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Vintage 1945 MARTIN D-18 Plays & Sounds Fantastic!

Item condition:Used
Ended:Nov 05, 200917:09:19 PST
Bid history:17 bids
Current bid:US $6,167.00
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Item number:330371764564
Item location:League City, TX, United States
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Last updated on 06:39:15 PM PST, Nov 01, 2009 View all revisions
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Condition: Used  

I've owned this 1945 D-18 Martin serial # 92201 since the '70s and it has had only studio use since then. Original finish - Original parts. Plays & sounds wonderful with solid bottom bass and strong clear ringing highs. It doesn't bottom out when you apply power with right hand.  Neck is attached good. Nothing falling apart on it or needing repaired.  It had many surface scratches when I purchased it and pick chafe wear as well as an expert patched hole on side (you can barely see it when looking and can't feel it) - done by Acoustic guitar guru - Don Teeter in OKC back in 70's.  He set it up and checked it out.  There had been a ?Barcus Berry transducer pickup attached to face around the bridge with two screws as many did when those type of pickups were introduced to get PA sound with their acoustics.  This guitar is like the vintage pre-war models and very light.  This is a chance to pick up a 60+ year old Martin for your collection or to play!!!

The case is like brand new - A beautiful black Access with arch top.

(I would include old Martin gray plastic style case I've had for years for it also if you want to pay shipping. Handle is broken on it. )

Feel free to contact me with any questions you have.  Good luck!!!  


On Nov-01-09 at 18:39:16 PST, seller added the following information:

I've owned this 1945 D-18 Martin serial # 92201 since the '70s and it has had only studio use since then. Original finish - Original parts. Plays & sounds wonderful with solid bottom bass and strong clear ringing highs. It doesn't bottom out when you apply power with right hand.  Neck is attached good. Nothing falling apart on it or needing repaired.  It had many surface scratches when I purchased it and pick chafe wear as well as an expert patched hole on side (you can barely see it when looking and can't feel it) - done by Acoustic guitar guru - Don Teeter in OKC back in 70's.  He set it up and checked it out.  There had been a ?Barcus Berry transducer pickup attached to face around the bridge with two screws as many did when those type of pickups were introduced to get PA sound with their acoustics.  This guitar is like the vintage pre-war models and very light.  This is a chance to pick up a 60+ year old Martin for your collection or to play!!!

The case is like brand new - A beautiful black Access with arch top.  More pics available - Just message me  AND include your email address.   I can't seem to add any more or replace the ones there.

(I would include old Martin gray plastic style case I've had for years for it also if you want to pay shipping. Handle is broken on it. )

Feel free to contact me with any questions you have.  Good luck!!!  

Questions and answers about this item
  
 Q: Hello, Lovely D-18. Can you send pictures of body top and back shot straight on? Other questions: are the bridge and fretboard ebony; condition of fretboard and frets; internal bracing and bridgeplate unaltered; and what is... Continue reading
A: Thank you! Ebony for both. Frets & board good. No bracing repair or bridge that I can tell. I'll try to show it in photo. actually I didn't ever notice it until took outside in bright light. I think it may have... Continue reading
Oct 30, 2009 
 Q: You say the guitar had a lot of scratches when you picked it up . Is the finish still original.How high is the action.Any other issues, cracks other than the one repair. Thanks
A: Finish is original. Straight neck. Action is not too low - gets great sound and not hard to play from 7th fret down. Not too high at all. From fret top to bottom of 6th string at 12th is about 5/32; 3rd fret it's about... Continue reading
Oct 27, 2009 
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