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Martin 000-18 (USED, 1953)
Martin 000-18 (USED, 1953)
Martin 000-18 (USED, 1953)
Martin 000-18 (USED, 1953)
Martin 000-18 (USED, 1953)
Martin 000-18 (USED, 1953)
Martin 000-18 (USED, 1953)
Martin 000-18 (USED, 1953)
Martin 000-18 (USED, 1953)
Martin 000-18 (USED, 1953)
Martin 000-18 (USED, 1953)
Martin 000-18 (USED, 1953)
Martin 000-18 (USED, 1953)
Martin 000-18 (USED, 1953)
Martin 000-18 (USED, 1953)
Martin 000-18 (USED, 1953)
Martin 000-18 (USED, 1953)
Martin 000-18 (USED, 1953)
Martin 000-18 (USED, 1953)
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Martin 000-18 (USED, 1953)

Vintage

Currently unavailable
DOCUMENTED HONESTLYEvery repair, every change
VETTED ON THE BENCHBefore it's listed
SINCE 1968Still independent

Martins from 1953 are often sought after for their "mystery" (i.e. non-Sitka) spruce tops; and this mysterious 000-18 would make anyone in the market for a small-bodied vintage guitar grin from ear to ear. The golden color of the top wood (as opposed to the orange-brown tone Sitka typically develops) and the punchy, crisp sound of this guitar have us agreeing with an esteemed colleague: there's no mystery about it, it's Red Spruce. This 000-18 is in very good condition; and it's original except for one tuning machine. There's lots of playwear evident, but no cracks and a solid structure. It's had a well-executed neck reset at some point in the past, and sports new fret wire. The setup is ideal for a mix of styles, measuring right at 3/32" high on top of the 12th fret. This guitar has a lovely, warm, and inviting voice; and the combination of Red Spruce top and straight bracing provides extra punch and projection for players who like to dig in assertively with a flatpick. Priced with Cedar Creek hard case (faux alligator exterior, orange interior). 

  • Mahogany back & sides
  • Red Spruce (Adirondack Spruce) top
  • Brazilian Rosewood fingerboard & bridge (original)
  • Original bridge plate
  • New frets, one replaced tuner
  • 1 11/16" Nut width
  • 24.9" Scale
  • 2 1/8" String spacing
  • Cedar Creek HSC
Condition: Vintage. Fully inspected and set up by TME staff before it ships or leaves the showroom.

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.

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Martin 000-18 (USED, 1953)
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