
One Owner 1956 Martin 000-21
I bought this 1956 Martin 000-21 directly from the original owner's daughter after it had spent decades with the same family.
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I bought this 1956 Martin 000-21 directly from the original owner's daughter after it had spent decades with the same family.
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