Martin 00-18 (1939)
Vintage
If you're looking for "the sound," look no further than this 1939 Martin 00-18, which is in vintage-excellent condition. It's in all-original condition except for a set of relic-finished Waverly tuners and new frets; and it does have one repaired top crack with finish touch-up to accompany it (the crack is cleated internally, very stable, and looks to have been this way for quite some time). It's setup low for fingerstyle play; and a more aggressive player may even want to raise the action a bit. But really, it sounds so good and is so playable as-is, we're guessing most guitarists would be content leaving well enough alone. This 00-18 sports the rear-X brace placement, 1 11/16" nut width, and 2 1/8" string spacing we'd expect to see on a 1939 Martin produced after the transition from forward-X to rear-X. Priced with contemporary TKL hard case. And again, about that "sound," have a listen to our friend, Alex Rubin, playing a little "Cumberland Gap" on this lovely little guitar.
Interested parties may contact us for purchase details. Payment by check or wire transfer only.
- Mahogany back & sides
- Red Spruce (Adirondack Spruce) top
- Ebony fingerboard & bridge (original)
- Original bridge plate
- Rear-shifted X brace
- Waverly tuners, new frets
- 1 11/16" Nut width
- 24.9" Scale
- 2 1/8" String spacing
- TKL hard case
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.