1933 vs 1935 Sunburst?

[anthonyc007]

Out of curiosity, does anyone know what the difference between Martin's 1933 sunburst and 1935 sunburst?

 

Here is the '35:

 

But I cannot find (google) a '33 example.

 

Anyone help me out?

[zombywoof]

Easy one - Martin went from what is called a light violin sunburst in 1931 to the two tone burst in 1934.

 

Here is a 1932 Martin but mind you - I have seen them a bit lighter than this although it may have simply been due to the aging process.

 

[anthonyc007]

I kinda thought so. The '33 is essentialy the amberbust finish and the '35 is the dark sunburst. Thanks!

[onewilyfool]

That lower pic of the martin with the tailpiece and the floating bridge looks like an R-18.....great guitars, solid Spruce "formed" top, Mahogany back and sides....no truss rod....lol....I know, I'm getting the neck fixed on mine......

[Hall]

Might be in, Dave's Private Collection. He has a slew of Martins from that era.

 

Steve

[zombywoof]

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Yup, that be it. I actually like guitars without truss rods. The whole darn instrument just resonates like heck. I know a few builders who have started going that route. Problem is, some of the older guitars without truss rods did not have flat sawn necks which tend to be stiffer and less likely to go out of kilter.