Vintage Martin D 18 For Sale

Handcrafted with meticulous attention to detail and boasting only the finest woods and components the d 18 dreadnought is ideal for intermediate and veteran guitarists alike.

Vintage martin d 18 for sale.

For sale is great sounding vintage 1955 martin d 18. Update your shipping location 7 s 0 p o n s o a r p a 7 e e d 1 1 u j 1 0 f j 1 1. The martin d 18 dreadnought guitar is an affordable piece of playable history from one of the biggest names in acoustic instruments. I tend to think of it as an honorary 1950 dreadnought which is one of my favorite postwar years.

The action from the top of the 12 th fret to the bottom of the 6 th string is 3 32. The action from the top of the 1 st fret to the bottom of the 6 th string 1 32. More often than not pro level musicians agree that the martin d 18 is the greatest dreadnought guitar ever made. This may take 2 3 months but it will be well worth it.

The fundamental difference when choosing a martin d 18 versus a martin d 28 on ebay is sound preference. Less expensive than its d 28 counterpart thanks to mahogany in the sides and back instead of rosewood the d 18 nevertheless retains a spry resonant tone that s found favor with decades of players. Save money on used martin guitars at guitar center. Both guitars have 14 frets a 25 4 inch scale length and a 1 and three fourths inch nut.

Pre war models to modern day marvels we always have a selection of martin acoustics in stock. The guitar plays great. Vintage martin dreadnought for sale for 10 years a fixture at my guitar show exhibits the 1953 adirondack spruce top d 18 132930 that had been shot 3 times in its case will be for sale after a major restoration by alan perlman. Vintage martin dreadnought for sale this consignment early 1951 martin d 18 117964 was only the third martin guitar made for that year.

The tops of both guitars come with factory standard sitka spruce tops. Vintage specimens particularly pre 1970s are extremely collectible while more modern specimens remain excellent players and investments. All pre owned items are rated and scored. I may be able to take.

This returning instrument is strong and colorful in its response and just feels good to hold and play. Differences between martin d 18 and martin d 28. Save martin d 18 vintage to get e mail alerts and updates on your ebay feed.