
Martin Acoustic Guitars - 1953 00-18 - Vintage
$5,700
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- $5,700
This vintage 1953 Martin 00-18 is one of those small-body, mystery top, Martins that punch above their weight. Featuring what is most-likely a Vermont (Red) spruce top, there's an added punch and heft to the attack on this guitar that really makes it a joy to play with a flatpick, while still having the responsiveness when played fingerstyle. Since the mid-40s, Martin had been using Sitka spruce tops after the transition away from Adirondack (Red) spruce. Now thanks to research by Martin histo