The Martin 000-18 has long been revered for its balanced voice, exceptional responsiveness, and timeless craftsmanship, and this 1946 example embodies the character that has made post-war Martins some of the most sought-after acoustic guitars ever produced. Featuring a solid spruce top paired with mahogany back and sides, this guitar delivers a warm, articulate tone with impressive clarity, projection, and the dry, woody character that only decades of natural aging can provide.

This instrument is best described as player grade and has benefited from several important professional maintenance procedures over its lifetime. The neck has been professionally reset and the guitar has received a quality refret, resulting in excellent playability and proper neck geometry. A replacement pickguard has been installed, and the original headstock logo is no longer present. Despite these changes, the guitar retains the unmistakable feel and sound that vintage Martin enthusiasts seek.

Cosmetically, this 000-18 displays the honest wear, patina, and character expected from an instrument approaching eighty years of age. The finish shows the natural aging, checking, and playwear accumulated through decades of use, giving the guitar a well-earned vintage appearance. These signs of use contribute to its authentic character while reflecting a lifetime of music-making.

A wonderful opportunity to own a genuine post-war Martin 000-18 with outstanding tone and playability at a more accessible price point than a collector-grade example.

Specifications

Model: Martin 000-18
Year: 1947
Body Size: 000 
Top Wood: Solid Spruce
Back and Sides: Solid Mahogany
Neck: Mahogany
Fingerboard: Brazilian Rosewood
Bridge: Brazilian Rosewood
Scale Length: 24.9"
Nut Width: Approximately 1 11/16"
Frets: Professionally Refretted
Neck Joint: Dovetail, Professionally Reset
Bracing: Scalloped X-Bracing
Binding: Tortoise Style
Pickguard: Replacement Tortoise Style Pickguard
Tuners: Vintage Open-Gear Tuners
Finish: Original Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Condition: Player Grade

Condition Notes

Player Grade Condition
Professional Neck Reset
Professional Refret
Replacement Pickguard
Headstock Logo Missing
Honest Cosmetic Wear Throughout
Beautiful Vintage Patina
Typical Finish Checking and Age-Related Wear
Structurally Sound and Fully Playable
Outstanding Aged Martin Tone and Responsiveness

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ConditionGood (Used)
Good condition items function properly but may exhibit some wear and tear.Learn more
Brand
Model
  • 000-18
Categories
Year
  • 1947
Pickup
  • None
Fretboard Material
  • Rosewood
String Type
  • Steel
Right / Left Handed
  • Right Handed
Number of Strings
  • 6-String
Model Family
Neck Material
  • Mahogany
Body Shape
  • 000
Top Material
  • Spruce
Series
Back Material
  • Mahogany
Sides Material
  • Mahogany
Color Family
  • Natural
Active Preamp
  • No
Number of Frets
  • 20

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