Martin D-18 1955, Natural

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Specs


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 1955 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.

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