This vintage 1943 Martin 00-18 acoustic guitar has survived in amazing condition and has just come in from the family of the original owner. It’s crack free and comes with the original chipboard case and a scan of the original receipt.

Make and Model:CF Martin & Co 00-18

Year:1943. Scalloped bracing, Adirondack top, original receipt from 1944.

Specifications: Adirondack Spruce top, inlaid Ebony strip for neck reinforcement, thin cog wartime tuners with no bushings.3 lbs even.24 7/8″ scale length, 1 11/16″ nut width, .85″ neck depth at the first fret. Inlaid Ebony neck reinforcement with .010″ neck relief at full string tension. Action is 3/32″ bass side and 2/32″ treble side measured at the 12th fret.

Condition: Excellent! This is an amazingly well preserved crack free example withoriginal finish throughout. There are various light scratches and dings.

Notes: It’s amazing to think that this guitar has been in a local closet since the 1940s just waiting to be rediscovered. The top is delightfully lively and resonant and responds nicely to fingerstyle playing. I was stunned to find a perfect bridge plate and bracing inside. I’m confident you’ll love this super well preserved war time 00-18 Martin in its original case.