Serial #149. (LOW number!) Interior Label: Charles Albert, etc, Phila, Pa. Excellent Playing Condition. Built in 1897 with Multiple Documents Supporting this Instrument as the First Style 5 Ever Built. Letters from C.F. Martin and Gruhn Guitars establishing authenticity and provenance. (See Photos of Docs). Restorations Include Top Splice Behind Bridge, Newer Fingerboard, Bridge and Top Nut. Original Tuning Machines Turn Smoothly.Unique Construction Includes Grafted Headstock with Ebony Overlay, and "Martin" stamped on Back. Includes Non-original Hard Case.
Serial #149. (LOW number!) Interior Label: Charles Albert, etc, Phila, Pa. Excellent Playing Condition. Built in 1897 with Multiple Documents Supporting this Instrument as the First Style 5 Ever Built. Letters from C.F. Martin and Gruhn Guitars establishing authenticity and provenance. (See Photos of Docs). Restorations Include Top Splice Behind Bridge, Newer Fingerboard, Bridge and Top Nut. Original Tuning Machines Turn Smoothly.Unique Construction Includes Grafted Headstock with Ebony Overlay, and "Martin" stamped on Back. Includes Non-original Hard Case.


