USED 1980 Martin EM-18 Electric Guitar - Natural with Original Hardshell Case

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This Guitar:

Weight: 9 lbs 3.2 oz

Serial Number: 2901

Martin's gone electric?! This instrument was made in Nazareth, Pennsylvania in 1979. The EB-18 was Martin's first foray into the world of solid body electric guitars. It has many of the appointments synonymous with C.F. Martin, such as double dot fret markers on the 7th fret and impeccable construction with thoughtful material choices. The Viennese headstock shape is a nod to European violin makers. While this instrument is well made, it didn't find an audience with Martin traditionalists or the wider market and only 1,375 were manufactured. It remains a beautiful example of an experimental time in Martin's storied history. 

This instrument is in excellent vintage condition. All components are original. There are minor scratches and dings on the body and a couple of small dings on the top of the headstock. The bottom of the guitar has scuffs and marks on it. The neck is in excellent condition. All electronics and hardware function as they should. 

Includes original hardshell case in very good vintage condition. There is a small hole in the plastic on one of the corners of the case.

Body -

• Body Material: Maple with Laminated Rosewood Strips
• Finish Color: Natural

Neck -

• Neck Material: Mahogany with Rosewood Veneer Headstock
• Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
• Fretboard Radius: 12"
• Nut: Brass
• Number of Frets: 22
• Neck Construction: Set Neck

Hardware -

• Bridge: Wrap-around Bridge
• Tuners: Martin Branded Sealed Die-Cast
• Hardware: Brass Cavity Covers

Electronics -

• Pickup: DiMarzio Humbuckers
• Knob Configuration: Neck Pickup Volume, Neck Pickup Tone, Bridge Pickup Volume, Bridge Pickup Tone, 3 Way Pickup Selector Toggle, Phase Switch Toggle, Series/Parallel Toggle