Martin 00-18 1939, Natural

$15,000.00

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Specs


Instrument	Parlor and Small Body
Brand	Martin
Model	00-18
Finish	Natural
SKU	GF7777-A
Handedness	Right
Made In Year	1939
Top	Spruce
Back and Sides	Mahogany
Finish	Natural
Neck/Fingerboard	Mahogany/Rosewood
Neck Profile	V
Neck Depth	0.816" - 0.972"
Tuners	Original
Bridge	Ebony
Electronics	None
Scale Length	24.75"
Nut Width	1.790"
String Spacing at Saddle	2.182"
Contains Brazilian Rosewood (Y/N)	Y
Case	Modern hard shell case
Modifications/Repairs	Neck reset, refret, refin, pickguard to fingerboard extension crack, replacement bridge, pins and saddle, several repaired treble side cracks - one from the heel to about 3/4 of the way down, treble side patch, crack beside back center seam, replacement bridge plate and maple patch under bridge bass side, reglued neck block

Description

Some of the best guitars survive purely out of excessive love and dedication by their previous owners and luthiers. This 1939 Martin 00-18 has had a number of cracks on its sides, beyond count, that are now stable. The bridge has been replaced and neck reset. Internally, the braces have been reglued, bridge plate replaced, and a cleat near the x-brace. That being said, the guitar has retained much of its original thin checked finish on the top, back, and neck. This guitar was bought by Bill Monroe out of a newspaper classified and was immediately gifted to Julia LaBella as a Christmas present; after which Bill sorted out a restoration process for with Marty Lanham. It was played by Bill and Julia for several years and comes with stage photos and a signed letter of its provenance.

Comes with modern Martin Hardshell Case.