Description
Description
The following specs were carefully collected and recorded by a skilled technician.
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Finish Details: | Original |
Body Material: | Mahogany |
Body Details: | Mahogany back and sides with a solid spruce top |
Neck Material: | Mahogany |
Fingerboard Material: | Brazilian Rosewood |
Neck Profile: | V-Shape |
Neck Thickness (IN): | 1st fret: .8", 12th: .99" |
Fingerboard Radius: | 16.00" |
Nut Width: | 1-11/16" |
Scale Length: | 25 1/2" |
Neck Details: | One-piece mahogany neck with a Brazilian rosewood board, center dot mother of pearl inlays -- The neck has had a past neck reset and refret. |
Electronics: | n/a |
Pickup Measurements: | n/a |
Hardware: | Non-original bone nut & saddle, the original are included within the hardshell |
Modifications/Repairs: | Has had a neck reset -- Has been refretted -- Non-original bone nut & saddle (originals included) |
Case Details: | Non-original Martin brand hard shell case |
Cosmetic Condition: | This ol' Martin D-18 shows very nice play wear an aging. Many scratches, scuffs, nicks, dings, and other various wear marks give this Martin its vintage charm. |
Serial Number: | 141463 |
Tech Notes: | Currently set up with 12-gauge phosphor bronze strings, low action, and optimal neck relief. The newer frets show light play wear. -- The serial number dates this Martin from 1955. |