Martin / D-18 1958 / 1958 / Guitar
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1958 Martin D-18, Mahogany-Spruce, Case, EC
1958 Martin D-18 Serial # 164290. It looks battered and bruised on first sight, but looking closer the guitar turns out to be in excellent condition despite the leftovers of two torn down pickguards taking on one side a part of the finish, and on the other side leaving glue residue. Obviously she has been used as a lefty. Still all original finish, and completely crack-free. And does exactly that what you expect from a 1958 D-18. This is how a good 1950's D-18 sounds like, amazing, it's Loud, warm, strong and punchy, and sounds 'vintage dry' like good old wine. This D-18 features a Sitka top that looks like wide grain Red spruce Adirondack, and mahogany back and sides, Brazilian rosewood fingerboard and bridge, cut-through-saddle, tortoise celluloid bindings, original Kluson tuners, bone nut and original saddle. It's in great shape with no cracks which is considering the cosmetic wear almost weird. It did have a neck-set a good number of years ago, but it kept the original bridge that is still on full height, there are no repairs on this guitar. The fretboard bears original frets that are played of quite a bit, but still capable of handling a number of years. Playability is excellent and low, with lots of meat on the saddle for further adjustment, The bridge is close to full thickness and has only been sanded slightly on the treble side, indicating it's been used as a lefty for quite a while. a strap button has been removed from the treble side neck heel, we have one in stock for you. 43mm (1 11/16") nut width, 645mm (25.4") scale length, 56mm (2 3/16") string-spacing. Despite her -on first sight battered looks- actually a rarely seen excellent condition guitar. The guitar travels in a 1970's Martin case.
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