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Martin and Co.

1965 Martin D-18 Acoustic Guitar

This '65 D-18 is in exceptional condition and plays wonderfully. How does it sound? This is what we hear in our heads when we think VINTAGE DREAD.

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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.

-Robinson@soundpure.com

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Martin 1965 D-18 Vintage Dreadnought Guitar - Acoustic Guitar Demo

Also in this recording Schoeps CMC 6 U Microphone Amplifier Schoeps Colette Stereo Set CMC 6 + MK 22 Vintech Audio 573 500-Series Mic Preamp Lynx Aurora 16 I/O D/A and A/D Converter

This D18 Vintage Martin is the quintessential Vintage Dread everyone covets. This model from 1965 features a spruce top that looks like a piece of artwork, Mahogany back and sides, as well as tortoise shell pick guard and binding (the last year Martin offered this feature). Now is your chance to own a classic C. F. Martin, and not just any Martin, one that is dripping with tone, perfect for simple or intricate passages. An ideal canon for a bluegrass picker, the action is set low. Call for more information about this quality instrument. 919.682.5552. or 888.528.9703. Thanks to Keith Ganz for killin' it. Gear Used: Martin 1965 D18, Schoeps CMC6 w/ MK22 capsules, Vintech 573 mic pre, Lynx Aurora AD Converter

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)

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