Martin D-18 (1947)

This great-sounding 1947 Martin D-18 has just come into the shop for consignment. It'd be a perfect entryway into the vintage Martin niche for a bluegrass player interested in a non-scalloped D-18 because of its price point. It's had a neck reset, refret, and a new bridge installed -- but that's it. Otherwise, it's an incredibly solid post-war D-18 that's had thousands of gig hours logged on it (check out the belt buckle rash). And because of how much it's been played, it's loose-feeling, responsive, and wide open, with an impressively throaty voice and a powerful low end. The midrange and high end are dry and crackling ~ with more than enough snap to power through an acoustic ensemble. This is the kind of D-18 a microphone loves in a live setting! Condition: we rate this D-18 in "very good" overall condition, meaning it only exhibits the wear normally associated with vintage guitars. As mentioned previously, the neck has been reset, and the original bridge and frets have been replaced as well. All internal components, including bracing and bridge plate are original. The original 'Yoda Head' Waverly tuners work perfectly. The body bears numerous scratches, dings, and finish chips consistent with its age and the hours logged on it. Priced with non-original hard case; on consignment. Shipping calculated at online checkout.