Up for sale, a 1972 Martin D-18 in excellent condition, complete with a hardshell case. This well-kept Martin benefits from work due its vintage including a professional neck reset, bridge plate repair, carved and compensated bone saddle and a new pickguard.

This D-18 has ample projection and woody warmth. The top end has a sweet chime and brilliance, while the midrange is crisp and punchy, making this D-18 a rewarding strummer, with round lows that have a rich growl when picked with authority. Weighing 4lbs 2oz, this D-18 has been professionally setup here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar with 12-53 bronze strings and easy-playing action.

Neck Specs:

• Wood: Mahogany
• Shape: Soft V, measuring .850” 1st fret, .980” 9th fret
• Fretboard: Rosewood, dot inlay
• Frets: Slender, light wear beneath B and High E strings on frets 1-3
• Scale Length: 25.4”
• Nut: 1 11/16”
• Tuners: Grover Rotomatics, “Pat. Pend”
• Serialization: Stamp on neck block dates to ‘72

Body Specs:

• Wood: Spruce, Mahogany
• Bracing: X, straight (non-scalloped)
• Bridge: Rosewood belly, rosewood plate (reinforced), compensated bone saddle (modern)
• Pickguard: Black (replacement, protective film intact)
• Marquetry: Black Boltaron binding, Style 18 rosette

The original gloss nitro lacquer finish exhibits broad checking on top and back, with various minor dings and scuffs consistent with over a half century of careful use. The neck profile has a worn-in, easy-playing feel, with a few shallow marks that have been buffed smooth through play.

A modern black tolex hardshell case is included.