#CF MARTIN GUITAR SERIAL NUMBERS SERIAL NUMBERS#
Martin claims they did not record any serial numbers (when issued) so detailed records are unavailable. Martin never actually produced Stinger catalogs, but they are known to be listed in some Martin catalogs, magazines and flyers. All Stinger models had a one year warranty on the guitar and 90 day’s on the electronics. Martin also advertised and sold Stinger brand guitar strings and also in 1989, amplifiers and effects boxes. The Stinger guitar line was advertised as “Stinger from the Martin Company”. Martin & Co., Inc.” before being distributed to dealers but, not all Stinger guitars have a serial numbers. After final set-up some guitars received a clear decal placed on the seven digit, serial numbered neck plate that stated “Prepared and Inspected by C. In 1989 Martin expanded by 10% adding 6,200 square feet to their warehouse to accommodate for the Stinger line. Most Stinger guitars were made by the world renowned Samick Piano Company located in South Korea and shipped to the C.F. Martin specifications and are high quality. Martin unveiled its Stinger line of solid body electric guitars and bass’s. Martin Company, Stinger Model Guitars 1985-1996 While this one's not original, I think she's a beaut!! These guitars are pretty underated but intrest is rapidly rising as the word gets out how good these axes really are.Ĭ.F. All electronics were replaced with new and I refinished the body with a color-shifting laquer. This SWG was in need of refurbishing and so became a project. You may also wish to consult guitar price guides or Blue Books.This is one of a few Stingers I own. I have written an article which details sources for determining instrument's value here. Martin Shenandoah's are subject to the same warranty guidelines as other Martin guitars.
#CF MARTIN GUITAR SERIAL NUMBERS SERIAL NUMBER#
These numbers correspond with Martin's standard serial number listing which applies to Martin guitars as well. Shenandoah guitars can be dated by the 6 digit serial number stamped on the neck block inside of the instrument. Similar to their Martin counterparts, style numbers often denote materials or the "ornate-ness" of an instrument.the higher the number the more jewelry the girls got on. Prefixes commonly used to denote a style or option: Steel string, classical nylon string and 12 string Shenandoah's were available. The D-6032 which was made using Birdseye maple, the D-6732 which was Quilted Ash.
There were other lesser known models as well. For instance, the Shenandoah D-1832, is a D-18 copy, the D-2832, a D-28 copy and so on. Shenandoah guitars were usually given the model number of the Martin guitar they resembled, superseded by the number 32. The practice of bi-continental production eventually met it's demise and Shenandoah's were produced entirely in Japan their final 3 years from 1994-1996. In an attempt to offer lower priced instruments, Martin's line of Shenandoah guitars were built in Japan and then shipped back to the Martin factory in Nazareth PA for painting and final assembly. Nato wood necks were common, as well as rosewood fingerboards and bridges which were stained black to look like ebony.Īgain, these are generalities and may not apply to every single one produced. To my knowledge those assembled in the US (1993 and earlier) had solid spruce tops, laminated back/sides and finished with lacquer.
Shenandoah guitars were produced from 1983 to 1996.
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