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Martin D-18 (1966)
Martin D-18 (1966)
Martin D-18 (1966)
Martin D-18 (1966)
Martin D-18 (1966)
Martin D-18 (1966)
Martin D-18 (1966)
Martin D-18 (1966)
Martin D-18 (1966)
Martin D-18 (1966)
Martin D-18 (1966)
Martin D-18 (1966)
Martin D-18 (1966)
Martin D-18 (1966)
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Martin D-18 (1966)

Vintage

Currently unavailable
DOCUMENTED HONESTLYEvery repair, every change
VETTED ON THE BENCHBefore it's listed
SINCE 1968Still independent
This 1966 Martin D-18, serial number 211597, was recently acquired from its original owner. It was made soon enough after Martin's move to their new factory that it retains a small maple bridge plate -- a big bonus as it relates to resonance, punch, and overall sonic power. This is a very nice sounding guitar, with plenty of low end, and a fat, responsive quality across the mids and trebles which makes it a very pleasurable flatpicking guitar. An excellent choice for a bluegrass player interested in taking the vintage plunge! This guitar remains in very good vintage condition. Our shop has reset the neck and re-fretted it -- otherwise, all structural components are original and intact. There is lacquer checking consistent with age to be found across its surfaces, alongside normal signs of handling and playwear. Playability is excellent; and the action measures 3/32" (bass side) and 2/32" (treble side) under tension of medium gauge strings. Priced with non-original hard case.
Condition: Vintage. Fully inspected and set up by TME staff before it ships or leaves the showroom.
Top Sitka Spruce
Back & Sides Mahogany
Fingerboard Rosewood
Bridge Rosewood
Tuners Nickel Grover Rotomatic
Scale Length 25.4"
Nut Width 1 11/16"
String Spacing 2 1/8"
Case Non-original hardshell

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 D-18 (1966)
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