Total production of 95 pieces worldwide. In 1981 Martin introduced a line of Koa guitars.
This in the actual copy from 1981 Martin catalog: The third small guitar in the Koa line in the 7-37K. Traditional spruce top joins flamed Koa back and side in a baby dreadnought design. 7/8ths the size of a dreadnaught. Wonderful projection, tone, volume and sustain. String height at the top of the12.Fret to bottom of low E string 1/8. Solid black Ebony fingerboard with style 37 inlays in abalone.
The center seam below the bridge had a slight separation and. Has been repaired with 2 spruce diamond shaped cleats. I posted several pics of the seam.
The maple bridge plate has an added piece of spruce as seen in picture. The inside of the bottom of the case has a little wear as seen in picture.
Frets lightly buffed with 0000 steel wool. Gerlitz Guitar Honey applied to the fibgerboard. Martin light gauge Phosphorous Bronze strings installed.Always kept at 50% humidity in my smoke free. Back And Sides: Solid flamed Koa. Top: Sitka Spruce top with scalloped Sitka Spruce braces. Neck: Mahogany with style-37 inlays.
Tuners: Chrome-plated Sperzel tuning machines with Martin and Sperzel logo. Strap button: Underside of neck heel. Case: Original Martin thermoplastic with plush lining and accessories pocket. Body width upper bout: 10. Body width lower bout: 13 11/16.
Body depth at neck 3 31/64. Body depth at end piece 4 3/8. The item "MARTIN 7-37K FLAMED KOA.
VINTAGE" is in sale since Thursday, November 7, 2019. This item is in the category "Musical Instruments & Gear\Guitars & Basses\Acoustic Guitars". The seller is "giddyupgitmo" and is located in Denver, Colorado. This item can be shipped worldwide.