{"product_id":"martin-1945-d-18-restored","title":"Martin 1945 D-18 Restored Vintage Player's Guitar, Very Good","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo sales tax for US customers outside California.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Martin D-18 is the workhorse of Martin's dreadnought lineup. It has been in continuous production since 1932 and has been the go-to acoustic for folk, country, bluegrass, and rock players for generations.  This one is a real ringer, and it is ready to work for a living!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example has seen a good deal of work, but it retains the amazing sound for which these early, post-war Martin guitars are coveted.  The whole guitar is alive when played.  It also plays perfectly: action is set at 3\/32\" on both the first and sixth strings at the 12th fret - it plays really, really well!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSolid Adirondack spruce over mahogany is a formula for success. Adirondack spruce in particular brings a stiffer, faster-responding top than Sitka — more headroom, more dynamic range, and a cleaner separation in the midrange. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe neck has been reset, which is normal maintenance on any older flattop and, when done correctly, is a net positive for playability - as is the case here. The frets were just replaced and are perfect. The nut and saddle are both bone replacements.  The bridge is a repalcement as well.  The original maple bridge plate remains, with professionally performed fills that allowed re-drilling when the new bridge was applied. The tuners are original and work well. The pickguard was changed at some point.  The neck looks and feels like it has been refinished.  The body looks and feels like it was oversprayed.  The finish is light nitrocellulose that clearly lets the guitar breathe and resonate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe guitar comes in a modern dreadnought hardshell case, not original to the guitar, in very good condition with one broken latch. No accessories or documentation are included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"product-spec-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eColor: natural\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eWeight: 3lbs 7.5oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eOverall length: 40-1\/2\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNut Width: 1-11\/16\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eScale Length: 25.4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eAction 1st String At 12th Fret: 3\/32\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eAction 6th String At 12th Fret: 3\/32\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Material: mahogany\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Profile: Soft V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eInlay: Mother of Pearl Dot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Thickness At 1st Fret: .828\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Thickness At 10th Fret: .994\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Condition: excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Repairs: reset at some point\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eTuner Brand And Model: open gear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eTuners Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eChanges To Headstock For Tuners?: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eTruss Rod Cover: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNut Original: no\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNut Material: bone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNut Repairs: replaced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eFretboard Material: ebony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eFretboard Condition: very good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eFretboard Radius: 16\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eFretboard Repairs: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eFret Condition: brand new\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eFret Repairs: refret, jumbo 630\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eFret Count: 20\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBody length: 20\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eLower bout: 15-3\/4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eWaist: 10-3\/4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eUpper bout: 11-5\/8\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBody depth\/thickness: 4-3\/4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eTop Material: Solid Adirondack Spruce\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eTop Condition: Excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eTop Cracks: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eTop Repairs: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eTop Binding: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eTop Binding Condition: very good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBack \u0026amp; Side Material: Mahogany\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBack \u0026amp; Side Condition: excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBack \u0026amp; Side Binding: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBracing Material: spruce\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBracing Condition: excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBridge Wood: ebony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBridge Condition: excellent, replacement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBridge Pins: ebony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBridge Plate Condition: Good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSaddle Material: bone, new extra long 4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSaddle Original?: no\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSaddle Condition: excellent - brand new\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePickguard Color: tortoise shell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eStrap Buttons: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePickup System: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eCase Brand: modern dreadnaught HSC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eCase Original?: no\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eCase Condition: very good, 1 broken latch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eCase Smells?: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eAccessories Included: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eString Gauge: 12-53\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eDocumentation: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSmells?: none\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.maharsvintageguitars.com\/pages\/sell-vintage-guitars\"\u003eWe buy, sell, and take trades.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBe sure to check out the other cool guitar related stuff on our site!\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca title=\"Vintage and used Gibson guitars at Mahar's Vintage Guitars\" href=\"https:\/\/www.maharsvintageguitars.com\/collections\/gibson-guitars\"\u003eGibson Guitars\u003c\/a\u003e — \u003ca title=\"Vintage and used Fender guitars at Mahar's Vintage Guitars\" href=\"https:\/\/www.maharsvintageguitars.com\/collections\/vintage-fender-guitars\"\u003eFender Guitars\u003c\/a\u003e — \u003ca title=\"Vintage and used guitar amplifiers at Mahar's Vintage Guitars\" href=\"https:\/\/www.maharsvintageguitars.com\/collections\/amps\"\u003eVintage \u0026amp; 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Shipments require signature on delivery, no exceptions. Less than 1% of our shipments are damaged in transit, and we are committed to making sure your item arrives safely. If there is damage, retain all packing materials intact, photograph them immediately, and send the photos to \u003ca href=\"mailto:sales@maharsvintageguitars.com\"\u003esales@maharsvintageguitars.com\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eStringed Instruments\u003c\/b\u003e: Multiple shipping speeds are available for orders on our website — Ground, 2 Day, 3 Day, and Next Day Air Saver. For Reverb orders: customers from any state that is more than a 3 day UPS ground shipment from our shop will get their shipment via UPS 3 day air. Otherwise, ground shipping will be used.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Martin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56680238121126,"sku":"G-2321","price":16499.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0455\/7527\/4662\/files\/20260619_121420.jpg?v=1781899897","url":"https:\/\/www.maharsvintageguitars.com\/products\/martin-1945-d-18-restored","provider":"Mahar's Vintage Guitars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}