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Used Martin Rare Martin D-18 Shade Top 1976 Near Mint
Excellent Condition
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lbrandt-1
Boynton Beach, FL
Sweetwater's Gear
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Item Description
Listed 1 month ago
Beautifully preserved 1976 Martin D-18 featuring the rare factory shade top (sunburst), presented in near mint condition.
This guitar is an exceptional example of a mid-1970s D-18—clean, vibrant, and remarkably well-kept. The shade top finish is far less common than the standard natural top and gives this instrument a distinctive vintage look that stands out immediately.
The condition is truly impressive. The finish retains a deep gloss with minimal signs of handling, and the guitar appears far cleaner than most examples from this era. It has clearly been well cared for over the years.
Tonally, it delivers the classic vintage Martin voice—clear, balanced, and woody with strong projection and excellent note separation. It responds beautifully to both light touch and more aggressive strumming.
Features & Condition:
Rare factory shade top (sunburst)
Near mint condition, looks brand new
Very clean overall with minimal wear
No visible cracks, breaks, or structural issues
Neck is straight and plays well
Frets in excellent condition
All original components (to the best of my knowledge)
Includes hard case (please see photos)
This is a collector-grade instrument that would be difficult to upgrade condition-wise. Clean, original vintage Martins—especially with a shade top—are becoming increasingly hard to find.
Please review all photos carefully and feel free to reach out with any questions or requests for additional details.
This guitar is an exceptional example of a mid-1970s D-18—clean, vibrant, and remarkably well-kept. The shade top finish is far less common than the standard natural top and gives this instrument a distinctive vintage look that stands out immediately.
The condition is truly impressive. The finish retains a deep gloss with minimal signs of handling, and the guitar appears far cleaner than most examples from this era. It has clearly been well cared for over the years.
Tonally, it delivers the classic vintage Martin voice—clear, balanced, and woody with strong projection and excellent note separation. It responds beautifully to both light touch and more aggressive strumming.
Features & Condition:
Rare factory shade top (sunburst)
Near mint condition, looks brand new
Very clean overall with minimal wear
No visible cracks, breaks, or structural issues
Neck is straight and plays well
Frets in excellent condition
All original components (to the best of my knowledge)
Includes hard case (please see photos)
This is a collector-grade instrument that would be difficult to upgrade condition-wise. Clean, original vintage Martins—especially with a shade top—are becoming increasingly hard to find.
Please review all photos carefully and feel free to reach out with any questions or requests for additional details.
