
Martin D-18 Natural 1938
Summary
Finish: Original finish aside from touchup on treble side waist over crack repair.
Body Material: Mahogany
Top Material: Spruce
Neck Material: Mahogany
Neck Profile: large, soft "V"
Neck Thickness (IN): 1st- .82" 10th- 1.06"
Fingerboard Radius: 16.00"
Nut Width: 1-3/4"
Scale Length: 25 2/5"
Hardware: The tuners are original. The nut, saddle and bridge pins have been replaced. There is a strap button installed in the neck heel.
Weight: 4 lbs 2 oz
Cosmetic Condition: The guitar is in very good condition for its age. The finish on the top is well worn. There is play wear throughout the back of the neck. The back and sides of the body have consistent checking. There is some buckle rash on the back of the body as well.
Modifications/Repairs: There is a seven inch long crack repair on the side of the body, treble side waist. This has been lightly touched up. There is another small crack repair on the bass side lower bout, top. The neck has been reset and the guitar has been partially refretted. Frets 1-14 are replaced while the frets on the tongue appear to be original. The bridge has been reglued. The nut, saddle and bridge pins have been replaced. There is a strap button installed in the neck heel.
Serial Number: 71790
Tech Notes: The guitar plays well with low action. The frets are small with minimal play wear. The serial number dates to 1938.
Case Details: Hard shell case.
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Description
Summary
Finish: Original finish aside from touchup on treble side waist over crack repair.
Body Material: Mahogany
Top Material: Spruce
Neck Material: Mahogany
Neck Profile: large, soft "V"
Neck Thickness (IN): 1st- .82" 10th- 1.06"
Fingerboard Radius: 16.00"
Nut Width: 1-3/4"
Scale Length: 25 2/5"
Hardware: The tuners are original. The nut, saddle and bridge pins have been replaced. There is a strap button installed in the neck heel.
Weight: 4 lbs 2 oz
Cosmetic Condition: The guitar is in very good condition for its age. The finish on the top is well worn. There is play wear throughout the back of the neck. The back and sides of the body have consistent checking. There is some buckle rash on the back of the body as well.
Modifications/Repairs: There is a seven inch long crack repair on the side of the body, treble side waist. This has been lightly touched up. There is another small crack repair on the bass side lower bout, top. The neck has been reset and the guitar has been partially refretted. Frets 1-14 are replaced while the frets on the tongue appear to be original. The bridge has been reglued. The nut, saddle and bridge pins have been replaced. There is a strap button installed in the neck heel.
Serial Number: 71790
Tech Notes: The guitar plays well with low action. The frets are small with minimal play wear. The serial number dates to 1938.
Case Details: Hard shell case.
























