1906 Martin Daniel Schuyler's Model, "America"
This unique double body 0-28 Style guitar was produced for Daniel Schuyler, who lived in Pennsylvania only miles from the Martin factory.
Only this single guitar was produced at this time. A second Model America was produced in 1909.
Both Style 28 bodies are complete. While it is barely visible, the rosewood back of the top body has a marquetry center strip, and the back body has a complete decorated rosette and herringbone top borders.
This instrument has a fascinating bridge not seen in any other Martin.
This guitar originally had a 1/4" soundpost, as found in violins, connecting the two bodies. Here you can see where it was mounted...
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