Martin 5-18 1955, Natural

$5,000.00

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Specs


Instrument	Parlor and Small Body
Brand	Martin
Model	5-18
Finish	Natural
SKU	GF11565-A
Handedness	Right
Made In Year	1955
Top	Sitka Spruce
Back and Sides	Mahogany
Neck/Fingerboard	Mahogany/ Brazilian Rosewood
Bridge Material	Brazilian Rosewood
Tuners	Original Waverly
Neck Profile	C
Neck Depth	.86"- 1.025"
Scale Length	21.4"
Radius	16"
Nut Width	1.63"
String Spacing at Saddle	2.162"
Contains Brazilian Rosewood (Y/N)	Y
Electronics	None
Case	Modern HSC
Modifications/Repairs	Extra slotting cuts in original nut, worn older frets, bridge reglue, low saddle (action B 7/64& T 5/64), older neck reset, centerseam crack with diamond cleat, 4" crack on bass waist with 2 diamond cleats, 1" puncture near bass waist and one in lower treble of top B-string crack with cleat, two 4" cracks on lower back (1 cleat), deep gouges on lower treble rim, replacement pins, various finish touchups

Description

Compact and the perfect travel companion, this little Martin 5-18 has seen alot of use over the years, likely because its been easy to have it tag along. Built with the same quality standards and woods of other Martins in 1955, this example features a Sitka Top and Mahogany back and sides. This was given its major necessary work at some point in its life, and has since been played in, but currently functions for its purpose. A fresh neck reset and refret would bring it to full potential, but we are leaving that to the next owner to decide. These dont come around very often, but when they do, they are always a hit.

Comes in 1990s HSC