Martin D-18 1936, Natural

$95,000.00

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Specs


Instrument	Dreadnought
Brand	Martin
Model	D-18
Finish	Natural
SKU	GF10437-A
Handedness	Right
Made In Year	1936
Top	Adirondack Spruce
Back and Sides	Mahogany
Neck/Fingerboard	Mahogany/Ebony
Bridge Material	Ebony
Tuners	Grover Open Back Tuners
Radius	16"
Neck Profile	Soft "V"
Neck Depth	0.865" - 1.047"
Scale Length	25.4"
Nut Width	1.751"
String Spacing at Saddle	2.304"
Contains Brazilian Rosewood (Y/N)	Y
Electronics	None
Case	Cedar Creek hard shell case
Modifications/Repairs	Neck reset, refret, replacement bridge plate, bridge replacement, bridge lightly shaved, bass side shoulder large crack repair (no cleats, just glue. buffed over - solid work)

Description

This 1936 D-18 is a spectacular guitar in remarkable condition for 90 years of music making. It remains incredibly rare being one of the first 400 14-fret D-18s produced. It's dried out over time resulting in a snappy deep response with powerful, warm tone. It features the pre-'37 "Advanced" forward-shifted scalloped bracing - a highly sought after spec for Martin lovers. Its repair history is light for a guitar of its age with a neck reset, refret, bridge plate and bridge work all done to address playability. Additionally, a long crack has been repaired along the bass side shoulder with some buffing to blend it in. There is typical player wear throughout with finish scrapes, dings and buckle rash to note.

Includes Cedar Creek hard shell case.

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