Item Overview

​Capture the golden era of acoustic craftsmanship with this vintage 1955 C.F. Martin 0-18. Featuring a comfortable concert-sized body, this classic acoustic delivers the warm, balanced, and woody tone that mid-century Martins are famous for. Built with a solid spruce top and mahogany back and sides, this specific guitar features a unique, custom "Maui" graphic on the back, giving it undeniable character

Key Specifications

Brand: C.F. Martin & Co.

Model: 0-18

Year: 1955

Serial Number: Stamped internally (143xxx range visible)

Body Size: 0 (Concert)

Top Material: Solid Spruce

Back & Sides Material: Solid Mahogany

Neck Material: Mahogany

Fingerboard: Rosewood with dot inlays

Tuners: Vintage 3-on-a-plate open-gear tuners

Pickguard: Dark tortoiseshell style

Condition Details

Overall Condition: Pre-owned / Vintage Player's Condition

Cosmetics: This guitar shows honest, heavy play wear consistent with a well-loved 1950s instrument. There are noticeable scratches, dings, finish checking, and strumming wear around the soundhole and pickguard.

Custom Artwork: Features a distinct "Maui-Zinso" (or similar spelling) graphic with an island outline applied to the back of the body.

Hardware & Playability: Please review all high-resolution photos closely to assess the exact cosmetic condition, saddle height, and bridge status.

What’s Included

1955 C.F. Martin 0-18 Acoustic Guitar.

Hardshell Case (Black exterior with a yellow/gold plush interior).

Seller Note: Please zoom in on all provided high-resolution photos, as they show the exact item you will receive and serve as a crucial part of the physical condition description. Feel free to message with any questions before purchasing!

Listed16 days ago
ConditionGood (Used)
Good condition items function properly but may exhibit some wear and tear.Learn more
Brand
Model
  • 0-18
Finish
  • Natural Spruce/Mahogany
Categories
Year
  • 1955
Made In
  • United States
Pickup
  • None
Fretboard Material
  • Rosewood
String Type
  • Steel
Right / Left Handed
  • Right Handed
Number of Strings
  • 6-String
Neck Material
  • Mahogany
Top Material
  • Spruce
Series
Back Material
  • Mahogany
Body Shape
  • 0
Sides Material
  • Mahogany
Model Family
Color Family
  • Natural
Active Preamp
  • No
Number of Frets
  • 18

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Central Maui Gold & Loan

Kahului, HI, United States
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