Martin D-18 (USED, 1954)

Martin D-18 (USED, 1954)
Martin D-18 (USED, 1954)
Martin D-18 (USED, 1954)
Martin D-18 (USED, 1954)
Martin D-18 (USED, 1954)
Martin D-18 (USED, 1954)
Martin D-18 (USED, 1954)
Martin D-18 (USED, 1954)
Martin D-18 (USED, 1954)
Martin D-18 (USED, 1954)
Martin D-18 (USED, 1954)
Martin D-18 (USED, 1954)
Martin D-18 (USED, 1954)
Martin D-18 (USED, 1954)
Martin D-18 (USED, 1954)
Martin D-18 (USED, 1954)
Martin D-18 (USED, 1954)
Martin D-18 (USED, 1954)
Martin D-18 (USED, 1954)
Martin D-18 (USED, 1954)
Martin D-18 (USED, 1954)
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Martin D-18 (USED, 1954)

Regular price $9,500.00
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Nut Width

1 11/6"
Neck Carve
Modified V
Scale Length
25.4"
Serial Number
138008

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This is an excellent-sounding example of a mid-1950's D-18 which exhibits a particularly sweet & warm voice.

Why We Love This

This 1954 Martin D-18 has been 'rode hard' to use the perhaps-cliched parlance of the guitarosphere. Through the decades of heavy playtime it's received, however, the sound has matured dramatically ~ and this is an excellent-sounding example of a mid-1950's D-18 which exhibits a particularly sweet & warm voice.

We acquired the guitar from a longtime client who's owned it since the late 1970's. It hadn't seen much use over the last couple years, as he focused more on his electric guitars; and when it came to us, it was definitely time for the 100,000 mile tune-up. We had luthier Laurent Brondel perform a neck reset, make a new bridge (the original was cut down beyond viability), glue several side cracks, and re-do several internal cleats and previous crack repairs. It's set up for light gauge strings, and plays like a breeze ~ but with the new saddle height, it can certainly handle mediums with room to adjust.

In short, we think this is a dynamite mark for anyone hunting down a 50's D-18 ~ with excellent sound & playability, and no forseeable need for further maintenance. It's priced with the non-original hardshell case we received it in, though we have Calton cases available if an upgrade is desired.

Pre-Owned Instruments | Have Questions?
We take great care in accepting only the highest quality pre-owned instruments for resale in our shop, then carefully photograph and describe each instrument to ensure what you see on our site is exactly what you'll receive. Many of these instruments carry subtle signs of handling that can escape even the most discerning eye, so if you have questions about the condition of this instrument, we invite you to call us for an in-hand description. We're always happy to help!

Materials

Top
Sitka Spruce
Back & Sides
Mahogany
Neck
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Brazilian Rosewood
Bridge
Brazilian Rosewood (Replacement)
Nut & Saddle
Original & New bone
Tuners
Kluson
Bracing
Non-scalloped
Construction
Hide Glue
Finish
Nitrocellulose Lacquer (Back & sides oversprayed)

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 #
138008
Case
Non-original Hardshell

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