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1935 Martin R-18 archtop F hole, jazz guitar
Estimated price for orientation: 1 750 $
Category: Acoustic Guitars
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Description Brand: Martin Soundboard Style: Archtop
Martin R-18 archtop, f-hole guitar.
Made in 1935 this is a fantastic instrument from the Martin golden era.
A gorgeous example in remarkably good condition, the guitar offers perfect playability. The neck angle is excellent, Top arch radius is perfect. Straight neck.
There are obviously a number of scratches, superficial dents, marks, playwear and lacquer blemishes but no cracks (the mark on the treble side is just a scratch of the lacquer and not a crack). The guitar is solid and beautiful.
Solid spruce top
Solid mahogany back and sides
Finished in a lovely sunburst
Inside is stamped with model and serial number.
C.F. Martin headstock logo and stamp on the headstock’s back-side, clipped-plate Grover tuners.
Original Martin stamped tailpiece
1-3/4” width at the nut, 24.9” scale, 16” radiusBeautifully focussed voice.
Very fine sounding instrument with a superb vintage warm and dry tone.
The guitar plays easily and comfortably. Hardcase included.Please check my gypsy jazz guitars that I am also selling.
Description
| Brand: | Martin | Soundboard Style: | Archtop |
Martin R-18 archtop, f-hole guitar.
Made in 1935 this is a fantastic instrument from the Martin golden era.
A gorgeous example in remarkably good condition, the guitar offers perfect playability. The neck angle is excellent, Top arch radius is perfect. Straight neck.
There are obviously a number of scratches, superficial dents, marks, playwear and lacquer blemishes but no cracks (the mark on the treble side is just a scratch of the lacquer and not a crack). The guitar is solid and beautiful.
Solid spruce top
Solid mahogany back and sides
Finished in a lovely sunburst
Inside is stamped with model and serial number.
C.F. Martin headstock logo and stamp on the headstock’s back-side, clipped-plate Grover tuners.
Original Martin stamped tailpiece
1-3/4” width at the nut, 24.9” scale, 16” radiusBeautifully focussed voice.
Very fine sounding instrument with a superb vintage warm and dry tone.
The guitar plays easily and comfortably. Hardcase included.Please check my gypsy jazz guitars that I am also selling.
Made in 1935 this is a fantastic instrument from the Martin golden era.
A gorgeous example in remarkably good condition, the guitar offers perfect playability. The neck angle is excellent, Top arch radius is perfect. Straight neck.
There are obviously a number of scratches, superficial dents, marks, playwear and lacquer blemishes but no cracks (the mark on the treble side is just a scratch of the lacquer and not a crack). The guitar is solid and beautiful.
Solid spruce top
Solid mahogany back and sides
Finished in a lovely sunburst
Inside is stamped with model and serial number.
C.F. Martin headstock logo and stamp on the headstock’s back-side, clipped-plate Grover tuners.
Original Martin stamped tailpiece
1-3/4” width at the nut, 24.9” scale, 16” radiusBeautifully focussed voice.
Very fine sounding instrument with a superb vintage warm and dry tone.
The guitar plays easily and comfortably. Hardcase included.Please check my gypsy jazz guitars that I am also selling.