{"product_id":"martin-1935-00-18","title":"Martin 1935-made 00-18 ","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMartin \/ 1935 00-18\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAre you tempted by the ultimate vintage tone that prewar original Martins produce, yet hesitant to buy because the large dreadnought body is still too much for you, or because you’re concerned about the practicality of an expensive museum piece?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmong the most highly regarded instruments in the history of acoustic guitar, examples from the 1930s are the stuff of dreams—something every player wants to own at least once.\u003cbr\u003eHowever, on large-bodied guitars, fine fingerpicking and blues can sometimes cause the low end to bloom too much, making control difficult.\u003cbr\u003eAt the same time, even if you have a superb recent reissue model in hand, you will never get the raw, aged resonance and featherlight, overwhelming response of a true instrument that has been given nearly a century to mature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ultimate masterpiece that satisfies a player’s longing while combining historical value with perfect real-world playability is this 1935 Martin 00-18.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚫︎Historic High Point of the Acoustic Guitar: The Golden Era\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 1930s are called Martin’s golden age and are the most historically important decade, when the basic structure of the modern acoustic guitar was perfected.\u003cbr\u003eThis 1935 example embodies the uncompromising craftsmanship of the era, packed with details such as the deeply scalloped X-bracing unique to prewar instruments and an astonishingly light body construction, giving it priceless value as a historical artifact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚫︎The ultimate aged tone developed over nearly 90 years\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNearly 90 years have passed since its manufacture in 1935, and the carefully selected top spruce and mahogany for the back and sides have aged to the limit, bringing the entire instrument together as one resonant body.\u003cbr\u003eThe astonishingly quick response that lets even the lightest touch make the air tremble, and the warm, dry, woody tone unique to mahogany, have reached a realm that cannot be reproduced, no matter how advanced the technology used today may be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚫︎The perfect balance only a 00 size can provide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 00 size, which fits the body comfortably and naturally, places no strain on the player even during long sessions.\u003cbr\u003eAnd thanks to the prewar model’s unique construction, it proudly delivers explosive volume and a complete, well-defined sound balance that you would never imagine from such a small size, bringing out the full expressive power of blues, ragtime, and delicate solo guitar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal Martins made during the golden era of the 1930s are now sought after by collectors around the world, and the number appearing on the market has already dwindled to near exhaustion.\u003cbr\u003eAmong them, the 1935 00-18, which still retains a condition capable of withstanding modern playing, is extremely rare, and if you miss this chance, there is no telling when you will encounter another—truly a once-in-a-lifetime find.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease experience the prewar aura that is the very history of acoustic guitars, and the ultimate vintage tone nurtured over nearly 90 years, with your own fingertips.\u003cbr\u003eFeel free to contact us with any questions about the condition or to request a test play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e[Specifications \/ Included Case]\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTOP : Spruce\u003cbr\u003eBACK\/SIDES : Mahogany\u003cbr\u003eFINGERBOARD\/BRIDGE：Rosewood\u003cbr\u003eNECK：Mahogany\u003cbr\u003eNUT WIDTH : 44mm\u003cbr\u003eSCALE : 634mm\u003cbr\u003eCASE : Non Original Hard Shell Case\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e[Repair \/ Modifications \/ Appearance Condition, etc.]\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e※The information below is based on what we can determine through inspection of the pre-owned\/vintage item in our store.\u003cbr\u003ePlease understand this in advance.\u003cbr\u003eThis is a condition that shows the care it has received over its long history, such as minor weather checking and scratch marks from playing.\u003cbr\u003e- The saddle and frets have been replaced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e[Playing Condition]\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- String height at the 12th fret: 2.5mm on the 6th string, 2.0mm on the 1st string\u003cbr\u003e- Saddle protrusion: approx. 1.5mm to 2.0mm\u003cbr\u003eThere is no note choking or buzzing, and the playing condition is good.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ca 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