Martin 00-18 (1945)
Vintage
Our second current Martin 00-18 from 1945 may not be as squeaky clean a guitar as the other, but it's also a featherweight, with lovely, warm, woody sound that's got several members of the TME staff currently pining over it. The guitar has had a well executed neck reset, refret, and new nut & saddle installed. There's one well repaired top crack, but no other cracks. New tuners have also been installed. (For those interested in the ephemera, yes -- the original tuners, frets, and saddle are all with the guitar.) This 00-18 has an ebony neck reinforcement rod, which certainly contributes to its lightness, easy response and terrific sound. Now that we've gotten the housekeeping done, let's double down on that point about the sound: this is a great sounding little box, suited to pretty much any style of music and any player. If you're in the market for a great sounding vintage Martin 00 -- look no further. Priced with modern Ameritage hard case.
- Mahogany back & sides
- Spruce top
- Brazilian Rosewood bridge and fingerboard
- Neck reset, refret, new nut, saddle & tuners
- 1 11/16" Nut width
- 24.9" Scale
- 2 1/8" String spacing
- Ameritage hardshell 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.