THIS GUITAR IS RAREST OF THE RARE...ONE (#27) OF 50 HI-END BRAZILIAN ROSEWOOD GUITARS CREATED BY THE MARTIN COMPANY
WITH MR. JUBER'S PERSONAL INVOLVEMENT & ENDORSEMENT.  THE ABSOLUTE BEST ROSEWOOD WAS USED FOR THIS VERY LIMITED PRODUCTION RUN.

THIS GUITAR IS PRESENTLY LOCATED IN NEW JERSEY, USA AND WILL BE SHIPPED FROM THE USA
TO WHICHEVER DESTINATION REPRESENTS THE WINNING BIDDER.  NO CITES RESTRICTIONS!PHOTOS NOTING "THE ACOUSTIC FELLOWSHIP" HEARKEN BACK TO THE PRIOR OWNER WHOSE PHOTOS ARE BEST REPRESENTATIVE OF THE GUITARS "AS NEW" CONDITION.

Here is a unique opportunity to own the only legal Brazilian Rosewood Martin guitar with an official CITES Instrument passport certificate.  THIS IS AN OFFICIAL BRAZILIAN EXAMPLE OF THE LIMITED RUN OF LAURENCE JUBER 0M-28'S.  THIS IS NUMBER 27 OF 50...NO OTHERS BEYOND THESE 50 WERE EVER MADE IN BRAZILIAN ROSEWOOD.  AN EXTREMELY RARE EXAMPLE OF A BRAZILIAN QUARTER-SAWN MARTIN MADE IN THE PAST 10 YEARS.  FIND ANOTHER.  LARGE PIECES OF ROSEWOOD THAT ARE CURRENTLY ON THE ENDANGERED LIST AND AS A RESULT DETERMINED TO BE "UNOBTAINIUM" AND WILL LIKELY REMAIN SO INTO THE FUTURE.


CHECK OUT LAURENCE JUBER ON YOUTUBE.  HE IS A GUITAR VIRTUOSO AND WAS ONE OF PAUL MCCARTNEY (& WINGS) PRIMARY ACCOMPANYING GUITARISTS (SORRY DENNY). YOU WILL BE BLOWN AWAY BY WHAT HE CAN DO WITH A BEATLES TUNE ON AN ACOUSTIC GUITAR.  CHECK OUT "I AM THE WALRUS" ON YOUTUBE.


As many of you may know, all Brazilian Rosewood guitars in Europe, especially in Germany, without this certificate, are illegal. Many stories have reached us about guitars being seized and destroyed. So, if you live in Europe and want to own one of these legendary instruments and have some peace of mind, this is the only way. Aside from the official CITES EU government Instrument Certificate, verifying that this rosewood is in compliance with the CITES treaty, this guitar also comes with an official letter from Martin verifying that the rosewood is legal.


Fingerstyle guitar wizard Laurence Juber has a knack for creating impressive namesake Martins. In 2002 he began his winning streak with the Laurence Juber OMC-18VLJ Signature Edition, a superb Adirondack spruce/mahogany cutaway OM that sold a respectable 133 instruments. He came back in 2004 with two OMC-28 Laurence Juber Signature Editions: The OMC-28 Laurence Juber in Indian rosewood yielded an edition of – coincidentally – 133 guitars, while this guitar, the very limited OMC-28B Laurence Juber, in rare Brazilian rosewood, sold all 50 guitars offered and became one of the most coveted Martins of recent years.


In appointments, the OMC-28B Laurence Juber Custom Edition continues the vintage elements that made the previous OMC Laurence Juber models such hits. Fine pattern herringbone purfling and black/white wood fiber inlays encircle the top and back respectively, with grained ivoroid binding protecting both. The grained ivoroid end piece is framed with black/white fine line inlays, and the Golden Era Style 28 rosette features wood fiber rings.

The modified V-shape neck of genuine mahogany, 1 3/4” at the nut, is carved with a 1930s style diamond volute and solid square tapered headstock with Waverly nickel plated open geared tuners with “Old Style” nickel butter bean knobs, The headstock has a Brazilian rosewood face plate.

The fingerboard and bridge showcase premium black ebony. True to the spare ornamentation of previous Laurence Juber Signature Editions, the fingerboard bears only side dot position markers. Both the nut and compensated drop-in saddle are crafted from genuine bone. Fossil ivory bridge pins and end-pin are topped with inlaid black dots.

The guitar is in great shape with no damage!!

The guitar has just had a complete setup and fret leveling and crowning from a famous Dutch Luthier!

The quality of these woods is just amazing. As close as you can get to a Vintage 30s Martin in woods and construction (like Golden Era). The top-wood has a very even grain for an Adirondack top. The back of Brazilian Rosewood is just perfect 1930s quality. Very straight grained and quarter-sawn. Construction is top notch from the Custom Shop!

The guitar has aged for 10 years, so it has opened up like a fine wine! No signs of play wear or use. 

The woods are also very old. There is a letter with this guitar from Martin claiming this rosewood is at least 40 years old (Pre-CITES) and with an official CITES certificate, with this guitar's serial number.

In short, this is a once-in a lifetime opportunity to own this lifetime instrument.

Please feel free to ask any questions.  Check my feedback record which includes dozens of sales of hi-end premuim guitars.  Satisfaction guaranteed or money back.  Guitar can be returned for full refund if it is received in any way that deviates from the auction description.  Shipping will be via Fed Ex, either domestic or international economy depending upon destination of winning bid.



See my other auction to view the best buy on eBay for a PRS Private Stock with a Brazilian Neck. 
Priced thousands below comparable examples!