2011 with all the GE bells and whistles, plus the back and sides are Makore. Reportedly, only TWO of these were built, both for Nazareth Music. Sound is loud, clear and beautiful!
Makore is a lesser known tonewood that comes from the West African Rainforest. It’s a bit harder and stiffer than African Mahogany, with a corresponding boost in overall frequency response and high frequency overtones. The wood has nice tight grain, and often displays beautiful bee’s wing and fiddleback figure.
Custom Shop spec sheets can be sent upon request. Nut is 1 & 3/4”. Case also in excellent condition.
There are three < pin head sized indents on the top that you can only see from 6" with a bright light. Some pick scratches below the guard that again can only be seen very close up and could be polished out. A little bit of marring on the back along an edge where I think the original owner drug it across his belt.... see pic.
$SOLD plus shipping and PayPal, if applicable.
MODEL: Martin D-18GE
CONSTRUCTION: Dovetail Neck Joint
BODY SIZE: D-14 Fret
TOP MATERIAL: Adirondack Spruce
TOP DETAIL: N/A
ROSETTE: Multi-Stripe
BRACING PATTERN: Forward Shifted X Brace
BRACE SHAPE: Scalloped
BRACE MATERIAL: Adirondack Spruce
BRACE SIZE: 5/16"
BACK MATERIAL: African Makore
BACK DETAIL: N/A
BACK PURFLING/STRIP: Style 18
SIDE MATERIAL: African Makore
SIDE DETAIL: N/A
ENDPIECE: Faux Tortoise
ENDPIECE INLAY: N/A
BINDING: Black
TOP INLAY MATERIAL: Multi-Stripe
SIDE INLAY MATERIAL: N/A
BACK INLAY MATERIAL: N/A
NECK MATERIAL: Select Hardwood
NECK SHAPE: Modified V
NECK TAPER: Standard Taper
PLEK: Yes
NUT MATERIAL: Bone
HEADSTOCK SHAPE: Solid with Square Taper
HEADPLATE MATERIAL: Brazilian Rosewood
HEADPLATE DETAIL: N/A
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