Martin / 1979 D-18
The current D-18 is well made.
The sound and response are nicely integrated, and it is an honor student for any player.
But if you have ever felt that there is something missing there, maybe you are looking for the rawness of the instrument itself, like a roughness or earthiness.
This 1979 D-18 has that feel.
This is one of the so-called "vintage" pieces from the mid-term period. The wood has dried out well, and the sound profile has rounded out a bit, but the core remains, and the way the overtones come out and the way the air shakes has developed a unique depth.
The fine weather checks carved on the top are not mere signs of aging, but proof of the guitar's long history.
Some modern guitars have models with similar processing, but what you see here is the realistic character of age.
This is not only visually beautiful, but also gives a natural sense that the instrument is alive.
For those who seek a texture that cannot be obtained from something new.
Because the D-18 is a standard model, it is interesting to focus on the individual differences from period to period.
[Specs/included case]
TOP : Spruce
BACK/SIDES : Mahogany
FINGERBOARD/BRIDGE : Rosewood
NECK : Mahogany
NUT WIDTH : 42.5mm
SCALE : 645mm
CASE : Original Black Hard Shell Case
[Condition]
-The top of the body has some weather checks, but considering the age of the instrument, it is in very clean condition.
-No chattering or clogging of the sound and in good playing condition.
-String height on the 12th fret: 2.5mm on the 6th string side, 2.0mm on the 1st string side.
-Saddle protrusion: approx. 1.5mm to 1.7mm
-Martin logo plate on the top of the hard case is missing.
[6 months limited warranty.]
[Mail Order Relief Service].
In the case of mail-order sales, we cannot offer customers the opportunity to try out our products, so we offer a 6-day trial period after the product arrives at our store.
If you are not satisfied with the product, we will refund the purchase price.
*The customer is responsible for round-trip shipping costs.
