Martin D-18 1953, Natural

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Specs


Instrument	Dreadnought
Brand	Martin
Model	D-18
Finish	Natural
SKU	GF229-A
Handedness	Right
Made In Year	1953
Top	Spruce
Back and Sides	Mahogany
Finish Material	Nitro Lacquer, Natural
Neck/Fingerboard	Mahogany w/DARK Brazilian board
Fingerboard Radius	16"
Brace Pattern	non-scalloped X-bracing
Tuners	Kluson Style
Bridge	Dark Brazilian
Electronics	K&K Pure mini
Scale Length	25.4"
Nut Width	1.685"
String Spacing at Saddle	2 3/16"
Contains Brazilian Rosewood (Y/N)	Y
Case	Access GB
Modifications/Repairs	Overspray, neckset, refret, glued bridge, new saddle, added strap button, K&K pure mini added, new nut, replaced pickguard, treble side back lower bout crack, center seam back crack, 5 back cracks, binding shrink
Notes	Moderate checking throughout

Description

One of Martin's most popular dreadnought models, the D-18, features a 14-fret body and mahogany back and sides. This 50's example is loud and dry and simply sounds exceptional. The decades of use and a number of repairs leave this guitar in great playing condition for years to come. The repairs include: overspray, neckset, refret, glued bridge, new saddle, added strap button, K&K pure mini added, new nut, replaced pickguard, treble side back lower bout crack, center seam back crack, 5 back cracks, binding shrink. The guitar has a charming and clean sound that lends well to flat picking and strumming.

The guitar comes in a non-original gig bag.