1977 Martin M-38 prototype X-38-B acoustic guitar formerly owned by John Pearse, with ebony fingerboard and inlaid mother of pearl Martin and Co logo to headstock, spruce top, serial no. 389327, bound fingerboard back and sides, original pegs, with John Pearse collection certificate of authenticity, contained within original Martin hard case with plush blue velvet interiorNotes: As illustrated on page 74 Martin Guitars: A Technical Reference, R Johnston & Dick Boat, 2009. John Pearse was a British folk guitarist, instrumentalist, and folk singer who rose to prominence in the 1960s on BBCs guitar tuition series Hold Down a Chord.