Martin 1962 D-18 Acoustic Guitar with Hardshell Case - Used

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This used Martin will ship insured, fully set up, and inspected from Rapid City, SD. In good condition, this acoustic sports some scratches and dings across the body and pickguard. Its action is good above the 5th fret for any standard guitar playing, but playing any higher may be difficult. With a slightly bowed neck, a neck reset is recommended as there is no truss rod. A hardshell case is included, worn and missing its handle.

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This 1962 Martin D-18 stands as a fine example of one of Martin’s most enduring and beloved dreadnought designs, built during the company’s last pre-adjustable truss rod era. Its solid Sitka spruce top and Honduran mahogany back and sides deliver the dry, woody character that defines vintage D-18 tone—focused mids, articulate trebles, and a balanced low end that sits perfectly in any mix. The rear-shifted, non-scalloped X-bracing contributes to its clarity and projection, while the tortoise celluloid binding and teardrop pickguard lend a timeless, understated aesthetic. Every inch of this guitar reflects the hand-built craftsmanship of early 1960s Nazareth, Pennsylvania, when Martin still relied on traditional materials and techniques passed down for generations.

The mahogany neck features a comfortable low “C” profile with a Brazilian rosewood fingerboard and simple mother-of-pearl dot inlays, offering a familiar vintage feel with effortless playability. As was standard for the time, there’s no adjustable truss rod—only a solid T-bar reinforcement running through the neck, preserving both tone and structural integrity. Modern updates include a set of gold Grover closed-back tuners and aged white bridge pins, but the spirit of this D-18 remains authentic and intact. With its warm, resonant voice, this D-18 embodies the sound and soul of Martin’s golden era—a working musician’s instrument that has only grown more expressive with time.

Features / Specs

Highlights

• Orientation: Right-Handed
• Electronics: None
• Bracing: Rear-Shifted, Non-Scalloped X-Bracing
• Cutaway: None

Body

• Body Shape: Dreadnought
• Top Material: Stika Spruce
• Top Finish: Gloss
• Top Color: Natural
• Back & Sides Material: Honduran Mahogany
• Back Configuration: 2-Piece, Black Wedge
• Back & Sides Finish: Gloss
• Bracing: Rear-Shifted, Non-Scalloped X-Bracing
• Binding Material: Tortoise Celluloid
• Rosette: Black and White Rings

Neck

• Neck Profile: Low "C"
• Neck Material: Mahogany
• Neck Taper: Standard
• Neck Depth: 0.843" at 1st Fret, 1.014" at 10th Fret
• Scale Length: 25.4"
• Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
• Fingerboard Inlay: Mother Of Pearl Dots
• Fingerboard Binding: None
• Fingerboard Radius: 16" (approximate)
• Neck Finish: Gloss
• Neck Joint: Dovetail
• Headstock: Solid
• Headstock Binding: None
• Headplate Inlay: Martin Logo Decal
• Headplate Finish: Gloss

Hardware

• Bridge Style: Belly Down
• Bridge Material: Rosewood
• Bridge Pins: Aged White Plastic (not original)
• Saddle: Bone
• Nut Material: Bone
• Nut Width: 1-11/16"
• Tuners: Grover Closed-Back Gold (not original)
• Pickguard: Tortoise Celluloid Teardrop

Miscellaneous

• Electronics: None
• Case/Gig Bag: Hardshell Case (worn, missing handle)
• Serial Number: 187203
• Manufacture Date: 1962