Martin 000-18 (1937)
Vintage
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This 1937 Martin 000-18 is in exceptional, crack-free condition; and it's original except for a TJ Thompson replica bridge and a neck reset & re-fret by Joe Konkoly. Perhaps we need say no more, but we'll say it anyway: this is a poster child of a vintage guitar. Condition. Playability. Tone. Power. Response. It's got it all, with the inimitable balance & warmth provided by a pre-war Martin. Priced with original hard case.
- Mahogany back & sides
- Red Spruce top
- 1 3/4" Nut width
- 24.9" Scale length
- 2 5/16" String spacing
- All original, with TJ Thompson replica bridge
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.