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This guitar combines all the elements that make up the legendary reputation of early postwar Martins: light weight, exceptional resonance, and an open, well-played-in tone that has had more than 70 years to develop.
\nOne unique feature is the \u201cLittle Doyle\u201d branding<\/strong> on the blanket. There is no reliable documentation regarding its origin. This is likely a personal mark left by a previous owner. A connection to the American musician Little Buddy Doyle<\/em><\/strong><\/a> is suspected, but cannot be substantiated and is therefore expressly not claimed.
\nThe ceiling is also interesting: 1953 falls within the so-called \u201cMystery Top\u201d period<\/strong><\/em><\/a> in Martin\u2019s history, during which it is still debated today whether Adirondack spruce was used alongside Sitka spruce. Regardless of the type of wood, this instrument impresses with its exceptionally lively and balanced sound.
\nAn authentic vintage Martin from a top vintage\u2014lightweight, beautifully broken in, and with a story all its own.
\nVarious repairs to the sides, bottom, and top are visible. The guitar was refinished, and it was probably also given a neck reset. The decal was replaced.
\nAn instrument for musicians and collectors who value character over perfection.<\/p>\n

\u2705 Model: Martin D-18<\/strong><\/em><\/a>
\n\u2705 Year built: 1953
\n\u2705 Made in USA
\n\u2705 Dreadnought
\n\u2705 Top: Solid spruce (presumably Adirondack or early Sitka\u2014a so-called “Mystery Top”)
\n\u2705 Back & Sides: Solid mahogany
\n\u2705 Neck: Mahogany
\n\u2705 Fingerboard: Brazilian rosewood
\n\u2705 Bridge: Brazilian rosewood
\n\u2705 Weight: 1907 grams
\n\u2705 “Little Doyle” branding on the blanket
\n\u2705 Later Martin ABS case included<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Genuine Vintage Martin Acoustic<\/strong>
\nCondition: Rocked
\nSerial No.: 133090
\nWeight: 1.9 kg
\nShipping class:Upon request<\/strong><\/a>
\nCase: Yes, a later Martin ABS case
\nBrokerage sale: 15480<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":251698,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":""},"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[2603,2064],"product_tag":[2470,1862],"class_list":{"0":"post-253387","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-collectors-item","7":"product_cat-acoustic-guitars-en","8":"product_tag-collectors-item-en","9":"product_tag-vintage-en","10":"product_shipping_class-only-pickup","12":"first","13":"instock","14":"sold-individually","15":"purchasable","16":"product-type-simple"},"composite_virtual":false,"composite_layout":"","composite_add_to_cart_form_location":"","composite_editable_in_cart":false,"composite_sold_individually_context":"","composite_shop_price_calc":"","composite_components":[],"composite_scenarios":[],"pp_statuses_selecting_workflow":false,"pp_workflow_action":"current","pp_status_selection":"publish","yoast_head":"\n1953 Martin - 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