SOLD: Martin Vintage Series OM18v

ruralfrance

Up on the block is my vintage series Martin OM18v. These were produced between 1999 and 2007, replicating the structural and cosmetic details of pre-war OM18s and are highly regarded by Martin enthusiasts. This one was made in 2004 and has been with me since August 2010. I only really play electric guitar these days so it’s time to say goodbye...



Condition is very good indeed.  It’s just this week had a set up by a local luthier (Andy Manners in Corsham) who confirmed that there are no issues with the guitar whatsoever.  Action is low, neck is straight and there is no buzzing anywhere.  Frets still have plenty of life left.  The only (very minor)  issue I can find is a small area of light lacquer crazing on a small section of the side which I have marked up in the photos.

Tone is very full, sweet, well balanced and projects loudly.

Viewing welcome.  Collection from Bath or happy to drive up to an hour for a halfway meet.

Photos: https://imgur.com/gallery/A7uZ5

£1750 ONO

Specifications 
Model: OM-18V
Construction: Mahogany Blocks/Dovetail Neck Joint
Body Size: 000-14 Fret
Top: Solid Sitka Spruce
Rosette: Old Style 18
Top Bracing Pattern: Standard X Scalloped
Top Braces: Solid Sitka Spruce 1/4 Inch
Back Material: Solid Genuine Mahogany
Back Purfling: Style 18
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
Nut Material: Bone
Headstock: Solid/Square Taper
Headplate: Solid East Indian Rosewood /Large Old Style
Heelcap: Solid Black Ebony
Fingerboard Material: Solid Black Ebony
Scale Length: 25.4 Inch
Number Of Frets Clear: 14
Number Of Frets Total: 20
Fingerboard Width At Nut: 1-3/4 Inch
Fingerboard Width At 12Th Fret: 2-1/4 Inch
Fingerboard Position Inlays: Old Style 18
Fingerboard Binding: none
Finish Back & Sides: Polished Gloss
Finish Top: Polished Gloss w/ Aging Toner
Finish Neck: Satin
Bridge Material: Solid Black Ebony
Bridge Style: Vintage Belly w/ Drop-In Long Saddle
Bridge String Spacing: 2-3/8 Inch
Saddle: 16 Inch Radius/Bone - Drop-In Long Saddle
Tuning Machines: Gotoh Nickel Open-Geared w/ Butterbean Knobs
Recommended Strings: Martin Studio Performance Light Phosphor Bronze (MSP4100)
Bridge & End Pins: Black w/ White Dots
Pickguard: Tortoise Color - Beveled & Polished

BigLicks67

I've had one of these since 2003 and they are terrific guitars. GLWTS.