Martin 000-18 1952, Natural
$6,850.00
| Instrument | Parlor and Small Body |
| Brand | Martin |
| Model | 000-18 |
| Finish | Natural |
| SKU | GF8264-A |
| Handedness | Right |
| Made In Year | 1952 |
| Top | Spruce |
| Back and Sides | Mahogany |
| Neck/Fingerboard | Mahogany/Brazilian Rosewood |
| Bridge Material | Brazilian Rosewood |
| Tuners | Original |
| Neck Profile | C |
| Scale Length | 24.9" |
| Contains Brazilian Rosewood (Y/N) | Y |
| Electronics | N/A |
| Case | HSC |
| Modifications/Repairs | neck reset, back refinished, replacement bridge pins, 6" top crack on bass side cleated and glued, crack under pickguard, 2" top crack on bass side waist glued, 2" top crack on bass side behind bridge glued, 1" top crack on treble side lower bout glued, ~ 3 side cracks on treble side lower bout glued, top re-glued to kerfing on treble side lower bout, bass side finger brace re-glued, fingerboard extension darkened by neck reset process |
| 1 9/16” | 1.563” |
| 1 5/8” | 1.625” |
| 1 11/16” | 1.688” |
| 1 3/4” | 1.750” |
| 1 7/8” | 1.875” |
The 000 models are arguably among the most versatile and comfortable guitars Martin has ever made. The 000-18 series, with its mahogany back and sides, stands out for its pleasing sound across the spectrum, characterized by the dry, woody warmth that mahogany provides.
This particular guitar has undergone essential repairs to give it a new lease on life, including a neck reset, back refinishing, replacement bridge pins, and multiple crack repairs: a 6" top crack on the bass side with one cleat, a crack under the pickguard, a 2" top crack on the bass side waist, a 2" top crack on the bass side behind the bridge, a 1" top crack on the treble side lower bout, and approximately 3 side cracks on the treble side lower bout. Additionally, the top was re-glued to the kerfing on the treble side lower bout, the bass side finger brace was re-glued, and the fingerboard extension was darkened during the neck reset process. Thanks to these repairs, this guitar plays beautifully with low action, delivering a dry, warm, and rich tone.
HSC included.
