1965 was a very transitional year from Martin and their 000-18 guitars. This guitar is straddling the eras with specs from both old and young such as the earlier tortoise pickguard and small maple bridge plate, yet a later drop in saddle on the bridge. This guitar is in remarkably good condition with a few professionally done repairs like a typical ‘B-string’ crack under the pickguard and a couple small back cracks all that have been secured and cleated. The 1 11/16″ nut of the time paired with a beefier 50s profile neck makes a pleasurable playing experience. The bridge had at some point been sanded down a bit (ostensibly to bring down the action as it has), however, there is little saddle remaining and no adjustment left. As it stands it has great playability. Comes with original hard shell case still with the key!