Martin 00-18 (1952)
Vintage
This 1952 Martin 00-18 is something of an alien in the vintage collection here at TME: it's so good, we often find ourselves thinking, "Can it really be JUST a 50's guitar?" And you're right, we shouldn't treat these lovely little boxes like they're anything less than stellar. This instrument comes to us from a trusted client, a touring musician and songwriter who's recorded and gigged with this instrument for years. And it's no wonder it's captivated him (and audiences alike): it's beautiful, singing tone, lightness of build, and fat response make it one of those guitars that'll swallow up a few hours like nothing at all once you give it a strum. Condition is close to vintage-mint: very little in the way of cosmetic wear, with a solid structure and all its original parts intact. It was outfitted with a Sunrise pickup at one point, and the internal housing remains (it's removable). Priced with a Calton Case, this is a fantastic choice for anyone in the market for a small-bodied vintage guitar. On consignment.
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- Spruce top
- Mahogany back & sides
- Brazilian Rosewood fingerboard & bridge
- 1 11/16" Nut width
- 24.9" Scale length
- 2 1/8" String spacing
- Calton 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.