American Guitar, C.F. Martin & Company, Nazareth, 1939, Model D-18

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American Guitar, C.F. Martin & Company, Nazareth, 1939, Model D-18, stamped CF MARTIN & CO, NAZARETH PA on the center strip and D-18, 76531 at the upper block, labeled CF MARTIN & CO EST 1833 on the headstock decal, length of back 20 in., width of lower bout 15 3/4 in., with period case.
Estimate $18,000-24,000

Replaced bridge, bridge pins, surface scratches. Minor tuner fracture in headstock. Case probably earlier D-28 model. Repaired hairline crack, lower bass side of back, approx. 4 in.

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