Martin 0-17 1939

by ann
(texas)

Hi, I'm interested in the resale value of my Martin. I realize there will be variance with condition, etc. Just please give me some sort of 'starting' place as far as pricing.

thank you very much,
ann

ANSWER

Hi, Ann--

The serial number comes up as mid 1939.

Here is the Blue Book general info:

0-17 SECOND VERSION
- concert body style, mahogany top, back, and sides, round soundhole with three thin W/B/W rings, three-ply top binding with rosewood outer layer (1929-1930, no binding after 1930), mahogany neck, 12/20-fret (1929-1931) or 14/20-fret (1932-1948, 1966-68) rosewood fingerboard with double pearl dot inlays, slotted (1929-1934) or solid (1929-1934) headstock, three-per-side open-style nickel tuners with plastic buttons (1929-1934) or regular tuners (1934-1948, 1966-68), rectangular rosewood bridge, black bridge pins, no pickguard (1929-1934) tortoise pickguard (1932-1948), or black pickguard (1966-68), available in Natural gloss finish, mfg. 1929-1948, 1966-68.

The Pricing Info:

1929-1948
Excellent $2,750 - 3,250
Average $1,800 - 2,200

Best Wishes,
Lynne