Martin / D-18 / 1939 / Guitar
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1939 Martin D-18 Pre-war, Mahogany-Adirondack, Martin case,
p>1939 Martin D-18, serial #73662. This is a 1939 model for you to start druiling... The braces are still Golden era style, and the Adirondack top is written 'mojo' all over. The tone is simply overwhelming and you feel - when playing this guitar - it's truly something very special. It features Mahogany back and sides, Adirondack top, Original Grover tuners. Today, Martin Dreadnought from this era are revered to as being the Stradivari among Flattops, the best ever made, and very much sought after by collectors and players for its powerful voice and impressive dynamics.
This particular 73 year old instrument is in a excellent playable and excellent condition with the exception of a professionally and very well-repaired top-edge repair (well done) and with a few well repaired small treble side cracks, one top crack, and one bottom crack, also the bottom edge seen a small patch repair. The guitar has recently undergone a pro- neck reset and bridge replacement, the playability is that of new guitar, with all the action you want and all the Bridge and bone saddle left to enjoy this guitar for another half century!, The top has original finish, back and sides and the neck have been oversprayed, and The original neck has been thinned somewhat to give it a more modern feel and playability. Despite the several small repairs this guitar is actually in very good condition and will serve it's new owner for a lifetime.
The Adirondack Top with it's lovely, broken in Adirondack must be a great opportunity for some Bluegrass-Player to own a genuine vintage piece at a realistic price. The small maple bridge plate is original and a small Brazilian shim is added to hold the string ends. The ivory nut is original and so is the pickguard, and the endpin. The frets are replaced and vintage correct. The bridge pins and bone saddle are also replacements, The tone of this guitar is matured impressively and is Powerful with plenty of 'vintage bass' and a very open character. With choice of 70s Martin hard shell case or Geib case.
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