Martin D-18 1960, Natural

$7,500.00

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Specs


Instrument	Dreadnought
Brand	Martin
Model	D-18
Finish	Natural
SKU	GF10144-A
Handedness	Right
Made In Year	1960
Top	Sitka Spruce
Back and Sides	Mahogany
Neck/Fingerboard	Mahogany/Ebony
Bridge Material	Ebony
Tuners	Kluson Single-Line
Radius	16"
Neck Profile	V
Neck Depth	0.880" - 0.951"
Scale Length	25.4"
Nut Width	1.685"
String Spacing at Saddle	2.146"
Contains Brazilian Rosewood (Y/N)	Y
Electronics	None
Case	Modern Martin hard shell case
Modifications/Repairs	Compression refret, neck reset, replacement nut, strap button hole filled in heel, bridge plate repaired, B-string crack repaired, bass side lower waist crack repair, several bottom crack repairs, several treble side crack repairs and a small (roughly dime-sized) patch, bridge reglue, replacement saddle and pins

Description

The Martin D-18 remains a benchmark for dry, direct mahogany dreadnought tone, with a clear, fundamental response and strong note separation. This 1960 example has seen extensive maintenance over the years, including a neck reset, compression refret, repaired bridge plate, and a reglued bridge, all aimed at long-term stability and proper playability. Several repaired cracks are present throughout the body, along with a small patched area on the treble side and a repaired B-string crack, all structurally addressed. A replacement nut, saddle, and non-slotted pins are fitted, and a former strap button hole at the heel has been cleanly filled. Overall, this is a well-maintained vintage D-18 that offers classic sound with the benefit of thorough, documented repair work.

Includes modern Martin hard shell case.

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