Vintage Aspen AD 18 Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar - 1970's. Sale Benefits Music Education Nonprofit!
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The proceeds from this sale benefit a nonprofit music education organization-Infinite Music -Giving kids the chance to experience the transformative power of music through education, appreciation, and performance!
Vintage! Retro ! Aspen AD 18 ! Your chance to own a rare Japanese guitar that is over 50 years old! This is an AD-18 dreadnought with low action. Beautiful mid range tone befitting a guitar if this age and craftsmanship. Ready to play - includes a case and priced to sell!!
Background:
The Aspen AD-18 is a highly regarded, vintage Japanese acoustic guitar from the 1970s "lawsuit era". As a direct homage to the classic American-made Martin D-18, it features a dreadnought body shape, a spruce top, mahogany back and sides, and a rosewood fingerboard. These guitars are celebrated today for their warm, punchy projection and exceptional craftsmanship.
Key Specifications & Build
- Body Style: Dreadnought
- Top Wood: Spruce
- Back & Sides: Mahogany
- Fretboard & Bridge: Rosewood
- Hardware: Chrome die-cast tuners
History and Legacy: During the 1970s, Japanese manufacturers started producing remarkably faithful copies of high-end American guitars like Martins and Gibsons. These instruments became known as "lawsuit guitars". Aspen was one of these brands, and their AD-18 models are highly collectible today because they offer incredible playability and a "Martin-like" tone at a fraction of the cost.
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| Condition | Very Good (Used) Very Good items may show a few slight marks or scratches but are fully functional and in overall great shape.Learn more |
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