1999 Martin D-18GE 1934 - SOLD

[1953D-18]

A rare, first year D-18GE in excellent condition: no buckle rash, no pick wear. Small, shallow blemish on the back of neck around the 9th position and a slight blemish near the end wedge. Attractive Brazilian Rosewood headplate. Original Martin Geib style case.

Mods:
-- fully compensated Bob Colosi through saddle
-- Holter 30’s pickguard
-- KK Pure Mini pickup
-- Original #4060 Waverlies replaced with new, high ratio (21/1) Waverly #14060


Built from 1999-2016, the GE is arguably the best production D-18 that Martin ever built. It is certainly the most powerful, balanced and responsive.

Sorry, no trades.

MODEL D-18GE 1934
CONSTRUCTION: Mahogany Blocks/Dovetail Neck Joint
BODY SIZE: D-14 Fret
TOP: Solid Adirondack Spruce
ROSETTE: Old Style 18 - Black/White Fiber
TOP BRACING PATTERN: Standard ''X'' Scalloped (Golden Era Style), Forward Shifted
TOP BRACES: Solid Adirondack Spruce 5/16''
BACK MATERIAL: Solid Genuine Mahogany
BACK PURFLING: Style 18
SIDE MATERIAL: Solid Genuine Mahogany
ENDPIECE: Delmar Tortoise Color - Brown
ENDPIECE INLAY: none
BINDING: Black Boltaron
TOP INLAY STYLE: Multiple Black/White Boltaron
SIDE INLAY: none
BACK INLAY: none
NECK MATERIAL: Select Hardwood
NECK SHAPE: Modified V
NUT MATERIAL: Fossilized Ivory
HEADSTOCK: Solid/Square Taper
HEADPLATE: Solid Brazilian Rosewood /Golden Era Style
HEELCAP: Solid Black Ebony
FINGERBOARD MATERIAL: Solid Black Ebony
SCALE LENGTH: 25.4''
# OF FRETS CLEAR: 14
# OF FRETS TOTAL: 20
FINGERBOARD WIDTH AT NUT: 1-3/4''
FINGERBOARD WIDTH AT 12TH FRET: 2-1/4''
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: 1930s Style Belly w/ Long Saddle
BRIDGE STRING SPACING: 2-5/16''
SADDLE: 16'' Radius/Long Fossilized Ivory
TUNING MACHINES: Waverly Nickel w/ Butterbean Knobs
BRIDGE & END PINS: Black
PICKGUARD: Tortoise Color - Beveled & Polished
CASE: 545E
$OLD

[hymn777]

Surprised it doesn't appear to have GE bracing. Beautiful instrument. Best wishes on the sale!

[UncleJesse]

Originally Posted by hymn777

Surprised it doesn't appear to have GE bracing. Beautiful instrument. Best wishes on the sale!

This is in the description: TOP BRACING PATTERN: Standard ''X'' Scalloped (Golden Era Style), Forward Shifted

[Matts67]

Originally Posted by hymn777

Surprised it doesn't appear to have GE bracing. Beautiful instrument. Best wishes on the sale!

...what? It IS a Golden Era model and the spec sheet clearly indicates such.

[dirkronk]

Why, why, WHY does the universe serve this up when it knows good and well that my shoulder can’t take a dread any more...aaargh!!!
Beautiful guitar. Good luck with the sale.

Dirk

[hymn777]

Whoops! I missed the GE bracing in the description. I'm sure this guitar has wonderful tone, like the older one I have. Whoever buys this will get some of the best Martin has to offer. Again, best wishes on the sale.

[bizango1]

I've said I'm not a dread guy for years but I bought one of these used from a seller here less than two weeks ago. Put new strings on it and they're already done from playing it so much since I got it. Guess I'm a dread guy now. My OMs are jealous. Been feeling a little bored and home bound lately so I made a 950 mile road trip to get it instead of shipping. It was worth it.

[Richgj3]

I’m the original owner of a 2003 D18GE. It’s a keeper for sure. I had a 67 D18 for a while. The GE blew it away.

Rich

[Miller11]

Courtesy bump for a great seller. Hard to believe this is still here. GEs punch well above their weight.

[ando]

sent you a PM...