Martin D-18 1949, Natural

$14,000.00

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Specs


Instrument	Dreadnought
Brand	Martin
Model	D-18
Finish	Natural
SKU	GF8249-A
Handedness	Right
Made In Year	1949
Top	Sitka Spruce
Back and Sides	Mahogany
Neck/Fingerboard	Mahogany/ Brazilian Rosewood
Bridge Material	Ebony (Oversized Replacement)
Tuners	Original Open Kluson
Neck Profile	Soft V
Neck Depth	.882"- 1.006"
Scale Length	25.4"
Radius	16"
Nut Width	1.687"
String Spacing at Saddle	2.154"
Contains Brazilian Rosewood (Y/N)	Y
Electronics	None
Case	Late 60s Martin Blue-Line HSC
Modifications/Repairs	Neck reset, refret, shimmed-nut, oversized ebony replacement bridge, bridge plate repaired, significant bass side crunch in waist (unlevel with dark lacquer color touchup), reglued top crack extending from pickguard to upper rim, heavy playwear, strap button
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”

Description

This 1949 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 Ebony bridge, and several repaired cracks. Additionally, a significant crunch crack was addressed (however it is unlevel and has been shaded over with lacquer). Other updates include the addition of a strap pin at the heel, replaced bridge pins, and a refret. With these repairs, this guitar is ready for its next musical journey! When they look this played in, you know they sound good.

Late 1960s Martin HSC included.