THE STING, STYLE SWC

C.F. MARTIN AND COMPANY

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THE STING, STYLE SWC
C.F. MARTIN AND COMPANY
A guitar, Nazareth, PA., 1998, the headstock bearing the logo C.F. Martin & Co. EST. 1833, the fingerboard inlaid Sting, labeled C.F. Martin & Co. Limited Edition SWC Sting Signature Classical Model Sting C.F. Martin IV Thomas Humphrey PROTO #2 of 2 The Martin Guitar Company Nazareth, Pennsylvania USA, bearing the serial number 654907, length of back 19 7/16 in (494 mm) with case (2)

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Lot Essay

As a longtime supporter of The Rain Forest Alliance, Sting required that his guitar be constructed from materials that would have no negative impact on the world's diminishing rainforests. These classical guitars incorporate the designs of master luthier Thomas Humphrey and the team at Martin. They are all constructed with SmartWood Certified tonewoods that are harvested in compliance with standards set by the Forest Stewardship Council.

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