Martin D-18 1946, Natural

$25,000.00

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Specs


Instrument	Dreadnought
Brand	Martin
Model	D-18
Finish	Natural
SKU	GF10126-A
Handedness	Right
Made In Year	1946
Top	Spruce
Back and Sides	Mahogany
Neck/Fingerboard	Mahogany/Ebony
Bridge Material	Ebony
Tuners	Original
Radius	16"
Neck Profile	V
Neck Depth	0.902" - 1.056"
Scale Length	25.4"
Nut Width	1.675"
String Spacing at Saddle	2.130"
Contains Brazilian Rosewood (Y/N)	Y
Electronics	None
Case	Vintage black hard shell case with blue lining
Modifications/Repairs	shimmed nut, refret, neck reset, strap button installed on heel, bridge shaved, sanded and reglued, replacement saddle and pins
Condition notes	long finish crack from pickguard through B/E string line to bottom of guitar, scratch on top (bass side lower bout), significant buckle rash and wear on the back, player wear on top

Description

This 1946 Martin D-18 is an exceptional early post-war model with the honest wear expected from a well-loved dreadnought. Its finish has accumulated wear to note, including a long pickguard-adjacent finish line and visible play marks across the top and back as well as a scratch on the top lower bout bass side. A series of practical repairs—refret, neck reset, a shaved and reglued bridge, and a shimmed nut—keep it structurally sound and ready for continued use. Its sound is exceptionally warm and open with a nice balance of low end power and high end definition. A truly exceptional D-18.

Includes vintage hard shell case with blue lining.

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