Beautiful guitar, circa 1850

[deadedith]

Built by Martin for Johann Stauffer. Nice proportions. The fretboard extension is a little shocking for that point in time; it looks like a modern idea.

[enalnitram]

didn't some of those early Martins have something very nearly like a bolt on neck joint?

[Tony_in_NYC]

Are these things worth any money? My great grandfather left me two of them. They are in my attic.

[Ken Hundley]

No they are not, and I would be happy to relieve you of your burden....;)

[Tony_in_NYC]

I didnt think so. Thats very generous of you to offer Ken. I assume you will pick up the shipping? My wife will be happy to have them out of here. ;o)

[deadedith]

I think they are made out of Poplar.

[Tony_in_NYC]

I think they are made out of Poplar.

That would make sense. These were built before the other types of trees had been invented. And wheels too. They didnt even have wheels. The strings on the ones I have are woven out of human hair. Kind of gross, which is why I want to get rid of them. Plus, they are so old, they are practically firewood. I nearly used one as firewood once too. I was cold and didnt want to get up to turn up the thermostat, so I nearly burned the guitar since, back then, it was in my living room, not the attic. I was using it as a serving tray and I had just finished eating my dinner off of it. If not for the obvious dangers of setting a fire on my couch to keep warm, I would have burned it.

[deadedith]

Martin - like this, for some pretty early Martins. See pix.

[Tony_in_NYC]

Why did that guitar need an X-ray? Was it sick? I hope it pulled through.

[tippie53]

This wasn't so much a bolt on neck as it was adjustable. These were innovative builders