Martin D-18 1937, Natural

$95,000.00

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Specs


Instrument	Dreadnought
Brand	Martin
Model	D-18
Finish	Natural
SKU	GF10588-A
Handedness	Right
Made In Year	1937
Top	Adirondack Spruce
Back and Sides	Mahogany
Neck/Fingerboard	Mahogany/Ebony
Bridge Material	Ebony
Tuners	Open Back Grover Tuners
Radius	16"
Neck Profile	V
Neck Depth	0.873" - 1.065"
Scale Length	25.4"
Nut Width	1.762"
String Spacing at Saddle	2.304"
Contains Brazilian Rosewood (Y/N)	N
Electronics	None
Case	Vintage hard shell case
Modifications/Repairs	Neck reset, refret, bridge reglue, repaired center seam top crack (lower bout), repaired hairline top cracks along lower bout, replacement G-string bridge pin, top overspray to address crack repairs
Condition Notes	Exceptionally clean - some cracks to note and light overspray, but all-in-all a striking example

Description

This 1937 Martin D-18 is an early example of a pre-war dreadnought, a model that is increasingly difficult to encounter in such preserved condition. Built with an Adirondack spruce top and mahogany back and sides, it delivers a dry, immediate response with a strong fundamental, clear mids, and a controlled low end that stays focused under a firm attack. The lightweight construction contributes to a quick, open voice with strong note separation across the register.

It has undergone careful maintenance over time, including a neck reset, refret, and bridge reglue. There are several repaired cracks on the top, including a center seam separation in the lower bout and a few hairline cracks in the same area, all of which have been addressed. A light overspray has been applied to the top to even out these repairs. Additionally, the G-string bridge pin has been replaced.

The guitar remains exceptionally clean for its age, with minimal wear beyond the noted repairs. It stands as a notably well-preserved example of a 1937 D-18, offering a rare opportunity to own one in this condition.

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