1961 Martin 00-18

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1961 Martin 00-18

Name: 1961 Martin 00-18
Brand: C.F. MARTIN & CO.
Availability: OutOfStock

Serial # 175916. It's near impossible to imagine that this guitar is really 48 years old. We've offered some exceptionally fine Martin guitars over the years, but few can rival this 00-18. A genuine "Near-Mint" guitar, you'll find no scratches, cracks, or blemishes of any kind on this instrument. The guitar's biggest scars are a few minor dings along the edges of its headstock! We're talking about unworn original bridgepins and frets, a top that's not darkened much from the years, no scratch marks on the pickguard, and as-new tuning machine gears. We've lowered the original ivory saddle in setting up the guitar; the action sits at 4 to 7 64ths, and the bridge is full height. There's really not much saddle left for lowering the action further, but no one will complain about this string height. Sitka spruce top, mahogany back and sides, Brazilian rosewood bridge and fingerboard, Grover tuners, tortoise celluloid pickguard and bindings. Considering how little this guitar has been played, it has a wonderfully mature voice, an interesting suite of overtones, and a dry snap in the mids.
With newer hard shell case
On Consignment
SOLD

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1961 Martin 00-18

Don't just browse history. Play it.

Three decades of industry experience