• Martin built several models geared for the Hawaiian music craze of the 20s and 30s.  They were all similar to their respective Spanish playing models. Martin changed these features ( thicker neck construction, high nuts, flush frets and straight saddle bridges). Martin never used square necks like other companies. This model received it's first showing in the Martin catalog in 1937, but production ranged from 1935-1941. Most of the 00-18H models have shaded tops. 128 of this model were built in 1937.  Barring its new bridge this one is mostly original and sounds nice. With newer semi-hard shell case (slightly oversized).  On consignment. 


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    Condition Notes: Changed bridge, 3 repaired cracks

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  • Rare Model produced from 1935-1941
  • SN 65188
  • 1937
  • 00-size body
  • Shaded top finish on Adirondack spruce top
  • X-braced top
  • Mahogany sides and 2-piece back
  • 12-fret mahogany neck with slotted headstock
  • V-shaped neck profile
  • 20-fret ebony fingerboard with flush bar frets
  • Pearl dot inlays
  • Large replacement ebony bridge with long saddle
  • A second maple bridge plate has been glued over the original
  • Brazilian rosewood peghead overlay
  • Original tall nut
  • Waverly 3-on-a-plate tuners with ivoroid buttons
  • "C.F. MARTIN & Co. / NAZARETH, PA." hot stamp on inside back strip
  • "00-18H" stamped on neck block with serial number
  • Tortoise plastic body binding and pickguard
  • 1-7/8" nut, ~24-3/4" scale
  • 14-1/8" lower bout, 4" body depth at end block
  • 3 repaired cracks (1 top, 1 side and 1 back)
  • Replacement bridge pins and end pin
  • Small amount of top bellying behind bridge
  • Currently set up for D A D F# A D tuning with light guage strings
  • With recent hard shell case (slightly over-sized)
  • On consignment

Martin 00-18H Shaded Top Hawaiian Guitar (1937)

Martin 00-18H Shaded Top Hawaiian Guitar (1937)

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Martin built several models geared for the Hawaiian music craze of the 20s and 30s.  They were all similar to their respective Spanish playing models. Martin changed these features ( thicker neck construction, high nuts, flush frets and straight saddle bridges). Martin never used square necks like other companies. This model received it's first showing in the Martin catalog in 1937, but production ranged from 1935-1941. Most of the 00-18H models have shaded tops. 128 of this model were built in 1937.  Barring its new bridge this one is mostly original and sounds nice. With newer semi-hard shell case (slightly oversized).  On consignment. 

This product is in Good condition (Learn More)

Condition Notes: Changed bridge, 3 repaired cracks
More Details

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The following specs were provided by our repair and appraisal teams. 
For a more detailed description please call (517) 372-7880

  • Rare Model produced from 1935-1941
  • SN 65188
  • 1937
  • 00-size body
  • Shaded top finish on Adirondack spruce top
  • X-braced top
  • Mahogany sides and 2-piece back
  • 12-fret mahogany neck with slotted headstock
  • V-shaped neck profile
  • 20-fret ebony fingerboard with flush bar frets
  • Pearl dot inlays
  • Large replacement ebony bridge with long saddle
  • A second maple bridge plate has been glued over the original
  • Brazilian rosewood peghead overlay
  • Original tall nut
  • Waverly 3-on-a-plate tuners with ivoroid buttons
  • "C.F. MARTIN & Co. / NAZARETH, PA." hot stamp on inside back strip
  • "00-18H" stamped on neck block with serial number
  • Tortoise plastic body binding and pickguard
  • 1-7/8" nut, ~24-3/4" scale
  • 14-1/8" lower bout, 4" body depth at end block
  • 3 repaired cracks (1 top, 1 side and 1 back)
  • Replacement bridge pins and end pin
  • Small amount of top bellying behind bridge
  • Currently set up for D A D F# A D tuning with light guage strings
  • With recent hard shell case (slightly over-sized)
  • On consignment
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