{"product_id":"martin-d-18-natural-1957-2457742","title":"Martin D-18 Natural 1957","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\u003eFinish: \u003c\/b\u003eThe guitar has been fully oversprayed. The back and sides may have been stripped and refinished as well.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBody Material: \u003c\/b\u003eMahogany\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\u003eSoft \"V\" profile\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNeck Thickness (IN): \u003c\/b\u003e.79\" (1st fret), .96\" (10th fret)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFingerboard Radius: \u003c\/b\u003e16.00\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNut Width: \u003c\/b\u003e1-5\/8\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eScale Length: \u003c\/b\u003e25 2\/5\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHardware: \u003c\/b\u003eThe 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight: \u003c\/b\u003e3 lbs 14 oz\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCosmetic Condition: \u003c\/b\u003eThis 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eModifications\/Repairs: \u003c\/b\u003e-The guitar has been fully oversprayed\r\n-Three repaired top cracks\r\n-The bridge has been shaved down\r\n-The bridge plate has an additional piece of maple glued on, in the area of the ball ends\r\n-Several braces have been reglued\r\n-The neck has been reset and refretted\r\n-The nut and saddle are replaced\r\n-The pickguard is replaced\r\n-A strap button has been added at the heel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSerial Number: \u003c\/b\u003e157055\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTech Notes: \u003c\/b\u003eThe guitar plays well with low action, and the frets show minimal wear. The serial number dates the guitar to 1957.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCase Details: \u003c\/b\u003eHardshell Case\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Martin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43689798434951,"sku":"U7387753801","price":6296.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0343\/4368\/2183\/files\/martin-acoustic-guitars-dreadnought-martin-d-18-natural-1957-martin-d-18-natural-1957-u7387753801-1213826216.jpg?v=1768902129","url":"https:\/\/www.chicagomusicexchange.com\/products\/martin-d-18-natural-1957-2457742","provider":"Chicago Music Exchange","version":"1.0","type":"link"}