Martin D-18 1963, Natural

$5,500.00

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Specs


Instrument	Dreadnought
Brand	Martin
Model	D-18
Finish	Natural
SKU	GF9252-A
Handedness	Right
Made In Year	1963
Top	Sitka Spruce
Back and Sides	Mahogany
Neck/Fingerboard	Mahogany/Indian Rosewood
Bridge Material	Brazilian Rosewood
Tuners	Original
Radius	16"
Neck Profile	Soft "V"
Neck Depth	0.855" - 1.014"
Scale Length	25.4"
Nut Width	1.665"
String Spacing at Saddle	2.187"
Contains Brazilian Rosewood (Y/N)	Y
Electronics	None
Case	Modern Martin HSC
Modifications/Repairs	Replacement nut, replacement Indian Rosewood fingerboard, refret, neck reset, neck and full body overspray, replacement Brazilian rosewood bridge, saddle and pins, replacement end pin (glued in), B-string crack repair, plate mate bridge plate saver, large maple cleat on bass side shoulder, end block strip glued, reglued X-brace

Description

This 1963 Martin D-18 has seen a thoughtful restoration that preserves its vintage soul while ensuring it's ready for many more years of music. With its original mahogany back and sides and a beautifully aged spruce top, it delivers the dry, woody voice that defines a great early-’60s dreadnought—clear, punchy, and warm. The guitar has had a number of professional repairs, including a neck reset, refret, replacement Indian rosewood fingerboard, and a new Brazilian rosewood bridge with replacement saddle and pins. The body and neck have been fully oversprayed, and structural work includes a reglued X-brace, a large maple cleat on the bass side shoulder, a repaired B-string crack, and a glued end block strip. A plate mate bridge plate saver was added to reinforce the bridge plate, and a replacement endpin has been glued in place. Well-played and well-cared for, this D-18 has the voice and feel of a seasoned instrument, with the stability to handle decades more.

Includes modern Martin hard shell case.

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