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Dreadnought

Martin D-18 1938, Natural

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Specs
InstrumentDreadnought
BrandMartin
ModelD-18
FinishNatural
SKUGF7551-A
HandednessRight
Made In Year1938
TopAdirondack Spruce
Back and SidesMahogany
Finish MaterialNitro
Neck/FingerboardMahogany/ Ebony
Neck ProfileSoft V
Neck Depth.853"- 1.043"
Fingerboard Radius16"
TunersPeriod correct Waverly (held other open gear tuners at different periods)
BridgeEbony
ElectronicsNone
Scale Length25.4"
Nut Width1.752"
String Spacing at Saddle2.32"
Contains Brazilian Rosewood (Y/N)Y
CaseBlack Calton Case
Modifications/RepairsNut replaced, refret, neck reset, strap button on heel, 7" x 3" patch on upper bass rim, replaced ebony bridge and bone saddle, oversized spruce bridge plate with a smaller maple bridge plate on top, full rim side crack repair on bass side, replacement popsicle brace, reglued braces, sound hole perimeter bracing added, 7 repaired top cracks, 4 repaired back cracks, tailpiece screw filled, replacement bridge/end pins, potential spruce patch under bridge, full overspray and color touchup over repairs
Description

The closest thing to a time machine you can buy to travel back to gather 'round the family radio for the Grand Ole Opry might just be this Martin D-18. 5 years before the renowned country radio show made its home at the historic Ryman Auditorium, the good folks in Nazareth, PA made this beautiful dreadnought. Boasting the breathtaking tone of a pre-war Martin, this D-18 has been beautifully maintained ever since. Its Adirondack Spruce top and Mahogany body have been patched, but kept alive through the diligent efforts of luthiers over the years. All of the work listed in the "Specs" tab result in a true heirloom instrument that's hard to put down once the strumming's begun.

Includes Calton Hardshell Case.

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