, which has helped them become what they are today. Thanks to their reputation and history, Martin guitars are often the pinnacle of this instrument for professional musicians.
Subsequently, how much is a 1940 Martin guitar worth? $1700 is a low price for a 1940 Martin guitar. It does depend on the repairs.
Then, how much is an 1870 Martin guitar worth?
Martin employs about 600 people locally. The company builds about 48,000 guitars a year, costing $1,500 to $11,000 for standard models. They also have models that sell for $399 and custom guitars that go for more than $100,000.
What acoustic does Eric Clapton play?
What is a Shenandoah Martin?
What is the most famous Martin guitar?
The D-28 is the classic Martin guitar. Revered by musicians the world over, it is one of the go-to instruments for the world’s most talented guitarists.
What is the most sought after Martin acoustic guitar?
11930 Martin OM-45 Deluxe – $300,000
This is considered the Holy Grail of guitars and is a highly sought after instrument.
What is the most valuable Martin guitar?
The most expensive guitar ever sold at auction is a 1959 Martin D-18E acoustic which was famously played by Kurt Cobain during Nirvana’s ‘MTV Unplugged’ performance. It sold for $6 million at Julien’s auction house in June 2020.
What Martin does Eric Clapton play?
But on MTV Unplugged in 1992, Clapton played a 1939 Martin 000-42 and a 1966 Martin 000-28 (which had actually been modified with 45-style appointments). The show might be seen as a turning point in Clapton’s career, marking the beginning of a wiser, and more mellow, acoustic sound.
Why are Martin guitars so hard to play?
The problem is that every Martin I’ve played has been orders of magnitude more difficult to play than the comparable Taylors. The person at the music shop says that it’s because Martin ships their guitars with high action and heavy strings opposed to Taylor who ships them with lower action and lighter strings.