A limited edition Martin guitar; Norman Blake Signature Edition, #31/100. Serial #4002589. Sides and back are Brazilian rosewood. Mint condition.Ornamental mother of pearl inlays on fret board.

12-fret construction, short scale length and a slightly-wider-than normal lower bout. Big, hearty sound, which works wonderfully for both flatpicking and fingerpicking.

The label on the interior of the body says that this guitar is 31 out of 100 made, however, Martin never finished their edition run of these particular guitars, because at the time that they were making them, Brazilian rosewood supplies were growing low. Therefore this is one of the last of the guitars they made before they switched over to other kinds of rosewood, and one of a select number that they made in this style. Brazilian rosewood is prized as a tone wood when used on the backs and sides of guitars.

Norman Blake is an Americana and folk singer and studio musician who toured and recorded with Johnny Cash for about 10 years. He also recorded with various other performers, among them Bob Dylan and Joan Baez. Additionally, he is a musician in his own right, and performs with his wife Nancy Short, a cellist.

Mint condition.