1944 Martin 00-18

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1944 Martin 00-18

Serial # 88418. If you're into smaller-bodied guitars, you're sure to find this wartime 00-18 a truly special instrument. Apart from the visual appeal of this near-perfect 64 year old instrument, and apart from the feel of the guitar's slightly bulkier war-time neck, you'll certainly melt with your first touch of the strings. An inspiring instrument, this 00 sized guitar has surprisingly developed bass response and the dry, resonant, woody, and open voice the best vintage instruments are known for. Thanks to a professional neck-reset its action is perfect too, and nothing gets in the way of being inspired and beguiled by this 00-18. Feather-light at 3.1 pounds, thanks in part to the ebony neck reinforcement used during the WWII years. Adirondack Spruce top with scalloped bracing, mahogany back and sides, Brazilian rosewood fingerboard and original full-height bridge. Original ivory nut, bridge and end pins, frets, and Kluson tuners. New bone nut... and strings. No cracks, no repairs, and just some minor dings here and there; the guitar looks much younger than its age. The more perfect a guitar is, the less I seem to have to tell you about!
With original hard shell case
SOLD
1944 Martin 00-18
  • 1944 Martin 00-18
  • 1944 Martin 00-18
  • 1944 Martin 00-18
  • 1944 Martin 00-18
  • 1944 Martin 00-18
  • 1944 Martin 00-18
  • 1944 Martin 00-18
  • 1944 Martin 00-18
  • 1944 Martin 00-18
  • 1944 Martin 00-18

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