Name: 1952 Martin 5-18 Acoustic Guitar
Brand: Queens Vintage Guitars
Price: 3750.0 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

Price

The size 5 was the smallest body size made by Martin! It makes a perfect travel guitar for someone that wants a high quality instrument in a compact package. It's had a neck reset and the saddle slot recut for perfect playability and intonation. The original frets have hardly any wear and it comes with the original soft shell case. It has the typical repaired crack by the pickguard under the B string. It can be tuned to standard or up a minor third like a terz guitar (standard tuning with a capo on the 3rd fret) for players in the studio that want a different tonal flavor. This is likely the best sounding and playing 5-18 you'll find thanks to the repair work that was done. It would make a fine travel guitar or addition to your studio arsenal.

Overview

Year: 1952

Brand: Martin

Model: 5-18

Condition: Excellent

Repairs: Repaired crack under b string

Modifications: Openback grover tuners

Case: Original soft shell case

Additional Information:

Materials

Top: Sitka Spruce

Back/Sides: Mahogany

Neck: Mahogany

Fingerboard: Brazilian Rosewood

Frets: Original frets, excellent condition

Bridge: Brazilian Rosewood

Tuners: Open back grover

Nut:

Finish: Original nitro

Truss Rod:

Measurements

Nut Width: 1 5/8"

Scale Length: 21.4"

Neck Depth, 1st fret: 0.81"

Neck Depth, 7th fret: 0.97"

String Spacing at Bridge: 2 5/32"

Weight (lbs):

Action: 5/64"-2/32"

Strings: 10-48 phosphor bronze

Flat Rate Shipping

$95 shipping on all instruments within the continental US.

Hassel Free Returns

We want you to be completely satisfied with your new instrument. All purchases come with a 48 hour approval period. If for any reason you don't want to keep your guitar, just let us know within this period and send it back in the original packaging. Customer will be responsible for return shipping costs.