C.F. Martin K-1 Major Kealakai
kr119,999.00
(tax incl.)
A distinctive acoustic guitar model designed in collaboration with Hawaiian musician Kealakai. Its unique design and tonal qualities capture the essence of traditional Hawaiian music while offering modern playability and craftsmanship.
Hawaiian musician Major Kealakai, renowned guitarist and conductor of the Royal Hawaiian Band, played a pivotal role in shaping music history.
In 1916, Martin crafted a custom guitar for him, exceeding the dimensions of a standard 000 model to amplify volume and resonate in concert halls. This bespoke instrument laid the groundwork for the iconic Dreadnought.
Today, Martin celebrates this milestone with the Custom K-1 Major Kealakai, a reimagined 12-fret guitar featuring vintage gloss sinker mahogany back and sides, an Adirondack spruce Vintage Tone System (VTS) top, hide glue construction, authentic 1931 X bracing, and a modern ebony pyramid belly bridge.
This blend of tradition and innovation pays homage to Martin's rich heritage, immortalizing Kealakai's legacy in musical craftsmanship.
SPECIFICATIONS
Overview
Recommended Strings: Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0 Guitar Strings Phosphor Bronze - Light
Body Size: K-12 Fret
Finish Top: Vintage Gloss
Construction: Dovetail Neck Joint - Hide Glue Construction
Back and Side Finish: Vintage Gloss
Bracing Pattern: Authentic 1931 X Brace
Scale Length: 25.4"
Brace Shape: Scalloped
Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 7/8''
Top Material: Adirondack Spruce with VTS
Neck Shape: Authentic 1931
Back Material: Sinker Mahogany
Neck Taper: Standard Taper
Side Material: Sinker Mahogany
Electronics: No
Top
Top Color: Clear
Bridge Style: Modern Stauffer Pyamid - Drop in Saddle
Binding: Madagascar Rosewood
Bridge String Spacing: 2 5/16"
Top Inlay Material: Multi-Stripe
Bridge Material: Ebony
Top Detail: None
Bridge Pin Material: Ebony
Pickguard: None
Bridge Pin Dots: Abalone
Pickguard Inlay: None
Saddle: Compensated Bone
Rosette: Multi-Stripe
Saddle Radius: 16"
Body
Brace Material: Adirondack Spruce with VTS
Back and Sides Color: Light Mahogany
Brace Size: 5/16"
Back Detail: None
Back Purfling/Strip: None
Back Inlay Material: None
Heelcap: None
Side Detail: None
Endpiece: Madagascar Rosewood
Side Inlay Material: None
Endpiece Inlay: None
Neck
Neck Material: Genuine Mahogany
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Finish Neck: Vintage Gloss
Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 5/16"
Neck Color: Light Mahogany
Fingerboard Inlay Style: 18 Old Style Authentic 1931
Number of Frets Total: 19
Fingerboard Inlay Material: Abalone
Neck Joins Body At: 12th Fret
Fingerboard Binding Material: None
Side Dots: Grained Ivoroid
Headstock
Headstock Shape: Slotted with Round Slots, 1931 Taper and Diamond
Tuning Machines: Golden Age Relic Nickel Side Mount
Headplate Material: Madagascar Rosewood
Knob: Cream
Headplate Logo Style: Stamped on Back of Headstock
Nut Material: Bone
Headplate Binding Material: None
Misc
Case: Hardshell
Left-handed Availability: true
Label: Paper Label w/Model Name, Numbered in Sequence w/No Total
