Hi everyone -  my first time here -  ran across this forum while searching for the value of my Martin...
I inherited my Martin from my Father when he passed some years ago...  I learned to play on it and it has a very colorful history...
It is a 00-18 serial # 71642 and as near as I can tell from the Martin web site it was built in 1937 which sounds about right according to the stories my Dad told me...  A real sweet sounding instrument...  In fair to good condition...  Finish shows some wear but it's mechanically sound...  I was thinking about possibly sending it to the Martin factory for restoration/repair but I don't want to degrade the value of it...  If restoring it would do that, then I would leave it be as it is...
I also have a near mint condition Fender Jaguar circa 1962 or 63...  I'd have to remove the neck again to check the date -  I did that once before but neglected to write down the info...
Any comments would be greatly appreciated...
Les
			
		
