{"product_id":"martin-1978-d-19","title":"Martin 1978 D-18 ","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMartin \/ 1978 D-18\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThere’s a sound that makes you think, “Ah, this is it,” the moment you play it. For anyone searching for \u003cbr\u003ethat sound, this is an acoustic guitar you simply must try.\u003cbr\u003eThat’s the 1978 Martin D-18 we’re introducing today.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cvideo controls width=\"100%\" height=\"auto\"\u003e \u003csource src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/videos\/c\/o\/v\/9111a1f328c34b1c9f7c2f7578d635c5.mov\" type=\"video\/mp4\"\u003e お使いのブラウザは動画タグをサポートしていません。 \u003c\/video\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/1321\/3933\/files\/th_1_eff4cd86-b6a4-40bb-b860-8881823acc8a.jpg?v=1774267228\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe first thing you notice the moment you pick it up is how quickly the sound comes through. The moment the \u003cbr\u003epick touches the strings, the sound projects forward. The light, tight response characteristic of \u003cbr\u003emahogany clearly defines the contours of the sound, whether you’re playing fingerstyle or strumming.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/1321\/3933\/files\/th_IMG_1511_da034b42-5f92-426c-bc9f-73c5faefcb9d.jpg?v=1774267228\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBut that’s not the only thing that makes this particular instrument special.\u003cbr\u003eThe top and body, which have naturally aged over more than 40 years, produce a raw, earthy tone that’s hard to find in current D-18 models.\u003cbr\u003eDepending on how you play it, crystal-clear, transparent harmonics spread out.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlay it forcefully, and the core of the midrange comes to the forefront; play it lightly, and gentle, enveloping nuances emerge. The sensation of having the \u003cbr\u003eplayer’s touch directly translated into sound is an experience that feels less like “playing” and more like “conversing” with the instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith prices for D-18s from before the 1970s continuing to soar, models from around the 1980s remain a realistic option in the vintage market.\u003cbr\u003eHowever, in terms of tonal maturity, instruments from this era have already reached a fully realized state.\u003cbr\u003eWhen considering the balance between price and sound, this era is truly the “sweet spot.” If their value \u003cbr\u003econtinues to rise, the term “affordable vintage” may soon become a thing of the past.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/1321\/3933\/files\/th_3_5e6b6788-f8a2-4a5f-b84a-497646920b28.jpg?v=1774267229\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“I want the depth that modern sounds lack,\u003cbr\u003e” “I want to expand my expressive range with mahogany”—\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor players who have started to feel this way, this guitar will undoubtedly take you to the next level.\u003cbr\u003eWhen played at home, even simple chord progressions resonate with greater emotion, and in the recording studio, it creates natural depth without the need for extra processing.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePicking up this guitar will change the very nuances of your playing and will undoubtedly expand your expressive repertoire.\u003cbr\u003eThat is the charm of a 1978 D-18.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e[Staff Comment: Mochizuki]\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter this particular guitar arrived at our store, we performed a thorough maintenance check (detailed below)\u003cbr\u003e. With 1970s Martins, it’s common to find models with string action exceeding 3 mm. \u003cbr\u003eThis particular guitar, however, has been set to a slightly lower string action than typical, allowing for stress-free playing and letting you enjoy the clear sound of a D-18 that captures the essence of the 1970s. If you’re looking for a \u003cbr\u003egreat D-18, don’t miss out on this one!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e[Specs\/Included Case]\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTOP: Solid Spruce\u003cbr\u003eBACK\/SIDES: Solid Mahogany\u003cbr\u003eFINGERBOARD\/BRIDGE: Rosewood\u003cbr\u003eNECK: Mahogany\u003cbr\u003eNUT WIDTH: 42.0mm\u003cbr\u003eSCALE: 641mm\u003cbr\u003eCASE: Martin Hardshell Case\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e[Repair\/Modification History \/ Replaced Parts \/ Cosmetic Condition, etc.]\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e*Please note that as this is a used\/vintage item,\u003cbr\u003ethe information provided is based on what we could determine during our inspection. - Shows scratches and signs of wear \u003cbr\u003eappropriate for its age. - The \u003cbr\u003epickguard has been repaired with adhesive and reinforcement along the left and right edges due to wood splits. - The pickguard was detached \u003cbr\u003eupon arrival, so it was replaced\u003cbr\u003e. - After arrival, the neck angle was adjusted, and the nut, saddle, and frets were replaced to improve playability.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e[Playing Condition]\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- String action at the 12th fret: 2.2 mm on the 6th string side, 1.6 mm\u003cbr\u003eon the 1st string side - Saddle height: approx. 2.5 mm to 3.0 mm\u003cbr\u003e- There are no playing issues such as buzzing or muffled tones.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tcgakki.com\/pages\/guide\"\u003e[Peace of Mind Warranty: 6 months]\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e[Mail-Order Assurance Service]\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSince we are unable to offer customers the opportunity to try out the instrument for a test play when purchasing via mail order, we provide a 6-day trial period after the product arrives. Please take your time to thoroughly test the product \u003cbr\u003eat home; if you are not satisfied, we will refund the purchase price.\u003cbr\u003e*The customer is responsible for round-trip shipping costs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Martin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67704065491181,"sku":"100396","price":418000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/1321\/3933\/files\/1978-d-18-8446307.jpg?v=1774350264","url":"https:\/\/tcgakki.com\/en\/products\/martin-1978-d-19","provider":"TC楽器 - TCGAKKI","version":"1.0","type":"link"}