Serial: 27528
Listed 1 year ago
Martin 0-18 (1926) w/ Non-original Case – Natural
From 2Bishops:
Serial #27528
This is a beautifully refurbished 1926 Martin 0-18. It comes with a humidified hard-shell case. This guitar has its beauty marks but has been completely refurbished by Martin. The original specs and the details of the refurbishment is listed below.
This guitar has been restored very professionally by Martin. It is rock-solid and plays like butter, with a nice feeling neck, low action and good frets.
During the restoration process some cracks has been repaired. The finish has been left original.
The bridge has been built-up and reglued and it has received a neck reset.
Specifications for 0-18 made in 1926
• MODEL: 0-18
• CONSTRUCTION: Mahogany Blocks/Dovetail Neck Joint
• BODY SIZE: 0-14 Fret
• TOP: Solid Sitka Spruce
• ROSETTE: Style 18
• TOP BRACING PATTERN: Standard Position X
• TOP BRACES: Non-Scalloped 5/16''
• BACK MATERIAL: Mahogany
• BACK PURFLING: Style 18
• SIDE MATERIAL: Solid Mahogany
• ENDPIECE: Tortoise Celluloid
• BINDING: Tortoise Celluloid
• TOP INLAY STYLE: B/W/B
• SIDE INLAY: None
• BACK INLAY: B/W
• NECK MATERIAL: Mahogany
• NECK SHAPE: Full Thickness
• NUT MATERIAL: Ivory
• HEADSTOCK: Solid
• HEADPLATE: Solid Brazilian Rosewood/ Decal
• HEELCAP: Brazilian Rosewood
• FINGERBOARD MATERIAL: Brazilian Rosewood
• SCALE LENGTH: 24.9”
• # OF FRETS CLEAR: 14
• # OF FRETS TOTAL: 20
• FINGERBOARD WIDTH AT NUT: 1 11/16”
• FINGERBOARD WIDTH AT 12TH FRET: 2 1/8”
• FINGERBOARD POSITION INLAYS: Style 18
• FINGERBOARD BINDING: None
Repairs done by Martin (Invoice is available)
• Reglue loose bridge w/o touch-up
• Build Up Bridge
• Reset neck
• Shim Nut
• Glue cracks < 8”, sides w/o t-up
• Fill chip-outs on fingerboard
• Face off, regular frets
• Repair sharp fret ends w/o t-up
• Fill saddle slot & reslot (Long saddle)
• New Silk and Steel strings
This guitar is sold as used and is in very good condition. If you have any questions or concerns about this statement or the quality of the guitar, please contact us. All pictures of this guitar are of the actual guitar and are not stock photos. We want to make sure that you are happy with your purchase, so please let us know if you have any questions or concerns.
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