1960 C.F. Martin & Co. D-18
A 1960 D-18 at the dawn of the folk revival — the professional musician's affordable Martin. The mahogany tone complements vocals beautifully and projects in performance settings.
Current Market Value
Excellent
$4,200–$8,500
Very Good
$2,700–$4,200
Good
$1,600–$2,700
Fair
$800–$1,600
* Prices are estimates based on recent market data. Actual value depends on originality, condition, and provenance. Pricing methodology
Specifications
| Body Wood | Spruce (top), Mahogany (back and sides) |
| Neck Wood | Mahogany |
| Fingerboard | Rosewood |
| Scale Length | 25.400" |
| Frets | 20 |
| Pickup Config | None (acoustic) |
| Bridge | Rosewood belly bridge |
| Tuners | Grover Sta-Tite |
| Finish Options | Natural |
| Est. Production | 2,800 |
Pickups & Electronics
Pure acoustic.
What Changed in 1960
The folk revival era begins. D-18s were the working musician's Martin — more affordable than D-28s and tonally suited to vocal accompaniment. Production increasing with demand.
Collector's Notes
Early 1960s D-18s are excellent player instruments with folk revival cultural significance. Widely available. Condition varies — many were used hard by working musicians.