1953 Martin 00-18 – Serial #128751
Martin’s pioneering bracing innovations of the early 20th century didn’t just shape the modern acoustic—they defined it, creating instruments that balance strength with remarkable resonance.
This Martin 00-18 Serial #128751 is a stellar example of that legacy, crafted in Nazareth, PA. It comes in its excellent condition black green-lined case and appears to be 100% original—no repairs, no cracks, no overspray, no excuses. The mahogany neck and Brazilian rosewood fingerboard are perfectly straight, with no reset or structural work required—an astonishing rarity for a guitar of this vintage. Tonally, it’s everything you’d hope for in a 00-18: warm, woody mids, sparkling highs, and a rich, focused low end. The spruce top and mahogany back and sides give it a perfectly balanced voice—responsive to the lightest fingerpicking yet powerful enough to cut through with a flatpick.
More than just an instrument, this is a living piece of musical history—a guitar that inspires every time you pick it up. Martins of this caliber don’t come around often, especially in this condition.
Condition: Excellent 9.5 of 10
Price: $12,000.00 OBO
