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Martin D18 from 1966 which is a particularly nice vintage Martin and completely original and crack free. Between say 1947 and 1965 Martin changed almost nothing to the D18, but around 1966 they started with small changes, like the body binding that was changed from tortoise to black. The mighty D18 already lost the long saddle in 1965, in favor of the drop in saddle. However, she still has the tortoise pickguard, the T-bar, and the maple bridge plate that weren't changed until 1967 and 1968. So what we are looking at here, is a guitar that is largely the same guitar as the D18s that were build in 1947. This very gentle and clean D18 has a couple of dings, and the wear that almost doesn't suit an almost 55 year old guitar, because she is so clean. The bridge has been changed, it had a neck reset quite long ago, and the frets were changed out at a certain point, and along with it the nut, saddle and pins have been changed. But otherwise its a real great guitar and top fit. With original finish throughout, original Grover patent tuners, good action, comfortable soft V to C neck, that might be considered firm, with a slightly wider 43.7 mm or 1 3/4" nut width and an older case, that is certainly not original. How do old Martin D18s sound? Well, what can i say? Anyone who ever played one, wants one. Specifications: Body Shape: Dreadnought Finish: nitro cellulose natural Body Material: Solid Mahogany Top Material: Solid Sitka spruce Lefty No Body Details: Style 18 black body bindings and style 18 trim, Tortoise pickguard,  maple bridge plate, drop in saddle Neck Material: Mahogany Neck Profile: Full, soft V to C Fingerboard Material: Rosewood Fingerboard Radius: 16” Neck Details: Style 18 pearl dot inlay, rosewood fingerboard and headstock overlay Nutwidth: 43.7 mm - 1.72" Scale Length: 645 mm - 25 3/8" String spacing: 54.4 mm - 2.14" Bridge: Rosewood Belly - drop in Saddle Tuners: Grover patent pending Pickup None Condition: Excellent Cosmetic Condition: 55 years of play wear, no cracks Modifications/ Repairs: Replaced bridge, pins, nut, saddle and she had a neck reset and a refret. Tech Notes: None Travels in: Older hardshell case Accessories: None
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I have always been opposed to being trapped into a job eight hours a day to purchase the free time to do what I enjoy. That’s why i started the Fellowship of Acoustics. The fellowship of acoustics was founded by Rudi Bults, Guitarist and obsessed with tone and wood. The idea was offering real expertise when trading and selling the finest instruments in the world from our showroom in Bergentheim, Netherlands. Helping others find the right tools and enjoying an atmosphere that’s unhurried, honest and informative that’s my go. We are nothing like the "supermarket" style music stores, but specialize in string-things only. We are widely known for Flattop guitars but also sell electric, mandolins & banjo’s, amps, parts, and accessories. Our store has earned the reputation for being a great place to shop for the best products and service.
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Netherlands
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