1945 Martin 0-18
This has been my personal guitar for a number of years and it's maybe the best Martin 0 I've come across. It has the perfect neck profile; a substantial rounded V with rolled fingerboard edges. The tone can be described as mid range focused and punchy, it really excels at fingerstyle. It's just had a neck reset completed by Brothers Music in PA, so the playability is as good as it gets. These guitars are the perfect choice for traveling and songwriting thanks to the lightweight compact body, but at the same time, it doesn't compromise at all in sound. There is tons of honest play wear throughout the body but surprisingly no cracks! There is only a minor repair at the back of the headstock that was neatly done.
These wartime Martins are fairly rare and offer a unique combination of features not found in any other era. They are ultra light weight thanks the the ebony rod in the neck and light wartime tuners. A full rounded V profile neck ideal for those who prefer bigger necks. And this was the first year Martin used Sitka for the tops and straight tapered braces.
Overall Condition: Very Good +
Repairs: Neck reset, new saddle, refret, repair small crack behind headstock
Finish: Original
Frets: Refretted
Tuners: Original open back Klusons
Bridge: Original Brazilian rosewood
Saddle: New cut through style bone saddle
Nut Width: 1 11/16"
Neck Profile: Chunky rounded V rolled fingerboard edges
Setup: 3/32" Low E, 2/32" high e at the 12th fret
Case: HSC