Martin D-18 1937, Natural

$55,000.00

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Specs


Instrument	Dreadnought
Brand	Martin
Model	D-18
Finish	Natural
SKU	GF8865-A
Handedness	Right
Made In Year	1937
Top	Adirondack Spruce
Back and Sides	Mahogany
Neck/Fingerboard	Mahogany/ Ebony
Bridge Material	Ebony
Tuners	Original Grover
Neck Profile	Soft V
Neck Depth	.858"- 1.030"
Scale Length	25.4"
Radius	16"
Nut Width	1.758"
String Spacing at Saddle	2.297"
Contains Brazilian Rosewood (Y/N)	Y
Electronics	None
Case	Modern Martin HSC
Modifications/Repairs	Neck reset, replacement bridge (evidence of oversized one), replacement maple bridge plate, refret, 2"x2" rim patches in upper bass shoulder and lower treble bout with finish touchup, bellying behind bridge, b-string crack
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”

Description

When it comes to acoustic guitars, few reach pinnacle grail status higher than an original Pre-war Martin D-18. The D-18 model, known as the workhorse of bluegrass music, is a well-designed instrument that features warm tone woods and subtle aesthetics. This 1937 example is in honest well-loved condition. A necessary neck reset was preformed on it: aswell as the replacement of bridge plate (still a thin maple). It doesn't get much cooler than the wear to the top. The bridge was replaced a few times, but the one currently on it was well made and fits the design specifications. The most notable repairs are to the rim where two 1" x 2" sections were patched with mahogany and then oversprayed. The work appears stable and overall gives it character. The sound is articulate and quite simply, a flat pickers dream.

Comes in modern Martin Hardshell case.

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