This 1956 Martin D-18 is just into the shop on trade; and it's the kind of rare vintage Martin that will please players and collectors alike. It's in very nice original condition, beautifully set up, and gorgeously clear & woody sounding. A 1950's D-18 is a great entry point into the world of vintage guitars for a bluegrass flatpicker: they provide the seasoned, dry sound no new guitar is capable of producing and still reside in the price point of most modern boutique-level flattops. Their crisp, balanced sound is ideally suited to fiddle tunes and leads in a band context where a single-mic approach is employed. This guitar is a lightweight, excellent sounding example of the model that will surely accrue value over the long term.