SOLD Martin 000-18GE Golden Era 1937 Acoustic Guitar Sunburst Adirondack Spruce 2011

djmusicman

Martin 000-18GE Golden Era 1937 with Sunburst finish.

My price is £2400. No trades. I have a positive feedback score of 790 on eBay and solid references.

The highest end Martin guitar available, produced by the company's most skilled guitar makers from 2006 - 2013, replaced by the "Authentic" line. You can see the full specifications at the bottom of the page. Most importantly this guitar has a premium grade Adirondack spruce top, Mahogany back and sides, short scale, 1 3/4" neck and scalloped braces just like those made in 1937.

This one, made in 2011 is in great condition, almost mint, please see the pictures. The sound is out of this world, warm, sweet and powerful. It can go from a whisper to a growl, the dynamic range is stunning. The 000 makes it an extremely versatile guitar that sounds good played finger-style or flat-picked. It comes with the original hard case and all of the documentation.

Reviews of this model are always extremely positive and it was compared with a pre war 000-18 on the Martin guitar forum, see the following link:

http://theunofficialmartinguitarforum.yuku.com/topic/32766/00018GE-vs-prewar-00018#.V8VNHa2qnOs

Feel free to ask any questions you might have.

Here are the specs:

MODEL	Martin 000-18 Golden Era 1937 Sunburst
CONSTRUCTION:	Mahogany Blocks/Dovetail Neck Joint
BODY SIZE:	000-14 Fret
TOP:	Solid Adirondack Spruce
ROSETTE:	Old Style 18
TOP BRACING PATTERN:	Standard ''X'' Scalloped (Golden Era Style)
TOP BRACES:	Solid Adirondack Spruce 1/4''
BACK MATERIAL:	Solid Genuine Mahogany
BACK PURFLING:	Solid Brazilian Rosewood Strip
SIDE MATERIAL:	Solid Genuine Mahogany
ENDPIECE:	Delmar Tortoise Color - Brown
ENDPIECE INLAY:	none
BINDING:	Tortoise Color - Brown
TOP INLAY STYLE:	Multiple Black/White Boltaron
SIDE INLAY:	none
BACK INLAY:	none
NECK MATERIAL:	Select Hardwood
NECK SHAPE:	Modified V w/ 30s Style Heel
NUT MATERIAL:	Bone
HEADSTOCK:	Solid/Square Taper
HEADPLATE:	Solid Brazilian Rosewood /Golden Era Style
HEELCAP:	Solid Black Ebony
FINGERBOARD MATERIAL:	Solid Black Ebony
SCALE LENGTH:	24.9''
# OF FRETS CLEAR:	14
# OF FRETS TOTAL:	20
FINGERBOARD WIDTH AT NUT:	1-3/4''
FINGERBOARD WIDTH AT 12TH FRET:	2-1/4''
FINGERBOARD POSITION INLAYS:	Old Style 18
FINGERBOARD BINDING:	none
FINISH BACK & SIDES:	Polished Gloss
FINISH TOP:	Polished Gloss w/ 1937 Sunburst
FINISH NECK:	Satin
BRIDGE MATERIAL:	Solid Black Ebony
BRIDGE STYLE:	1930s Style Belly w/ Long Saddle
BRIDGE STRING SPACING:	2-5/16''
SADDLE:	16'' Radius/Long Bone
TUNING MACHINES:	Nickel Open-Geared w/ Oval Buttons
RECOMMENDED STRINGS:	Martin SP Lifespan Phosphor Bronze Light Gauge (MSP7100)
BRIDGE & END PINS:	Solid Black Ebony
PICKGUARD:	Delmar Tortoise Color - Beveled & Polished
CASE:	533E Geib style
INTERIOR LABEL:	Signed by CFM IV

Strat_a_tat_tat

Very nice. GLWTS.

Might help to garner interest if you indicate your approx. location.

djmusicman

Check it out here:

djmusicman

Reduced to £2550

djmusicman

I just got asked about the neck profile on the 000-18ge. It is a modified V shape. That means there is a V shaped profile to the neck but it's not as pronounced as a full V shape. The pre war Gibson L-00 that I have definitely has a chunkier neck and more prominent V shape  but the nut width (1 3/4 inches) is the same. In reality I don't really notice the difference when playing unless I deliberately think about it.

cairobill

These are astonishing guitars! I have an '06 in natural. Beautiful instrument. GLWTS

djmusicman

Here is a good recording, same guitar model, same sunburst, it is even from the same year.

djmusicman

Price drop to £2500, I also have a D-18ge for sale on the forum.

djmusicman

Price drop to £2400

djmusicman

On hold pending funds.

djmusicman

This one is sold, thanks. I have a 1964 Martin 00-21ny Brazilian Rosewood / Spruce for sale on eBay.