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Martin D-18VS Vintage Series Slotted Head 12 frets guitar 2005

Martin D-18VS Vintage Series Slotted Head 12 frets guitar 2005

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C.F. Martin & Co. D-18VS Vintage Series (2005) – 12-Fret Mahogany Dreadnought – Excellent Condition

This Martin D-18VS Vintage Series from 2005 — also searched as Martin D18VS, Martin D 18 VS, Martin D-18 Vintage Series, used Martin D-18VS, or Martin 12-fret dreadnought — is a highly desirable vintage-inspired model combining traditional Style 18 construction with the powerful, open response of a 12-fret dreadnought.

Built with a solid Sitka spruce top and solid genuine mahogany back and sides, the D-18VS delivers the classic Martin mahogany voice with strong fundamentals, dry woody mids, clear trebles and a deep, resonant bass response.

A key feature of this model is its 12-fret body design, which places the bridge deeper into the lower bout than on a standard 14-fret dreadnought. This gives the top a different vibrational character and contributes to the D-18VS’s powerful, open and responsive sound.

The Vintage Series specification includes scalloped X-bracing, a Modified V neck, wide 1 3/4” (44.5 mm) nut, ebony fingerboard and bridge, slotted headstock and traditional vintage-style appointments. The result is a guitar with a distinctly old-school Martin feel and excellent dynamic range.

This 2005 Martin D-18VS is in excellent condition, showing only minimal signs of careful use. It has been very well maintained and is a superb choice for players looking for a rare, powerful and highly responsive mahogany Martin.

Specifications – Martin D-18VS Vintage Series (2005)

  • Brand: C.F. Martin & Co.
  • Model: D-18VS
  • Year: 2005
  • Series: Vintage Series
  • Body Size: Dreadnought, 12-Fret
  • Top: Solid Sitka Spruce
  • Back & Sides: Solid Genuine Mahogany
  • Bracing: Scalloped X-Bracing
  • Scale Length: 25.4” (645 mm)
  • Nut Width: 1 3/4” (44.5 mm)
  • Neck: Genuine Mahogany
  • Neck Profile: Modified V
  • Fingerboard: Ebony
  • Bridge: Ebony
  • Headstock: Slotted
  • Fingerboard Inlays: Style 18
  • Electronics: None
  • Condition: Excellent
  • Case: Original Martin Hardshell Case
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