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  • Instrument: OM and Auditorium

  • Brand: Martin

  • Model: 000-18

  • Finish: Natural

  • SKU: GF7555-A

  • Handedness: Right

  • Made In Year: 1940

  • Top: Adirondack

  • Back and Sides: Mahogany

  • Finish Material: Nitro

  • Neck/Fingerboard: Ebony (replacement)

  • Neck Profile: Soft V

  • Neck Depth: .836"- .975"

  • Fingerboard Radius: 16"

  • Tuners: Waverly (replacement)

  • Bridge: Ebony (replacement)

  • Electronics: None

  • Scale Length: 24.9"

  • Nut Width: 1.742"

  • String Spacing at Saddle: 2.180"

  • Contains Brazilian Rosewood (Y/N): Y

  • Case: Modern HSC

  • Modifications/Repairs: Replacement Ebony Fretboard & Bridge, neck reset, nitro refinished back-sides-neck, replacement Wavery tuners, replacement nut (original in case), replacement pins, back crunch repair w/ cleat, replacement small maple bridge plate, jack hole plugged in top, "B7121" etching on pickguard and headstock veneer

This 1940 000-18 is a stunning piece of history that also happens to be an incredible sounding vintage Martin guitar. Featuring the US Army Laundry #B7121, this guitar started its life as a soldier's companion. Nearly 100 years later, it lives on thanks to thoughtful preservation and tasteful repairs. It's benefitted from a neck reset, has replacement waverly tuners, pins, a replacement ivory nut, small maple bridge plate and ebony fretboard and bridge. The sides and backs have been refinished, a back crunch has been repaired with a cleat, and a jack hole has been plugged on the top.

Includes hard shell case.

Martin 000-18 1940, Natural

$22,000
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    Description

    This 1940 000-18 is a stunning piece of history that also happens to be an incredible sounding vintage Martin guitar. Featuring the US Army Laundry #B7121, this guitar started its life as a soldier's companion. Nearly 100 years later, it lives on thanks to thoughtful preservation and tasteful repairs. It's benefitted from a neck reset, has replacement waverly tuners, pins, a replacement ivory nut, small maple bridge plate and ebony fretboard and bridge. The sides and backs have been refinished, a back crunch has been repaired with a cleat, and a jack hole has been plugged on the top.

    Includes hard shell case.

    Spec
    • Instrument: OM and Auditorium

    • Brand: Martin

    • Model: 000-18

    • Finish: Natural

    • SKU: GF7555-A

    • Handedness: Right

    • Made In Year: 1940

    • Top: Adirondack

    • Back and Sides: Mahogany

    • Finish Material: Nitro

    • Neck/Fingerboard: Ebony (replacement)

    • Neck Profile: Soft V

    • Neck Depth: .836"- .975"

    • Fingerboard Radius: 16"

    • Tuners: Waverly (replacement)

    • Bridge: Ebony (replacement)

    • Electronics: None

    • Scale Length: 24.9"

    • Nut Width: 1.742"

    • String Spacing at Saddle: 2.180"

    • Contains Brazilian Rosewood (Y/N): Y

    • Case: Modern HSC

    • Modifications/Repairs: Replacement Ebony Fretboard & Bridge, neck reset, nitro refinished back-sides-neck, replacement Wavery tuners, replacement nut (original in case), replacement pins, back crunch repair w/ cleat, replacement small maple bridge plate, jack hole plugged in top, "B7121" etching on pickguard and headstock veneer

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