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Old 09-14-2019, 10:23 AM
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Smile Video Demo 1940 Martin D-18

I just posted this video of a 1940 Martin D-18 that I traded a couple great instruments for.

It has been refinished for those who are interested hence the shiny look.

I thought I'd share what the rear shifted scalloped bracing pattern sounds like after 79 years of aging.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bl5JPXE7Aug

Super fun guitar to play!!! It wows and excites.
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Old 09-14-2019, 10:26 AM
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Man, that looks minty fresh and sounds wonderful. Thanks for sharing.
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Old 09-14-2019, 10:33 AM
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Looks and sounds amazing.
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Old 09-14-2019, 10:35 AM
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You make it sound like a real winner for both finger- and flatpicking. Wouldn't have expected that. I'm deeply impressed.
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Old 09-14-2019, 10:44 AM
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WOWZER!! What a guitar!!
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Old 09-14-2019, 11:03 AM
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Congrats Bobby...very nice! Super clean too. Beautiful....
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Old 09-14-2019, 11:40 AM
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Magnificent.....
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Old 09-14-2019, 12:02 PM
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sweet looking and sounding guitar! Enjoy!
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Say that sounds fantastic. Very nice!! Thanks for sharing.
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Dang that's magical!
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That’s really great Bobby!
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Old 09-14-2019, 04:17 PM
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Bobby, I can’t believe how good that sounds! Fantastic.
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Old 09-16-2019, 08:44 AM
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Thanks for taking the time to watch and listen! I've been enjoying this beauty a lot!! I put a good 14 hours on it this last week!!
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Old 09-16-2019, 08:46 AM
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Thanks for taking the time to watch and listen! I've been enjoying this beauty a lot!! I put a good 14 hours on it this last week!!
Definitely a keeper! Congrats.

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Old 09-16-2019, 09:05 AM
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Wow that sounds great and you make that guitar sing proper!
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