Description
Martin 0-18 1926 Acoustic Guitar – A True Vintage Holy Grail with Astonishing Tone
The Martin 0-18 1926 Acoustic Guitar is one of the true holy grails of vintage steel-string instruments. Light as a feather yet explosively powerful, this century-old masterpiece delivers the voice of a well-seasoned vintage Martin while offering smooth, effortless playability thanks to its recent professional restoration.
This 0-18 embodies everything that makes early 20th-century Martins so legendary:
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Huge, clean, articulate tone
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Dry, punchy bass
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Sparkling, energetic trebles
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Exceptional projection for such a small and lightweight body
Everyone who has played this guitar has come away stunned by its responsiveness and clarity. It practically plays itself — lively, dynamic, and beautifully balanced.
This Martin 0-18 1926 Acoustic Guitar has been restored with great skill and care, bringing it back to top playing condition without compromising its vintage charm. It is fully stable, structurally sound, and set up for professional use.
This is a player’s grade vintage guitar with modifications, offered at far below the usual market price for a 1920s 0-18.
Work and condition notes include:
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New bridge
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Old refinish on back and sides
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New fretboard installed
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No cracks, breaks or repairs
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Neck reset completed for optimal playability
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Excellent low action:
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2.4 mm (E string)
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1.7 mm (e string) at the 12th fret
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Fully checked and approved by our luthier
Despite the modifications, the guitar retains its original character and delivers a breathtaking vintage tone that only an instrument of this age can produce.
This 0-18 has:
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Immense acoustic power for its small body size
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An expressive, energetic fundamental
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Rich harmonic overtones
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Fast response ideal for fingerstyle, old-time, blues, and light flatpicking
- The guitar comes with the original, but beaten up case
It is truly one of those rare guitars where the first chord is enough to fall in love.
Early 1920s Martins are increasingly difficult to find — especially ones restored to such a high playing standard. This Martin 0-18 1926 Acoustic Guitar is your chance to own a vintage flat-top that none of your friends will have, with a voice that outshines many far more expensive collector pieces.

















