$X.XXX for a beat up 1942 00 18 Martin ?

[billandgates]

I found this at ebay. Opinions welcome

http://cgi.ebay.de/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?...=STRK:MEWAX:IT

[Buck62]

Yep... and it would probably be worth almost twice as much if it were a pre-war Martin.

[TJChapin]

Not a vinatge Martin expert, but that price seems pretty low it has good playability. Sounds like it is a player. I played a 1929 0018 yesterday that seriously needed a neck reset that was triple that price, but even ailing was a wow. Its for sale at Hill Country Music in Frerdricksburg, Texas.

[HHP]

Couple of things. Looks like it sold for a best offer well below asking. It's also obviously in Europe, ask our European members about Martin prices over there, much more than domestic cost. Based on value, amount of work needed and cost of the work, looks like a decent buy if you are willing to go through the restoration process.

[billandgates]

Supposed to play fine, but I don't know about bellying or how much saddle is left...