1976 D-18 Shaded Top

Martin / D-18 Shaded Top

Very rare "Shaded Top" with a small number of pieces produced.
This is a rare Shaded Top made in 1976.

Martin's Shaded Top refers to a special finish on the top of acoustic guitars that are part of the Martin D series.
Shaded Top also creates an antique atmosphere, as the different shades of coloring bring out the expression of the wood's annual rings.

However, Shaded Top is technically very delicate and only a very limited number of craftsmen have mastered this technique.
As a result, Shaded Top guitars are extremely rare and hard to find.

The pickguard has been replaced with the same black as the original, and the body top has a crack repair along the inside of the pickguard. The end pin holes have been extended, but the pickup is not currently mounted. The overall appearance is dignified with faint weather checks.
The tone is bright, shiny, and beautiful for a mahogany/square rod. The color of this guitar also gives it a strong presence.

[SPECIFICATIONS]
TOP : Solid Spruce
BACK/SIDES : Solid Mahogany
NECK : Mahogany
FINGERBOARD/BRIDGE: Rosewood
NUT WIDTH : 44mm
SCALE : 645mm
WEIGHT : 2.00kg
CASE : Non Original Hard Shell Case

[Playing Condition]
- Neck and wood parts thoroughly inspected and adjusted by acoustic guitar specialist
- Neck is straight, no chatter or clogging.
- String height at 12th fret: 2.2mm on 6th string side, 2mm on 1st string side
- Saddle protrusion: approx. 2mm

[Modifications/Repairs]
-Pickguard replacement
Pick Guard Repair - Repair Cracks Inside Pick Guard
-Extend end pin hole

[Covered by 5-year Premium Adjustment Warranty]
- Includes an adjustment support warranty by a craftsman specializing in acoustic guitars with a track record of repair/adjustment of approximately 2,000 guitars per year.
- Customization consultation to suit your playing style is welcome.

[For a fee]
- Priority will be given to repairing peeling of adhesive parts such as bracing and bridge due to aging.
- We can also provide replacement work for fret board and other consumable parts.

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[Adjustment/Cleaning]
- All parts are disassembled and thoroughly cleaned.
- All parts are disassembled and thoroughly cleaned. Precise and thorough adjustments are made by a craftsman specializing in acoustic guitars.

[Buyback/Trade-in]
- We offer a full range of purchase services, not only for acoustic guitars, but also for electric guitars, basses, effectors, wind instruments, and more.
- When you purchase an acoustic guitar from us, you can trade it in for a higher-than-usual price.
- We also accept consignment sales. Inquiries about contract terms and conditions are welcome.
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- Over-the-counter purchase
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- Mail order
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[Mail Order Relief Service].
- Since we are not able to offer a trial for mail-order sales, we offer a trial period of 6 days after the product arrives at our store.
- If the product does not meet your expectations after you have had a chance to try it out at home, we will refund the full amount of the product price. The customer is responsible for return shipping costs.

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