Martin D-18 1953, Natural
| 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 (T-Bar) |
| 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), replacement fretboard, refret, replacement bridge, replaced brazilian rosewood fingerboard, strap button added, two repaired cracks treble side waist, side puncture repair on lower bass side bout rim with color touch-up, bass side X-brace and finger 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 |
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, fretboard replacement and 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 and finger 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.
