USED Martin / M-38 -1978- Natural [11]

OOOO size, larger than Martin's OOOO, unrodded 1978 M-38 is now in stock.
The body is slightly wider than that of the OM series, which gives it a different breadth from that of the OM and D series.
It has a spruce top and rosewood sides/back with a two-piece body and back.
The binding is applied to the body, neck, and head, and the top finish is a vintage yellowish color, giving the instrument a high-class feel.
The top finish is a vintage yellow color, giving the instrument a luxurious feel.

Pickguard has been replaced due to deformation and peeling. End pins are missing.
There are weather checks on the body top. There are numerous buckle scratches and noticeable marks on the body sides and back.
Overall, there are scratches, dings, and metal rust.
The neck is slightly bent at the waist, but there are no problems with the playing condition.
One of the metal fittings on the bottom of the case is slightly sunken.

Serial number: 406639
Year of manufacture: 1978
Country of Manufacture: USA
Case: Non-authentic hard case
truss rod: No
Fret Residue: Defective, need to consider replacing next time for repair
String Height Low String Side: 3.0mm above 12th fret
String height on treble string side: 2.5mm above 12th fret
Nut width: 43.2mm
Neck thickness near 1st fret: 21.8mm
SCALE: 645mm (25.4")
RADIUS: 508mm (20")
Strings in setup: D'Addario EJ-16 / .012-.053 set
Repair/Maintenance: Cleaning, string change, string height adjustment, and adjustment

specs

Serial No.
406639

Year of manufacture
1978

Country of manufacture
U.S.A.

Case
Non-Genuine Hard Case

Truss Rod
None

Fret Remaining
Defective, need to consider re-fretting for next repair

String Height Low String Side
3.0mm above 12th fret

High string side
2.5mm above the 12th fret

Nut width
43.2mm

Neck thickness near 1st fret
21.8mm

Scale
645mm (25.4")

RADIUS
508mm (20")

Strings for setup
D'Addario EJ-16 / .012-.053 set

Repair and maintenance
Cleaning, string replacement, string height adjustment, and adjustment