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Dreadnought

Martin D-18 1939 Wide Nut, Natural

$47,500.00
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InstrumentDreadnought
BrandMartin
ModelD-18
FinishNatural
SKUGF7751-A
HandednessRight
Made In Year1939
TopAdirondack Spruce
Back and SidesMahogany
Neck/FingerboardMahogany/ Ebony
Bridge MaterialEbony (Replacement)
TunersVintage Grovers 1950s
Neck ProfileSoft V
Neck Depth.782"- .944"
Scale Length25.4"
Radius16"
Nut Width1.748"
String Spacing at Saddle2.278"
Contains Brazilian Rosewood (Y/N)Y
ElectronicsNone
Case1980s Martin Thermoplastic Case
Modifications/RepairsHeadstock crack repair with touchup, Replacement Ebony Bridge, Neck Reset, Replacement Nut and Saddle, Full Refinish to Mahogany, Overspray to Top and Headstock Veneer, Replacement Tuners, Refret, Replacement Pins, Lower Treble Rim Crack Repair and Electronics Plug (Full Rim Width Sheet/Veneer Cleat over Span of Crack Area), Original Bridge Plate with plug repair to ball end area,
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”

A pre-war D-18 is one of the most desirable vintage guitars out there. This 1939 example, while not factory original, has been tastefully restored to playing shape with lots of character to the top remaining. The warm vintage tone woods leave its tone pure and balanced, with rich lows and responsive highs. It also features the more desired wide nut measuring at 1.748".

This guitar has had newer finish applied all over (a refinish to the mahogany sections and overspray elsewhere). The tuners, bridge, frets, nut, saddle, and bridge pins have been replaced. Additionally, it's benefitted from a neck reset, fretboard plane and refret, and a plug repair to the original bridge plate. This guitar sustained a headstock break, but it was promptly glued back in alignment with all of its wood fibers and was given a finish touchup that allowed it blend back in.

Includes 1980s thermoplastic Martin hard shell case.

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