Details
An exceptionally clean and original 000-18. Original finish, tuners, pickguard and bridge, and has had both a neck reset and refret. Bridge height was reduced slightly (almost certainly to enable lower string action before the neck was reset) ."Made in USA" stamp on back of headstock indicates this was made for export, probably to Canada.
No cracks, different sheen to finish on neck barrel behind nut is from the neck rest in an earlier case, minor nicks around the nut itself is from a hanger or stand yoke.
Nice even tone and new-guitar playability. It's great to see a Martin coming up on its 75th birthday that has seen a fair amount of use but has apparently always enjoyed respectful handling.
Specs
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Back sides
Mahogany
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Binding
faux tortoiseshell celluloid
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Bracing
X-Braced, Tapered
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Bridge
Brazilian Rosewood
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Fingerboard
Brazilian Rosewood
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Finish
nitrocellulose Lacquer
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Frets to body
14
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Inlay
dots
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Neck material
Mahogany
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Nut width
1 11/16"
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Rosette
Style 18
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Scale length
24.9"
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Top material
Spruce
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Total frets
20
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Tuners
original
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Year
1952
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Case type
Hardshell
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Serial number
126813
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SKU
MAR00018-126813
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UPC
121230
