Serial Number: 267907

Hardcase included

The 1969 Martin D-18 is a vintage dreadnought acoustic guitar built in Nazareth, Pennsylvania, featuring a solid Sitka spruce top, mahogany back and sides, and a Brazilian rosewood fingerboard. Known for its balanced tone and clear projection, it remains one of Martin’s most revered designs from the late 1960s.

This guitar has been looked after excptionally well over it's lifetime, leaving little to no scratches or dings. It's tonal character of this guitar are second-to-none. This D-18 has a particularly bright and full sound that can that only be described as magestic. One strum is all it takes to stop traffic with one of the most distinctly delightful dreadnoughts Martin has ever crafted.

As one of the final D-18s produced before major material and construction changes in the early 1970s, this model is highly sought after by collectors and players. Its combination of Brazilian rosewood components, pre-70s build quality, and outstanding tone make it a rare and desirable piece of Martin history.

• Year: 1969
• Made in: Nazareth, Pennsylvania - United States
• Body Shape: Dreadnought
• Top Material: Sold spruce
• Back & Sides Material: Solid Mahogany
• Scale Length: 25.4"
• Finish: Natural clear finish
• Neck Material: One-piece mahogany neck
• Fretboard Material: Brazilian rosewood
• Fret Count: 20
• Nut Width: Approx. 1 11/16 inches (~43 mm)
• Bracing Pattern: Forward-shifted X-bracing
• Tuners: Grover Pat. Pend. Rotomatic
• Binding: Black/white body binding

All of our preloved guitars and stringed instruments have been thoroughly inspected and tested by our experts. Each guitar comes with a standard set-up that most players would feel comfortable with. If you'd like to book your new guitar or stringed instrument in for a custom set-up with our highly-experienced technicians, please call (07) 3392 6888, or email to organise with our team after completing purchase.

Note that set-ups and servicing are subject to our Guitar & Instrument Servicing & Repairs price list. Including a set up or any other servicing with your guitar purchase may move the shipping date out to 7 business days following purchase to allow our technicians to give your new instrument the time and love it deserves.

Each item comes with a 3-month electrical warranty and a 6-month structural warranty, excluding accidental damage, misuse or broken strings.

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Australia