Martin D-18 Owned by Nathaniel Rateliff 1966, Natural

$5,000.00

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Specs


Instrument	Dreadnought
Brand	Martin
Model	D-18
Finish	Natural
SKU	GF10794-A
Handedness	Right
Made In Year	1966
Top	Sitka Spruce
Back and Sides	Mahogany
Neck/Fingerboard	Mahgoany/Brazilian Rosewood
Bridge Material	Brazilian Rosewood
Tuners	Grover "Milk Bottle" Rotomatic Tuners
Radius	16"
Neck Profile	V
Neck Depth	0.833" - 0.970"
Scale Length	25.4"
Nut Width	1.688"
String Spacing at Saddle	2.125"
Contains Brazilian Rosewood (Y/N)	Y
Electronics	None
Case	Modern Red-Line Gibson hard shell case
Modifications/Repairs	Replacement saddle, replacement bridge plate, neck reset, replacement nut, replacement bridge, added strap button, many side cracks (repaired with maple cleats), top crack on treble side of guard (maple cleat), large mahogany patch on bottom bass side, hole drilled below end pin, localized overspray
Condition Notes	Very worn, but structurally stable

Description

This player grade 60s D-18 has been through the wringer, but as the old adage goes: the best ones get played! Its back and sides have many cracks, that have all been addressed with small button cleats, and it remains stable and steady. There is also a large mahogany patch on the bottom. Its playability has been preserved with a neck reset and fret level, to ensure a smooth experience, and the bridge and bridge plate have been replaced. Despite its cosmetic condition, sonically it's a beautiful instrument. It has a dry snappy response that falls right in line with some of the best vintage D-18s.

Includes modern Gibson red line hard shell case.