Description
Martin Limited Edition D-18 1955 CFM IV 70th! Reclaimed Spruce Top, Mahogany Back & Sides, GE-Modified Low Oval Standard Taper Select Hardwood Neck, Rosewood Fingerboard, Vintage-style Kluson Waffleback Tuners, Rosewood Bridge. Awesome!
This Martin Limited Edition D-18 1955 CFM IV 70th marks Chris Martin IV’s 70th birthday. She’s inspired by an original 1955 D-18 recently acquired at auction. That guitar, serial number 144636, was part of the legendary Skip Maggiora collection and shows considerable playwear on the top, adding to its character and storied past. 1955 wasn’t just a milestone year for the Martin family—it was the dawn of the folk boom, a movement that would forever shape the sound of American music and launch the company into its next great chapter.
Limited to 70 guitars this dreadnought captures the essence of that mid-century Martin with the unmistakable tone and feel! She delivers a loud, projective tone. The top is made from reclaimed Sitka Spruce sourced from land- and water-salvaged old-growth trees from Alaska. This marks the first time Martin has used this unique, sustainably sourced Spruce. Paired with rear-shifted non-scalloped Sitka Spruce X-bracing, this old-growth top produces a clear, even tone and offers a precise, focused sound with enhanced treble clarity and responsiveness. The FSC®-certified Indian Rosewood fingerboard features mother-of-pearl 1955 Style 18 dots, while Genuine Mahogany neck with the Golden Era (GE) Modified Low Oval profile provides smooth, comfortable playability. Vintage-style Kluson® Waffleback® nickel tuners complete the look, blending vintage style with reliable precision. Also included is an embossed paper label hand-signed by Chris Martin IV. It’s a fitting tribute to Chris’ dedication to quality, tradition, and innovation.
More info and sound impression coming soon.
Price includes:
- C.F. Martin Limited lifetime warranty.
- 21% VAT included. VAT is not applicable for buyers from outside the Eurozone.
- We ship worldwide, fully insured. Check your shipping rate HERE.
- 14 day Return Policy applies.
- All guitars come with a new set of strings and a setup to your liking.
