FS: 1992 Martin J-18 (one of 300)

danishbacon

Early 90s Martin J-18. Only 300 made over a few years in late 80s and 90s. One of CF Martin IV's original designs. Scalloped bracing. Guitar is well worn with lacquer missing in a few spots and fretwear but not hard to tell why once you strum it once. With original Martin case. Paul McCartney owns and plays it live, leftie though. With bone saddle and pins installed. Originals in the case plus spare bone saddle

£1650 sold

MODEL #: J-18 Jumbo Acoustic Guitar
BODY SIZE: 0000, M or J (Jumbo) Shape With Full Dreadnought Depth
TOP: Solid Spruce with Standard Style 28 Rosette
BRACING: Scalloped 5/16" X-Bracing
SPECIAL FEATURES: Modified Style 18 Appointments In Jumbo Body Size
BACK: 2 Piece Solid Genuine Mahogany With Plain Black Back Inlay Strip
SIDES: Solid Genuine Mahogany
NECK: Solid Genuine Mahogany
NECK SHAPE: Low Profile with Adjustable Rod
HEEL CAP: Rosewood
HEADPLATE: East Indian Rosewood With Raised Gold Logo
FINGERBOARD: East Indian Rosewood With Diamonds & Squares Position Markers
BRIDGE: East Indian Rosewood, 2 1/8" Bridge Spacing
BODY FINISH: Polished Gloss Lacquer, Maple Stain
NECK FINISH: Satin With Maple Stain
BINDING: White Boltaron?
BRIDGE & END PINS: Black With White Dots
SADDLE & NUT: Corian Nut, Micarta Saddle
PICKGUARD: Tortoise Color
# OF FRETS CLEAR: 14
# OF FRETS TOTAL: 20
TOTAL LENGTH: 40 3/8"
BODY LENGTH: 20 1/8"
BODY WIDTH: 16"
BODY DEPTH: 4 7/8"
NECK WIDTH AT NUT: 1 11/16" (2 1/8" Bridge Spacing)
SCALE LENGTH: 25.4" Long Scale
TUNING MACHINES: Schaller M-6 Chrome Enclosed with Large Ebony Buttons
STRINGS: M-2200 Martin Marquis Medium Gauge Phosphor Bronze Wound
OTHER OPTIONS: Left-handed At No Additional Charge
CASE: #640 Hardshell Case


Avalon withdrawn

danishbacon

Bump with better photos

danishbacon

Morning bump

Lardy

Wow.

Danish. You have some stunning guitars.

Bump and GLWS.

Benm39

@danishbacon was kind enough to bring this lovely Martin,  his Avalon,  and his Santa Cruz OM round to mine on his way back from another member trade meeting to help me get a better idea of different instruments,  size and tonewood combinations as I was contemplating buying his Santa Cruz prior to its understandable withdrawal.

I can confirm that this is indeed a lovely instrument and sounds great so will hopefully find a happy new owner!

GLWS

danishbacon

Thanks @Lardy & @Benm39 would be nice to keep every single one! These J-18s don’t come up for sale often.

roberty

Gosh that's nice

danishbacon

Bump