1944 C.F. Martin & Co. D-18
A wartime D-18 — transitional construction with non-scalloped bracing. Low production due to WWII restrictions. The mahogany dreadnought was being built in reduced numbers but maintained its essential character.
Current Market Value
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Specifications
| Body Wood | Spruce (top), Mahogany (back and sides — non-scalloped bracing now standard) |
| Neck Wood | Mahogany |
| Fingerboard | Ebony |
| Scale Length | 25.400" |
| Frets | 20 |
| Pickup Config | None (acoustic) |
| Bridge | Ebony belly bridge |
| Tuners | Grover Sta-Tite |
| Finish Options | Natural |
| Est. Production | 120 |
Pickups & Electronics
Pure acoustic flat-top.
What Changed in 1944
Wartime D-18 — non-scalloped bracing is now the standard. Low production due to wartime material restrictions. Herringbone trim may still be present. These are transitional instruments bridging the pre-war and post-war eras.
Collector's Notes
Wartime D-18s are scarce and interesting. Non-scalloped bracing is the norm by 1944. Check for any wartime material substitutions. Still excellent instruments with genuine historical interest.