The Spanish Foot
Many early examples of C.F. Martin and Martin & Coupa guitars have a piece of wood under the
neck block known as the Spanish Foot, which is a feature derived from early Spanish guitars.
Early Martin with Shield Style Spanish Foot
Early Martin with Square Style Spanish Foot
Martin & Coupa with a more unusual style Spanish Foot
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