Martin 000-18 (1967)

$4,200.00

Specifications

Serial Number: 227980

Top: Solid spruce

Back & Sides: Solid mahogany

Neck: Mahogany

Fingerboard: Rosewood

Scale Length: 24.9"

Nut width: 42 mm

Neck Profile: Soft "V" shape

Case: Original era hard shell case

A beautifully preserved 1967 Martin 000-18, one owner and exceptionally well cared for.This is a rare and highly desirable era for the 000-18, known for its open, articulate tone and outstanding balance.

Tone

This guitar has opened up beautifully over the decades. It delivers a warm, woody mahogany voice with excellent projection, clarity, and sustain. Ideal for fingerstyle, recording, and expressive flatpicking. Loud and resonant (especially for a smaller body guitar.)

Condition


Straight neck

Low, clean action — no buzzes

Loud, responsive, with long sustain

Original tuners were replaced approximately 45 years ago with Schaller tuners (period-appropriate upgrade) Does not include original tuners.

Pickguard shows slight lifting at the edges, common on 1960s Martins

Otherwise original and structurally sound

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