Vintage 1914 Martin William Foden Style E

Vintage 1914 Martin William Foden Style E

$30,000

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The C.F. Martin Foden Special Style E is an exceptionally rare piece of early Martin history, custom made for the students of influential classical guitarist and teacher William Foden. Martin produced the Foden Specials from 1911 to 1917 in several levels of ornamentation, with the Style E sitting at the top of the range. Only nine Style E examples were produced and sold. The Style E combined elements of Martin's Style 40, 42, and 45 instruments. Martin was specifically asked to use the finest