Details
This Martin 0-18K was made in 1931 and it it still has its original factory Hawaiian setup with flush frets and a straight saddle. The 0-18K was one of Martin’s most popular Hawaiian models although it was about to become old news with the introduction of Rickenbacker’s electric Frying Pan lap steel guitar in 1932. We suspect the original owner of this guitar went electric not long after buying this beauty, which explains why it so clean. It has its original brass Waverly tuners, original high ebony nut, rosewood body binding, and original bridge. There are no cracks anywhere and no signs of repairs. It is strung and tuned for Hawaiian playing, and delivers a rich bass response you just don't expect to hear from an 0-size Martin. In its current configuration, it can only be played Hawaiian-style. If you want to play this one as a standard guitar, it will need a new compensated bridge and you’ll need to refret it with tall frets. Includes a new TKL hardshell case.
Specs
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Back sides
Hawaiian Koa
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Binding
Rosewood
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Bracing
Scalloped X
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Bridge
Ebony
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Fingerboard
Ebony
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Finish
Nitrocellulose Lacquer
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Frets to body
12
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Neck material
Mahogany
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Nut width
1 7/8"
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Rosette
Style 18
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Scale length
24.9"
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Top material
Hawaiian Koa
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Total frets
20
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Tuners
Waverly
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Year
1931
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Case type
Hardshell
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Serial number
45506
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SKU
MAR018K-45506
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UPC
121266
