Martin D-18 (USED, 1941)

Martin D-18 (USED, 1941)
Martin D-18 (USED, 1941)
Martin D-18 (USED, 1941)
Martin D-18 (USED, 1941)
Martin D-18 (USED, 1941)
Martin D-18 (USED, 1941)
Martin D-18 (USED, 1941)
Martin D-18 (USED, 1941)
Martin D-18 (USED, 1941)
Martin D-18 (USED, 1941)
Martin D-18 (USED, 1941)
Martin D-18 (USED, 1941)
Martin D-18 (USED, 1941)
Martin D-18 (USED, 1941)
Martin D-18 (USED, 1941)
Martin D-18 (USED, 1941)
Martin D-18 (USED, 1941)
Martin D-18 (USED, 1941)
Martin D-18 (USED, 1941)
Martin D-18 (USED, 1941)
Martin D-18 (USED, 1941)
Martin D-18 (USED, 1941)
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Martin D-18 (USED, 1941)

Regular price $11,500.00
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Nut Width

1 11/16"
Neck Carve
Modified V
Scale Length
25.4"
Serial Number
78709

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This 1941 Martin D-18 is the very definition of a player's guitar. It was purchased several decades ago by a long-time client who was eager to get into the vintage Martin landscape, but couldn't then afford a pristine, collectible guitar. It now represents the same opportunity for someone else. Nearly everything that could be done to a guitar, in terms of repair & modification, has been done to this one--yet the structure retains its featherlight build and overall strength. And most importantly, its great tone has not been compromised. To be fair, a more aggressive bluegrass guitarist may find its headroom a touch limited compared to an all-original 1941 D-18. But for anyone else, this guitar delivers the clear, woody sound and fullness of response that simply can't be found in a new instrument.

While this D-18 is still in good condition, it's had significant repair work and likely isn't suitable for collectors who shy away from guitars with issues. The whole instrument has been refinished; the fingerboard, bridge, and bridge plate have been replaced; and multiple cracks in the top and treble side have been repaired. The tuners and nut are also replacements. All that said, we shouldn't lose sight of the big picture: this guitar's sound is truly excellent, and represents a golden opportunity for a player looking for an entry point into the scalloped-braced vintage Martin dreadnought market. On consignment. Shipping calculated at checkout.

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Materials

Top
Adirondack Spruce
Back & Sides
Mahogany
Neck
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Rosewood (Replaced)
Bridge
Rosewood (Replaced)
Nut & Saddle
Bone
Tuners
Kluson (Replaced)
Bracing
Scalloped (Rear-X)
Construction
Hide Glue
Finish
Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer (Non-original)

Neck Specs

Carve
Modified V
Nut Width
1 11/16"
String Spacing
2 1/8"
Scale Length
25.4"
Truss Rod
Non-adjustable T-bar
Inlays
MOP Dots
Headstock
C.F. Martin Decal

Other

Serial #
78709
Case
Hardshell

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