Martin D-18 1945, Natural

$14,500.00

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Specs


Instrument	Dreadnought
Brand	Martin
Model	D-18
Finish	Natural
SKU	GF8554-A
Handedness	Right
Made In Year	1945
Top	Adirondack Spruce
Back and Sides	Mahogany
Neck/Fingerboard	(Replacement early 60s neck) Mahogany/Ebony (a later addition)
Bridge Material	Ebony
Tuners	Replacement Waverlys
Neck Profile	Soft V
Neck Depth	0.88" - 1.03"
Scale Length	25.4"
Nut Width	1.72"
String Spacing at Saddle	2.3"
Contains Brazilian Rosewood (Y/N)	Y (headstock overlay)
Electronics	N/A
Case	HSC
Modifications/Repairs	Replacement early 60s neck, Replaced Waverly tuners (previously had 60s kluson), replacement ebony fingerboard, refret, neck reset, replacement ebony bridge, new bone saddle/pins/nut, 2 top cracks (9" and 4" on treble lower bout), lower treble rim side crack 9" and 1"x2" crunch crack repaired, lower back splice/patched in mahogany, full old refinish (likely at time of replacement neck)

Description

From direct midrange to clarity and presence in the top-end, the Martin D-18 is an instrument that continues to impress. This example is punchy with a strong supporting bass; making it an incredible guitar to support a band as it leaves room for for other instruments and takes up the perfect tonal range of an acoustic guitar. D-18's are one of the most iconic guitars of modern music and through repairs and decades of play, this guitar continues to perform. This example from 1945 has an ideal Adirondack top with tapered X-bracing. Based on the headstock shape, evidence of previous closed kluson tuners, wider heel, and replacement ebony board, we conclude this neck to be an early 60s Martin replacement. The finish is consistent with the neck and body, so it was likely refinished at this time (the checking style suggests an alcohol based nitrolacquer). Other repairs include a neck reset, refret, new ebony bridge, original bridge plate, and repaired impact cracks to the lower treble bout. With tapered bracing, this is a very ideal D-18 and plays like a dream!

Comes with a modern Bam hard shell case

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