1942 00-18
This old Martin 00 is has the kind of action that makes it effortless to fingerpick. The sound is unmistakable vintage. It's got that great woody tone but is surprisingly rich and full.
A '42 00-18 in this condition often sells for well over $6000. That is, if you can find one.
Jerry Jeff Walker once had this guitar. And guys like that have the means and opportunity to play and have about any guitar they want. When you pick up
BACK - there are no cracks and the finish is in really great shape for a 68 year old guitar.
SIDES - the 'bottom' side, is in great condition. The 'top' side has three places where there has been work done, as you can see in the pictures. It appears that some overspray was done on that part at the time of the repairs.
NECK - it has had a recent reset.
FRETBOARD - it is in excellent condition.
FRETS - they are new and in great shape.
ACTION - it has been professionally set up and is ready to play.
TUNERS - amazingly they are original, however one button has been replaced.
STRAP PIN ON HEEL - no.
HEADSTOCK - the front and back are in great condition.
FRONT - as you can see, the wood is a nice, warm gold tone. There may have been the normal crack at the base of the pickguard, but if so it was so well repaired that you cannot see a thing. That's it.
PICKGUARD - it is original.
BRIDGE - it is new and a new maple bridgeplate was also installeld.
BRIDGE PINS - Tusq man made ivory. You might notice in a couple of the pictures that there are black bridge pins. I will include those in the case.
INSIDE THE SOUND HOLE - it is very clean.
CASE - it is a TLK premium case and is super nice and like new.
The 2009 Official Vintage Guitar Price Guide shows a 1948 000-18 in excellent condition to have a value of $6200.
This guitar is in awesome shape and the feel, look and sound are all top notch. This is a great value at $4800.
There are 5 ways you can pay for a guitar...
1. Send a personal check. After it goes through (which could take 7 days or so), I will ship you the guitar.
2. Send a bank cashier's check (also known as a bank check and bank draft among other terms.) I will ship you the guitar immediately.
3. Send a money order (you can usually get them at the post office, banks and credit unions.) I will ship the guitar immediately.
4. PayPal. The good part is that it is fast and I can ship the guitar out immediately. The bad part is that they charge a 2.9% transaction PayPal, I'll do it if you will split the cost of the transaction fee with me.
5. Cash. If you're in the area (central Oklahoma) and want to come and play the guitars and / or pick one up, cash is fine.
this feather weight guitar and begin to play it, you'll know why a professional musician would have one like this.
