Martin D-18 1939, Natural

$75,000.00

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Specs


Instrument	Dreadnought
Brand	Martin
Model	D-18
Finish	Natural
SKU	GF8347-A
Handedness	Right
Made In Year	1939
Top	Adirondack Spruce
Back and Sides	Mahogany
Neck/Fingerboard	Mahogany/ Ebony
Bridge Material	Original Ebony
Tuners	Original Grover G98
Neck Profile	Soft V
Neck Depth	.858"- 1.004"
Scale Length	25.4"
Radius	16"
Nut Width	1.70"
String Spacing at Saddle	2.186"
Contains Brazilian Rosewood (Y/N)	Y
Electronics	N
Case	Mid-60s Martin Case
Modifications/Repairs	neck 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”

Description

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.

*When using Affirm, we charge an additional 3.5% fee on the total at checkout. The majority of our instruments are consignment, where CVG keeps a small percentage of each sale. To be able to cover the additional costs required to offer financing, we have to include a higher fee to the customer. The 3.5% fee will be included in and spread across your Affirm payments.