{"product_id":"1944-martin-0-18-flat-top-small-body-prewar-vintage-acoustic-guitar-project","title":"1944 Martin 0-18 Flat Top Small Body Prewar Vintage Acoustic Guitar PROJECT","description":"\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1771\/7813\/files\/KC_Vintage_Guitars_Logo_2_240x240.png?v=1711760835\" alt=\"\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e1944 Martin 0-18 Flat Top Small Body Prewar Vintage Acoustic Guitar PROJECT!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"154\"\u003eHere is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"10\" data-end=\"43\"\u003enice project 1944 Martin 0-18\u003c\/strong\u003e, featuring \u003cstrong data-start=\"55\" data-end=\"84\"\u003epre-war scalloped bracing\u003c\/strong\u003e, offered as a solid restoration candidate for a player-focused build.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"156\" data-end=\"469\"\u003eLet’s be clear up front — this one is \u003cstrong data-start=\"194\" data-end=\"216\"\u003enot for collectors\u003c\/strong\u003e, as it has had significant work done over the years. However, it is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"287\" data-end=\"392\"\u003every appealing candidate for someone looking to bring a pre-war Martin back to full playing condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, especially given what these typically cost in restored or custom shop form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"471\" data-end=\"726\"\u003eThe guitar has been \u003cstrong data-start=\"491\" data-end=\"516\"\u003ecompletely refinished\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the \u003cstrong data-start=\"526\" data-end=\"576\"\u003ebridge, pickguard, and tuners are not original\u003c\/strong\u003e. There are also \u003cstrong data-start=\"593\" data-end=\"622\"\u003ethree repaired top cracks\u003c\/strong\u003e, which may benefit from additional attention, along with some \u003cstrong data-start=\"685\" data-end=\"725\"\u003elight bellying below the bridge area\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"728\" data-end=\"1038\"\u003eIn our opinion, this would be a \u003cstrong data-start=\"760\" data-end=\"835\"\u003estrong candidate for a shade top refinish and full restoration approach\u003c\/strong\u003e, depending on how far the next owner wants to take it. It will also need a \u003cstrong data-start=\"911\" data-end=\"925\"\u003eneck reset\u003c\/strong\u003e, and while the bridge is not actively lifting, it could benefit from further work as part of a full restoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1040\" data-end=\"1289\"\u003eOn the positive side, the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1066\" data-end=\"1104\"\u003efrets are in pretty nice condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, and importantly, the guitar actually \u003cstrong data-start=\"1143\" data-end=\"1177\"\u003esounds very strong and musical\u003c\/strong\u003e. It has \u003cstrong data-start=\"1186\" data-end=\"1261\"\u003eplenty of volume, projection, and that classic pre-war Martin character\u003c\/strong\u003e, even in its current state.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1291\" data-end=\"1437\"\u003eDespite its issues, this remains a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1326\" data-end=\"1366\"\u003epre-war scalloped-braced Martin 0-18\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is still a very desirable foundation for a restoration project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1439\" data-end=\"1474\"\u003eIt comes with a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1455\" data-end=\"1473\"\u003echipboard case\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1476\" data-end=\"1479\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"gz3got\" data-start=\"1481\" data-end=\"1500\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1485\" data-end=\"1500\"\u003eThe Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1501\" data-end=\"1738\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"16dg2gt\" data-start=\"1501\" data-end=\"1542\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1503\" data-end=\"1517\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Player \/ Project Grade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"izgsai\" data-start=\"1543\" data-end=\"1619\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1545\" data-end=\"1561\"\u003eOriginality:\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-original bridge, pickguard, tuners; refinished body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"rgupok\" data-start=\"1620\" data-end=\"1646\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1622\" data-end=\"1633\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Refinished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"mkwj81\" data-start=\"1647\" data-end=\"1738\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1649\" data-end=\"1659\"\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pre-war scalloped bracing; multiple repaired top cracks; neck reset required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1740\" data-end=\"1743\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"opaezp\" data-start=\"1745\" data-end=\"1772\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1749\" data-end=\"1772\"\u003ePlayability \u0026amp; Sound\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1773\" data-end=\"2008\"\u003eEven in its current state, this guitar delivers a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1823\" data-end=\"1868\"\u003esurprisingly strong and open vintage tone\u003c\/strong\u003e, with \u003cstrong data-start=\"1875\" data-end=\"1935\"\u003egood volume and that dry, woody pre-war Martin character\u003c\/strong\u003e. Once properly restored, it has the potential to be an excellent player.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2010\" data-end=\"2013\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"2l0mzs\" data-start=\"2015\" data-end=\"2037\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2019\" data-end=\"2037\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2038\" data-end=\"2201\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"f220jo\" data-start=\"2038\" data-end=\"2059\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2040\" data-end=\"2050\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Martin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"dwl5c9\" data-start=\"2060\" data-end=\"2079\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2062\" data-end=\"2072\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0-18\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1whnkc5\" data-start=\"2080\" data-end=\"2098\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2082\" data-end=\"2091\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1944\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ru4n30\" data-start=\"2099\" data-end=\"2145\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2101\" data-end=\"2117\"\u003eTop Bracing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Scalloped (Pre-War)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"rgupok\" data-start=\"2146\" data-end=\"2172\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2148\" data-end=\"2159\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Refinished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"16xpkoq\" data-start=\"2173\" data-end=\"2201\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2175\" data-end=\"2184\"\u003eCase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chipboard Case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2203\" data-end=\"2206\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1uwscs\" data-start=\"2208\" data-end=\"2257\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2212\" data-end=\"2257\"\u003eWhy Buy From Kansas City Vintage Guitars?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2258\" data-end=\"2473\"\u003eWe specialize in \u003cstrong data-start=\"2275\" data-end=\"2318\"\u003ehigh-quality vintage and modern guitars\u003c\/strong\u003e for collectors and serious players alike. 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