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Martin D-18 Natural 1943

Martin D-18 Natural 1943

Regular price $54,828.00
Regular price Sale price $54,828.00

Serial Number: 83588

Weight: 3lbs 10oz

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Description

The following specs were carefully collected and recorded by a skilled technician. For a more detailed description and questions regarding sound, feel, or cosmetic condition, please visit our Lincoln Avenue showroom or call to speak to one of our Used and Vintage experts.
Finish Details: The guitar has been fully over-sprayed.
Top Material: Spruce
Body Material: Mahogany
Neck Material: Mahogany
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Neck Profile: medium, soft "V"
Neck Thickness (IN): 1st- .84" 10th- 1.01"
Fingerboard Radius: 12.00"
Nut Width: 1-11/16"
Scale Length: 25 2/5"
Hardware: A strap button has been installed in the neck heel. The bridge and saddle have been replaced.
Weight: 3lbs 10oz
Modifications/Repairs: The neck has been reset and refretted. The finish has been over-sprayed. The bridge and saddle have been replaced (the original bridge and saddle are included). A large piece of wood has been glued behind the the bridge plate as a reinforcement. Sections of the x-brace around the bridge plate have been reglued. There is a repaired crack on the top, treble side lower bout and another repaired crack on the back, bass side lower bout. Cleats have been glued inside the guitar to reinforce both of these crack repairs. (See photos for pictures of repairs inside the guitar)>.
Case Details: Original hard shell case. The edges of the case have been reinforced with duct tape. The original bridge is included in the case.
Cosmetic Condition: The guitar has light play wear, but is in very good condition for its age. There are light scuffs and scratches throughout. The back of the body has moderate buckle rash.
Serial Number: 83588
Tech Notes: The guitar plays well with low action. The frets are narrow and tall with minimal play wear. The serial number dates to 1943.
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SKU: U7867649501

Description

The following specs were carefully collected and recorded by a skilled technician. For a more detailed description and questions regarding sound, feel, or cosmetic condition, please visit our Lincoln Avenue showroom or call to speak to one of our Used and Vintage experts.
Finish Details: The guitar has been fully over-sprayed.
Top Material: Spruce
Body Material: Mahogany
Neck Material: Mahogany
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Neck Profile: medium, soft "V"
Neck Thickness (IN): 1st- .84" 10th- 1.01"
Fingerboard Radius: 12.00"
Nut Width: 1-11/16"
Scale Length: 25 2/5"
Hardware: A strap button has been installed in the neck heel. The bridge and saddle have been replaced.
Weight: 3lbs 10oz
Modifications/Repairs: The neck has been reset and refretted. The finish has been over-sprayed. The bridge and saddle have been replaced (the original bridge and saddle are included). A large piece of wood has been glued behind the the bridge plate as a reinforcement. Sections of the x-brace around the bridge plate have been reglued. There is a repaired crack on the top, treble side lower bout and another repaired crack on the back, bass side lower bout. Cleats have been glued inside the guitar to reinforce both of these crack repairs. (See photos for pictures of repairs inside the guitar)>.
Case Details: Original hard shell case. The edges of the case have been reinforced with duct tape. The original bridge is included in the case.
Cosmetic Condition: The guitar has light play wear, but is in very good condition for its age. There are light scuffs and scratches throughout. The back of the body has moderate buckle rash.
Serial Number: 83588
Tech Notes: The guitar plays well with low action. The frets are narrow and tall with minimal play wear. The serial number dates to 1943.