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1959 Martin D-28. SN 170929 Guitar Database.

February 10, 2012 Terence Featured, Instrument Database
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Martin | D28 | 1959 | SN:170929

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X Vintage 1959 Martin D-28 guitar. SN 1709xx Guitar Database.

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Luthier Facts :
Name: Martin
Location: Nazereth, PA
Wait list: Sockists Worldwide
Taking Orders?: Yes, standard & customs
RIYL: Martin have set the benchmark for a lot of builders and manufacturers.
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  • Model: D-28
  • Year: 1959
  • Serial Number: 170929
  • Top:  Sitka Spruce
  • Back and sides: Brazilian Rosewood
  • Neck: Mahogany
  • Nut Width: 1 11/16″
  • String Spacing: 2 1/8″
  • Scale: 25.4″
  • Body Length: 19 7/8″
  • Lower Bout: 15 5/8″
  • Upper Bout: 11 3/8″
  • Body Depth: 3 3/4″, 4 3/4″

 

  • Bridge: Ebony
  • Binding: Ivoroid
  • Rosette: Ring
  • Backstrip: Marquetry
  • Purfling: Line

X Vintage 1959 Martin D-28 guitar. SN 1709xx Guitar Database.

This is a 1950′s D28 which has missed the herringbone purfling which was phased out in 1947 but has a Sitka top and still retains a set of very nice Brazilian rosewood back and sides.

The prior owner Ted has this to say:”All original guitar finish and parts. No cracks. Nothing has been changed or repaired it is all original in Mint condition. Amazing very loud tone. Plays perfectly and needs nothing! A super high grade condition guitar for the serious investor or collector. I’ve never seen a cleaner more mint condition vintage guitar. This is the one AAAA++++ Grade.”

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X Vintage 1959 Martin D-28 guitar. SN 1709xx Guitar Database.

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References: Martin Guitars, a History by Mike Longworth.

Pictures kind courtesy of Bob Willis.
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Any infringement of copyright is entirely unintentional. Any copyright issues should be address to: writers@guitarbench.com. We will attempt to resolve these issues quickly. Guitars remain property of respective owners.

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2006 Franklin Prairie State. SN 586

April 7, 2010 Terence Instrument Database

Franklin| Prairie State | 2006 | SN:586

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2006 Franklin Prairie State Guitar. SN 586. Guitar database 2006 Franklin Prairie State Guitar. SN 586. Guitar database

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Luthier Facts :
Name: Franklin (Nick Kukich)
Location: Various
Status?: Nick is building again
RIYL: Reproduction of vintage Martins and Larsons
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2006 Franklin Prairie State Guitar. SN 586. Guitar database

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  • Model:Jumbo Prairie State
  • Year: 2006
  • Top:  Adirondack spruce
  • Back and sides: Madagascan rosewood
  • Tuners: Waverly
  • Neck: Mahogany
  • Body Length: 20.08″
  • Upper Bout: 12.80″
  • Lower Bout: 16.81″
  • Body Depth @Neck Heel: 3.43″
  • Body Depth @Tail Block: 4.02″
  • Scale Length: 25.4″
  • Nut Width: 1 13/16″
  • Strings Spacing: 2 5/16″
  • Bridge: Ebony
  • Binding: Ivoroid
  • Rosette: Line Purfling
  • Backstrip: Marquetry
  • Purfling: HerringbonehHer

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2006 Franklin Prairie State Guitar. SN 586. Guitar database

This is an recent Franklin Prairie State. Nick Kukick retains the Franklin name and is currently working as a solo luthier. The Prairie State model was derived from Stefan Grossman’s own vintage Larson Brothers 17″ Jumbo built under the Prairie State brand. Although originally an archtop, Jon Lundberg had it converted (i.e. retopped) to a flattop. The large shape but shallow depth create a unique tone particularly suited to fingerpicking but also performed well when flatpicked.

The current owner Nicolas Dussart has this to say about the guitar:”This guitar was made in Rocheport by Nick Kukich, and delivered in March 2006. However the guitar has an old label saying that’s made in Idaho. Nick told me that he’s “cheap & didn’t want to pay for new labels till the old ones ran out !”…

2006 Franklin Prairie State Guitar. SN 586. Guitar database

I bought this guitar in october 2008 from the original owner who is a friend of Nick and who is living in MO. I live in France, so the guitar made a long trip from Saint-Louis to Lille ! Nick K told me that he took the shape  off of Stefan Grossman’s Prairie State (Larson) when he re-braced his top. Sounds wonderfully, strong bass and clear trebles, very balanced and responsive, it can be really loud if you pick it hard.spa

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2006 Franklin Prairie State Guitar. SN 586. Guitar database

2006 Franklin Prairie State Guitar. SN 586. Guitar database

2006 Franklin Prairie State Guitar. SN 586. Guitar database

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Pictures kind courtesy of Nicholas Dussart
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2009 Christian Druery Guitars. “Miromiro”. Guitar Database.

March 24, 2010 Terence Instrument Database

Christian Druery | Ruru | 2009 | Guitar Database

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2009 Christian Druery Guitars Miromiro Guitar Database

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Luthier Facts :
Name: Christian Druery
Location: New Zealand
Status?: Active
RIYL: Christian is one of the premier New Zealand luthiers.
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2009 Christian Druery Guitars Miromiro Guitar Database

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    Christian Druery Museum Guitars
    A collection of photos taken of two exhibition guitars made for the Musical instrument museum in Phoenix Arizona.
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    Model: Miromiro

  • Year: 2009
  • Top: Quartersawn Kauri 900 years old.
  • Top Bracing: X bracing style made from Cedar
  • Back and sides: 50,000 yr old Ancient Flamed Whitebait Kauri.
  • Back Bracing: Cedar
  • Neck: 5 piece neck, Quartersawn Kauri
  • Headplate: Flamed Whitebait Ancient Kauri in Koru Shape
  • Purfling: B/W/B/W
  • Binding: Ancient Kauri with Kauri laminate.
  • Rosette: Koru
  • Soundport: Koru.
  • Fingerboard: Puriri (NZ Teak) with Paua Koru inlayed fretmarkers.
  • Bridge: Puriri with Kauri bridge pins paua dot.
  • Nut Width: 44mm
  • Tuners: Gotoh chrome
  • Scale: 650mm
  • Body Length: 514mm
  • Lower Bout: 410mm
  • Upper Bout: 302mm
  • Body Depth: Butt 105mm Heel 95mm

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Christian Druery wrote to us about this guitar: “This guitar was commissioned by the Global Musical Instrument Museum in Phoenix Arizona,and made by New Zealand Luthier Christian Druery,the brief was to best represent New Zealands unique indigenous timbers and Maori cultural designs,in a modern approach,The guitar will be a permanent exhibit in the Oceania section of the Museum which is due to open in April 2010.” Christian also had another guitar commissioned by the MIM- check it out: here. space Se.e

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Pictures kind courtesy of Christian Druery
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