C.F. Martin/Wurlitzer 1922 2092 / 0-42
Beautiful original condition style 42 made for the Wurlitzer Company and sold as the Wurlitzer model number 2092.
One of only 11 made in this style for the Wurlitzer Company
Tuning pegs, nut, saddle, top and back body binding, and fingerboard binding all made of ivory. An abalone pearl border is inlaid on the top of the guitar. An additonal connecting link of pearl is inlaid around the end of the fingerboard, and abalone is also inlaid into the soundhole ring, as well as the ivory bridge pins, and end pin. Beautiful 45 style marquetry in backstripe. The back and sides are French Polished Brazilian Rosewood, the top is red spruce, and the fingerboard is ebony, with Martin style 42 fancy inlays. Dove tail joined headstock and neck with volute. Scalloped X style braces. The pyramid style bridge is a perfect replica of the original, with improved intonation, made by TJ Thompson to replace an earlier oversized replacemement.
Serial number 17128. "C. F. Martin & Co. Nazareth, PA" is stamped inside the guitar on the center strip inside the back. The name "Wurlitzer" is stamped on the back of the headstock above "C. F. Martin & Co. Nazareth, PA" .
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