Martin D-18 1943, Natural

$14,995.00

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Specs


Instrument	Dreadnought
Brand	Martin
Model	D-18
Finish	Natural
SKU	GF8817-A
Handedness	Right
Made In Year	1943
Top	Adirondack Spruce
Back and Sides	Mahogany
Finish Material	Refinished Nitrocellulose
Neck/Fingerboard	Mahogany/Ebony
Fingerboard Radius	16"
Brace Pattern	Scalloped X
Tuners	Non-Original Waverly
Bridge	Replacement Ebony
Electronics	N/A
Scale Length	25.4"
Nut Width	1.702"
String Spacing at Saddle	2.152"
Contains Brazilian Rosewood (Y/N)	Y (peghead overlay)
Case	Early 60's velvet lined HSC
Modifications/Repairs	neck reset (2023), replaced bridge, refret (2023), 7 top cracks (8 cleats), pickguard crack, 3 bass side cracks (2 cleats), 4 back cracks, endpin crack, replacement pickguard, replacement tuners, strap button on heel, original bridge plate, old refinish, previous trapeze tailpiece

Description

In 1943, the world was well under way with the war; this Martin D-18 looks like it lived through it. It is a survivor with numerous cracks that were reglued. A neck reset, bridge replacement, tuner upgrade, and refret were preformed to ensure great playability. While it's in player grade condition, it looks cool thanks to a well checked old refinish. If you are looking for an old warhorse this is the one you!

Comes with vintage 60s velvet lined hardshell case

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