SOLD: Martin Custom Shop 00-18V Sinker Mahogany and Hide Glue - Price Drop!

[mgrier1]

For Sale or trade is my Martin Custom Shop 00-18V Grand Concert Acoustic Guitar - Serial Number #1678307. I am first owner from new and this one is in NM+ condition - rarely played and stored in climate/humidity controlled environment.

Made in Martin's Nazareth, Pennsylvania factory, this Martin Custom Shop 00-18V has many custom upgrades including the top, back and sides, and neck featuring Sinker Mahogany, Hide Glue construction, Waverly Gold tuning machines with Black Knobs, and a Custom Shop 5-Ply case. Also, the hand-fitted dovetail neck joint has a 1 3/4" nut width to accommodate fingerstyle guitarists.

It is a tonal masterpiece with defined, balanced single notes and a bit more brightness than the typical Martin 'hog guitar, perhaps due to the maturity of the Sinker Mahogany. Strums beautifully, too. A very balanced instrument, reflective of the highest and best the Custom Shop has to offer.

Specs:

• Martin Custom Shop 00-18V Grand Concert Acoustic Guitar

• Serial Number - 1678307
• Standard Martin 00-18V Grand Concert Acoustic Guitar Features:
• Construction: Mahogany Blocks/Dovetail Neck Joint
• Body size: 00-14 Fret
• Solid Black Ebony Fingerboard
• 24.9" Scale Length
• 20 Total Frets
• 1 3/4" Nut Width
• Recommended Strings - Martin SP Lifespan Phosphor Bronze Light Gauge (MSP7100)
• Electronics: None
• Finish: Natural Gloss
• Made in Nazareth, Pennsylvania - Includes Martin Lifetime Warranty
• Additional Custom Shop Added Feature:
• Sinker Mahogany Top, Back and Sides
• Adirondack/Scalloped 1/4" Golden Era Top Braces
• Faux Tortoise Top and Back Binding
• Delmar, Faux Tortoise 3071 Pickguard
• Sinker Mahogany 12/4 Neck
• Madagascar Rosewood Headplate
• Golden Era Headplate Decal
• Waverly (#4067-G) Gold W/Black Ebony Knobs Tuning Machines
• Deluxe Custom Shop 5-Ply Case With Custom Shop Logo


As specified from the Martin Custom Shop the retail on this was @ $9K and the street price $5699, primarily due to the old growth Sinker Mahogany set and neck.

I'll ship within CONUSA and accept Paypal for $3750 (Price drop on August 17th, 2015)

I'll include some of the dealer photos and some of mine. The Dealer photos make the instrument appear to have a matte finish, but it is high-gloss lacquer. My photos have elements of glare, due to the gloss finish and dark mahogany - there are no marks on the guitar itself - just glare marks:











More photos in my Photobucket:

Martin Guitars

Best,

Mike

[DJ in FL]

A DOUBLE 00 BEAUTY...good luck with your sale!

[mgrier1]

Originally Posted by DJ in FL

A DOUBLE 00 BEAUTY...good luck with your sale!

Thanks DJ!

Bump for price drop - now $3750 shipped/paypal'ed!

Best,

Mike

[mgrier1]

Also on eBay now:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/271961425382...84.m1555.l2649

Best,

Mike

[SongwriterFan]

Email sent.

And just for clarification, I meant that I will take it . . . meaning, I will pay cash for it.

BUT, if you're interested in a trade, instead, we can also discuss that. I've got so many guitars now that it's probably better for me if I do a trade.

But the cash offer still stands if you'd rather not trade.

[SongwriterFan]

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[futboljim]

Thank goodness! This thing caught my eye and I started trying to figure out ways to justify it!

Enjoy, I bet it's very, very good

[mgrier1]

Originally Posted by SongwriterFan

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Yes indeed, this Martin is sold and heading to TX...

Thanks to all who expressed interest!

Best,

Mike