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Old 08-10-2022, 06:31 PM
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Default Martin Custom Shop D-18

Howdy all,

Putting this beauty up for grabs tonight. One of my favorite instruments - this custom shop is very warm, woody, responsive and loud. I have played it next to several authentic series 18s and it will keep up in every department!

I am the second owner - has had a neck reset done by Stringed Instrument Division in Missoula Montana. He did a very clean job - you can hardly tell it had one done!

I replaced the tuners with Waverlys and the bridge was slotted. There is a very small nick in the bridge by a couple of the pin holes.

Overall shape is great - a little pic swirling in the finish, but no cracks or chips.

Specs:

Custom Shop 18-style
VTS Sitka top
Gorgeous Quilted Mahogany body and sides
Forward shifted scalloped x brace
Maple binding
Matching Mahogany Faceplate on the headstock
Ebony fretboard ebony bridge
K&K Mini installed
1 3/4" nut
2 5/32" string spacing
Mod low oval/PA neck

I have the spec sheet if you want to see everything :-)

Please let me know if you have any questions - not looking for any trades unless you have a J-45 vintage.

$2900 shipped.

Thanks!
















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Old 08-15-2022, 10:33 AM
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Bump - 3100 shipped.
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Old 08-15-2022, 01:07 PM
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Beautiful Martin!!
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Old 08-15-2022, 03:13 PM
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Beautiful Martin!!
Thank you kindly - she's a beauty that's for sure!
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Old 08-16-2022, 04:04 PM
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Bump - not sure if I can attach a .pdf to the thread - but if you want to see if or have any questions I'll send you the build sheet
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For me, the neck profile and nut width are key specs. Beautiful guitar, for sure.

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For me, the neck profile and nut width are key specs. Beautiful guitar, for sure.

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Thanks for pointing that out - sorry I missed that - just updated:

1 3/4" nut
2 5/32" string spacing
Mod low oval/PA neck
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Old 08-29-2022, 09:16 AM
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Bump - drop to $3,000
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Old 09-09-2022, 03:08 PM
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Bumpity bump bump
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Very much agreed....
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Old 09-26-2022, 10:40 AM
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To the top on this beautiful fall morning :-)

Couple trade offers but not really anything I'm looking for at the moment.
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