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1945 Martin 0-18
Completed in early 1945, a few months prior to the declaration of Victory in Europe in May, this 0-18 features a mix of wartime and post-war features. Steel T-rod neck reinforcement, plastic button Kluson tuners without bushings, and an ebony nut (that has been replaced with bone). Its Adirondack spruce top and straight-grained mahogany back and sides are without cracks, and its finish is in impeccable condition. This is a guitar that has simply not been used, and shows no wear whatsoever. It has had a very professional neck-reset, and its bridge is an attractive Brazilian rosewood replacement, complete with glued-in through-saddle and original bridge-pins. The work was not preformed here, but does meet our high standards. Original frets are un-worn and full height, and original bridge pins and tuning machines have seen very few string changes. The guitar's neck is very straight - actually a bit too straight - but it plays nicely and doesn't buzz out with fingerstyle technique; flatpickers might opt to dress down the middle frets to add some relief. The guitar's action is perfect, and full saddle height is available for further adjustment. Replacement bone nut (original is included). 24.9" scale, 1-11/16" nut, soft-v neck profile.
With original arched soft-shell case
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