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Martin 1956 D-18

Estimated price for orientation: 3 500 $

Category: Martin Little LXME Acoustic or E
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Description
Brand: Martin Acoustic Model Year: 1956
Model: D-18 Body Type: D-18
MPN: Does Not Apply Body Material: Spruce top, Mahogany back and sides
Series: American Vintage UPC: Does not apply


She has had major repairs long before I owned her (2004). Intonation near perfect 12th. Plays well and sounds awesome. She has a passive Baggs pickup and comes with a hardshell case.Simply this guitar was owned by a top international guitarist to be revealed only to the lucky buyer. This guy wouldn't have held this guitar for more than 3 minutes let alone own it if she didn't have the sweet sound she has. I have only been playing my 46 0-18 and selling the rest of my small collection here on eBay. I have maintained the proper temperature range and humidity and have had zero issues for 12 years now. The repairs were made years before I purchased it. If you can blow the images up you can easily see the extent of the repairs. Mods = fret board at sound hole and a shaved bridge. I had the guitar looked at by the head guitar guy at a major Music Shop here in Austin. Impressed with the tone and playability, he wanted to know who the luthier was who did the repairs (I wish I knew) and gave me a verbal appraisal of 10k inclusive of the previous top guitarist owner. Vintage guitar guide lowest rating 1956 D-18 is 5k.