Type: Acoustic GuitarType: MartinI've had this guitar considering that 1998 ... made in '95. I bought is from a dealership in Omaha. Features a hard shell case that is like brand-new. The top has aged perfectly in addition to the noise ... never had fun with flatpick or finger choices. Fingers only, no scratches, no fractures. , if your seriously believing about investing in a brand-new guitar like this ... you're better off buying one in this condition for the money and the sound.. When it was made it was # 187.