Martin D-18 1936, Natural

$45,000.00

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Specs


Instrument	Dreadnought
Brand	Martin
Model	D-18
Finish	Natural
SKU	GF9964-A
Handedness	Right
Made In Year	1936
Top	Spruce
Back and Sides	Mahogany
Neck/Fingerboard	Mahogany, Ebony
Bridge Material	Ebony
Tuners	Original Grover
Radius	14"
Neck Profile	V
Neck Depth	.83"-1.18"
Scale Length	25.5"
Nut Width	1.749"
String Spacing at Saddle	2.31"
Contains Brazilian Rosewood (Y/N)	Yes
Electronics	None
Case	HSC
Modifications/Repairs	Light Overspray, Neck refinished, Neck Reset, Replacement oversized Bridge, Replacement Ebony fingerboard, Top spliced in added around Fingerboard Extension likely due to top collapse repair, Added Thick Popsicle Brace, Replacement laminate brace under fingerboard extension, Repaired and reglued Bridge Plate, Plugged hole in headstock, "plugged"/indented top holes around upper bass side bout, 2 Top Cracks Reglued below bridge with one cleat, Replacement black binding on top and back, and replacement black heel cap.

Description

This 1936 Martin D-18 is a remarkable pre-war example that has undergone essential professional restoration to ensure its structural integrity and long-term playability. Critical work includes a neck reset, neck block reset with the top receiving spliced in spruce around the fingerboard extension, thick popsicle brace, a full refret, and a replacement bridge—all performed with care to preserve its integrity. These repairs have brought new life to the instrument without compromising its tonal heritage. It also features a set of unslotted buffalo horn bridge pins. It sounds exceptional, with the rich, open, and resonant voice these early D-18s are prized for. In great playing condition, this guitar is ready for many more years of inspired music-making.

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