Martin 5-18 Terz 1954

Introduced in 1898, the Martin style 5-18 is the smallest guitar in Martin catalogs; at the lower bout, it measures 11.25" inch. Though most players viewed size 5 guitars as “junior” instruments, in the 1950s and ’60s, the style 5-18 was popularized by Marty Robbins, who used it extensively onstage.

The 5-18 is often referred to as a 'terz' guitar, designed to be tuned to a minor third; three frets higher than standard pitch and suitable for solo performances and harmony work. The short scale and smaller body results in a very different sound with excellent tone, volume, and projection.

More than 60 years old, but this terz guitar is still in very good condition. Besides the usual playwear and dings on the body and neck, it looks very clean for its age. The bridge has been reglued and it has had a neck reset. There is also a small crack repaired on the top that runs from the rosette along the fretboard.

Specifications: Body Shape: Terz Finish: Natural Dimensions: Width: 285 mm - 11.22"
Depth: 100 mm - 3.93" Body Material: Solid Mahogany Top Material: Solid Spruce Bracing: Non Scalloped X-Bracing

Body Details:

Tortoise Pickguard and Binding, Multi-Stripe Rosette and Purfling Neck Material: Mahogany Neck Profile: Soft V Fingerboard Material: Rosewood Fingerboard Radius: 16" Neck Details: Dot Inlay Nutwidth: 41,5 mm - 1.63" Scale Length: 542 mm - 21.3" String spacing: 56 mm - 2.2" Bridge: Rosewood Tuners: Open Gear Pickup: None Condition: Very Good Tech Notes: None Travels in: Hardshell Case Accessories: TFOA Passport