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Home / Shop / 1954 Martin 00-18, Mahogany/Sitka Spruce

1954 Martin 00-18, Mahogany/Sitka Spruce

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Status
Sold
Brand
Martin Guitars
Product Year
1954
Model
00-18
Serial #
136174
New/Preowned
Preowned
SKU
TMP833
Condition
Very Good. One cleated top crack, some typical finish crazing, some buckle rash on back. Black light suggests a neck reset, has great setup with plenty of saddle left.
Body Type(s)
Small, 00
Back & Sides
Mahogany
Top
Spruce - Sitka
Neck Wood
Mahogany
Neck Profile
V - Soft
Bridge
Ebony
Rosette
18 Style
Top Trim
18 Style
Fingerboard
Ebony
Fingerboard Bindings
None
Fret Markers
Dots
Frets to Body
14
Headplate
Rosewood
Headstock Bindings
None
Headstock Inlay
Builder Logo
Instrument Finish
Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body Bindings
Tortoise Style
Tuners
Nickel
Tuner Finish
Nickel
Cutaway
None
Pickguard
Tortoise Style
Pickup
None
Body Length
18.875 in
Upper Bout
11 in
Lower Bout
14.875 in
Body Depth Heel
3.375 in
Body Depth Tail
4.125 in
Scale Length
24.875 in
Scale Length (mm)
632 mm
Nut Width
1.72 in
Nut Width (mm)
43.7 mm
String Spacing
2.156 in
String Spacing (mm)
54.8 mm
Weight
3 lb. 9 oz.
Case
Hardshell - Original Chipboard
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From the decade that featured the greats like Chuck Berry and Hank Williams, comes our livewire Martin 00-18: straight out of 1954. This little beauty has been well cared for over the years, and is in great playing shape today with lots of life left to the saddle and almost no fret wear to speak of. Being an 18-style with Mahogany back and sides and Sitka top, this 00 has an extra heaping dose of crackle and pop in the bass, so much so that you’d think you were playing a larger guitar. It’s always a pleasure to find a vintage Martin that’s been set up nicely; this 00-18 plays like a breeze with a nut just a squeeze wider than 1 11/16” and a soft V neck profile.

Here’s an additional demo for your viewing pleasure: https://youtu.be/a05XllE90UM

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This is one of those featherweight Martins that we all love. As you play you begin to fear that it might float away it’s so light and responsive. The Mahogany body gives great clarity and lots of punch and the throaty growl that I personally love for blues! This is a good one.
Snag this before I take it home for myself! Lightweight and responsive, with a voice that very much punches above its 00 weight class, this 54 Martin is incredibly fun to play. Set up like a dream, and oh so wide awake.
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Scale Length 24.875 in
Nut Width 1.72 in
String Spacing 2.156 in
Woods Spruce - Sitka, Mahogany

From the decade that featured the greats like Chuck Berry and Hank Williams, comes our livewire Martin 00-18: straight out of 1954. This little beauty has been well cared for over the years, and is in great playing shape today with lots of life left to the saddle and almost no fret wear to speak of

This is one of those featherweight Martins that we all love. As you play you begin to fear that it might float away it’s so light and responsive
Snag this before I take it home for myself. Lightweight and responsive, with a voice that very much punches above its 00 weight class, this 54 Martin is incredibly fun to play
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