For Sale: Martin D-18 Short Scale

[derekbertman]

Sold


Experience a first for Martin! The D-18 SS Special Edition has the same features as a Martin D-18V — except this one boasts a short-scale mahogany neck. You’ll love the easier string feel and slightly shorter distance between frets, plus, the sound of this guitar will blow you away! Other features include a solid Sitka spruce top, a solid mahogany back and sides, an ebony bridge, and tortise binding.

Martin D-18 Special Edition Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar Features:

Short-scale (24.9″) mahogany neck with modified V profile
Solid Sitka spruce top, solid mahogany back and sides
Solid ebony bridge, vintage belly style
Tortise-color binding
Geib-style hardshell case included
MODEL D-18 SS
CONSTRUCTION: Mahogany Blocks/Dovetail Neck Joint
BODY SIZE: D-14 Fret
TOP: Solid Sitka Spruce
ROSETTE: Old Style 18
TOP BRACING PATTERN: Standard "X" Scalloped, Forward Shifted
TOP BRACES: Solid Sitka Spruce 5/16"BACK MATERIAL: Solid Genuine MahoganyBACK PURFLING: Style 18
SIDE MATERIAL: Solid Genuine Mahogany
ENDPIECE: Tortoise Color - Brown
ENDPIECE INLAY: none
BINDING: Tortoise Color - Brown
TOP INLAY STYLE: Multiple Black/White Boltaron
SIDE INLAY: none
BACK INLAY: none
NECK MATERIAL: Select Hardwood
NECK SHAPE: Modified V
NUT MATERIAL: Bone
HEADSTOCK: Solid/Square Taper
HEADPLATE: Solid East Indian Rosewood
HEELCAP: Solid Black Ebony
FINGERBOARD MATERIAL: Solid Black Ebony
SCALE LENGTH: 24.9"
NUMBER OF FRETS CLEAR: 14
NUMBER OF FRETS TOTAL: 20
FINGERBOARD WIDTH AT NUT: 1-11/16"
FINGERBOARD WIDTH AT 12TH FRET: 2-1/8"
FINGERBOARD POSITION INLAYS: Old Style 18
FINGERBOARD BINDING: none
FINISH BACK & SIDES: Polished Gloss
FINISH TOP: Polished Gloss w/ Aging Toner
FINISH NECK: Satin
BRIDGE MATERIAL: Solid Black Ebony
BRIDGE STYLE: Vintage Belly w/ Drop-In Long Saddle
BRIDGE STRING SPACING: 2-1/8"
SADDLE: 16" Radius/Bone - Drop-In Long Saddle
TUNING MACHINES: Nickel Open-Geared w/ Butterbean Knobs
RECOMMENDED STRINGS: Martin Studio Performance Medium Phosphor Bronze (MSP4200)
BRIDGE & END PINS: Black w/ White Dots
PICKGUARD: Delmar Tortoise Color
CASE: 545E Geib style


This Short scale is not made anymore, I think there were something like only 150 or so made. Its in excellent shape with some slight finish crazing that doesnt affect playability or tone at all. There are also some scratches on the top that can be buffed out but would not show up on picture. Comes with the OHSC.
I have tried to photograph any and all imperfections as best as I could.

[sjsand]

PM sent... thanks!

[derekbertman]

Bumping up

[derekbertman]

Bumping again

[KenL]

I found mine last September, and it quickly became a favorite. Easiest playing guitar I've ever owned.

165 made from 2009-2011, according to the UMGF.

GLWS!

[derekbertman]

Originally Posted by KenL

I found mine last September, and it quickly became a favorite. Easiest playing guitar I've ever owned.

165 made from 2009-2011, according to the UMGF.

GLWS!

Thanks for the clarification Ken!

[derekbertman]

Price Drop! $2100 to your door

[derekbertman]

Bump, lets get this sold!

[derekbertman]

Price Drop for the weekend! $2000 Shipped

[Slothead56]

Can you please post a picture of he headstock? Interested in the Martin logo. Thanks!

[Rogerblair]

What part of the country are you located in?
Rb

[derekbertman]

Atlanta GA

[derekbertman]

Originally Posted by Slothead56

Can you please post a picture of he headstock? Interested in the Martin logo. Thanks!

Here you go

[palolowarrior]

This is a nice guitar. Unique with the SS. FIrst dreads had 12 fret SS.

and Derek is a good guy.

[derekbertman]

Originally Posted by palolowarrior

This is a nice guitar. Unique with the SS. FIrst dreads had 12 fret SS.



and Derek is a good guy.

Thanks Alan!