Martin D-18 Natural 1945
Description
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Summary
Finish: The back and sides of the body have been oversprayed, and there is some overspray on the top of the body as well.
Body Material: Mahogany
Top Material: Spruce
Neck Material: Mahogany
Neck Profile: "V" profile
Neck Thickness (IN): .87" (1st fret), 1.04" (10th fret)
Fingerboard Radius: 14.00"
Nut Width: 1-11/16"
Scale Length: 25 2/5"
Hardware: The bridge, bridge pins, nut and saddle have been replaced. A strap button was added at the heel. A reproduction endpin is included in the case.
Weight: 3 lbs 11 oz
Cosmetic Condition: This vintage Martin D-18 shows nice aging and wear, with play wear, marks, and scratches from time throughout the body and neck. There are a few small repaired cracks in the top which have been touched up with clear, and there is some clear touchup around the bridge. The back and sides of the body have been oversprayed, and there are some repaired cracks on the sides visible underneath. The neck is worn nicely smooth.
Modifications/Repairs: The neck has been reset and refretted, and the nut has been replaced. The bridge, saddle, and bridge pins have been replaced, and there is some clear touchup on the top around the bridge. There are touched up crack repairs in the top, and there are some repaired cracks visible on the oversprayed back and sides. A strap button was added at the heel.
Serial Number: 92447
Tech Notes: The guitar plays well with low action, and the frets show mild play wear. The serial number dates the guitar to 1945.
Summary
Finish: The back and sides of the body have been oversprayed, and there is some overspray on the top of the body as well.
Body Material: Mahogany
Top Material: Spruce
Neck Material: Mahogany
Neck Profile: "V" profile
Neck Thickness (IN): .87" (1st fret), 1.04" (10th fret)
Fingerboard Radius: 14.00"
Nut Width: 1-11/16"
Scale Length: 25 2/5"
Hardware: The bridge, bridge pins, nut and saddle have been replaced. A strap button was added at the heel. A reproduction endpin is included in the case.
Weight: 3 lbs 11 oz
Cosmetic Condition: This vintage Martin D-18 shows nice aging and wear, with play wear, marks, and scratches from time throughout the body and neck. There are a few small repaired cracks in the top which have been touched up with clear, and there is some clear touchup around the bridge. The back and sides of the body have been oversprayed, and there are some repaired cracks on the sides visible underneath. The neck is worn nicely smooth.
Modifications/Repairs: The neck has been reset and refretted, and the nut has been replaced. The bridge, saddle, and bridge pins have been replaced, and there is some clear touchup on the top around the bridge. There are touched up crack repairs in the top, and there are some repaired cracks visible on the oversprayed back and sides. A strap button was added at the heel.
Serial Number: 92447
Tech Notes: The guitar plays well with low action, and the frets show mild play wear. The serial number dates the guitar to 1945.