NEW ARRIVAL This is one of my favourite Martin models, and quite unusual, only made between 1979 – 1989. It’s a dreadnought with Spruce top and Koa back and sides. Production ended in 1989 because of Koa’s rarity – it’s only grown in Hawaii and therefore in short supply. The tone of 46 year old Koa falls somewhere between Mahogany and Maple, it is smooth, warm and mellow in the bass, but the trebles have a bright sparkle – it’s also a beautiful looking, highly figured wood. The guitar is in very good condition for its age, with a distinctive butterscotch pickguard. It’s all original other than upgraded open back Waverley tuners, with a very comfortable neck and good playability. There’s an LR Baggs Anthem pickup fitted, and it comes in a later moulded Martin hard case.
