2005 Martin D-18V Vintage Series Dreadnought – Discontinued Model

2005 Martin D-18V Vintage Series in good overall playing condition. This is a discontinued Martin Vintage Series dreadnought featuring many of the vintage-inspired specifications that make these guitars so desirable, including a 43mm (1 11/16") nut width, V-shaped neck, tortoise shell binding, and scalloped bracing.

This particular D-18V has been played and gigged over the years and shows natural signs of wear on the body consistent with its age and use. It is over 20 years old, structurally sound, and has no cracks.

Condition Details

• Natural signs of wear on the body from years of playing and gigging
• Has had multiple pickups installed during its lifetime
• Currently does not have a pickup installed
• First four frets show noticeable wear. The fret wear does not currently impact playability, but the frets will eventually need to be replaced
• Pickguard has been upgraded to a Holter relic'd deep maroon pickguard
• Bridge pins are Martin ebony bridge pins
• No cracks
• Structurally sound
• Plays and sounds great

About the D-18V

The D-18V is part of Martin's discontinued Vintage Series and is highly regarded for its combination of traditional Martin dreadnought construction and vintage-inspired specifications. The 43mm nut, V-shaped neck, scalloped bracing, and tortoise shell binding give this model a distinctly vintage feel and appearance.

Despite the cosmetic wear and future fret work that will be needed, this is a great-sounding D-18 with a genuinely broken-in voice. After more than 20 years of playing, it has developed the depth, warmth, and character you'd hope for from an older Martin dreadnought.

A great opportunity to get into a discontinued Martin Vintage Series D-18V with vintage specifications and a well-seasoned, broken-in sound at a price that reflects its condition.