Sound Pure's Take
This top is a work of art, a piece of history, and a powerhouse of tone. One strum and you'll understand why these older Martins are so highly coveted. It vibrates so freely! It's soaked up years and years worth of frequencies and can handle the most intricate (or simplest) of musical phrases with profound grace.
It’s in remarkably good condition. This was the last year that the D18 was offered with both a tortoise guard AND tortoise binding. The nut and saddle were recently replaced and the bridge pins are non-original. Possible neck re-set. Otherwise, it’s the same as it was 47 years ago!
The action is currently very low, making it ideal for bluegrass, but that said, there’s no way you could play this guitar and have it not sound wonderful. It’s just that good. You really have to hear it to believe it.
This one’s got it.
Body: D (15-3/4")
Top: Spruce
Back & Sides: Mahogany
Fretboard, Bridge and Headstock Overlay: Brazilian Rosewood
Tuners: Grover Rotomatic
Nut: Bone 1-11/16
Scale: 25.4
Case: Hardshell
Pickgaurd and Body Binding: Tortoise (Plastic)
Free 3-Year Warranty
Sound Pure stands behind our products. Free three-year warranty on this item. Coverage exclusions live in Terms & Conditions, Section 27.
Level of support and expertise that simply isn't available at big-box megastores. Read the warranty →
Returns
This item is not eligible for the Try-Before-You-Buy 48-hour audition. Standard return policy applies — see Terms & Conditions, Section 18 for details.
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