About This Listing

A remarkable Martin dreadnought guitar from 1968.

Bearclaw Spruce top with a wide grain.

Mahogany back and sides. 

Brazilian Rosewood fingerboard and bridge.*

All original parts other than the machine heads which have been replaced to Grovers.

Excellent condition, only fault is some very light cosmetic damage shown in photographs.

Martin case included (later edition than the guitar)

This is guitar was purchased in Los Angeles, and is said to have belonged to Michael Landau the legendary session guitarist. No official documents to verify this however.

*This detail means that a CITES license is necessary for overseas shipping, if you are interested in this item and you do not live in the UK please get in touch and we will apply for a license - keep in mind that this might delay the shipping process.

Listeda month ago
Condition
Brand
Model
  • D-18
Finish
  • Natural
Categories
Year
  • 1968
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
Finish Style
  • Gloss
Top Material
  • Spruce
Series
  • Martin Post-War Era
Back Material
  • Mahogany
Sides Material
  • Mahogany
Color Family
  • Natural
Active Preamp
  • No
Number of Frets
  • 20

About the Seller

Folkies Music

london, United Kingdom
(152)
Joined Reverb:2015
Items Sold:448
Product Overview

The Martin D-18 Dreadnought Guitar is an affordable piece of playable history from one of the biggest names in acoustic instruments. Less expensive than its D-28 counterpart thanks to mahogany in the sides and back instead of rosewood, the D-18 nevertheless retains a spry, resonant tone that's found favor with decades of players.


  • Body: Dreadnought shape with solid Sitka spruce top and mahogany

  • Neck: One-piece mahogany in modified low oval shape

  • Other Features: Rosewood fretboard, rosewood bridge
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