Martin K-1 Major Kealakai (Custom) Guitar

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Martin Martin K-1 Major Kealakai (Custom) Guitar <p>Major Kealakai was a guitar, trombone, and flute player trained by the Royal Hawaiian Band and was inducted into the Hawaiian Music Hall of Fame in 1996. In 1916, Martin made the Major a unique custom guitar that was wider, deeper, and longer than a 000. Designed to be louder to help fill concert halls, this historic guitar was the precursor to the Dreadnought. Martin honors Major Kealakai with this limited edition 12-fret custom instrument. It features a vintage gloss finished sinker mahogany back and sides that are complemented with Madagascar rosewood binding and a vintage gloss finished Adirondack spruce VINTAGE TONE SYSTEM® (VTS) top. It also includes a dovetail neck joint, hide glue construction, an authentic 1931 neck shape and 1931 X-bracing, and a slotted headstock with Golden Age relic nickel side-mount tuners. This limited-edition gem comes with a quality hardshell case.</p> 0 stars, based on 1 reviews 0 5
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Martin K-1 Major Kealakai (Custom) Guitar

$7,999.00
Martin K-1 Major Kealakai (Custom) Guitar
Martin K-1 Major Kealakai (Custom) Guitar
Martin K-1 Major Kealakai (Custom) Guitar
Martin K-1 Major Kealakai (Custom) Guitar
Martin K-1 Major Kealakai (Custom) Guitar
Martin K-1 Major Kealakai (Custom) Guitar
Martin K-1 Major Kealakai (Custom) Guitar
Martin K-1 Major Kealakai (Custom) Guitar
Martin K-1 Major Kealakai (Custom) Guitar
Martin K-1 Major Kealakai (Custom) Guitar

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Martin K-1 Major Kealakai (Custom) Guitar

$7,999.00
Model Number: K-1-Major-Kealakai-Custom
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Major Kealakai was a guitar, trombone, and flute player trained by the Royal Hawaiian Band and was inducted into the Hawaiian Music Hall of Fame in 1996. In 1916, Martin made the Major a unique custom guitar that was wider, deeper, and longer than a 000. Designed to be louder to help fill concert halls, this historic guitar was the precursor to the Dreadnought. Martin honors Major Kealakai with this limited edition 12-fret custom instrument. It features a vintage gloss finished sinker mahogany back and sides that are complemented with Madagascar rosewood binding and a vintage gloss finished Adirondack spruce VINTAGE TONE SYSTEM® (VTS) top. It also includes a dovetail neck joint, hide glue construction, an authentic 1931 neck shape and 1931 X-bracing, and a slotted headstock with Golden Age relic nickel side-mount tuners. This limited-edition gem comes with a quality hardshell case.

OVERVIEW

  • BODY SIZE:K-12 Fret
  • FINISH TOP:Vintage Gloss
  • CONSTRUCTION:Dovetail Neck Joint – Hide Glue Construction
  • BACK AND SIDE FINISH:Vintage Gloss
  • BRACING PATTERN:Authentic 1931 X Brace
  • SCALE LENGTH:25.4″
  • BRACE SHAPE:Scalloped
  • FINGERBOARD WIDTH AT NUT:1 7/8″
  • TOP MATERIAL:Adirondack Spruce with VTS
  • NECK SHAPE:Authentic 1931
  • BACK MATERIAL:Sinker Mahogany
  • NECK TAPER:Standard Taper
  • SIDE MATERIAL:Sinker Mahogany
  • ELECTRONICS:None
  • ELECTRONICS OPTIONS:None

TOP

  • TOP COLOR:Clear
  • BRIDGE STYLE:Custom
  • BINDING:Madagascar Rosewood
  • BRIDGE STRING SPACING:2 5/16″
  • TOP INLAY MATERIAL:Multi-Stripe
  • BRIDGE MATERIAL:Ebony
  • TOP DETAIL:None
  • BRIDGE PIN MATERIAL:Ebony
  • PICKGUARD:None
  • BRIDGE PIN DOTS:Abalone
  • PICKGUARD INLAY:None
  • SADDLE:Compensated Bone
  • ROSETTE:Multi-Stripe
  • SADDLE RADIUS:16″

BODY

  • BRACE MATERIAL:Adirondack Spruce with VTS
  • BACK AND SIDES COLOR:Maple
  • BRACE SIZE:5/16″
  • BACK DETAIL:None
  • BACK PURFLING/STRIP:None
  • BACK INLAY MATERIAL:None
  • HEELCAP:None
  • SIDE DETAIL:None
  • ENDPIECE:Madagascar Rosewood
  • SIDE INLAY MATERIAL:None
  • ENDPIECE INLAY:None

NECK

  • NECK MATERIAL:Genuine Mahogany
  • FINGERBOARD MATERIAL:Ebony
  • FINISH NECK:Vintage Gloss
  • FINGERBOARD WIDTH AT 12TH FRET:2 5/16″
  • NECK COLOR:Maple
  • FINGERBOARD INLAY STYLE:18 Old Style Authentic 1931
  • FINGERBOARD INLAY MATERIAL:Abalone
  • NECK JOINS BODY AT:12th Fret
  • FINGERBOARD BINDING MATERIAL:None
  • SIDE DOTS:Grained Ivoroid

HEADSTOCK

  • HEADSTOCK SHAPE:Slotted with Round Slots, 1931 Taper and Diamond
  • TUNING MACHINES:Golden Age Relic Nickel Side Mount
  • HEADPLATE MATERIAL:Madagascar Rosewood
  • KNOB:Cream
  • HEADPLATE LOGO STYLE:Stamped on Back of Headstock
  • HEADPLATE BINDING MATERIAL:None

MISC

  • CASE:Ply Hardshell
  • LABEL:None

Martin K-1 Major Kealakai (Custom) Guitar

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The “CW” stands for “cutaway,” which means that the guitar has a portion of the body cut away to allow for easier access to the higher frets.The “S6 Slim” refers to the guitar’s slim profile, which makes it comfortable to play, especially for players with smaller hands. The “CW” stands for “cutaway,” which means that the guitar has a portion of the body cut away to allow for easier access to the higher frets.The “S6 Slim” refers to the guitar’s slim profile, which makes it comfortable to play, especially for players with smaller hands. The “CW” stands for “cutaway,” which means that the guitar has a portion of the body cut away to allow for easier access to the higher frets.The “S6 Slim” refers to the guitar’s slim profile, which makes it comfortable to play, especially for players with smaller hands. The “CW” stands for “cutaway,” which means that the guitar has a portion of the body cut away to allow for easier access to the higher frets.The “S6 Slim” refers to the guitar’s slim profile, which makes it comfortable to play, especially for players with smaller hands. The “CW” stands for “cutaway,” which means that the guitar has a portion of the body cut away to allow for easier access to the higher frets.The “S6 Slim” refers to the guitar’s slim profile, which makes it comfortable to play, especially for players with smaller hands. The “CW” stands for “cutaway,” which means that the guitar has a portion of the body cut away to allow for easier access to the higher frets.The “S6 Slim” refers to the guitar’s slim profile, which makes it comfortable to play, especially for players with smaller hands. The “CW” stands for “cutaway,” which means that the guitar has a portion of the body cut away to allow for easier access to the higher frets.