$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