Description
Description
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| Finish Details: | Original |
| Body Material: | Mahogany |
| Body Details: | Mahogany back & sides with a solid spruce top |
| Neck Material: | Mahogany |
| Fingerboard Material: | Brazilian Rosewood |
| Neck Profile: | SOft V-Shape |
| Neck Thickness (IN): | 1st fret: .83", 10th: 1.05" |
| Fingerboard Radius: | 14.00" |
| Nut Width: | 1-21/32" |
| Scale Length: | 25 1/4" |
| Neck Details: | One-piece mahogany neck with a Brazilian rosewood board, center dot pearl inlays, no truss rod |
| Electronics: | n/a |
| Pickup Measurements: | n/a |
| Hardware: | Non-original bone saddle |
| Modifications/Repairs: | The saddle is not original |
| Case Details: | Original Hard Shell Case |
| Cosmetic Condition: | This D-18 shows nice play wear. There are various areas around the top where the finish has worn away. Buckle rash is present on the back. The back of the neck contains minor dings. Minor nicks and dings exist throughout. |
| Serial Number: | 155433 |
| Tech Notes: | Currently, set up with 12-gauge phosphor bronze strings and low action. The frets are skinny with moderate height and show only light play wear. -- The serial number dates this Martin from 1957 |