Martin 0-18 1932, Shadetop

$14,000.00

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Specs


Instrument	Parlor and Small Body
Brand	Martin
Model	0-18
Finish	Shadetop
SKU	GF8991-A
Handedness	Right
Made In Year	1932
Top	Adirondack Spruce
Back and Sides	Mahogany
Neck/Fingerboard	Mahogany/Ebony
Bridge Material	Ebony
Tuners	Original
Neck Profile	V
Neck Depth	0.836" - 1.068"
Scale Length	24.9"
Nut Width	1.738"
String Spacing at Saddle	2.415"
Contains Brazilian Rosewood (Y/N)	Y
Electronics	N/A
Case	Original chipboard case and modern hardshell case
Modifications/Repairs	new nut, refret, neck reset, new bridge, bridge pins, and saddle, multiple back cracks repaired (2 cleats), multiple side cracks repaired, bass side rim cracks reinforced with a large patch cleat, top crack in the rosette reinforced with a cleat, body oversprayed
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

This well-loved 1932 Martin 0-18 exudes character and vintage charm! Despite its compact size, it delivers impressive projection and exceptional clarity, featuring a focused high-end, tight low-end, and a beautifully sweet midrange.

Cosmetically, it shows heavy wear throughout, highlighting its decades of musical history. It has undergone several important repairs and updates, including a new nut, a refret, a neck reset, and a new bridge, bridge pins, and saddle. Multiple back cracks have been repaired, two of which are cleated, along with several repaired rim cracks. The bass side rim cracks are reinforced with a large patch cleat. Additionally, a top crack near the rosette has been reinforced with a cleat, and the body has been oversprayed.

Thanks to these thoughtful restorations, the guitar plays effortlessly with low action and is ready for many more years of music. It comes with its original chipboard case and a modern hardshell case for added protection.

*When using Affirm, we charge an additional 3.5% fee on the total at checkout. The majority of our instruments are consignment, where CVG keeps a small percentage of each sale. To be able to cover the additional costs required to offer financing, we have to include a higher fee to the customer. The 3.5% fee will be included in and spread across your Affirm payments.