2005 Martin D-18GE : No Longer For Sale!!

FraserW · #1 10-08-2015, 06:42 AM

I have waffled on this guitar for a while now...was selling, then not selling, then trading...Back to selling again..at a reduced price this time so she hopefully sells before I change my mind again....welcome to my madness... :-(

This 2005 D-18GE is fantastic guitar. Not much more to be said really. She plays easy and has everything a D-18 Golden Era is supposed to have, and then some. Wonderful tone.

Adi top, Hog back and sides, golden era bracing, open gear waverly tuners.

Only marks I can see are on the bottom bout binding. Finish only. My guess is a previous owner used to stick this guitar up against the wall instead of in a stand...so the endge got bumped a little. See pic. Finish only.

Action is stellar, break angle is good with a ton of saddle left.

Includes a Martin Hard Shell case.

Cheers!

SalFromChatham · #2 10-08-2015, 06:47 AM

Well... this wont last. Good price on a fantastic guitar.

DRodgers · #3 10-08-2015, 07:51 AM

If I sold the OM-18A, I'd be all over this.

gtownjeff · #4 10-08-2015, 08:05 AM

Used to play lead on one of these for a bluegrass band out of Northern, KY called Revival Ridge. These guitars are MASSIVE. Wow, if I weren't JONESING so bad for a CW I would be trying to procure this one.

FraserW · #5 10-08-2015, 02:59 PM

Thanks for the positive comments!...This is a beauty...But most guitars are a tough sell as of late..even the outstanding deals... Dave's OM-18A is a prime example.....Should have sold months ago...!!

T268 · #6 10-09-2015, 11:57 AM

Not the Authentic!!!!

T268 · #7 10-10-2015, 09:06 AM

I dunno Fraser. I'm not so sure we should be supporting your GASaholism.

Good luck with the sale buddy

FraserW · #8 10-10-2015, 10:40 AM

LOL...Life is currently handing me some lemons Drew buddy...so need to sell two of my fav's just to fix things...I obviously have issues, as even though I need the cash, I still considering a trade for an 814!!

That trade is now gone. Need the cash...But I'm getting offers here in the $1200 - $1800 range....and that isn't going to make the deal... So will leave this one here for another day or so...

kiva238 · #9 10-10-2015, 12:16 PM

Boy, somebody's going to wish they scooped this up at this price. Adirondack, GE braced; what more does one need?

FraserW · #10 10-11-2015, 07:27 AM

Thanks for the positive feedback on this one. She sure is a great instrument.
Another bump...

FraserW · #11 10-12-2015, 09:30 AM

Canada Day Holiday Bump.... Best Deal on a D-18GE you can find anywhere!

fuman · #12 10-12-2015, 06:50 PM

Not a dread guy, and not in the market, but these are just frighteningly great guitars and I can't remember seeing one priced this low.

rowse55 · #13 10-13-2015, 08:12 AM

I've played this instrument along with Fraser's D45V, OM-18 Authentic, OM-28 Authentic, D-28 Authentic and a stellar 2015 D-18. In my opinion it is worth the cash and then some. (The only reason I didn't buy it is because I own the stellar D-18.)

FraserW · #14 10-13-2015, 01:35 PM

Thanks for the comments guys!...This is a helluva guitar, at any price. I just sold my OM28 Authentic...so considering pulling this one down again and keeping her.....If you are on the fence, now is the time to Go-For-It!!!

$ongWriter · #15 10-13-2015, 06:58 PM

Wow...maybe you know where is freezing over ...this is a great price on one of Martins best!!!