Martin 2-18 Natural 1899

Martin 2-18 Natural 1899

$204.02
Sale price  $204.02 Regular price  $1,999.00
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Martin 2-18 Natural 1899

Martin 2-18 Natural 1899

$204.02
Sale price  $204.02 Regular price  $1,999.00
The following specs were carefully collected and recorded by a skilled technician. For a more detailed description and questions regarding sound, feel, or cosmetic condition, please call to speak to one of our experts.

Summary

Body Material: Brazilian Rosewood

Top Material: Spruce

Neck Material: Mahogany

Neck Profile: "V" profile

Neck Thickness (IN): .84" (!st fret), .94" (9th fret)

Fingerboard Radius: No Radius

Nut Width: 1-3/4"

Weight: 2 lbs 7 oz

Cosmetic Condition: This vintage Martin guitar shows nice aging and wear, with a visible history of use and repairs. There are repaired cracks in the top, sides, and back of the body. The back of the neck has many areas that were filled with wood putty, and the whole guitar was at some point oversprayed. The top has a somewhat pronounced belly, mostly due to the bridge plate deformation mentioned in "Tech Notes."

Modifications/Repairs: The neck has been reset and refretted with bar frets. The bridge plate has been replaced. There are repaired cracks in the top, side, and back of the body. There are filled chips and dents in the neck wood. The guitar has been fully oversprayed. The bridge has been reglued.

Serial Number: 8676

Tech Notes: The serial number dates to 1899, and the serial number impression on the top of the headstock is consistent with this date. The bridge plate has a mild separation/deformation at the front, likely from the tension of steel strings. The guitar has been strung with light silk & steel strings to reduce total tension.

Case Details: Chipboard Case

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