1954 Martin 000-18
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About this guitar
This is a 1954 Martin 000-18, currently in stock at Carter Vintage Guitars in Nashville, Tennessee and listed at $8,000. Nashville Guitar Finder tracks it alongside the rest of the city's boutique and vintage inventory so you can compare it without hopping between shop websites. The shop is always the source of truth for price, condition, and availability — confirm details with them before you make the drive.
This 000-18 is a wonderful vintage orchestra-size acoustic with all the charm and character one hopes to find in a seasoned Martin. It plays beautifully on the original frets, and the V-shaped neck feels substantial yet comfortable in hand. The tone is warm, cohesive, and full-bodied, with excellent balance and a mature, woody character. While it shows signs of use consistent with its age, it has been well preserved and is ready for many more years of music-making. It was previously owned by Dick Penner, author of the Roy Orbison hit "Ooby Dooby." The headstock bears a plaque with Penner's name, and there are several images online of Penner holding the guitar. Includes the original hardshell case (OHSC).
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