Martin 5-18 Terz 1953, Natural

$4,000.00

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Specs


Instrument	Parlor and Small Body
Brand	Martin
Model	5-18 Terz
Finish	Natural
SKU	GF9678-A
Handedness	Right
Made In Year	1953
Top	Spruce
Back and Sides	Mahogany
Neck/Fingerboard	Mahogany/Brazilian Rosewood
Bridge Material	Brazilian Rosewood
Tuners	Original
Neck Profile	Soft V
Neck Depth	0.893" - 1.058"
Scale Length	21.4"
Nut Width	1.633"
String Spacing at Saddle	2.182"
Contains Brazilian Rosewood (Y/N)	Y
Electronics	N/A
Case	Gig bag
Modifications/Repairs	Neck reset, bridge re-glue

Description

This 1953 Martin 5-18 Terz is a rare, small-bodied guitar designed to be tuned up a minor third, offering a bright, chiming voice perfect for layered arrangements or solo work. Featuring a mahogany body with a spruce top, it delivers clear, punchy tone with remarkable projection for its size. Light and responsive, this vintage Terz model showcases Martin’s craftsmanship in a compact, expressive form. Check out the Specs tab for the full repair history. It comes with a gig bag.

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