1918 Martin 0-18

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1918 Martin 0-18

Serial #13393. Seldom do we see an instrument of this age in this fine acondition. This is a ONE OWNER 85 year old Martin 0-18. It was bought in asmall town called Fergus, about 15 minutes north of Folkway Music, where itremained until recently. Carefully stored away in its original case, thisinstrument has no cracks at all and shows little sign of its age. We havejust completed a neck reset and bar-fret re-seating (and leveling) and havesince fallen in love with this guitar. It is incredibly light in weight,and just so responsive - truly a joy to play and hear. It is currently setup with silk and steel strings, but can accommodate extra-light steelstrings, if desired. Red spruce top, Mahogany back and sides.Rosewood-bound top and back, Ebony Pyramid bridge. Shellac finish, Martinstamp on rear face of peg head. This instrument is 100% original: Nut,ivory saddle, bridge and pins, tuners and end pin.
Sold with its original soft shell case.
On Consignment.
SOLD
1918 Martin 0-18
  • 1918 Martin 0-18
  • 1918 Martin 0-18
  • 1918 Martin 0-18
  • 1918 Martin 0-18
  • 1918 Martin 0-18
  • 1918 Martin 0-18
  • 1918 Martin 0-18

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