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Martin D-18 Natural 1957

Martin D-18 Natural 1957

Regular price $8,917.00
Regular price $9,907.00 Sale price $8,917.00
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Serial Number: 157055

Weight: 3lbs 14oz

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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 oversprayed. The back and sides may have been stripped and refinished as well.
Top Material: Spruce
Body Material: Mahogany
Neck Material: Mahogany
Fingerboard Material: Brazilian Rosewood
Neck Profile: Soft "V" profile
Neck Thickness (IN): .79" (1st fret), .96" (10th fret)
Fingerboard Radius: 16.00"
Nut Width: 1-5/8"
Scale Length: 25 2/5"
Hardware: The bridge has been shaved down, and the nut and saddle are replaced. The pickguard is replaced, and a strap button was added at the heel.
Weight: 3lbs 14oz
Modifications/Repairs: -The guitar has been fully oversprayed -Three repaired top cracks -The bridge has been shaved down -The bridge plate has an additional piece of maple glued on, in the area of the ball ends -Several braces have been reglued -The neck has been reset and refretted -The nut and saddle are replaced -The pickguard is replaced -A strap button has been added at the heel
Case Details: Hardshell Case
Cosmetic Condition: This vintage Martin guitar shows plenty of wear and aging, with scratches, dings, and marks on the body and neck. There is wear under the overspray on the neck and body, as well as three repaired top cracks. There are also filled areas of finger wear on the fretboard.
Serial Number: 157055
Tech Notes: The guitar plays well with low action, and the frets show minimal wear. The serial number dates the guitar to 1957.
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SKU: U7387753801

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 oversprayed. The back and sides may have been stripped and refinished as well.
Top Material: Spruce
Body Material: Mahogany
Neck Material: Mahogany
Fingerboard Material: Brazilian Rosewood
Neck Profile: Soft "V" profile
Neck Thickness (IN): .79" (1st fret), .96" (10th fret)
Fingerboard Radius: 16.00"
Nut Width: 1-5/8"
Scale Length: 25 2/5"
Hardware: The bridge has been shaved down, and the nut and saddle are replaced. The pickguard is replaced, and a strap button was added at the heel.
Weight: 3lbs 14oz
Modifications/Repairs: -The guitar has been fully oversprayed -Three repaired top cracks -The bridge has been shaved down -The bridge plate has an additional piece of maple glued on, in the area of the ball ends -Several braces have been reglued -The neck has been reset and refretted -The nut and saddle are replaced -The pickguard is replaced -A strap button has been added at the heel
Case Details: Hardshell Case
Cosmetic Condition: This vintage Martin guitar shows plenty of wear and aging, with scratches, dings, and marks on the body and neck. There is wear under the overspray on the neck and body, as well as three repaired top cracks. There are also filled areas of finger wear on the fretboard.
Serial Number: 157055
Tech Notes: The guitar plays well with low action, and the frets show minimal wear. The serial number dates the guitar to 1957.