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Dreadnought

Martin D-18 1939, Natural

$75,000.00
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InstrumentDreadnought
BrandMartin
ModelD-18
FinishNatural
SKUGF8347-A
HandednessRight
Made In Year1939
TopAdirondack Spruce
Back and SidesMahogany
Neck/FingerboardMahogany/ Ebony
Bridge MaterialOriginal Ebony
TunersOriginal Grover G98
Neck ProfileSoft V
Neck Depth.858"- 1.004"
Scale Length25.4"
Radius16"
Nut Width1.70"
String Spacing at Saddle2.186"
Contains Brazilian Rosewood (Y/N)Y
ElectronicsN
CaseMid-60s Martin Case
Modifications/Repairsneck reset, bridge reglue, 4" waist hairline crack reglued, b-string crack reglue, pickguard reglue, E-A-D maple plugs in original bridge plate, and replacement nut/saddle/bridgepins
1 9/16”1.563”
1 5/8”1.625”
1 11/16”1.688”
1 3/4”1.750”
This is about as clean and original as they come. For a guitar that's 85 years old ,and one of the most desirable models that would be played hard by most musicians that could get their hands on it, this 1939 Martin D-18 is a survivor. Only minor work has been completed here at CVG, and in recent times with expert techniques: neck reset, bridge reglue, 4" waist hairline crack reglued, b-string crack reglue, pickguard reglue, and replacement nut/saddle/bridgepins. With the optimal flatpicking bluegrass action and the 1 11/16th nut, it is super comfortable to play. The rear shifted bracing, original maple bridgeplate (with 3 reenforcement plugs), and original thin finish all equate to an open/unhindered sound. Don't miss the opportunity to own one of the truest to form pre-war D-18s we have come across! Comes in mid-60s Martin hardshell case with green plush lining.

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