*Item Summary*
Today we have a Vintage 1974 CF Martin D18 dreadnought acoustic guitar in very good condition. This six stringer has a very distinct resonance and twang that can lend itself well to a variety of musical genres. Fresh pro setup by Dave Fecca Guitar Repair, and axe comes with an original clean, sturdy, protective ABS hard shell case w the Martin logo.
Serial #: 339139
*Additional Specs*
-Body type: dreadnought 14 playable frets
Serial # 339139
-Top Material: SolId Sitka Spruce
-Rosette: 18 Multi-Stripe
-Brace Material: Sitka Spruce
-Brace Size: 5/16″
-Back Material: Honduran Mahogany (arched)
-Back Purfling/Strip: Style 18
-Side Material: Honduran Mahogany
-Binding: 5 ply Black/white/black/white/
black
-Top Inlay Material: 18 Style Multi-Stripe
-Neck Material: Mahogany
-Nut Material: Bone
-Headstock material: Rosewood veneer laminated on mahogany
-Fingerboard material: rosewood
-Scale Length: 25.4″
-Neck Joins Body At: 14th Fret
-Number of Frets Total: 20
-Fingerboard Inlay material & style: pearloid (MOP) dot markers
-Side Dots: White
-Bridge Material: rosewood
-Bridge Style: Belly – Drop in Saddle
-Saddle Radius: 16″
-Tuning Machines: Grover w butter bean pegs
-Bridge Pin Material: Black Plastic
-Pickguard: replaced single ply faux tortoise
-Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1.6875”
*Condition*
Play wise, this guitar is very nice to handle. Recently adjusted, set for clean standard action & intonation, she has bright resonance. When it comes to acoustic tone, the D-18 is easily in our top 5.
Brand new replaced single ply faux tortoise pick guard installed.
Front sound-board is very clean, and only shows some expected weather checking, more prominent towards the lower bout.
Fretboard is in good shape and feels nice to play.
Her original frets are beefy w loads of life remaining.
Top of headstock has a few small dings. Backside of the guitar shows obvious signs of play wear; sprawling scratches, marks, and some minor dings near the top. A few small marks and dings on the neck, but nothing that will affect playability.
Cover crack in body was filled/covered.
There was lifting-binding on top side near the heel that was reglued.
Filled in crack on top.
Comes with her original, sturdy Martin ABS hard case with green lining.
*NOTES & THE FINE PRINT*
ALL SALES ARE FINAL~NO RETURNS~
ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS IS~WHERE IS
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Obviously, this is being sold as is, where is, with no implied warranties or guarantees of any kind, whatsoever. Since this is a 52 year young, fragile vintage acoustic guitar, our normal return policy DOES NOT APPLY TO THIS ITEM! This cannot be returned to us. We package professionally & this fine gear will be insured for the full valuation at our expense. We accurately represent all of our items. If you have questions, please feel free to contact us for an in hand description. Also, please take a look at our website: shop.ellisantique.com
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When applicable, shipping insurance is included. Instrument will be boxed in a heavy, new guitar box & will be shipped via USPS, FedEx or UPS.
Also, this item can be picked up locally at our physical bricks and mortar shop, Ellis Antiques, in historic Collingswood, NJ 08108.
***This item is subject to prior sale.***
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