1967 C.F. Martin & Co. D-18
A late 1960s D-18 — the most accessible vintage Martin dreadnought. High production, consistent quality, and the essential mahogany tone. Excellent value in the vintage market.
Current Market Value
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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 | 4,200 |
Pickups & Electronics
Pure acoustic.
What Changed in 1967
Late 1960s D-18 — the counterculture era. Production at all-time highs. The D-18 was the most affordable Martin dreadnought and widely available to musicians at all levels.
Collector's Notes
Late 1960s D-18s are widely available and represent the best value in vintage Martin dreadnoughts. No rosewood species change affects D-18 values (mahogany back/sides throughout).
How to Authenticate a 1967 C.F. Martin & Co. D-18
Martin serial numbers are the most reliable in the industry — verify the number stamped on the neck block (visible through the soundhole) against Martin's published tables. For 1967, the number should fall within the documented range. Mahogany back and sides with spruce top. Non-scalloped X-bracing pattern for this era — verify through the soundhole. Mahogany (not rosewood) back and sides — verify correct wood species. Simpler appointments than D-28 (no herringbone). Check for neck resets, top cracks (especially near soundhole and bridge), and bridge plate condition. Tuners should be Grover Sta-Tite. Finish should be nitrocellulose lacquer with age-appropriate wear. Original case adds value.