For Sale: Martin 000-18 GE 12 fret slot head SOLD

[Cannon]

Just acquired this in a trade, and as it would happen, something else is on the horizon. Simply a wonderful instrument from Martins Custom Shop, MFG custom order. Beautiful mahogany back and sides with Adirondack top and braces. All the specs:

CONSTRUCTION: Standard; Mahogany Blocks/Dovetail Neck Joint
BODY SIZE: 000-12 Fret
TOP: Adirondack Spruce
TOP GRADE: 3-4
TOP BRACES: Adirondack/Scalloped 1/4''/Golden Era
PATTERN: 00012 Fret #32A (24.9" scale)
TOP BINDING: 5/32'' Tortoise
TOP INLAY: .070'' B/W/B/W/B Boltaron
TOP PEARL: None
ADDITIONAL TOP INLAY: None
ROSETTE: Old Style 18
PEARL INLAY: None
ADDITIONAL ROS. INLAY: None
PICKGUARD: Delmar #3071 Self-Ad, Pattern 24B (Acrylic Laminate Cellulose Nitrate Tortoise)
PEARL INLAY: None
BACK: Solid Genuine Mahogany
BACK PANELS: 2 Pc.
PURFLING: 1/32'' Brazilian Rosewood Strip
CENTER STRIP/LOC. STAMP: Sitka Spruce Golden Era (C.F. Martin & Co. Nazareth, PA. Stamp Between 2nd & 3rd Brace)
CAUTION STAMP: None
BACK BINDING: 5/32'' Tortoise
BACK INLAY: None
BACK PEARL: None
ADDITIONAL BACK INLAY: None
SIDES: Solid Genuine Mahogany
SIDE INLAY: None
SIDE PEARL: None
ADDITIONAL SIDE INLAY: None
ENDPIECE: Delmar Tortoise Brown 3071
ENDPIECE INLAY: None
ENDPIECE PEARL: None
ADDITIONAL EP INLAY: None
BLOCK: Solid Genuine Mahogany
TAG/PLATE: None
REAR: 000 Mahogany
FRONT: 000 12 Fret Adjustable Mahogany
Line 1: C. F. Martin Logo
Line 2: CUSTOM
Line 3: Serial #
NECK: Select Hardwood
NECK SHAPE: Modified V 30s Style Heel
HEADSTOCK: Slotted/Round Slots/6 String No Diamond
BACK/HEAD STAMP: None
TRUSS ROD: 2-Way Adjustable 356mm
HEELCAP: Black Ebony
NUT: Fossilized Ivory- Pre-shaped
ON ANGLE/FLAT: On Angle
HEADPLATE: Brazilian Rosewood
HEADPLATE DECAL: Old Style (Small)
HEADPLATE BIND: None
HEADPLATE INLAY: None
HEADPLATE PEARL: None
ADDITIONAL HP INLAY: None
TUNING MACHINES: Waverly (#4063) W 16SP Nickel Side Mounts (Drill in MR- I)
FINGERBOARD: Black Ebony
RADIUS: 16''
SCALE LENGTH: 24.840'' (24.9'')
WIDTH AT NUT: 1 3/4''
WIDTH AT 12 FRET: 2 1/4''
FRET WIRE: G300
FRETS CLEAR: 12
TOTAL FRETS: 20
FINGERBOARD BIND: None
FINGERBOARD INLAY: None
PEARL INLAY: Old Style 18 (Abalone)
ADDITIONAL FB INLAY: None
SIDE DOTS: Grained Ivoroid
SIDE DOT POSITION: One at 3rd, 5th, 7th, 9th, Single at 12th, One at 15th & 17th Frets
FINISH TYPE: Gloss/Satin Neck
FINISH BODY: Non-Catalyzed Gloss/ Dark Mahogany Stain/ Dark Filler
FINISH TOP: Non-Catalyzed Gloss/ Aging Toner
FINISH NECK: 15 Sheen/ Dark Mahogany Stain/ Dark Filler
BRIDGE: Black Ebony
STYLE: 1930 Style Belly- Long Saddle
PEARL INLAY: None
ADDITIONAL BR INLAY: None
STRING SPACING: 2 5/16''
SADDLE: 16'' Radius/Long Fossil Ivory
ELECTRONICS: Available as option
STRAP BUTTON: None
STRINGS: MSP 4100 Light Phosphor Bronze
BRIDGE PINS: Black Ebony
END PIN: Black Ebony
CASE: Geib 535 C

It’s in near mint condition with just a couple of very shallow capo marks. There’s a ton of saddle left, and the action is 5/64” on the low E at the 12th fret. This has the typical Martin GE tone with great balance and VOLUME!
Wish I could keep them all, but you all know how it goes. SOLD. Paypal fees extra.

[Tone Monster]

Do you have any trade wants?

[Cannon]

Hey Rick, not really looking for trades at this time.

[woodbox]

Allow me to be the first, of many Im sure, to write the praises of this instrument.

I had one, and it now lives at my good buddys house so I still play it often.
In two words...balanced and dynamic.
The strong clean low end is near perfect..thunderous when pushed without being boomy. Clear mids and highs.
Power in reserve when you want it.

I considered selling mine a few years back and my buddy snatched it so it could still be in the family.
Yes, I have thanked him often.

A wonderful guitar here folks.
And from what (little) Ive spoken with the seller, I conclude he is top shelf as well.

[CoolerKing]

PM sent....

[Cannon]

Lasted 2 and a half hours....SOLD, pending payment! Thanks all!

[mushin]

Not surprised...

[Methos1979]

That's got to be a record!

[Cannon]

Originally Posted by woodbox

Allow me to be the first, of many Im sure, to write the praises of this instrument.

I had one, and it now lives at my good buddys house so I still play it often.
In two words...balanced and dynamic.
The strong clean low end is near perfect..thunderous when pushed without being boomy. Clear mids and highs.
Power in reserve when you want it.

I considered selling mine a few years back and my buddy snatched it so it could still be in the family.
Yes, I have thanked him often.

A wonderful guitar here folks.
And from what (little) Ive spoken with the seller, I conclude he is top shelf as well.

Thank you Mr. woodbox for the positive comments. This is a great little guitar. Perhaps if i could play better, I could justify having such a fine instrument.

[CoolerKing]

Just have to give props to Jim as a seller. Item arrived via insured FedEx appropriately packed and undamaged one day later (we live fairly close together.). The guitar was exactly as described in terms of condition, and sounds killer to boot. I am a sucker for Martin 12 frets and have been keeping an eye out for one of these MFG golden era customs. So, thanks very much Jim for a great transaction!

[Cannon]

Thank you Mathew. It was a pleasure doing business with you. May you have many years of enjoyment with her!

[Bix58]

Originally Posted by matthewpartrick

I am a sucker for Martin 12 frets and have been keeping an eye out for one of these MFG golden era customs.

Welcome to the club, Matthew.

[CoolerKing]

Khris I blame you for afflicting me with this particular GAS subtype!

[Bix58]

Originally Posted by matthewpartrick

Khris I blame you for afflicting me with this particular GAS subtype!

Guilty as charged...