The finery of the Victorian Era led to the the Edwardian period of relative peace and prosperity.
Roosevelt was President, Monet was still painting masterpieces, and Kipling wrote of Iron.
There was the first College football game, and the first movie theater opened in LA.
The Gibson Guitar and Mandolin company was incorporated that year but Martin already had a 65 year headstart.
To show their unparalleled level of expertise, this masterpiece of art and craftsmanship was created
Inspired by the original in the Martin Museum, we commissioned Martin to build some variations.
White Micarta and ivoroid were used instead of the original Ivory, and the back and sides are of more sustainable woods such as Madagascar or Quadamalen Rosewood The tops were torified ( a technique used by the Vikings to lighten and strengthen their ships) to pre age the sound
Modern tuning machines and a quality modern case are included
Features hand picked Guatemalan Rosewood back and sides, Adi VTS top, and 45 style appointments.
00-12 Fret Body Size
Standard; Mahogany Blocks/Dovetail Neck Joint Construction
Adirondack Spruce VTS Top
Hand picked Guatemalan Back and Sides
Sitka/Scalloped 1/4" Bracing
45 Style top back inlay and rosette
Abalone side inlay
Grained Ivoroid Binding
Tortoise Pickguard with 1902 00-45 abalone inlay
Grained Ivoroid endpiece (45 Wooden Wedge)
Genuine Mahogany neck
Mod V neck
Bone Nut and Saddle
Guatemalan Rosewood Headplate with Flower Pot Inlay in Abalone
Waverly Gold Tuning Machines
Ebony Fingerboard and Bridge
16" Fingerboard Radius
24.9" Scale Length
1 7/8" Nut Width
2 5/16" Width at 12th Fret
1902 Tree of Life Fingerboard Inlays Select Abalone
