Is this a Martin? (I brought pics)

Follicle Genocide · Aug 6, 2010

It's billed as a 1950's Martin "Repo." Repo is in quotes on the ticket.

It appears to be a mahogany body. It needs some work, but I was wondering if this is actually a Martin or just a copy.

Any thoughts?

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Follicle Genocide · Aug 6, 2010

Mandarb · Aug 6, 2010

Does not look like a Martin - wrong headstock, fretboard, and fret markers.

lindydanny · Aug 6, 2010

Are those steal strings on it? No wonder the neck is separating...

~DB

Follicle Genocide · Aug 6, 2010

Yeah, they're steel. I mentioned they had the wrong strings on it, but I doubt they care. :/ It's a shame all around. I couldn't find any markings whatsoever on it. I guess I shall delve once again into the seedy world of antiquing.

Edit. Thank you for looking, by the way. I appreciate your help.

mailman · Aug 6, 2010

Judging by the neck length, I'd guess it's a baritone. If so, a Martin should have a pin-type bridge. Heel of the neck looks cheap....not like a Martin, too....

mm stan · Aug 6, 2010

Not even a martin copy even at that......only thing that really looks like one is the tuners and knobs..
I wonder if the seller knew what he was talking about or not???Actually to me, it says stay away..Sorry, MM Stan..

harpdog · Aug 7, 2010

How about "rePRO" as in reproduction, but missssspelllled as repo as a tricky way to get people to think it was a repossessed Martin.

It's not a martin, IMO.

Is this a Martin? (I brought pics)

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