{"product_id":"martin-d-18-1955-cfmiv-55th-birthday-anniversary-limited-edition-acoustic-guitar-55-of-55-with-hardshell-case-used","title":"Martin D-18 1955 CFMIV 55th Birthday Anniversary Limited Edition Acoustic Guitar, 55 of 55 with Hardshell Case - Used","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-YOU ARE VIEWING PHOTOS OF THE ACTUAL GUITAR BEING SOLD!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis used Martin\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewill ship insured, fully set up, and inspected from Rapid City, SD. In excellent condition, this acoustic sports minimal wear and scratching, including the original hardshell case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuy risk free with our 14 day - full refund, less shipping, return policy. Check out our shop policies for more details.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBuilt to celebrate Chris Martin IV’s 55th birthday, this remarkable 2010 Martin D-18 CFMIV 55th Birthday Anniversary guitar—number 55 of just 55 made—faithfully revives the tone and feel of a 1955 D-18. Originally kept at the Martin factory as a prototype before entering private hands, it carries with it a piece of modern Martin history. Its solid Sitka spruce top is paired with stunning quilted mahogany back and sides, creating a look that’s both refined and understated, while offering the dry, balanced tone that defines the D-18 legacy. Every note rings with crisp clarity and punch, perfectly suited for articulate flatpicking or warm, open strumming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTrue to its midcentury inspiration, this instrument features rear-shifted 5\/16” Sitka spruce X-bracing, a 25.4” scale, and a modified V neck profile that captures the comfortable vintage feel of the era. The satin-finished genuine mahogany neck and black ebony fingerboard offer effortless playability, while the Style 18 inlays and Madagascar rosewood headplate tie the design back to Martin’s storied roots. Traditional appointments like tortoise binding, a Delmar pickguard, and Grover Deluxe tuners complete the period-correct aesthetic with subtle elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis rare anniversary D-18 isn’t just a commemorative piece—it’s a fully realized player’s instrument, crafted with the same care and precision that have defined Martin for generations. With its blend of historical authenticity, limited production, and factory provenance, this guitar stands as both a collector’s prize and a lasting tribute to Chris Martin IV’s leadership and legacy at the helm of C.F. 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