Martin D-18 1938 Custom 2005 [SN 1098013] [09/17]

A 2005 Martin D-18 1938 Custom is now in stock.

The D-18 has been loved for many years along with the D-28, which is synonymous with acoustic guitars.
Many people may recognize it as the D-28 with rosewood back and sides, and the D-18 with mahogany back and sides.

Although the D-18 is such a D-18, it is often evaluated as having a very pure sound as an acoustic guitar, and it is also a famous model as one of the destination guitars.

The D-18 we have in stock this time was made in 2005, and its specs are based on the famous guitars of the late 1930s, known as the "Golden Era" period.
It features a tight-grained adirondack spruce top, mahogany back, sides, and neck, ebony fingerboard and bridge, Waverly open-back pegs, Avalon dot fingerboard inlays, tortoiseshell pickguard, black binding, forward-shifted scalloped X bracing, approx. 43mm nut width, 25.5" scale, and V-neck shape.

This custom model is marked with the model name and serial number in gold plate on the neck block.

The entire body has minor scuffs and dings, and the metal parts are dull, but it is in very clean condition for a 2005 model.
The neck has a tendency to twist, but this is not a problem when playing, so it is presented as is.

This guitar is packed with specs that are rarely seen today. Please buy it and enjoy the good old Martin D-18.

* Original hard case is included.
* Neck heel strap pin attached

Item Rank: B+: Some scratches, but no problem in normal use.

Serial number: 1098013
Year of manufacture: 2005
Country of manufacture: USA
Case: Original hard case
Accessories: None
Weight: 1.91kg
Truss Rod: No problem, rod is 60 degrees to the left and right.
Fretboard: No problem, fretboard height is high enough.

* Please note that this is a used instrument and there are scratches, dents, etc. that may not show up in the pictures or are not shown in the description. Please understand that there are scratches, dents, etc. that are difficult to see in the photos or that are not listed.

* The truss rod, fret board, and string height are measured by our staff at the time of setup and may vary due to differences in climate, humidity, and other environmental factors.
The values are intended to be used as a reference at the time of purchase, and we do not guarantee that they will be the same when you receive the instrument.

* This item is a one-of-a-kind item and is listed on multiple malls at the same time, including in-store displays. We try to delete product information as soon as possible, but this is not always in real time.
We apologize in advance if the item is sold out after you place your order.

Specs (Japanese only)

Product Rank
B+: Some scratches, but no problem in normal use.

12 months old

Serial No.
1098013

Year of manufacture
2005

Country of manufacture
U.S.A.

Case
Genuine hard case

Accessories
None

Weight
1.91kg

Truss Rod
No problem, rod is fine, checked up to 60 degrees to the left and right.

Leftover frets
No problem, sufficient fret height

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Condition: Some scratches, dents and marks. If you would like to know more about this specific instrument, or have general questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.

Accessories: Please confirm the picture.

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