Details
For fans of vintage Martin Dreadnoughts, the slightly wider “flat bottom” pickguard you see on this D-18 is a tell-tale clue linked to the mid-to-late 1950s . This example has seen significant use over the years, but a neck reset, refret, and new facsimile bridge by the Gryphon repair crew has it ready for a second, more playable, life. Original Kluson Deluxe tuners, the finish is original throughout with the exception of the lower (treble) side, which has seen some overspray when a two cracks and a crunch were repaired years ago (see photos). This has the classic Martin D-18 tone that flatpickers love, great balance overall plus clarity and cut to the trebles that allows the guitar to be heard in a group with bashing on it.
Specs
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Back sides
Mahogany
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Binding
Faux Tortoise
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Bracing
X-Braced, Tapered
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Bridge
Ebony
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Fingerboard
Ebony
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Finish
Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
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Frets to body
14
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Neck material
Mahogany
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Neck shape
Soft V
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Nut width
1 11/16"
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Rosette
Style 18
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Saddle spacing
2 1/8''
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Scale length
25.4"
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Top material
Sitka Spruce
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Tuners
Original Kluson
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Year
1955
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Case type
Hardshell
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Serial number
145561
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SKU
MARD18-145561
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UPC
121241
