Martin 0-18 (1934)
Vintage
When set up well, and firing on all cylinders, these are simply incredible guitars.
Why We Love This
When you hear the cognoscenti waxing on about pre-war Martin 0-18 flattop guitars, you'll hear them saying things like, "Incredible power for its size!" or, "The most rewarding playability of any guitar ever!" And on, and on, and on. And ... as it relates to the pre-war 0-18, we're going to respectfully disagree with Chuck D and advise you to believe the hype. When set up well, and firing on all cylinders, these are simply incredible guitars, with a mightiness of tone fit to topple Goliath.The 14-fret 0-sized guitars hold special places in our collective hearts here at TME: it was a 1932 0-18 that hung on the office wall of founder, Stu Cohen, for many years, eventually inspiring Bill Collings to adapt the model to his own product lineup. This 1934 0-18 is a truly exceptional example of the model. It is stunningly clean and crack free; and it's had a neck reset, and re-fret with proper bar stock, by luthier David Eichelbaum (who also installed a new, period correct bridge). It boasts a responsiveness rivaled by few other guitars in the world: its combination of bar frets, ebony neck reinforcement, and full-feeling, V-shaped neck profile will show the uninitiated why those of us bitten by the vintage bug can't seem to go back to modern instruments.
Priced with Harptone case. Payment requested by check or wire transfer. On consignment.
| Top | Red Spruce |
| Back & Sides | Mahogany |
| Neck | Mahogany |
| Fingerboard | Ebony |
| Bridge | Ebony (Expert replica) |
| Nut & Saddle | Original nut & new saddle |
| Tuners | Original |
| Bracing | Scalloped (Forward X) |
| Finish | Original lacquer |
| Carve | Full vintage V |
| Nut Width | 1 3/4" |
| String Spacing | 2 3/8" |
| Scale Length | 24 7/8" |
| Fret wire | Bar frets (Expert re-fret) |
| Headstock | Original C.F. Martin decal |
| Serial # | 57147 |
| Case | Harptone |
Every instrument is thoroughly checked and set up before shipping fully insured via UPS with tracking to your door. We reuse boxes and materials to cut waste when they meet our protection standard.
Inspect it, play it, and if it isn't right, contact us within 48 hours of delivery to arrange a return or one-time exchange. Returns are subject to a 5% restocking fee, and the buyer covers shipping both ways.
Pricing
We price vintage instruments using current market trends and our extensive in-house sales history, ensuring each piece is accurately valued and fairly positioned.
Tasteful Restoration
When restoration is needed, we approach it with respect and restraint - always in service of preserving the instrument’s integrity and extending its musical life for decades to come.
Accurate Listings
Every vintage guitar we list is authenticated by our seasoned team and photographed in high detail, with clear, honest descriptions that show exactly what you’re buying - no surprises.
Shipping
With decades of experience shipping high-value guitars, we know how to pack and protect vintage instruments so they arrive exactly as they should: safe, sound, and ready to play.