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08-18-2005, 12:52 AM
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Martin 1930's D-18E
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http://rumbleseatmusic.com/pix/59martind18e.jpg Solid Spruce Top, Mahogany Back and Sides, 14 Fret to the Body, Two De Armond Pickups, Tortoise Pickguard, Kluson Deluxe Tuners, Brazilian Rosewood Fretboard and Headstock Veneer. Great Playing Neck It says 1959 but the first version apeared in the 1930's and where limited to 300 and something copies. One of Martins earlyist stabe of a Acoustic/Electric Last edited by Nirv128; 08-18-2005 at 01:27 AM. 
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08-18-2005, 01:23 AM
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No, actually they pretty much ruined an otherwise fine guitar to make that one.
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08-18-2005, 01:28 AM
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DeArnond was bought by Fender in 1996, I think. It's doubtful that those exact spec'd p/u's are made, but chances are they have a reissue available.
________ Sc Replayss Last edited by Allen Shadd; 05-03-2011 at 08:44 AM.
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08-18-2005, 01:34 AM
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I wouldn't buy p/u's at all for an acoustic, at least the style you're asking about. Technolgy has came along way in reproducing the acoustic sound, not just amplifying a magnetic signal. I would use an onboard condenser mic for smaller venues and a piezo for larger venues, such as the McIntyre P/U which is what I use.
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08-18-2005, 10:04 AM
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These models were Martin's first attempt to enter the acoustic-electric market. In addition to the D-18E shown, they also produced an 00-18E and a D-28E.
Unfortunately, they weren't good acoustics because the heavy equipment on the top prevented it from vibrating and thus killed the tone. They weren't good electrics either because the equipment used was older generation stuff. These guitars are rare, and vendors try to market that aspect to justify a high price. But the only reason they are rare is because no one wanted to buy them. They are rare, true, but they aren't particularly collectible or good for playing. The exception is the D-28E. If one can be acquired at a reasonable cost, it can be retopped, and then the owner will have a nice Brazilian Rosewood D-28. Mac Carter
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08-18-2005, 10:07 AM
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I've played a couple of really fantastic D-18Es and D-28E's. Of course, in all cases, it was after they were retopped with "normal" bracing and those hideous pickups were gone. Unaltered, they just may be the 2 worse models Martin ever made.
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08-18-2005, 02:03 PM
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08-18-2005, 03:20 PM
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Nirv,
Sorry, but your information source is wrong. 1 D-18E was made in 1958 and 301 in 1959. No others were ever made, before or after. Mac Carter
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08-18-2005, 03:22 PM
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My first thought was the same as Stixx's regarding the pickups, but it turns out that there were electric guitars in the 1930s. See http://www.riffinteractive.com/expguitar/es150_1.htm as an example.
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