FASTER DELIVERY


Directly from Carter Vintage

Spec
Description
  • Instrument: Dreadnought

  • Brand: Martin

  • Model: D-18

  • Finish: Natural

  • SKU: GF5862

  • Handedness: Right

  • Made In Year: 1957

  • Top: Adirondack Vermont Red Spruce

  • Back and Sides: Mahogany

  • Finish Material: Gloss Nitrocellulose

  • Neck/Fingerboard: Mahogany / Rosewood

  • Fingerboard Radius: Compound 7.25"-12" (Not original)

  • Brace Pattern: X Brace

  • Tuners: Kluson

  • Bridge: Rosewood

  • Scale Length: 25.4"

  • Nut Width: 1.668"

  • String Spacing at Saddle: 2.710"

  • Contains Brazilian Rosewood (Y/N): Y

  • Case: HSC

  • Modifications/Repairs: Neck reset, Refret, New Bridge, New Bridge Plate. Fretboard re-radiused to compound radius. Touch up on back of headstock, near heel, and on waists. Excess glue on kerf lining and neck block from previous reglues. New nut and saddle.

Truly an incredible dreadnought! This Martin can stand with nearly any of the D-18's you put it up against. It has power and dynamics and a deliberate focused sound that D-18's are famous for. 50's Martin dreadnoughts are fast looked over for prewar era guitars, however this guitar should certainly be in that conversation. The guitar is in good condition with a number of repairs that have done nothing but improve the instrument.

Comes with a non original hard case.

Martin D-18 1957, Natural

Wire Transfer

Authenticated by Vintage Experts

Shipments Protected at Full Value

48-Hour Return Window (3.5% Restocking Fee)

    Description

    Truly an incredible dreadnought! This Martin can stand with nearly any of the D-18's you put it up against. It has power and dynamics and a deliberate focused sound that D-18's are famous for. 50's Martin dreadnoughts are fast looked over for prewar era guitars, however this guitar should certainly be in that conversation. The guitar is in good condition with a number of repairs that have done nothing but improve the instrument.

    Comes with a non original hard case.

    Spec
    • Instrument: Dreadnought

    • Brand: Martin

    • Model: D-18

    • Finish: Natural

    • SKU: GF5862

    • Handedness: Right

    • Made In Year: 1957

    • Top: Adirondack Vermont Red Spruce

    • Back and Sides: Mahogany

    • Finish Material: Gloss Nitrocellulose

    • Neck/Fingerboard: Mahogany / Rosewood

    • Fingerboard Radius: Compound 7.25"-12" (Not original)

    • Brace Pattern: X Brace

    • Tuners: Kluson

    • Bridge: Rosewood

    • Scale Length: 25.4"

    • Nut Width: 1.668"

    • String Spacing at Saddle: 2.710"

    • Contains Brazilian Rosewood (Y/N): Y

    • Case: HSC

    • Modifications/Repairs: Neck reset, Refret, New Bridge, New Bridge Plate. Fretboard re-radiused to compound radius. Touch up on back of headstock, near heel, and on waists. Excess glue on kerf lining and neck block from previous reglues. New nut and saddle.

Seller Info

Nashville's friendliest vintage guitar store, featuring collectible and player-grade acoustics, electrics, amps, mandolins, and more.

Need help?

Contact us, we’re always happy to answer your questions
Get in Touch