2005 Martin D16RGT X-brace Restoration (440)

Price: $1100

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New hard shell case is included, not original.

Tone quality and harmonic response are excellent. Playability is excellent. Intonation is right on. Action is 4/64 at the 12th fret.

Neck was reset.

As usual, satisfaction is guaranteed. Returns allowed per my warranty.

New Parts

• 100 degree forward shifted banjo killer X-pattern bracing.
• Frets - all new
• Nut - bone
• Saddle - bone
• Bridge - Solid Ebony

Original Parts

• Top - Premium AAA grade Sitka spruce
• Neck - Solid Honduras mahogany.
• Back and sides - Solid Indian Rosewood
• Fret Board - Ritchlite
• Bridge Pins - Martin supplied plastic
• Tuners - Gotoh enclosed
• End Pin - Martin supplied plastic
• Truss Rod - working good
• Pick guard - Original

Condition

• Top had two cracks. Bottom left side and bottom right. This is comprehensively repaired. This is a surprisingly high quality zero run out top for a mid-range Martin.
• Back - excellent with several wear marks.
• Sides - like new
• Neck - excellent, but several light scratches
• Peg Head - like new
• The bracing was completely off. There may have been an impact to the bottom left side (not at all visible) that cracked the top and knocked the bracing loose. This is not unusual with Titebond glued bracing. All bracing is now adhered with hide glue.
• Ritchlite bridge replaced with ebony. Adhered with hide glue
• I must say, this is the first time I have worked with Ritchlite. That material is the hardest ever, on any guitar I have worked. Wow, that stuff will wear like iron.

Please note: many sellers do not accept returns. I do. I am dedicated to customer satisfaction. This is a great guitar you will want to keep and play for years. This is not something I just want to get rid of.

Moonlightluthiers - Have pick will travel.