C.F. MARTIN AND COMPANY

1948, STYLE OO-17

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C.F. MARTIN AND COMPANY
1948, STYLE OO-17
The headstock bearing the logo CF Martin & Co./Est. 1833, stamped internally C.F. Martin & Co./Nazareth, PA. and 00-17/104718, length of back 18 7/8 in. (48 cm.); and hardshell case with adhesive tape inscribed by Lee Dickson '48 Martin OO-17 Mahog./1948

Eric Clapton bought this guitar for nostalgic reasons. (2)

Lot Essay

EC: I've always loved these little red Martins .... Paul Samwell-Smith [bass guitarist with The Yardbirds] had one that I admired..I always wanted one. .. I'll probably buy another if we sell this - [I'll] have to replace it.

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