In 1915 Martin Guitars made only 161 guitars. The penciled signature on the bottom side of the this guitar’s top reads ‘#12061, 2/4/15, F.H.M’. This signature may indicate Frank Henry Martin signed this very guitar. This great sounding Martin 0-18 is braced with a scalloped X and was properly modified to accept steel strings with a larger bridge plate and a pyramid bridge installed. The overall condition and playability is great and the voice has that magical early 20th Century flair, big, open and beautiful, like a piano. This is a very rare and collectible Martin Guitar that can also be played and enjoyed every day.
The 0-18 was made in Brazilian Rosewood until 1917. This guitar has a very nice set of Brazilian Rosewood and a superb Adirondack top with the strength to hold up to extra light steel strings or silk & steels. I love the voice of this guitar, it just about jumps out of your lap with energy and sounds like a piano. Great separation and clarity and power beyond it's size. All the work performed has been done expertly and overall this is a pretty clean guitar for almost 100 years old. This is one you and your family can enjoy for another 100 years and it should do nothing but increase in value the whole time. A sweetheart guitar. 
I love the sound of really old guitars. They are so open and alive. This one is no exception. It sounds like it is twice the size that it is. | Scale Length | 24.7500 in |
|---|---|
| Nut Width | 1.8800 in |
| String Spacing | 2.4400 in |
| Woods | Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Brazilian |
In 1915 Martin Guitars made only 161 guitars. The penciled signature on the bottom side of the this guitar's top reads '#12061, 2/4/15, F.H.M'
The 0-18 was made in Brazilian Rosewood until 1917. This guitar has a very nice set of Brazilian Rosewood and a superb Adirondack top with the strength to hold up to extra light steel strings or silk & steels
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