Martin D-18 1951, Natural

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Specs


Instrument	Dreadnought
Brand	Martin
Model	D-18
Finish	Natural
SKU	GF7872-A
Handedness	Right
Made In Year	1951
Top	Sitka
Back and Sides	Mahogany
Finish Material	Nitro
Neck/Fingerboard	Mahogany/ Brazilian Rosewood
Neck Profile	Soft V
Neck Depth	.830"- 1.021"
Fingerboard Radius	16"
Brace Pattern	X-Braced
Tuners	Original Kluson Deluxe
Bridge	Original Brazilian Rosewood
Electronics	K&K in case pocket (installed upon request)
Scale Length	25.4"
Nut Width	1.681" (1 11/16)
String Spacing at Saddle	2.145"
Contains Brazilian Rosewood (Y/N)	Y
Case	Vintage Lifton-Style case with black exterior & grey velvet lining
Modifications/Repairs	Original bridge, shimmed original nut, Neck reset, over sprayed back and treble side, lower bout pickup jack plug and internal cleats, reglued back crack, replaced bone saddle, original maple bridge plate

Description

A Martin D-18 sits near the top of the heap for dreadnought guitars. This example from 1951 is a great guitar for a flat picker looking for a mahogany dreadnought that achieves an almost rosewood sound in the lower register. The highs and mids are exactly what a player can expect from an excellent mahogany martin, yet the lower end references a powerful and warm low end not dissimilar from a D-28. This guitar has received a neck reset, plugged jack hole/cleat and an overspray on the back and treble side, bone saddle replacement and is ready for electronics if so desired. Instruments like these inspire players and make guitar playing enjoyable for generations.

Comes with a vintage 50s/60s lifton-style black hardshell case with grey velvet lining

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