1964 C.F. Martin & Co. D-18
1960s D-18 at the height of the folk revival — the professional musician's accessible Martin. Consistent quality, excellent mahogany tone, and genuinely vintage status at player-friendly prices.
Current Market Value
Excellent
$4,000–$8,000
Very Good
$2,500–$4,000
Good
$1,500–$2,500
Fair
$750–$1,500
* 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 | 3,500 |
Pickups & Electronics
Pure acoustic.
What Changed in 1964
Folk revival era D-18 — widely used by working folk musicians. The affordable Martin dreadnought was accessible to professional musicians in a way the D-28 wasn't. Bob Dylan played acoustic guitars of this type.
Collector's Notes
Folk revival association gives 1960s D-18s cultural significance. Many have had significant player use — check for replaced bridges, nuts, and saddles. Neck resets common and acceptable.