Details
This 1947 D-18 has that to-die-for post WWII Martin Dreadnought tone that gives flat pickers the shivers. Volume? Well of course, but it's that elusive clarity, balance and mid-range "crunch" that sets this one apart. It still has its original tuners and original pickguard and there are no signs of any overspray or finish work. It’s had a recent, and excellent, refret. Both the Brazilian bridge and maple bridge plate are replacements, both have the right dimensions and footprint. There's a 2-inch hairline to the top below the bass-side bridge tip, and a longer top crack below the center of the bridge belly that runs along the top seam and has been neatly cleated. We don't know who did the work or when, but it was done over a dozen years ago. There are no other cracks or repairs. Don't fail to note the nice figure in the mahogany neck! The sturdy hardshell case is about the same vintage as the guitar but is for a Gibson shape, the lower bout is rounder and slightly oversized but it's a cool and very solid period case.
Specs
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Back sides
Mahogany
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Bracing
X-Brace, Non-Scalloped
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Bridge
Rosewood
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Fingerboard
Rosewood
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Finish
Nitrocellulose Lacquer
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Frets to body
14
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Neck material
Mahogany
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Nut width
1 11/16"
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Rosette
Style 18
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Scale length
25.4"
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Top material
Spruce
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Total frets
20
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Tuners
Original Kluson
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Year
1947
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Case type
Hardshell
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Serial number
103295
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SKU
MARD18-103295
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UPC
120689
