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Title says it all. Kurt Cobain’s “Grandpa” was 1953 (#132933), Elvis Presley, Lester Flatt, they all heard something in a ‘53 ‘18.
This was the outcome of a 2 year, coast-to-coast search for the best sounding 50s D18 guitar in the USA. This guitar sounds like a dream, especially on the low/bass end, and might change your life as it did mine.
No top cracks! No B string crack! All original except tuners. Will NOT ship anywhere, but will meet or host in California.
Please contact to discuss particulars, or to make an offer. Auction on Ebaay starts soon, still no guitar like it available.

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Brand
Model
  • D-18
Finish
  • Mystery Top
Categories
Year
  • 1953 - January
Made In
  • United States
Pickup
  • None
Fretboard Material
  • Rosewood
String Type
  • Steel
Right / Left Handed
  • Right Handed
Model Family
  • Martin D-18
Number of Strings
  • 6-String
Neck Material
  • Mahogany
Body Shape
  • Dreadnought
Top Material
  • Spruce
Series
  • Martin Post-War Era
Back Material
  • Mahogany
Sides Material
  • Mahogany
Color Family
  • Natural
Active Preamp
  • No
Number of Frets
  • 20

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