1942 Martin Tiple

Today’s show-and-tell is a 1942 Martin T 17.  The “Tiple” as it is known to aficionados.  After much demand from distributors, especially in South America, Martin began producing tiples in 1925, with the T 15.  It was based upon a 1/4 scale guitar body.  The tiple in one form or the other was produced by Martin until 2000.

This one came in with a broken bridge, but otherwise, in pretty decent form for its age.  All of the bracing is performing as intended.

I must admit, I had to seek guidance on how to string one of these things!  It sure is a cool sounding instrument!