1945 Martin 5-17T Tenor Guitar

Details 1945 Martin 5-17T Tenor Guitar Body: Mahogany body with original finish other than repair on the lower bout. Neck: Mahogany neck with a Rosewood fingerboard, 23 scale length, 1 1/4 nut width, 20 frets, small white dot inlays. Pickups/Hardware: Open-gear tuning keys with non original buttons, Rosewood bridge, non-original Rosewood nut. Modifications: This instrument has a few modifications but is in great working order. There was a pickup installed at one time that has been removed and there is a filled hole in the bridge from the repair. The tuner buttons have been replaced. The lower bout has a repaired puncture hole that has been repaired and refinished but the rest of the finish is original. The bridge was re-glued and the saddle was taken down a bit for better playability. Cosmetics: This guitar is in good condition. It has surface scratches as well as a few dings on the top and back of the body. The back of the neck is clean, and the original frets show somel wear. Overall, this guitar plays very well and sounds fantastic. Playability: Our in-house guitar tech has inspected, setup, and restrung this instrument with a new set of strings. The neck is straight, the truss rod is fully functional, and the action has been set-up low and comfortable. Weight: 2 lbs. 4 oz. Case: This guitar ships without a case, professionally packaged, and fully insured.