3539 Guitars




	Caldwell Guitars 3539 Series

Beginning in September of this year, I’ll be starting a batch of reproduction guitars based on C. F. Martin’s guitars as they existed in the years 1935-1939. This represents the later years of what’s been called ‘The Golden Age of Lutherie’. Many feel that the guitars produced in this time period are the best ever made. The vintage voice of these instruments is the “Gold Standard” for those of us with a passion for these old guitars.

We’re fortunate that many of these guitars have survived and that they can act as a “Living Museum’ of sorts. This series of guitars will be built with this tradition in mind. Meticulous attention to detail will be reflected in these instruments and period correct trim levels and construction techniques will be strictly adhered to.


	The initial batch will include the following models: 00-18, 00-28 000-18, 000-28 000-42, 000-45 D-18, D-28, D-45

		Hot Hide glue construction Standard tuners are Waverly open back Period correct binding & purfling schemes (Varies by series) Soundboards (Lutz, Carpathian, or Adirondack Spruce)

Adirondack was the spruce used on all the original instruments. I’m offering both Lutz and Carpathian as alternatives for a couple of reasons. The quality of Adirondack used during this era is simply not available today. It’s been my experience that both the Lutz and Carpathian spruces offer the closest alternative to the original Adirondack that was used in the 30’s.

For those who share a passion for the great guitars of this era, I invite you to contact me personally and discuss the details of one of these great guitars.


	Contact Information jimmy@caldwellguitars.com