2018 Martin D-18 Shade Top with LR Baggs sound hole pickup Sunburst
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This Martin D-18 from 2018 is sure to go quickly.
I'm not sure of the origin of the term "shade top", but that's the moniker applied to a Martin with a sunburst finish. They're somewhat rare from every era, going back to the 30s, with vintage examples fetching far higher than natural-top guitars.
This instrument is in excellent condition. There are a few modifications to note. We made a new bridge saddle as the original had chipped at the D string, causing annoying buzz on that string. The LR Baggs pickup required an output jack at the endpin, and the tuners were changed. The original tuners are included. Some screw holes were filled, which are hidden by the new machines.
Other than that, the guitar is in excellent shape with little fret wear, some superficial nicks at the end of the headstock, and light signs of play and use here and there. There are no cracks or repairs. The neck is perfect and the truss rod has room for future neck relief adjustments.
The original paperwork and Martin hardshell case are included.
Color: Sunburst
Weight: 4lbs 4.6ozs
Top: Spruce
Body: Mahogany
Neck: Mahogany
Neck Profile: Modified Low Oval
Fretboard: Ebony
Inlays: Abalone Dots
Frets: Original
Fret count: 20
Nut: Original
Nut width: 1 3/4"
Scale: 25.4"
Radius: 16"
Neck thickness at 1st Fret: 0.83"
Neck thickness at 10th Fret: 0.92"
Action 1st String at 12th Fret: 5/64"
Action 6th String at 12th Fret: 7/64"
Total length: 40 7/16"
Body length: 20"
Lower bout: 15 5/8"
Waist: 10 13/16"
Upper bout: 11 7/16"
Body depth/thickness: 4 7/8"
String gauge: .012-.053"
Electronics?: Yes L.R. Baggs
Electronics Original? No
Pickguard: Original
Bridge: Original with a new bone saddle
Tuners: Replaced, the originals are included.
Case: OHSC
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