Martin 000-18 (1930)
Vintage
If pre-war Martins are your thing, we're confident you'd consider this a great-sounding instrument.
Why We Love This
Well, we love it because it's a 1930 Martin 000-18 and no one has rendered it unplayable with shoddy repair work -- something we can't say for most of the 12-fret 000-18s that have been brought to us over the years. And not only is it eminently playable, yes ~ it's an outstanding-sounding example of this model. Now, that said, the guitar has had a number of repairs over the years. A top crack and treble side crack have been repaired (there's finish touch up on the top crack). The bridge and bridge plate have been replaced; and the neck has been reset. All the work is good-looking, professional-caliber stuff. (And if it's not obvious from the pictures, there's heavy play wear on the top, and the expected accompanying dings, scratches, etc., on the back & sides.)What about the sound? Well, you've heard all the adjectives before. Woody. Open. Powerful. Crisp. Clear. Shall we go on? If pre-war Martins are your thing, we're confident you'd consider this a great-sounding instrument. And if you haven't yet experienced their special brand of magic, we invite you to stop in, play this guitar, and soak up the hype first-hand. A couple lucky customers have done so already, and we feel confident when we say there's unanimity when it comes to debating this guitar's caliber of tone.
On consignment, and priced with a Calton Case.
| Top | Red Spruce |
| Back & Sides | Mahogany |
| Neck | Mahogany |
| Fingerboard | Ebony |
| Bridge | Ebony (Replica) |
| Nut & Saddle | Original nut & Replica bone saddle |
| Tuners | Original |
| Bracing | Scalloped (Forward shifted) |
| Construction | Hide Glue |
| Finish | Original lacquer w/top touch-up |
| Carve | Vintage V |
| Nut Width | 1 7/8" |
| String Spacing | 2 3/8" |
| Scale Length | 25.4" |
| Truss Rod | Ebony (Non-adjustable) |
| Inlays | MOP Dots |
| Headstock | C.F. Martin Decal |
| Serial # | 47848 |
| Case | Calton |
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.