Martin D-18 (USED, 1959)
Vintage
This 1959 Martin D-18 is a great buy for the guitarist looking to break through the vintage barrier: it's got an all-original structure, it's been well played-in, but not abused, and its big sound will have you wondering why late 50's dreadnoughts aren't targeted more frequently. The guitar plays easily, with action sitting at 3/32" (bass side) and 2/32" treble side under tension of medium strings. The original saddle has been lowered at some point in the past, but still provides adequate break angle to drive the top aggressively. A beautiful, golden-warm chime awaits strummers and singer songwriters, and a sharp, cutting power awaits bluegrassers -- this is a great old D-18, and a good value in an explosive vintage market. Priced with non-original hard case.
- Mahogany back & sides
- Sitka Spruce top
- Brazilian Rosewood bridge & fingerboard
- 1 11/16" Nut width
- 25.4" Scale length
- 2 1/8" String spacing
- All-original structure
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.
Pricing
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Tasteful Restoration
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Shipping
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