Sound Pure's Take
Every once and a while Martin comes out with a new model that captures the essence of the original and we find the D-18GE to be one of the great re-creations.
As far as condition of this guitar goes- normal pickguard scratching and some pick scratching above the soundhole. some binding wear, but nothing major. We would rate the condition 7.5 out of 10.
Be sure to call or email Sound Pure with any questions. It's time to get into a very nice Martin at a discount!
| MODEL | D-18GE 1934 |
| CONSTRUCTION: | Mahogany Blocks/Dovetail Neck Joint |
| BODY SIZE: | D-14 Fret |
| TOP: | Solid Adirondack Spruce |
| ROSETTE: | Old Style 18 - Black/White Fiber |
| TOP BRACING PATTERN: | Standard ''X'' Scalloped (Golden Era Style), Forward Shifted |
| TOP BRACES: | Solid Adirondack Spruce 5/16'' |
| BACK MATERIAL: | Solid Genuine Mahogany |
| BACK PURFLING: | Style 18 |
| SIDE MATERIAL: | Solid Genuine Mahogany |
| ENDPIECE: | Delmar Tortoise Color - Brown |
| ENDPIECE INLAY: | none |
| BINDING: | Black Boltaron |
| TOP INLAY STYLE: | Multiple Black/White Boltaron |
| SIDE INLAY: | none |
| BACK INLAY: | none |
| NECK MATERIAL: | Select Hardwood |
| NECK SHAPE: | Modified V |
| NUT MATERIAL: | Fossilized Ivory |
| HEADSTOCK: | Solid/Square Taper |
| HEADPLATE: | Solid Brazilian Rosewood /Golden Era Style |
| HEELCAP: | Solid Black Ebony |
| FINGERBOARD MATERIAL: | Solid Black Ebony |
| SCALE LENGTH: | 25.4'' |
| # OF FRETS CLEAR: | 14 |
| # OF FRETS TOTAL: | 20 |
| FINGERBOARD WIDTH AT NUT: | 1-3/4'' |
| FINGERBOARD WIDTH AT 12TH FRET: | 2-1/4'' |
| FINGERBOARD POSITION INLAYS: | Old Style 18 |
| FINGERBOARD BINDING: | none |
| FINISH BACK & SIDES: | Polished Gloss |
| FINISH TOP: | Polished Gloss w/ Aging Toner |
| FINISH NECK: | Satin |
| BRIDGE MATERIAL: | Solid Black Ebony |
| BRIDGE STYLE: | 1930s Style Belly w/ Long Saddle |
| BRIDGE STRING SPACING: | 2-5/16'' |
| SADDLE: | 16'' Radius/Long Fossilized Ivory |
| TUNING MACHINES: | Waverly Nickel w/ Butterbean Knobs |
| RECOMMENDED STRINGS: | Martin SP Lifespan Phosphor Bronze Medium Gauge (MSP7200) |
| BRIDGE & END PINS: | Black |
| PICKGUARD: | Tortoise Color - Beveled & Polished |
| CASE: | 545E |
| INTERIOR LABEL: | Signed by CFM IV |
Warranty
This item is sold without the Sound Pure 3-year warranty (used / B-stock / dealer-exempt). Coverage terms for items in this category live in Terms & Conditions, Section 27.
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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