{"product_id":"martin-d-18-1947","title":"SOLD - Martin D-18 1947 Neck reset, refret - ready to go!","description":"\u003cp\u003eNo sales tax for customers outside California.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis D-18 just returned to us from Jeff Hoppe at South Sound Guitars in the Tacoma, WA area.  This is the second guitar I've sent to Jeff, and he's nailed it again, turning this piece from a nearly unplayable looker to a booming killer!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe neck has been re set.  A new bridge was crafted as the original had been shaved to try to bring the action down.  The original is in the original case.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJeff masterfully carved a bone saddle.  Take a look at the bridge closeup pic - the compensation on the saddle is amazing.  The action is now dialed in and the guitar plays wonderfully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe refret wasn't absolutely necessary, but I went ahead and had Jeff tackle that as well and he did a great job applying period correct frets that really made the whole investment in restoration come together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pickguard is changed and there are a few crack repairs, including an old side reinforcement, visible in our interior pics.  The pickguard was changed when I purchased the guitar.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs you might expect, the guitar is a cannon, but with balance and brilliance.  It has woken up a good deal since it came back from restoration.  In your hands, this beauty will continue to open up with regular play, as old Martins do.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou're going to absolutely love this guitar!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eColor: Natural\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWeight: 3lbs 14.8ozs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBody: Sitka Spruce Top, Mahogany Back and Sides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNeck: Mahogany\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFretboard: Brazilian Rosewood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eInlays: Pearloid Dots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFrets: New Re-Fret\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFret count: 20\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNut material: Bone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNut width: 1 11\/16\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eScale: 24 1\/2\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRadius: 12\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNeck thickness at 1st fret: 0.81\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNeck thickness at 10th fret: 1.07\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAction 1st String at 12th Fret: 1.25mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAction 6th String at 12th Fret: 1.75mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eString gauge: .012-.053\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHardware: New Bridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTuners: Original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCase: OHSC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNotes: Re-Fret, Neck Reset, New Bridge (old bridge included)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Mahar's Vintage Guitars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42976957104294,"sku":"zG-0370","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0455\/7527\/4662\/products\/sold-martin-d-18-1947-neck-reset-refret-ready-to-go-1117797.jpg?v=1763185545","url":"https:\/\/www.maharsvintageguitars.com\/products\/martin-d-18-1947","provider":"Mahar's Vintage Guitars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}