Martin D19,Serial#407332
by Berta
(Arkansas)
I inherited a Martin D-19 Serial#407332 along with its original Martin case. The guitar is in excellent shape with no scratches, dings, etc. I've been having problems finding this model listed anywhere.
ANSWER
Hi, Berta--
The serial number indicates a late 1978 manufacture date.
Here is the Blue Book general info:
D-19
- dreadnought body style, solid spruce top, mahogany back and sides, round soundhole with three-stripe (5/9/5 grouping) rosette, five-ply top binding with black outer ring, three-ply back binding, mahogany neck, 14/20-fret rosewood fingerboard with pearl dot inlays, rosewood headstock overlay with logo decal, three-per-side chrome tuners, rosewood bridge, black pickguard, available in Dark Brown finish, 25.4 in. scale, mfg. 1976-1988.
The pricing info:
Excellent $1,650 - 2,000
Average $1,100 - 1,300
Best Wishes,
Lynne