1948 Martin D-18 Dreadnought Acoustic Natural Finish w/HSC

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1948 Martin D-18 Dreadnought In Natural Finish This Guitar Is Located At IVG Sherman Oaks  In Very Good Overall Condition (Please See Photos) Finish Shows Evidence Of Older Light Overspray And Cosmetic Play Wear, Including Various Dings, Marks And Scratches Visible Throughout Older Neck And Bridge Reset Saddle Is Low, Will Benefit From A New Neck Reset In Coming Years Currently Plays Well With Medium Action Pickguard Shows Some Shrinking And Small Stress Crack In One Area (See Photos) Added Strap Button As Shown No Other Major Cracks, Breaks Or Repairs Braces Intact Excellent Sounding Guitar Made In Nazareth, PA Dreadnought Body With Mahogany Back And Sides And Solid Spruce Top Mahogany Neck With Brazilian Rosewood Fingerboard And Mother Of Pearl Dot Inlays Brazilian Rosewood Bridge With Through Saddle Previously Refretted With Vintage-Sized Wire, Frets Are In Good Playable Condition With Some Life Left Red Tortoise Shell Binding Original Grover Tuners 25.4" Scale Length 1 11/16" Nut Width Neck Depth At 1st Fret: 0.87" Neck Depth At 10th Fret: 1.06" String Height At 12th Fret Bass Side: 4/32" String Height At 12th Fret Treble Side: 2/32" Weighs 4lbs 2oz Comes As Shown With 70's Martin Hard Shell Case   The 1948 Martin D-18 is a quintessential post-war dreadnought prized for its clarity, balance, and dry, woody tone. Built with a solid spruce top and mahogany back and sides, it delivers strong fundamental notes, crisp articulation, and a focused low end that records beautifully. The comfortable mahogany neck, ebony fingerboard and bridge, and understated appointments reflect Martin’s no-frills craftsmanship of the era. With its powerful projection and honest, timeless voice, a ’48 D-18 is a benchmark acoustic for flatpickers, singer-songwriters, and traditionalists alike.