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Used | Condition: Good
MARTIN  |  Product Code: 834829

MARTIN [VINTAGE] D-18 *Made in 1957 Martin

Regular price $7,355.00
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Product Condition
Brand New Unused, as sold.
Mint Like new, no flaws.
Excellent Barely used, very minor wear.
Very Good Light wear, fully functional.
Good Visible wear, plays fine.
Fair Heavy wear, still playable.

Description

A dignified vintage item!
This is a D-18 made in 1957!!

A film that exudes a dignified aura just by watching it!
This guitar, previously used by a professional musician, has had its neck reshaped by the previous owner, with a 38mm nut width for a comfortable grip. However, as you'd expect from a vintage Martin, once you play it, you'll be blown away by the depth and volume of its sound!
You'll be surprised at how thick the sound produced by mahogany is, as you'll be amazed at the full, bold sound!
With a non-scalloped brace, it has a moderately tight cut, making it a versatile instrument that can be matched with a variety of playing styles!

The dark-colored Jacaranda fingerboard and bridge, and even though it's thin, the T-bar rod neck still has excellent resonance!
The Jacaranda on the head plate also adds a touch of atmosphere!
There are scratches in various parts due to aging, but there are no major damages such as cracks.
Two strap pins have been installed, the tuning pegs replaced, and the nut and saddle bridge pins have been replaced and adjusted for practical use. The bridge has also been re-sewn, the binding rewound, and there are traces of a Martin crack repair, but after nearly 70 years, this is still a great instrument that continues to play and thrive!
This was the era when the bracing was moved from rear-shifted to a more compact design, resulting in a tighter sound! If you're looking to experience the vintage Martin sound relatively easily, or if you're interested in old guitars but have struggled to play them, why not take this opportunity to pick one up?

Hard case included

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■ Condition

Items with “USED” in the product name are pre-owned and will be delivered as shown in the photos. Signs of wear may be present. All items are function-tested by our staff and rechecked before dispatch.

■ Stock

Many products are stocked across Ikebe stores in Japan. As a result, shipment may take several days. In-store sales may also cause items to sell out. If an item is unavailable, we will contact you promptly; in that case, the order will be canceled and any payment will be refunded.

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  • Asia: 10–20 days (estimated)
  • North America & Oceania: 20–30 days (estimated)

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* Warranty

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* Voltage

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About us

Founded in 1975, Ikebe Music is one of Japan's largest general music stores.Thanks to its long history and proven track record, it has earned the trust of musicians and music fans not only in Japan but around the world.

Ikebe Music ships not only within Japan, but also overseas.As a well-known retailer of used musical instruments in Japan, we have a wide selection of used and vintage instruments.

We have a wide variety of unusual and rare instruments, so please take a look.Please note that we do not list new products, as our contracts with our suppliers prohibit international shipping.

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In Japan, we have about 30 stores in Tokyo (Ikebukuro, Shibuya, Akihabara) and Osaka.

We have just opened our flagship store, IKESHIBU (IKEBE SHIBUYA), in Shibuya, Tokyo, which brings together numerous musical instrument specialty stores and serves as a hub for entertainment culture.

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The photos above show an example of how we securely pack a bass guitar for shipping.

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