Martin 00-18 (1947)

This is a particularly sweet-sounding postwar Martin, with a very full voice alongside excellent warmth and balance. The soft V neck carve and short scale make it a dream to play; and it moves an incredible amount of air for a small guitar when it's put in drop-D tuning. For anyone interested in a late 1940's small-bodied Martin -- this one receives our highest marks for sound and playability.

We received this guitar in 100% unaltered original condition; and while the bridge had lifted off the body, it was remarkably well-preserved. We performed a neck reset and bridge reglue; and we were able to reuse the original Martin saddle when resetting the neck angle.

The guitar remains all-original and shows beautiful patina. There are no cracks, and barely any notable blemishes on its surfaces. The original owner only used a chipboard case with the guitar, and it's included with the sale.

In short, this is a lovely old 00-18 in the sort of condition that would please a serious collector accompanied by the sort of tone that would delight a discerning musician.