Martin Guitar D-18 1955 CFM IV 70th LH
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Martin Guitar
D-18 1955 CFM IV 70th LH
Product Info
Article Number:
617574
Brand:
Martin Guitar
Model:
D-18 1955 CFM IV 70th LH
Category:
Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$6,873.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This CFM IV D-18 is a beautiful tribute to a legendary era of Martin guitars. The 1955 spec recreation gives it that classic, woody tone that’s incredibly responsive – perfect for fingerstyle players and those chasing a vintage vibe. It’s a serious instrument, built for tone and feel, and a dream for left-handed players seeking that iconic Martin sound.
Product Description
- Martin Guitar D-18 1955 CFM IV 70th LH
- Steel-String Guitar
- Left-handed model
- Limited edition - on the occasion of the 70th birthday of Chris F. Martin IV
- Based on a D-18 from 1955
- which was purchased at an auction
- Type: Dreadnought
- Top: Solid spruce
- Back and sides: Solid mahogany
- Neck: Selected hardwood
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- 1955 Style 18 dot fingerboard inlays
- Scale: 645 mm (25.4")
- Nut width: 42.9 mm (1.69")
- 20 frets
- Faux tortoise pickguard
- Rosewood bridge
- Saddle: Bone
- Kluson nickel vintage waffleback machine heads
- Strings: Martin Guitar MA540T
- Colour: Natural
- Includes case
- Made in USA
PROS
- • 1955 spec recreation delivers a warm, woody vintage tone.
- • Solid mahogany back/sides contribute to focused, articulate bass response.
- • Kluson waffleback tuners offer smooth, reliable tuning stability.
- • Left-handed model provides exceptional playability for southpaws.
CONS
- • Premium-priced, represents a significant investment for many players.
- • The faux tortoise pickguard might not appeal to purists.
- • Limited availability as a 70th anniversary, collector's item.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Solid Spruce
Back & Sides
Solid Mahogany
Neck Material
Selected Hardwood
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Scale Length
645 mm (25.4in)
Frets
20
Electronics
None
Weight
Approximately 6.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
Martin meticulously studied a vintage 1955 D-18 to replicate the bracing pattern, neck profile, and overall construction techniques for an authentic feel and tone.
Absolutely; mahogany provides a warmer, more focused tone compared to rosewood, and contributes to a strong fundamental bass response characteristic of that era's D-18s.
As a CFM IV 70th Anniversary model, and a left-handed version, it's likely to hold its value well, particularly if maintained in excellent condition; it’s more of a collector’s piece than a working guitar.
