Martin D-18 1947, Natural

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Specs


Instrument	Dreadnought
Brand	Martin
Model	D-18
Finish	Natural
SKU	GF6194-A
Handedness	Right
Made In Year	1947
Top	Sitka Spruce
Back and Sides	Mahogany
Finish Material	Lacquer
Neck/Fingerboard	Mahogany, Brazilian Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius	16"
Brace Pattern	X-braced
Tuners	Original Tuners
Bridge	Madagascar Rosewood
Scale Length	25.5
Nut Width	1.7"
String Spacing at Saddle	2.125"
Contains Brazilian Rosewood (Y/N)	Y
Case	Original Case
Modifications/Repairs	Replaced rosette, replaced bridge plate, replaced bridge, repaired heel crack, neck reset, repaired cracks at tongue extension, footprint of washers from previous tuners, cleated top cracks, repaired side cracks, finish touch-up throughout body, neck, top over-sprayed.

Description

Some guitars just tell a story when you pick them up. This D-18 has seen a long list of repairs and modifications over the years that results in a veteran instrument. Cosmetically it is apparent that this guitar has seen a thing or two, however, it wears its age nicely. Upon first inspection, a replaced rosette is noticeable with the added abalone shimmer. Further repairs include the following: a replaced bridge plate, replaced bridge, repaired heel crack, neck reset, repaired cracks at tongue extension, there is a washer footprint from previous tuners, some cleated top cracks, repaired side crack, finish touchup throughout the body, the neck and top are oversprayed. Overall, the guitar is in stable condition and plays very well. It has a dry clean sound that does not lack aged character you might expect in a 1947 D-18.

Comes with the original hardshell case

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