{"product_id":"martin-d-18-136062-1954","title":"Martin D-18 136062 (1954)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 1954 Martin D-18 was acquired from the family of its original owner. It's in wonderful condition; and we'd classify it as an excellent-sounding example of a straight-braced D-18.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis guitar's voice is wide-open and dry, and the low-end fullness is very impressive for a D-18 from this period. The high-end exhibits the bright, round presence we associate with a 50's Martin dreadnought, making it an excellent choice for a bluegrass player who performs in front of a microphone. There's as much midrange power as one could demand from a guitar on tap as well. The bluegrass application is a no-brainer, but this is a guitar with sweetness and charm as well when it's dissected in a recording environment. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen this guitar arrived at TME, we noted previously installed cleats under a pickguard crack and an old center seam separation. Our shop reset the neck, refretted the fingerboard, and installed a new bridge (the original bridge had been cut down and cracked in several places). The instrument now plays beautifully, with action at 3\/32\" (bass side) and 2\/32\" (treble side) under tension of medium gauge strings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePriced with its original hard case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn short: an excellent example of a 1950's D-18 for anyone interested in their first bona fide vintage Martin. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Martin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68306495996116,"sku":"AF26138","price":9500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0452\/1387\/6381\/files\/AF26138-1.jpg?v=1793992100","url":"https:\/\/themusicemporium.com\/products\/martin-d-18-136062-1954","provider":"The Music Emporium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}