{"product_id":"1945-martin-0-18-675","title":"1945 Martin 0-18","description":"Serial # 90373.  Likely among the finest wartime 0-18's in existence, this guitar's distinction lies equally in its tone as it does its appearance and condition.  It is truly one of the most special Martin guitars we have ever offered for sale.  Although it is not a scalloped-braced example, few 14-fret 0-18's offer the presence, warmth, and bigness heard in this instrument. \u003cbr\u003eCompleted 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. \u003cbr\u003eWith original arched soft-shell case\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sold\"\u003eSOLD\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"C.F. MARTIN \u0026 CO.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53610372301166,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/3660\/5550\/files\/018__0508.jpg?v=1790963923","url":"https:\/\/folkwaymusic.com\/products\/1945-martin-0-18-675","provider":"Folkway Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}