Are forged Martins a thing?

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Re: Are forged Martins a thing?

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Jay wrote: ↑Fri Dec 13, 2024 6:45 am
hamo wrote: ↑Thu Dec 12, 2024 10:46 pm OMC? How bizarre.
It played on the radio yesterday and was announced by a pom as a band from Aus. The Otara Millionaires Club from Aus....
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Went to see it. No case. Really high action. No markings inside the body at all. Guy couldn't offer any history really. I guess it's likely real but it's a dog of an example.
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Molly wrote: ↑Sat Dec 14, 2024 4:16 am Went to see it. No case. Really high action. No markings inside the body at all. Guy couldn't offer any history really. I guess it's likely real but it's a dog of an example.
Walk away Renee.
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Slowy wrote: ↑Sat Dec 14, 2024 7:21 am
Molly wrote: ↑Sat Dec 14, 2024 4:16 am Went to see it. No case. Really high action. No markings inside the body at all. Guy couldn't offer any history really. I guess it's likely real but it's a dog of an example.
Walk away Renee.
You have not shared a photo of the neck block from inside the soundhole, you might have to take off the pickup to see it. that is where the model designation should be. If it is not there, it is very likely not a Martin. But yeah, if the action is a disaster than that is going to likely cost you a neck reset--600 quid probably.
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The wood looks real, so it probably is real...but there seems to be some weird orange skin effect on the lacquer under the strings, which means maybe some refin work? Yep, that neck will need resetting. Good one to leave with the current owner
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