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Martin D-18 (USED, 1962)

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"Player-grade" Martin D-18s don't come much better than this: it's a great-sounding example of an early 1960's, old-factory guitar, with a couple small repairs that keep the price below premium-level. This D-18 is loud and wide open, with huge low end for a non-scalloped guitar, and those bright, woody trebles perfect for playing fiddle tunes up the neck. For a bluegrass guitarist in search of their first vintage guitar, we don't think there's a better candidate out there at the moment.

This guitar remains in very good overall condition. The bridge has been replaced ~ it's a well-made, good-looking replacement with a modern drop-in bone saddle. The guitar has also been re-fretted; and a new bone nut has been installed. All internal components (bracing & bridge plate) are original and in good condition. Two small back cracks have been repaired; the top shows only normal play wear and the lacquer crazing expected with age. This guitar is priced with a non-original hardshell case.

Materials

Top
Spruce
Back & Sides
Mahogany
Neck
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Bridge
Rosewood
Nut & Saddle
Bone
Tuners
Kluson
Bracing
Non-scalloped
Construction
Hide Glue
Finish
Original Nitrocellulose Lacquer

Neck Specs

Carve
Soft V
Nut Width
1 11/16"
String Spacing
2 1/8"
Scale Length
25.4"
Truss Rod
Non-adjustable
Inlays
MOP Dots
Headstock
C.F. Martin Decal

Other

Serial #
185347
Case
Non-original hardshell