MARTIN D-18 1955 CFM IV 70TH CUSTOM INK AGED TOP DREADNOUGHT ACOUSTIC GUITAR

Up for sale a Martin D-18 1955 CFM IV 70th Custom Ink Aged Top Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar  w/Case - #2976128!  We are an Authorized Dealer of Martin Guitars!  This beautiful instrument is a Floor Demo Model in Brand New Cosmetic Condition and it comes with the Full Manufacturer's Warranty*.  After inspection, we noticed few fine scratches, marks and few other imperfections here and there (see 14th to 18th pictures), but absolutely nothing major.  Since it's a floor demo model, you can also email us for an update of the item condition before purchasing.  Unit comes in its Martin Hardshell Case.      

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MARTIN D-18 1955 CFM IV 70TH

To mark Chris Martin IV’s 70th birthday, we’re proud to introduce the D-18 1955 CFM IV 70th—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. This all-new limited-edition model captures the essence of that mid-century Martin with the unmistakable tone and feel of a true classic. The gloss Dreadnought body, crafted with mahogany back and sides, delivers a loud, projective tone. The top is made from reclaimed spruce sourced from land- and water-salvaged old-growth trees from Alaska, including wind-felled trees, dismantled log bridges, and massive logs once used in barge ramps and log floats that supported historic logging operations. This marks the first time Martin has used this unique, sustainably sourced spruce. Printed to replicate the worn look of the original 1955 model, it produces a clear, even tone and adds a rich layer of history to the voice of the instrument. Paired with rear-shifted non-scalloped Sitka spruce X-bracing, it offers a precise, focused sound with enhanced treble clarity and responsiveness. The FSC-certified rosewood fingerboard features mother-of-pearl 1955 Style 18 dots, while the satin select hardwood neck with a 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. Limited to 70 guitars, each includes an embossed paper label hand-signed by Chris Martin IV. Released alongside the 000-18 1955 CFM IV 70th, it’s a fitting tribute to Chris’ dedication to quality, tradition, and innovation. 

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SPECIFICATIONS:

Body Size : D-14 Fret

Finish Top : Gloss

Construction : Dovetail Neck Joint

Back and Side Finish : Gloss

Bracing Pattern : X-Brace

Scale Length : 25.4"

Brace Shape : Non-Scalloped

Fingerboard Width at Nut : 1 11/16"

Top Material : Reclaimed Spruce

Neck Shape : GE-Modified Low Oval

Back Material : Mahogany

Neck Taper : Standard Taper

Side Material : Mahogany

Electronics : No

Top Color : Aged

Bridge Style : GE-Modern Belly- Drop in Long Saddle

Binding : Brown Faux Tortoise

Bridge String Spacing : 2 1/8"

Top Inlay Material : Multi-Stripe

Bridge Material : FSC Certified Rosewood

Top Detail : Custom Ink

Bridge Pin Material : Ebony

Pickguard : Faux Tortoise

Bridge Pin Dots : None

Pickguard Inlay : None

Saddle : Bone

Rosette : Old Style 18 Multi-Stripe

Saddle Radius : 16"

Brace Material : Sitka Spruce

Back and Sides Color : Dark Mahogany

Brace Size : 5/16"

Back Detail : None

Back Purfling/Strip : Style 18 Madagascar Rosewood

Back Inlay Material : None

Heelcap : East Indian Rosewood

Side Detail : None

Endpiece : Brown Faux Tortoise

Side Inlay Material : None

Endpiece Inlay : None

Neck Material : Select Hardwood

Fingerboard Material : FSC Certified Rosewood

Finish Neck : Satin

Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret : 2 1/8"

Neck Color : Dark Mahogany

Fingerboard Inlay Style : 1955 Style 18 Dots

Number of Frets Total : 20

Fingerboard Inlay Material : Mother of Pearl

Neck Joins Body At : 14th Fret

Fingerboard Binding Material : None

Side Dots : White

Headstock Shape : Solid with Square Taper and 1950s Rounded Corners

Tuning Machines : Vintage-style Kluson Waffleback Nickel Tuners

Headplate Material : East Indian Rosewood

Knob : Oval

Headplate Logo Style : Authentic Style Script Overlay

Nut Material : Bone

Headplate Binding Material : None

Case : Hardshell

Label : Paper Embossed w/Model Name and CFM IV Signature, Numbered in Sequence w/Total, 1 of 70, 2 of, etc.

Pleked : true

Weight : 4.0 lbs / 1.9 kg

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*The full manufacturer's warranty is only valid through us.