Angus89 Posted January 4, 2008 Report Share Posted January 4, 2008 My buddy just bought a 1937 martin at a rummage sale for $15 he thinks its a d 17 and hes wondering how much its worth and since im a electric guy I dont know what do you guys think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southpa Posted January 4, 2008 Report Share Posted January 4, 2008 Not a D17 they were only made from 2000-2005. The 0-17 was made from 1906-1917, 1929-1948 and 1966-1968. The 1937 0-17 Martin is all mahogany, 3 white-black-white soundhole rings, thin black backstripe, solid peghead (ie. non-slotted), 14 frets (T-shaped). In mint condition 1934-1939 Martin 0-17 is worth $2800 - $2900. Info from 2008 Official Vintage Guitar Magazine Price Guide. (A nice Xmas present from my bro, ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WezV Posted January 4, 2008 Report Share Posted January 4, 2008 pics!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgdesigns Posted January 4, 2008 Report Share Posted January 4, 2008 (edited) Look inside the body, and on the end of the neck block Martin stamps a serial number, and a model number. With the serial number there are charts on the internet that will nail down when the guitar was built by year; and then of course you've got the model number. The other determinating value factor is supply, demand, and condition, condition, condition. Demand sometimes weighs out over condition, but if it's playable, and sounds great, and it's a Martin there's always a customer out there who'd pay for it. Here's a link to a serial number chart: http://www.maurysmusic.com/martin_serial_numbers Edited January 4, 2008 by mgdesigns Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattia Posted January 4, 2008 Report Share Posted January 4, 2008 Honestly, head over to the Unofficial Martin Guitar Forum with some pics, and they should be able to help you sort things out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angus89 Posted January 5, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2008 Honestly, head over to the Unofficial Martin Guitar Forum with some pics, and they should be able to help you sort things out. Ok thanks for the help guys I'll get some pics and ill be sure to post them here and on the martin forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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