Martin D-18 1953, Natural

$11,500.00

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Specs


Instrument	Dreadnought
Brand	Martin
Model	D-18
Finish	Natural
SKU	GF10337-A
Handedness	Right
Made In Year	1953
Top	Spruce
Back and Sides	Mahogany
Neck/Fingerboard	Mahogany/Brazilian Rosewood
Bridge Material	Brazilian Rosewood
Tuners	Modern Kluson-style replacement
Radius	16"
Neck Profile	V
Neck Depth	0.862" - 1.038"
Scale Length	25.4"
Nut Width	1.700"
String Spacing at Saddle	2.156"
Contains Brazilian Rosewood (Y/N)	Y
Electronics	None
Case	Modern TKL hard shell case
Modifications/Repairs	replacement tuners (originals in case), neck reset (steam evidence), refret, replacement bridge, strap button added, two repaired cracks treble side waist, side puncture repair on lower bass side bout rim wit color touch-up, bass side X-brace reglue, bridge plate wood dust/glue fill for pin holes, end block mahogany dowel for previous electronics drill out, replacement bone nut and saddle

Description

This 1953 Martin D-18 features a spruce top paired with mahogany back and sides, providing the timeless tone wood combo featured on records of every genre. The guitar has received a neck reset, refret, replacement bridge, and replacement bone nut and saddle to maintain structural integrity and function. Additional repairs include two crack repairs at the treble-side waist, a side puncture repair on the lower bass bout rim with color touch-up, and a reglue of the bass-side X-brace. The bridge plate shows wood dust and glue fill at the pin holes, and a mahogany dowel is present in the end block from a previous electronics installation. Replacement tuners are currently installed, with the originals included in the case, and a strap button has been added.

Includes modern TKL hard shell case.

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