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Martin D-18 Natural 1969

Martin D-18 Natural 1969

Serial Number: 250575

Weight: 4lbs 4oz

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: Original
Body Material: Mahogany
Body Details: Mahogany back and sides with spruce top
Neck Material: Mahogany
Fingerboard Material: Brazilian Rosewood
Neck Profile: "V" profile
Neck Thickness (IN): .87" (1st fret), 1.00" (10th fret)
Fingerboard Radius: 16.00"
Nut Width: 1-5/8"
Scale Length: 25 2/5"
Neck Details: Mahogany neck with unbound Brazilian rosewood fretboard, dot inlays, and non-adjustable neck reinforcement. There is a repaired headstock crack at the nut, visible along both sides of the neck. The finish has not been touched up here. The nut has also been shimmed.
Electronics: None
Hardware: Original. The pickguard had shrunk and curled with time, and has been reglued flat.
Weight: 4lbs 4oz
Modifications/Repairs: -Repaired headstock crack -The pickguard has been reglued -The nut has been shimmed
Case Details: Original hardshell case
Cosmetic Condition: The guitar shows moderate signs of age, with some finish hazing, small dents and dings, and other mild blemishes present. There is a slight footprint visible around the pickguard as it has shrunk with age, and has been removed and reglued flat. The back of the body has various scratches, and the neck has a few small dings present. The repaired headstock crack is visible near the nut.
Serial Number: 250575
Tech Notes: The guitar plays well with low action and optimal neck relief, and is currently set up with 10s. The saddle is very low and so downward adjustability is limited, but the guitar plays cleanly and comfortably. The frets are moderately low, with notable divots under the treble strings up to the 9th fret; there is minor wear under the bass strings. The serial number dates the guitar to 1969.
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SKU: U4012554401

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: Original
Body Material: Mahogany
Body Details: Mahogany back and sides with spruce top
Neck Material: Mahogany
Fingerboard Material: Brazilian Rosewood
Neck Profile: "V" profile
Neck Thickness (IN): .87" (1st fret), 1.00" (10th fret)
Fingerboard Radius: 16.00"
Nut Width: 1-5/8"
Scale Length: 25 2/5"
Neck Details: Mahogany neck with unbound Brazilian rosewood fretboard, dot inlays, and non-adjustable neck reinforcement. There is a repaired headstock crack at the nut, visible along both sides of the neck. The finish has not been touched up here. The nut has also been shimmed.
Electronics: None
Hardware: Original. The pickguard had shrunk and curled with time, and has been reglued flat.
Weight: 4lbs 4oz
Modifications/Repairs: -Repaired headstock crack -The pickguard has been reglued -The nut has been shimmed
Case Details: Original hardshell case
Cosmetic Condition: The guitar shows moderate signs of age, with some finish hazing, small dents and dings, and other mild blemishes present. There is a slight footprint visible around the pickguard as it has shrunk with age, and has been removed and reglued flat. The back of the body has various scratches, and the neck has a few small dings present. The repaired headstock crack is visible near the nut.
Serial Number: 250575
Tech Notes: The guitar plays well with low action and optimal neck relief, and is currently set up with 10s. The saddle is very low and so downward adjustability is limited, but the guitar plays cleanly and comfortably. The frets are moderately low, with notable divots under the treble strings up to the 9th fret; there is minor wear under the bass strings. The serial number dates the guitar to 1969.