Thread: 1972 Martin D18
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Old 07-10-2007, 03:50 PM
martind gibsona martind gibsona is offline
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I've got a '71 D-18 that had both of the usual problems -- pickguard crack and the saddle slot in the wrong place -- when I bought it. I got those problems corrected along with a re-fret and about half a dozen hairline cracks repaired. Now everyone who hears it remarks on what a great-sounding guitar it is. A good friend of mine who's got a really discriminating ear told me it's the most balanced D-18 he's ever heard from any year. I knew next to nothing about guitars when I bought it ... believe me, I just lucked into this one. There are some good '70s Ds out there.

Don Smith
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