Martin 000-18 1951

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1951 Martin 000-18 — Player Grade Vintage Acoustic A fantastic player-grade 1951 Martin 000-18 with plenty of history, plenty of character and, most importantly, a really good voice. This is a very playable and great-sounding vintage Martin that has clearly seen plenty of service over the decades. It has undergone numerous repairs and alterations during its life, all seemingly carried out with the same objective — keeping this wonderful old Martin in playing order. The guitar has numerous marks and signs of wear from decades of use, along with some attractive lacquer checking across the finish, all of which adds to its honest, well-played character. The neck has been professionally reset in the past, and it is a very clean job. It has also had a professional refret, and the guitar currently plays extremely well. There is evidence that the bridge plate has been repaired, and there is some overspray to the back of the neck. The rosewood fingerboard has also acquired some really cool wear over the years, adding further character to what is very much a working vintage instrument. The original pickguard has been replaced, as has the end pin, which is not the tightest fit. More modern machine heads have also been fitted. There are two very small hairline cracks on the treble-side lower bout. These are stable and do not affect the playability of the guitar. The 000-18 is one of Martin’s great small-bodied designs and the 1951 specification is a particularly lovely combination. This example features the classic 000 body size, a spruce top, mahogany back and sides, and a rosewood fingerboard and bridge. The 000’s 24.9" scale length gives the guitar a very comfortable playing feel, while the 000 body offers an excellent balance between projection, warmth and intimacy. Tonally, this is exactly why people love old Martin 000s. There is a warmth and dryness to the sound that is very difficult to replicate in a modern instrument, coupled with excellent note separation and a