{"product_id":"martin-2-18-natural-1899-2659526","title":"Martin 2-18 Natural 1899","description":"\u003ci\u003eThe 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 call to speak to one of our experts.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSummary\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBody Material: \u003c\/b\u003eBrazilian Rosewood\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTop Material: \u003c\/b\u003eSpruce\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNeck Material: \u003c\/b\u003eMahogany\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNeck Profile: \u003c\/b\u003e\"V\" profile\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNeck Thickness (IN): \u003c\/b\u003e.84\" (!st fret), .94\" (9th fret)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFingerboard Radius: \u003c\/b\u003eNo Radius\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNut Width: \u003c\/b\u003e1-3\/4\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight: \u003c\/b\u003e2 lbs 7 oz\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCosmetic Condition: \u003c\/b\u003eThis vintage Martin guitar shows nice aging and wear, with a visible history of use and repairs. There are repaired cracks in the top, sides, and back of the body. The back of the neck has many areas that were filled with wood putty, and the whole guitar was at some point oversprayed. The top has a somewhat pronounced belly, mostly due to the bridge plate deformation mentioned in \"Tech Notes.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eModifications\/Repairs: \u003c\/b\u003eThe neck has been reset and refretted with bar frets. The bridge plate has been replaced. There are repaired cracks in the top, side, and back of the body. There are filled chips and dents in the neck wood. The guitar has been fully oversprayed. The bridge has been reglued.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSerial Number: \u003c\/b\u003e8676\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTech Notes: \u003c\/b\u003eThe serial number dates to 1899, and the serial number impression on the top of the headstock is consistent with this date. The bridge plate has a mild separation\/deformation at the front, likely from the tension of steel strings. The guitar has been strung with light silk \u0026amp; steel strings to reduce total tension.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCase Details: \u003c\/b\u003eChipboard Case\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Martin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45803042668679,"sku":"U7786503701","price":1999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0343\/4368\/2183\/files\/martin-acoustic-guitars-martin-2-18-natural-1899-martin-2-18-natural-1899-u7786503701-1257501344.jpg?v=1788886236","url":"https:\/\/www.chicagomusicexchange.com\/products\/martin-2-18-natural-1899-2659526","provider":"Chicago Music Exchange","version":"1.0","type":"link"}