{"product_id":"martin-d76-bicentennial-limited-edition-1975-no-0027-of-200","title":"Martin D-76 Bicentennial Limited Edition 1975 – No. 0027 of 200  [USED]","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Martin D-76 Bicentennial Limited Edition steel string acoustic guitar is a vintage Martin  dreadnought produced in 1975 and 1976 to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the United States.  The first 200 Martin D-76 Bicentennial models were built in late 1975, with another 1,976 in 1976. This is a historic limited edition model within the Martin lineup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fine vintage Martin dreadnought acoustic guitar was built in late 1975 at the historic Martin facility in Nazareth, Pennsylvania. As number 0027 of the 200 produced that year, it is one of the earliest examples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is in overall good condition, with some honest finish play wear and a repaired, characteristic Martin pickguard top crack. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFret wear is minor, and this guitar has had the almost-inevitable neck reset providing comfortable playability.   During this process, the bridge was removed, the top apparently oversprayed, the bridge replaced,  and the original pickguard was replaced with a new guard. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTonally, it has a well-developed voice delivering a rich, full and open sound. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original blue molded Martin-branded hard shell case is included and contains the original pickguard. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eConstruction and Materials \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBased on the classic D body design, this Martin D-76 pairs a Sitka Spruce top (Adirondack was also available) with head plate, sides and three-piece back of Indian Rosewood; the back sections and the rosette have Herringbone separators.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe body blocks, linings and neck are Mahogany, with Ebony for the fingerboard and bridge. Unique to this model, the fingerboard position markers are small five-pointed stars in Mother of Pearl, and an engraved Mother of Pearl Eagle is inlaid in the head plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tuners are a nickel-plated Grover Roto-Matic set. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the time this Martin D-76 Bicentennial guitar was built, Martin was still using a fixed metal channel as a neck stiffener.  Adjustable truss rods appeared throughout Martin's range in 1985.   Truss rods, fixed or adjustable, compensate for string tension along the neck but do not address stress at the neck joint and cannot prevent the eventual need for a neck reset.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs well, during this period Martin installed the pickguard and masked it off before finishing the top. This often led to a distinctive shrinkage crack when the top and pickguard contracted at different rates. Martin now glues the pickguard to the finish, which prevents this crack. Here, the original pickguard was removed from the guitar, put in the case,  and a new pickguard reglued to the top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 94.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 94.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 26.1993%; background-color: rgb(240, 240, 240); height: 94.5938px;\"\u003e \u003cimg alt=\"No Returns or Refunds on Used or Consignments - The Twelfth Fret\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2091\/5497\/files\/No-Refunds-No-Returns-On-Used-or-Consignment-Items-TheTweflthFret.jpg?v=1717033061\" style=\"float: left;\"\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 73.4317%; background-color: rgb(240, 240, 240); height: 94.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThere are no refunds or returns on used items unless authorized in advance by a Twelfth Fret Sales Associate at time of sale.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.12fret.com\/the-twelfth-fret-terms-and-conditions\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eView Our Full Terms Here\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eDETAILS\u003c\/span\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstrument Model:\u003c\/strong\u003e  D-76 Bicentennial Commemorative\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstrument Manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Martin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstrument year:\u003c\/strong\u003e  1975\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstrument Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Natural Gloss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstrument Class:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Steel String Acoustic Guitars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstrument serial number:\u003c\/strong\u003e  371002. Built in 1975 at Nazareth, PA; production number 0027 of 200.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e  USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.12fret.com\/pages\/the-twelfth-fret-used-instrument-and-amplifier-rating-guide\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eInstrument Condition\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRight-handed\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstrument Weight Imperial:\u003c\/strong\u003e   4.928 lbs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstrument Weight Metric:\u003c\/strong\u003e   2.24 kgs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale Length Imperial:\u003c\/strong\u003e    25.4 in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale Length Metric:\u003c\/strong\u003e    646 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNut Width Imperial:\u003c\/strong\u003e  \u003cspan\u003e  1.704 in\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNut Width Metric:\u003c\/strong\u003e  43.29 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCITIES Documentation Required:\u003c\/strong\u003e  No\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase included:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase original:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItems in Case:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original pickguard, strings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hard Shell Molded Martin-Branded\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConsignment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct ID:\u003c\/strong\u003e 190828\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 94.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 94.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 26.1993%; background-color: rgb(240, 240, 240); height: 94.5938px;\"\u003e \u003cimg alt=\"No Returns or Refunds on Used or Consignments - The Twelfth Fret\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2091\/5497\/files\/No-Refunds-No-Returns-On-Used-or-Consignment-Items-TheTweflthFret.jpg?v=1717033061\" style=\"float: left;\"\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 73.4317%; background-color: rgb(240, 240, 240); height: 94.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThere are no refunds or returns on used items unless authorized in advance by a Twelfth Fret Sales Associate at time of sale.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.12fret.com\/the-twelfth-fret-terms-and-conditions\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eView Our Full Terms Here\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Martin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48305810538745,"sku":null,"price":5750.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2091\/5497\/files\/martin-d76-ltd-0027-nat-1975-cons-full-front.jpg?v=1776725637","url":"https:\/\/shop.12fret.com\/products\/martin-d76-bicentennial-limited-edition-1975-no-0027-of-200","provider":"The Twelfth Fret","version":"1.0","type":"link"}