Thread: 1972 Martin D18
View Single Post
  #3  
Old 07-10-2007, 05:56 AM
rmyAddison rmyAddison is offline
Registered User
 
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Addison, TX
Posts: 19,007
Default

Check the intonation, some early 70's Martins had the bridges slightly misplaced at the factory, take a capo with you and check the upper neck.

Aside from cracks look for signs of refininshing, fretwear and usable saddle. Good Luck, early 70's Martins can be a crapshoot but the good ones sound wonderful.
__________________
Rich - rmyAddison

Rich Macklin Soundclick Website
http://www.youtube.com/rmyaddison

Martin OM-18 Authentic '33 Adirondack/Mahogany
Martin CS OM-28 Alpine/Madagascar
Martin CS 00-42 Adirondack/Madagascar
Martin OM-45TB (2005) Engelmann/Tasmanian Blackwood (#23 of 29)
Reply With Quote