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Martin D-18 (Previously Owned by Norman Blake) Natural 1945

Martin D-18 (Previously Owned by Norman Blake) Natural 1945

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Serial Number: 91597

Weight: 4lbs

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. This was done a long time ago so all the finish appears old. The finish is completely worn away on the back of the neck from the nut to around the 12th fret.
Top Material: Spruce
Body Material: Mahogany
Neck Material: Mahogany
Fingerboard Material: Brazilian Rosewood
Neck Profile: Large, soft "V"
Neck Thickness (IN): 1st- .87" 10th 1.10"
Fingerboard Radius: 16.00"
Nut Width: 1-5/8"
Scale Length: 25 2/5"
Hardware: The tuners are original. The nut, saddle and bridge pins have been replaced. There is a strap button installed in the neck heel.
Weight: 4lbs
Modifications/Repairs: The guitar has been refretted. The nut, saddle and bridge pins have been replaced. The bridge has been reglued. There are several repaired cracks on the side of the body, treble side lower bout. The guitar has been fully over-sprayed. A strap button has been installed in the heel. There are filled divots in the fretboard between the first three frets.
Case Details: Hardshell Case
Cosmetic Condition: The guitar has heavy play wear throughout. The guitar was played so much in the first position (open chords) that deep fingerboard divots developed and the edges of the neck are worn down. The divots have been filled, but the wear can still be seen all around the neck at the nut and first 3 frets.
Serial Number: 91597
Tech Notes: The guitar plays well with low action. The serial number dates to 1945.

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SKU: U7024411903

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. This was done a long time ago so all the finish appears old. The finish is completely worn away on the back of the neck from the nut to around the 12th fret.
Top Material: Spruce
Body Material: Mahogany
Neck Material: Mahogany
Fingerboard Material: Brazilian Rosewood
Neck Profile: Large, soft "V"
Neck Thickness (IN): 1st- .87" 10th 1.10"
Fingerboard Radius: 16.00"
Nut Width: 1-5/8"
Scale Length: 25 2/5"
Hardware: The tuners are original. The nut, saddle and bridge pins have been replaced. There is a strap button installed in the neck heel.
Weight: 4lbs
Modifications/Repairs: The guitar has been refretted. The nut, saddle and bridge pins have been replaced. The bridge has been reglued. There are several repaired cracks on the side of the body, treble side lower bout. The guitar has been fully over-sprayed. A strap button has been installed in the heel. There are filled divots in the fretboard between the first three frets.
Case Details: Hardshell Case
Cosmetic Condition: The guitar has heavy play wear throughout. The guitar was played so much in the first position (open chords) that deep fingerboard divots developed and the edges of the neck are worn down. The divots have been filled, but the wear can still be seen all around the neck at the nut and first 3 frets.
Serial Number: 91597
Tech Notes: The guitar plays well with low action. The serial number dates to 1945.

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