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Dreadnought

Martin D-18 1948, Natural

$12,750.00
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InstrumentDreadnought
BrandMartin
ModelD-18
FinishNatural
SKUGF8142-A
HandednessRight
Made In Year1948
TopSitka Spruce
Back and SidesMahogany
Neck/FingerboardMahogany/Brazilian Rosewood
Bridge MaterialBrazilian Rosewood
TunersOriginal
Neck ProfileSoft V
Neck Depth0.84" - 0.99"
Scale Length25.5"
Nut Width1.67"
String Spacing at Saddle2.17"
Contains Brazilian Rosewood (Y/N)Y
ElectronicsN/A
CaseHSC
Modifications/RepairsNeck reset, replaced bridge, pickguard crack repaired with plate cleat between x and finger brace below pickguard, back crack on bass side lower bout repaired with 2 cleats, 2 side cracks at waist on bass side glued, side crack on lower bout near strap pin glued, added strap pin at heel, replaced bridge pins, refret, replaced nut, replaced saddle.
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”

This 1948 D-18 boasts the beautiful vintage Martin tone and excellent playability that musicians cherish. Its warm, lived-in sound makes it an ideal companion for singer-songwriters or flatpickers seeking a powerful instrument. To ensure its longevity, the guitar has undergone several essential repairs, including a neck reset, a replaced bridge, and a repaired pickguard crack with a plate cleat between the X-brace and finger brace below the pickguard. Additionally, a back crack on the bass side lower bout has been fixed with two cleats, and two side cracks at the waist on the bass side have been glued. A side crack on the lower bout near the strap pin has also been glued. Other updates include the addition of a strap pin at the heel, replaced bridge pins, a refret, and new nut and saddle. With these repairs, this guitar is ready for its next musical journey!

HSC included.

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