{"product_id":"1959-martin-d-22","title":"1959 Martin D-18","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor your consideration, \u003cstrong\u003eGarrett Park Guitars \u003c\/strong\u003epresents this \u003cstrong\u003e1959 Martin D-18\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 1959 Martin D-18 is a true \u003cstrong\u003eplayer-grade workhorse\u003c\/strong\u003e with all the honest character expected from a guitar that has been making music for decades. The top wears its history like a roadmap, showing plenty of well-earned wear while remaining remarkably \u003cstrong\u003ecrack-free\u003c\/strong\u003e. It does show \u003cstrong\u003eprofessionally plugged holes\u003c\/strong\u003e from a former volume and tone control installation, overspray on the top, and a refinished back and sides.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhile this D-18 has received a \u003cstrong\u003efull refret \u003c\/strong\u003eand \u003cstrong\u003ebrass bridge pins \u003c\/strong\u003efor optimal playability and tone, it retains its \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal Brazilian rosewood bridge,\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003emaple bridge plate, and tortoise pickguard\u003c\/strong\u003e. There is virtually no room for saddle adjustment, but for now the action is eminently playable for a 1959 flattop. The back and sides were refinished some years ago as evidenced by the slight fluorescence it displays when black lit \u0026amp; the top has been oversprayed as well but not refinished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis D-18 comes with a newer Martin hardshell case.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel \u0026amp; Year\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ci\u003eMartin D-18\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear of Manufacture:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e1959\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSerial Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e170441\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e 3lbs 14oz\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBody\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBody Shape:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eDreadnought\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish \/ Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eNatural\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTop:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eSolid Sitka spruce\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBack \u0026amp; Sides:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ci\u003eMahogany\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBracing: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eTapered X\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRosette:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cem\u003eStyle 18\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePickguard:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eTortoise shell celluloid\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePurfling: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eB\/W\/B\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eTortoise shell celluloid\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeck\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWood:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eMahogany\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFingerboard:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e Brazilian rosewood\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eSet-neck (dovetail joint)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShape:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eSoft V\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNut Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e1 11\/16″\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e25.4″\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrets:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eRefret\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTuners:  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eKluson Deluxe (no-line) reissue \u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrap Button:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eAftermarket\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition: FAIR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCosmetic:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eFair, with considerable play wear and overspray\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStructural:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eVery Good, crack-free with plugged pot holes\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase \u0026amp; Accessories\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eModern Martin hardshell\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Martin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50217870295279,"sku":"170441","price":7000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/5341\/files\/1959-Martin-D-18-1.jpg?v=1784667930","url":"https:\/\/gpguitars.com\/en-no\/products\/1959-martin-d-22","provider":"Garrett Park Guitars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}