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Old 01-17-2017, 09:54 PM
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Default Martin 000-18 Golden Era--Natural Finish

In the market for a 000-18GE in very good to excellent condition. Here is my wish list:

Excellent tone--balanced across strings--clear bass notes with lots of sustain (no muddy, thuddy notes), ringing trebles. A guitar you love to hear and play.
Good playability. Medium to low action for fingerstyle play, but with room on the saddle and/or nut for adjustments
No structural issues (e.g. Poor neck angle) or major repairs (e.g. neck reset, crack repairs, bridge reglue)
Natural finish--no sunburst (sorry, just not my thing)
All original--no modifications. Original nut and saddle, no heel strap button, no electronics. One exception: waverly tuners that are a direct swap.
Earlier years (2006-2009) preferred. Most were made in these years anyway...

I'm okay with minor play wear (e.g., pick marks, minor fret wear) and minor dings. Not looking for perfection but a clean, great-sounding guitar. Basically the guitar you never dreamed you'd sell but you have to make room for the _________ that's on its way.

Willing to pay a fair price and shipping costs. Based on my research selling price for these is between $2200 and $2600 in very good to excellent condition. Would consider a little more for an example that is outstanding in all respects. Not interested in custom shops or other models.

Cheers!
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Old 01-18-2017, 03:13 AM
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There's a 000-18 Authentic (2008) at BGS that sounds great:

http://www.boutiqueguitarshop.com/inventory.html
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Old 01-18-2017, 06:41 AM
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Thanks! I've checked that one out.
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Old 01-20-2017, 06:53 AM
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Still looking. I've had a couple of interesting offers for guitars with similar specs... please keep them coming.
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