{"product_id":"1984-martin-d-18-v-vintage-series","title":"1984 Martin D-18 V (Vintage Series)","description":"\u003cp\u003eMartin only produced 56 of these guitars total in 1984 and they did not offer this particular style guitar until 13 years later, officially debuting the official \"Vintage Series\". This guitar was more of a prototype to what would become the Vintage Series, and to make it even more special, the label is signed by CF Martin III \u0026amp; IV. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are not to be confused with the standard Martins of that era and are very much different. Recently, a well-known professional bluegrass musician described this guitar as a \"monster of a guitar\" and that it surely is. VERY loud and responsive, with tons of tone and clarity. This is partially due to a few minor mods including a neck reset, popsicle brace removal and the bridge has been thinned down a bit. It also has a fairly tall saddle which also helps with the volume and responsiveness. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are no visible repairs or cracks in the guitar, and the finish is also clean with no checking. The tuners have been changed out from the originals with Grover open back with no obvious signs of being changed. Frets appear to be the originals and have plenty of life left in them, bridge plate is also very clean and shows no signs of wear. All in all, we would describe the guitar in excellent condition for it's age. It is an absolute bluegrass machine, and rivals much older and more expensive pre 70's Martins!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeck Profile- V \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEbony Fingerboard and bridge\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 11\/16\" nut width \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSitka Spruce top\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMahogany Back and Sides (appears to be old growth\/choice)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVintage style, cut through saddle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStandard Placed Scalloped X bracing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTuners- grover open gear\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePickguard- 50's style cleared over\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Boss Vintage Guitars-and other fine acoustic instruments","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44824082841791,"sku":null,"price":3499.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0648\/8290\/1183\/files\/IMG-7047.heic?v=1766095569","url":"https:\/\/bossvintageguitars.com\/products\/1984-martin-d-18-v-vintage-series","provider":"Boss Vintage Guitars-and other fine acoustic instruments","version":"1.0","type":"link"}