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Dreadnought

Martin D-18 1939 Wide Nut, Natural

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InstrumentDreadnought
BrandMartin
ModelD-18
FinishNatural
SKUGF7977-A
HandednessRight
Made In Year1939
TopAdirondack Spruce
Back and SidesHonduran Mahogany
Finish MaterialLacquer
Neck/FingerboardHonduran Mahogany/Ebony
Fingerboard Radius16"
Brace PatternRear Shifted Scalloped X
TunersOriginal Grover
BridgeReplaced ebony
Electronicsn/a
Scale Length25.4"
Nut Width1.75"
String Spacing at Saddle2.36"
Contains Brazilian Rosewood (Y/N)Yes
CaseNon Original Hardshell case
Modifications/RepairsReplaced Fingerboard, Replaced bridge, replaced bridge plate, neck set, refret, replacement nut, replaced end block strip, reglued X brace, glue rundown from neck reset, 4 back cleats, 2 top cleats, repaired top crack on treble side of fingerboard extension, reglued back braces, 4 repaired back cracks, small area of touch up on back, added strap button.

This is the stuff vintage guitar dreams are made of! To be fair, this 1939 wide nut D-18 is no closet queen, but if tone is your number one priority (as it should be) this is one ticks the box. It has an extensive list of past repairs and replacements, most notably a replaced fingerboard and bridge, neck reset, and some repaired cracks and reglued braces (all detailed in the specs). The finish is well-worn, especially around the strings, the lower bout bass side and on the back. But it is beautifully set-up and ready for the next serious player to put it through its paces! Light as a feather, with a powerful dry bass that rumbles your ribs, it has well-balanced mids and trebles to ring out over top. Frankly, it just sounds absolutely phenomenal no matter how you play it.

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