1965 Martin D-18 - Acoustic Guitar Acoustic Guitar
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Audio played by Al Petteway
Artists who play instruments by this builder: Eric Clapton, Norman Blake, John Mayer, Clarence White, Richie Sambora, Steve Earle, Beck, Roger McGuinn, Steven Stills, Graham Nash, Paul Simon, Nancy Wilson, Merle Haggard, George Jones
Here we have a gem of a 1965 Martin D-18 Mahogany Dread. This guitar is in rare condition, very clean and repair free. It is all original but for the tuners and a strap pin. Playability is excellent, frets are in great condition and there's plenty of saddle left. This one also has a big voice, open and energetic. Just listen to the clips...
Here we have a gem of a 1965 Martin D-18 Mahogany Dread. This guitar is in rare condition, very clean and repair free. It is all original but for the tuners and a strap pin. Playability is excellent, frets are in great condition and ...read full description
- Woods & Trim
- Back/Sides: Mahogany
- Top Wood: Spruce
- Fingerboard: Brazilian Rosewood
- Neck Wood: Mahogany
- Bridge: Brazilian Rosewood
- Rosette: Violin Lines
- Binding: Tortoise
- Fingerboard Bindings: None
- Headplate: Brazilian Rosewood
- Headstock Bindings: None
- Headstock Inlay: Builder Logo
- Top Trim: Violin Lines
- Back Strip: None
- Fret Markers: Dots
- Tuners: Grover
- Tuner Finish: Chrome
- Measurements
- Body Size: Dreadnought
- Scale: 25.4 in. (645.15 mm)
- Nut Width: 1 11/16 in. (42.9 mm)
- String Spacing: 2 1/8 in. (54.1 mm)
- Body Length: 19 7/8 in.
- Upper Bout: 11 1/2 in.
- Lower Bout: 15 5/8 in.
- Serial #: 203366
- Body Depth @Neck Heel: 4 in.
- Body Depth @Tail Block: 5 in.
- Frets to body: 14
- Extras
- Cutaway: None
- Pickguard: Tortis
- Case: Hardshell Case Martin
- Pickup: None
- Condition: Very Good. Overall super clean, no cracks or repairs. Replaced tuners, holes from prior set are visible. Strap pin added to neck heel. Some light dings and scratches, but surprisingly clean.
Player Reviews:
"We were lucky to find this beautiful 1965 Martin D-18 in great condition. It's very clean and plays great. The voice is that classic dry Mahogany tone with plenty of power for chords or single lines. A great bluegrass guitar, or singer/songwriter's friend. " - Paul Heumiller
