1958 Martin D-18

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1958 Martin D-18

Serial # 159893. From now on, when customers ask me what a great post-war D-18 should sound like, I'm going to play a recording of this guitar. Loud and dry, it's a great choice for your next pickin' session. Built in early 1958, this D-18 has all the features you'd expect; a Sitka top and mahogany back and sides, Brazilian fingerboard and bridge, through-saddle, lots of tortoise-shell celluloid, Kluson tuners, and ivory nut and saddle. It's in great shape with only a wee little pickguard crack and a repaired 2" side crack. The bridge was once screwed down but is now properly glued; the old holes in the bridge have been with very nicely filled with matching rosewood. No repairs inside, and the bridge plate is in excellent shape but for the aforementioned screw holes. Some minor playwear by the pickguard, and an average number of dings and dents as shown in the photos below. This one hasn't had a neck reset and is perfectly playable with 5 to 7 action at the 12th fret. The bridge is close to full thickness, and there is still ample original saddle showing so if you'd like a lower fingerstyle action you can get it. First 3 frets have been replaced, the other 17 are original; strap button has been added in the neck heel.
With original hard shell case.
On Consignment
SOLD
1958 Martin D-18
  • 1958 Martin D-18
  • 1958 Martin D-18
  • 1958 Martin D-18
  • 1958 Martin D-18
  • 1958 Martin D-18
  • 1958 Martin D-18
  • 1958 Martin D-18
  • 1958 Martin D-18
  • 1958 Martin D-18
  • 1958 Martin D-18
  • 1958 Martin D-18

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