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Martin Guitars
Serial Number: #199690
Darren Sproles, who set the NFL's all-time record in all-purpose yards while standing five-foot six, is proof that big things can come in small packages. I'd say this '65 0-18 is the Darren Sproles of acoustic guitars, and that's not a comparison I make lightly! I fell in love with it instantly, and within sixty seconds of picking it up, I had an idea for a new riff, which is always a sign that a guitar is a powerful tool for creative inspiration. As I w... Read More...
Martin Guitars
Nitrocellulose Lacquer
.810 1st - .960 9th
Natural
Darren Sproles, who set the NFL's all-time record in all-purpose yards while standing five-foot six, is proof that big things can come in small packages. I'd say this '65 0-18 is the Darren Sproles of acoustic guitars, and that's not a comparison I make lightly! I fell in love with it instantly, and within sixty seconds of picking it up, I had an idea for a new riff, which is always a sign that a guitar is a powerful tool for creative inspiration. As I was writing this paragraph, my coworker heard me play a single chord, came in, picked it up played it for a few seconds, and immediately said "I'd put a mic right on it."
He's right on the money, as this thing would be a perfect recording guitar. The low-end is warm, woody, and clear, and while it has plenty of presence, it's not boomy at all--just muscular. The midrange (which is the most important frequency for recording) packs a dense punch, with a nice blend of overtones and fundamentals. The high-end is crisp and jangles beautifully with just the right amount of sparkle. It's as if this guitar was purpose-built to excel in the recording studio! Overall, it has a sound that can cut through if you want it to but also sit in a mix beautifully.
It's an excellent fingerstyle guitar, but its powers as a strummer surprised and delighted me. It has lots of headroom and volume for such a small guitar, and its responsiveness is unbeatable. It has also been broken in beautifully, as it has clearly been played a ton, so it's very open and has that coveted vintage warmth.
Whether you're looking for a secret weapon for the studio or an cozy small-bodied inspiration machine, you'll fall in love with this guitar just like I did!
This monster '65 Martin 0-18 has some typical vintage wear, and has undergone a few surgeries over the years, but it responded the way Adrian Peterson responded to his ACL injury in full MVP form. It has been refretted at some point, and the neck has been reset---both look great! The frets show extremely light signs of wear and measure .080 inches by .035 inches. It has had a variety of repairs, many of which appear to have been performed by Martin in 2011 (the receipt in the case doesn't itemize the work done), the most noticeable of which is a crack by the treble-side lower bout, which has some reinforcement strips. It also shows the typical bumps and bruises we expect on a guitar of this vintage, and there are a few areas of more pronounced pick wear on the top. A few things are non-original: a previous owner installed an aftermarket strap button, the tuners look like modern Martin-branded Waverly tuners, and the nut and saddle are likely replacements, too. All in all, it's a mean vintage machine ready to take your acoustic adventures into the stratosphere! It also comes with a non-original hardshell case, too.
Martin Guitars
Vintage 1965 0-18
Natural
Nitrocellulose Lacquer
0-14 Fret
Spruce
Scalloped X-Bracing
Mahogany
.810 1st - .960 9th
Mahogany
Gloss
Brazilian Rosewood
16"
Mother-of-Pearl Dots
20
24.9”
Bone
1.699”
2.094”
None
Bone
Nickel/Brass
Martin
Brazilian Rosewood
Faux Tortoise
Aftermarket strap button installed on heel
Non-original Hardshell Case
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Darren Sproles, who set the NFL's all-time record in all-purpose yards while standing five-foot six, is proof that big things can come in small packages. I'd say this '65 0-18 is the Darren Sproles of acoustic guitars, and that's not a comparison I make lightly! I fell in love with it instantly, and within sixty seconds of picking it up, I had an idea for a new riff, which is always a sign that a guitar is a powerful tool for creative inspiration. As I was writing this paragraph, my coworker heard me play a single chord, came in, picked it up played it for a few seconds, and immediately said "I'd put a mic right on it."
He's right on the money, as this thing would be a perfect recording guitar. The low-end is warm, woody, and clear, and while it has plenty of presence, it's not boomy at all--just muscular. The midrange (which is the most important frequency for recording) packs a dense punch, with a nice blend of overtones and fundamentals. The high-end is crisp and jangles beautifully with just the right amount of sparkle. It's as if this guitar was purpose-built to excel in the recording studio! Overall, it has a sound that can cut through if you want it to but also sit in a mix beautifully.
It's an excellent fingerstyle guitar, but its powers as a strummer surprised and delighted me. It has lots of headroom and volume for such a small guitar, and its responsiveness is unbeatable. It has also been broken in beautifully, as it has clearly been played a ton, so it's very open and has that coveted vintage warmth.
Whether you're looking for a secret weapon for the studio or an cozy small-bodied inspiration machine, you'll fall in love with this guitar just like I did!
This monster '65 Martin 0-18 has some typical vintage wear, and has undergone a few surgeries over the years, but it responded the way Adrian Peterson responded to his ACL injury in full MVP form. It has been refretted at some point, and the neck has been reset---both look great! The frets show extremely light signs of wear and measure .080 inches by .035 inches. It has had a variety of repairs, many of which appear to have been performed by Martin in 2011 (the receipt in the case doesn't itemize the work done), the most noticeable of which is a crack by the treble-side lower bout, which has some reinforcement strips. It also shows the typical bumps and bruises we expect on a guitar of this vintage, and there are a few areas of more pronounced pick wear on the top. A few things are non-original: a previous owner installed an aftermarket strap button, the tuners look like modern Martin-branded Waverly tuners, and the nut and saddle are likely replacements, too. All in all, it's a mean vintage machine ready to take your acoustic adventures into the stratosphere! It also comes with a non-original hardshell case, too.
199690
Martin Guitars
Vintage 1965 0-18
Natural
Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Spruce
Scalloped X-Bracing
Mahogany
.810 1st - .960 9th
Mahogany
Gloss
Brazilian Rosewood
16"
Mother-of-Pearl Dots
20
24.9”
Bone
1.699”
2.094”
None
Bone
Nickel/Brass
Martin
Brazilian Rosewood
Faux Tortoise
Aftermarket strap button installed on heel
Non-original Hardshell Case
