1972 Martin D-18 Vintage Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar, Serviced w/ Case
$3,299.99
$3,299.99
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Up for sale, a 1972 Martin D-18 in excellent condition, complete with a hardshell case. This well-kept Martin benefits from work due its vintage including a professional neck reset, bridge plate repair, carved and compensated bone saddle and a new pickguard.
This D-18 has ample projection and woody warmth. The top end has a sweet chime and brilliance, while the midrange is crisp and punchy, making this D-18 a rewarding strummer, with round lows that have a rich growl when picked with authority. Weighing 4lbs 2oz, this D-18 has been professionally setup here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar with 12-53 bronze strings and easy-playing action.
Neck Specs:
-Wood: Mahogany
-Shape: Soft V, measuring .850” 1st fret, .980” 9th fret
-Fretboard: Rosewood, dot inlay
-Frets: Slender, light wear beneath B and High E strings on frets 1-3
-Scale Length: 25.4”
-Nut: 1 11/16”
-Tuners: Grover Rotomatics, “Pat. Pend”
-Serialization: Stamp on neck block dates to ‘72
Body Specs:
-Wood: Spruce, Mahogany
-Bracing: X, straight (non-scalloped)
-Bridge: Rosewood belly, rosewood plate (reinforced), compensated bone saddle (modern)
-Pickguard: Black (replacement, protective film intact)
-Marquetry: Black Boltaron binding, Style 18 rosette
The original gloss nitro lacquer finish exhibits broad checking on top and back, with various minor dings and scuffs consistent with over a half century of careful use. The neck profile has a worn-in, easy-playing feel, with a few shallow marks that have been buffed smooth through play.
A modern black tolex hardshell case is included.
This D-18 has ample projection and woody warmth. The top end has a sweet chime and brilliance, while the midrange is crisp and punchy, making this D-18 a rewarding strummer, with round lows that have a rich growl when picked with authority. Weighing 4lbs 2oz, this D-18 has been professionally setup here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar with 12-53 bronze strings and easy-playing action.
Neck Specs:
-Wood: Mahogany
-Shape: Soft V, measuring .850” 1st fret, .980” 9th fret
-Fretboard: Rosewood, dot inlay
-Frets: Slender, light wear beneath B and High E strings on frets 1-3
-Scale Length: 25.4”
-Nut: 1 11/16”
-Tuners: Grover Rotomatics, “Pat. Pend”
-Serialization: Stamp on neck block dates to ‘72
Body Specs:
-Wood: Spruce, Mahogany
-Bracing: X, straight (non-scalloped)
-Bridge: Rosewood belly, rosewood plate (reinforced), compensated bone saddle (modern)
-Pickguard: Black (replacement, protective film intact)
-Marquetry: Black Boltaron binding, Style 18 rosette
The original gloss nitro lacquer finish exhibits broad checking on top and back, with various minor dings and scuffs consistent with over a half century of careful use. The neck profile has a worn-in, easy-playing feel, with a few shallow marks that have been buffed smooth through play.
A modern black tolex hardshell case is included.
