1928 Martin 0-18
That said, it comes as no surprise that this particular 0-18 is a remarkably amazing guitar with volume and tone that belie its smaller size. It’s a guitar that turns heads here at the shop, which should be enough of a clue as to how good it sounds. Something of guitar shaped piano, this 0-18 offers a beguiling openness, exceptional balance and presence with a perfect complement of overtone development and sub-bass shudder.
Purchased from the family of its original owner, this guitar arrived to Folkway in need of all the usual old-Martin repair needs. The neck has now been reset, the bar frets and saddle replaced, compensation has been added to the saddle slot, a few back brace ends have been cleanly glued, and a couple hair-line cracks along the fingerboard extension have been glued and properly reinforced. There are two very minor reglued back cracks and a few nicely repaired minor side cracks. All of the repair work was done by Folkway’s Mark Stutman.
The guitar is structurally excellent and has a perfect top but does have some playwear to its top and shows an assortment of the usual small dings and scratches on its body and neck.
Set up with 12-53 strings and 4-6 64ths action, this 0-18 is ready for fingerstyle or controlled flat-picking. The barfrets average .045” in height and are smoothly crowned for an unparalleled light-touch feel.
With new deluxe fitted hardshell case
