Martin J-40M 1989 - Natural

Description

1989 Martin J40M

The Good:

All tuning machines intact and gold finish is intact

Bone saddle and nut

Neck binding and inlay are in beautiful condition

Face has crazing but no cracking

Ebony arm rest

Hardcase is in fantastic shape

Back shows wear but no cracking

The Bad:

Not original case

Scuffing on body from case

Bridge pins show signs of tooling (from improper removal)

Fret wear is only strings 1 & 2, moderate wear on frets 1-3

Impact damage on lower bout (pictured) but has not opened and is not "moving"

The Ugly:

BINDING, BINDING, BINDING...

The binding on the back is the serious portion of this instrument.

The pictures of the binding are an accurate representation of the damage to this guitar and the most concerning part of this potential purchase.

Toward the neck on the back the binding has separated due to mal humidity and I instructed the owner to cease repair, being how their weapon of choice for their first attempt was super glue. WITH THAT being said, the super glue was used on the "waist" on the treble side of the back of the instrument. It is pictured and the use was not catastrophic but I did inform my customer that the price will be affected.

There it is! I started her high so let the offers roll in!

Hope you enjoy!