1948 Martin D-18 Dreadnought Acoustic Natural Finish w/HSC

1948 Martin D-18 Dreadnought In Natural Finish

This Guitar Is Located At IVG Sherman Oaks 

In Very Good Overall Condition (Please See Photos)

Finish Shows Evidence Of Older Light Overspray And Cosmetic Play Wear, Including Various Dings, Marks And Scratches Visible Throughout

Older Neck And Bridge Reset

Saddle Is Low, Will Benefit From A New Neck Reset In Coming Years

Currently Plays Well With Medium Action

Pickguard Shows Some Shrinking And Small Stress Crack In One Area (See Photos)

Added Strap Button As Shown

No Other Major Cracks, Breaks Or Repairs

Braces Intact

Excellent Sounding Guitar

Made In Nazareth, PA

Dreadnought Body With Mahogany Back And Sides And Solid Spruce Top

Mahogany Neck With Brazilian Rosewood Fingerboard And Mother Of Pearl Dot Inlays

Brazilian Rosewood Bridge With Through Saddle

Previously Refretted With Vintage-Sized Wire, Frets Are In Good Playable Condition With Some Life Left

Red Tortoise Shell Binding

Original Grover Tuners

25.4" Scale Length

1 11/16" Nut Width

Neck Depth At 1st Fret: 0.87"

Neck Depth At 10th Fret: 1.06"

String Height At 12th Fret Bass Side: 4/32"

String Height At 12th Fret Treble Side: 2/32"

Weighs 4lbs 2oz

Comes As Shown With 70's Martin Hard Shell Case

The 1948 Martin D-18 is a quintessential post-war dreadnought prized for its clarity, balance, and dry, woody tone. Built with a solid spruce top and mahogany back and sides, it delivers strong fundamental notes, crisp articulation, and a focused low end that records beautifully. The comfortable mahogany neck, ebony fingerboard and bridge, and understated appointments reflect Martin’s no-frills craftsmanship of the era. With its powerful projection and honest, timeless voice, a ’48 D-18 is a benchmark acoustic for flatpickers, singer-songwriters, and traditionalists alike.