{"product_id":"martin-d12-18-sunburst-vintage-12-string-dreadnought-1974","title":"Martin D12-18 Sunburst Vintage 12-String Dreadnought 1974","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eC.F. Martin \u0026amp; Co. D12-18 Sunburst (1974) – Vintage 12-String Dreadnought – Very Good Condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMartin D12-18 Sunburst 1974\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a rare and beautifully preserved example of Martin’s mahogany-bodied 12-string acoustic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntroduced in the early 1970s, the D12-18 combines a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esolid spruce top\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esolid mahogany back and sides\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, producing a lighter and more direct sound than a rosewood 12-string. It has a warm, clear voice with strong note separation, shimmering trebles, and a balanced bass response.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike the earlier 12-fret D12-20, the D12-18 uses a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e14-fret neck joint\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, providing easier access to the upper frets. This example also features Martin’s attractive factory \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSunburst Shade finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, which is considerably less common than the natural-finished version.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1974 Martin D12-18 SB\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003every good condition for its age\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The guitar has been properly adjusted and offers comfortable playability across the fingerboard. The neck angle has been reset, the nut and saddle have been replaced, and the frets have been adjusted.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eno cracks, only co\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esmetic signs of use include a small scratch on the lower-right side and another scratch around the waist on the back.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe action is currently approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.5 mm on the first string and 1.9 mm on the sixth course at the 12th fret\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, providing an unusually comfortable setup for a vintage 12-string. There remains sufficient saddle height for future adjustment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncludes a vintage Martin black hardshell case. The case was previously blue and has been refinished black.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⸻\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications – Martin D12-18 Sunburst (1974)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eModel:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Martin D12-18 SB (D1218 \/ D 12-18 \/ D12 18 \/ D 12 18)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eYear:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1974\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eInstrument Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 12-String Acoustic Guitar\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBody Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dreadnought, 14-Fret\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTop:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Solid Spruce\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBack \u0026amp; Sides:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Solid Mahogany\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eNeck:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mahogany\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFingerboard:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rosewood\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBridge:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rosewood\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eNut Width:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 47 mm \/ 1.85”\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFinish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Factory Sunburst Shade\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTuners:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Original Six-a-Side Grover Square Shield Tuners\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eElectronics:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e None\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAction at 12th Fret:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 1.5 mm treble and 1.9 mm bass\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Very Good\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Martin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54062743290194,"sku":null,"price":36129.0,"currency_code":"SEK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/0396\/5266\/files\/IMG_1416-Photoroom.jpg?v=1784708128","url":"https:\/\/guitar-heroes.net\/products\/martin-d12-18-sunburst-vintage-12-string-dreadnought-1974","provider":"Guitar-Heroes","version":"1.0","type":"link"}