Martin / D-18 / 1945 / Natural / Guitar
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Martin D-18, 1945, Serial #92034, vg
Rare example with Adirondack red spruce and ebony rod, tapered bracing. The year 1945 is very special because of this type of bracing creating its own tone. Most come with a Sitka top and only very few with red spruce like this one. Allover very light weight. Tone is exceptional: very clear, crisp and loud, just as a D-18 should sound like, not only because it has been played a lot. Neck reset and refret by Gruhn Guitars, previous treble side and back crack repair with touch up as shown. Plugged hole in heel cap, added heel button. Original finish otherwise and original parts including bridge, bridge plate, tuners, pickguard. Early ‘50s Martin Deluxe Hc in very good shape but with replaced handle.
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EU: Euro 20.000,-
Export: US20,000.-
Henkes & Blazer, Germany 
Through building their own guitars in the style of traditional American steel string guitars and through specializing in the restoration and repair of American pre-war instruments, they realized how similar these guitars were to the traditional German guitars in construction and materials.
Their new Tuebingen workshop opened in 1996. As aficionados of old American guitars, they have been creating many replicas of these wonderful instruments, authentic not only in their looks, but also in design and construction.
In addition to that, Blazer & Henkes are also specialists for the creation of modern guitar design, delicate pearl inlays as well as for restoration and repair work of vintage guitars.
Also, you will usually find an exquisite selection of vintage instruments in their shop.
