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Martin 0-18 (1944) Vintage Acoustic Guitar

Vintage 1944 Martin 0-18 Acoustic Guitar with Adirondack Spruce Top, Mahogany Back and Sides, Comfortable Short-Scale Neck, Warm Blues Tone, and Authentic Wartime Character
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Martin 0-18 (1944) Vintage Acoustic Guitar

Vintage 1944 Martin 0-18 Acoustic Guitar with Adirondack Spruce Top, Mahogany Back and Sides, Comfortable Short-Scale Neck, Warm Blues Tone, and Authentic Wartime Character
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SKU: MAR-VINTAGE-1944MARTIN018RRP: $16,999
Overview

Martin 0-18 (1944) Vintage Acoustic Guitar

The 1944 Martin 0-18 is a rare opportunity to own a genuine wartime Martin with 80 years of character, craftsmanship and beautifully aged acoustic tone. Its compact 0-size body delivers surprising volume, warmth and projection, making it an exceptional choice for blues, fingerstyle and singer-songwriters.

Vintage Tone with a Bigger Voice

An Adirondack red spruce top paired with mahogany back and sides produces a warm, mid-focused sound with a quick, clear response. Despite its smaller body, this 0-18 delivers impressive volume and presence.

Effortless Playing Feel

The 24¾" short-scale neck offers reduced string tension for comfortable fretting, expressive bends and responsive fingerpicking. Low action and excellent tuning stability make this vintage instrument a pleasure to play.

Why Choose This 1944 Martin?

Own a piece of Martin's wartime history with the distinctive sound and naturally aged character that make vintage acoustic guitars so desirable.

Features

  • Original finish with authentic heavy vintage wear

  • Adirondack red spruce top

  • Mahogany back and sides

  • Compact 0-size body

  • 24¾" short-scale neck

  • Warm, mid-focused acoustic tone

  • Low, playable action

  • Excellent tuning stability

  • Structurally sound

  • Replacement bridge

Specifications

Brand Martin
Year 1944
Model 0-18
Made in USA
Colour Natural
Body Adirondack red spruce top with mahogany back and sides
Neck Mahogany (Soft V)
Radius 16"
Inlays Graduated mother-of-pearl dots
Scale Length 24 3/4" (short scale)
Nut Width 1 11/16"
Fretboard Brazilian Rosewood
Case Yes
Sourced from Dallas, TX

Condition note: This is a vintage instrument with substantial natural finish wear and a replaced bridge. No apparent breaks or major repairs have been identified.

For more information on this instrument, please email vintage@musoscorner.com.au.

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