How much is a Martin Shenandoah acoustic guitar from 1984 worth?

Answer 1

In US dollars 600-1000 depending on condition, and model. Maybe even $1200 for some. This would have been one of the first years for the Shenandoah. There is a lot of different speculation as to what these are and why they were made. Some say a top of the line Sigma was the prototype for this guitar. More than likely Martin's Japanese builder had extra parts left over from when Martin moved production of Sigma to Korea, and Martin's stable of luthiers was aging, and new younger guys were not into using draw knives, and rasps, but power tools. Martin, from what I heard, bought a lot of the tools used to make the Shenandoah, and now uses it to make Martins period. Let's face it I'd rather have a Shenandoah than a DX1, or other modern laminate back and sides Martin. For a Shenandoah in good condition I would say $800-$900 is a fair price. In superb condition maybe more. I like mine, except for the pick up under the saddle. I don't care for most of those anyway. If you find someone who really wants one $1200 is about top dollar the last I checked. Mine has some laminate plate on the neck block saying model D28-32. Martin also used a truss rod in these, and finally started using them in Martins in 1989.