Martin 1959 Made D-18E #354756 With Hard Shell Case Safe delivery from Japan

Description: Item TitleMartin 1959 Made D-18E #354756 With Hard Shell Case Safe delivery from JapanProduct Description1959 D-18E #354756 According to the documents, the D-18E was produced for only two years, one in 1958 and 301 in 1959,and the total number produced was only 302, making it an extremely rare model. The D-18E was an unpopular model that did not sell at all in 1959, and production was discontinued early, but it became famous after Kurt Cobain used it in an unplugged performance, and the 1959 D-18E he owned was sold for hundreds of millions of yen, making it the most expensive guitar in the world. In 1951, Gibson released the flat-top guitar [CF-100E] equipped with a magnetic pickup P-90, which is also known as the origin of electric acoustic guitars, and Martin released three electric models, the D-28E, D-18E, and 00-18E, around 1959. Equipped with two DeArmond pickups, it has a striking look, and is equipped with one volume, two tone, and a pickup selector toggle switch, allowing you to switch between rear center and front.The body itself is a direct copy of the D-18 from that time, with solid mahogany used for the sides and back,the top is solid Sitka spruce, the Jacaranda fingerboard and bridge, and the Kluson tuners with metal knobs are also original, the bracing has been modified to accommodate the pickups, and the pickguard has also been cut to fit the pickups, making this the original specification.This guitar was so unique that it was not popular at the time and ended up being short-lived, but due to the small number of units produced,it is now an instrument that is traded at high prices, mainly among vintage guitar collectors. It has scratches, dents, and buckle scratches overall, and has a worn feel, with plenty of weather checking, giving it an atmosphere.It has been played a lot, mainly around the pickguard, and there is some lacquer touch-up on the gouged areas.There are also touch-ups on the buckle scratches on the back and the right shoulder part of the side.There are some small scuffs on the low position of the fingerboard, and it is an instrument that has been used for many years.Although it is a well-used instrument, it has been properly adjusted, with the nut and saddle replaced and refretted.It plays well, the neck is in good condition, and the string height is properly set to make it easy to play.There is also room to fine-tune the saddle height.Although some consumable parts have been replaced, the main parts are original and have high vintage value.The original DeArmond PU also has a very powerful and lively sound. The volume is not that much when played live, but it has a dry, aged sound and a unique sound that combines the warm and sweet jazz tone of the vintage DeArmond PU with the warmth and dry box resonance of the vintage mahogany.It is recommended not only for its rarity but also for its good sound.This is a collector's piece that is rarely available on the market, so please take this opportunity to try it out. [SPEC]Body size: DreadnoughtTop: Solid spruceSides: Solid mahoganyBack: Solid mahoganyNeck: MahoganyFingerboard: JacarandaBridge: JacarandaPickguard: Tortoiseshell patternPickups: Original DeArmond x 2Top color: NaturalScale: Approx. 645.2mmNut width: Approx. 42mm Payment Supports managed payments Please pay within 5 days after auction is finished. About Us We are located in Japan. It's our pleasure to make you happy by proposing our recommend item. If you have any questions or request about items, please feel free to ask us. International Buyers - Please Note: -Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. -Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying. -These charges are normally collected by the delivering freight (shipping) company or when you pick the item up - do not confuse them for additional shipping charges. -We do not mark merchandise values below value or mark items as - gifts - The US and International government regulations prohibit such behavior. Thank you for your understanding.

Price: 38949.05 USD

Location: Japan

End Time: 2024-12-05T13:42:02.000Z

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