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Instrument: Dreadnought
Brand: Martin
Model: D-18
Finish: Natural
SKU: GF7897-A
Handedness: Right
Made In Year: 1955
Top: Spruce
Back and Sides: Mahogany
Neck/Fingerboard: Mahogany / Brazilian Rosewood
Bridge Material: Brazilian Rosewood
Tuners: Original
Neck Profile: Soft V
Neck Depth: 0.85" - 1.03"
Scale Length: 25.5"
Nut Width: 1.67"
String Spacing at Saddle: 2.20"
Contains Brazilian Rosewood (Y/N): Y
Electronics: N/A
Case: Chipboard case
Modifications/Repairs: Nut and saddle shimmed, bridge re-glued, replaced pins, cack on lower bout treble side glued
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”
When it comes to flatpicking, it’s tough to beat an old Martin D-18! This example from 1953 is perfectly played in, with the sort of playing wear reserved for the best sounding guitars out there. This instrument is dry and punchy, with a beautiful clarity often present in Martins from this era. Straight-braced, this guitar has plenty of balance, volume and responsiveness. While traditionally used as a bluegrass flatpicking machine, this D-18 is equally suited to folky strumming and fingerpicking a-la Bob Dylan.
This guitar has been well-loved and played, with various dings and finish wear throughout. A top crack near the pick guard has been repaired with glue, the nut and saddle have been shimmed, the bridge has been re-glued, and the pins have been swapped out.
This instrument comes with a chipboard case.
Martin D-18 1955, Natural
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Instrument: Dreadnought
Brand: Martin
Model: D-18
Finish: Natural
SKU: GF7897-A
Handedness: Right
Made In Year: 1955
Top: Spruce
Back and Sides: Mahogany
Neck/Fingerboard: Mahogany / Brazilian Rosewood
Bridge Material: Brazilian Rosewood
Tuners: Original
Neck Profile: Soft V
Neck Depth: 0.85" - 1.03"
Scale Length: 25.5"
Nut Width: 1.67"
String Spacing at Saddle: 2.20"
Contains Brazilian Rosewood (Y/N): Y
Electronics: N/A
Case: Chipboard case
Modifications/Repairs: Nut and saddle shimmed, bridge re-glued, replaced pins, cack on lower bout treble side glued
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
When it comes to flatpicking, it’s tough to beat an old Martin D-18! This example from 1953 is perfectly played in, with the sort of playing wear reserved for the best sounding guitars out there. This instrument is dry and punchy, with a beautiful clarity often present in Martins from this era. Straight-braced, this guitar has plenty of balance, volume and responsiveness. While traditionally used as a bluegrass flatpicking machine, this D-18 is equally suited to folky strumming and fingerpicking a-la Bob Dylan.
This guitar has been well-loved and played, with various dings and finish wear throughout. A top crack near the pick guard has been repaired with glue, the nut and saddle have been shimmed, the bridge has been re-glued, and the pins have been swapped out.
This instrument comes with a chipboard case.
