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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.

  • SN 100570
  • 1947
  • Gloss natural finish
  • Double bound small body with 11-1/4" lower bout
  • Spruce top
  • W-b-w-b top purfling
  • Mahogany back, sides and 12-fret neck with slotted headstock
  • 18-fret Brazilian rosewood fingerboard, dot markers
  • 1-5/8" nut, 21-3/8" scale
  • Rectangular Brazilian rosewood bridge with long saddle
  • Tortoise plastic pickguard and body binding
  • 3-on-a-plate tuners
  • Brazilian rosewood peghead overlay, logo
  • Oversized Lifton brown hard shell case (cream lining)
  • Made in USA

Martin 5-18 Acoustic Guitar (1947)

Martin 5-18 Acoustic Guitar (1947)

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SKU: 10U-222480

Regular price $3,500 USD
Regular price Sale price $3,500.00 USD
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This model was popularized by Marty Robbins in the 1950's and 60's. Although marketed as a "Junior" model during this time, this Martin body size had been around since the late 19th century. Back then this "5" body size was referred as "Terz" and designed to be tuned up a minor third. They can be played in standard tuning as well. It has an 11-1/4" lower bout, spruce top, mahogany back and sides, 12-fret mahogany neck with a slotted headstock, and ebony fingerboard and bridge. Oversized Lifton brown hard shell case. Made in USA.

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Condition Notes: Playing wear, needs neck reset, fret level, cleat cracks, etc. (This item is sold As-Is)
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More Details

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

  • SN 100570
  • 1947
  • Gloss natural finish
  • Double bound small body with 11-1/4" lower bout
  • Spruce top
  • W-b-w-b top purfling
  • Mahogany back, sides and 12-fret neck with slotted headstock
  • 18-fret Brazilian rosewood fingerboard, dot markers
  • 1-5/8" nut, 21-3/8" scale
  • Rectangular Brazilian rosewood bridge with long saddle
  • Tortoise plastic pickguard and body binding
  • 3-on-a-plate tuners
  • Brazilian rosewood peghead overlay, logo
  • Oversized Lifton brown hard shell case (cream lining)
  • Made in USA
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