{"product_id":"1972-martin-d-18-vintage-dreadnought-acoustic-guitar-serviced-w-case","title":"1972 Martin D-18 Vintage Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar, Serviced w\/ Case","description":"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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis 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 \u0026amp; Mike’s Guitar Bar with 12-53 bronze strings and easy-playing action.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNeck Specs:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e-Wood: Mahogany\u003cbr\u003e-Shape: Soft V, measuring .850” 1st fret, .980” 9th fret\u003cbr\u003e-Fretboard: Rosewood, dot inlay\u003cbr\u003e-Frets: Slender, light wear beneath B and High E strings on frets 1-3\u003cbr\u003e-Scale Length: 25.4”\u003cbr\u003e-Nut: 1 11\/16”\u003cbr\u003e-Tuners: Grover Rotomatics, “Pat. Pend”\u003cbr\u003e-Serialization: Stamp on neck block dates to ‘72\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBody Specs:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e-Wood: Spruce, Mahogany\u003cbr\u003e-Bracing: X, straight (non-scalloped)\u003cbr\u003e-Bridge: Rosewood belly, rosewood plate (reinforced), compensated bone saddle (modern)\u003cbr\u003e-Pickguard: Black (replacement, protective film intact)\u003cbr\u003e-Marquetry: Black Boltaron binding, Style 18 rosette\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA modern black tolex hardshell case is included.","brand":"Martin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48805610356992,"sku":"312486","price":3299.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/4437\/4714\/files\/medium_2045ae84-adaf-4133-a086-31006abe762b.jpg?v=1780695729","url":"https:\/\/mmguitarbar.com\/products\/1972-martin-d-18-vintage-dreadnought-acoustic-guitar-serviced-w-case","provider":"Mike \u0026 Mike's Guitar Bar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}