Martin 00-18S John Mellencamp Limited Edition
2009 Martin 00-18S John Mellencamp Limited Edition
A rare limited edition, one of only 26 made. This one also has the matte finish, which makes it even more scarce, with less than half of the 26 being made this way.
Specs / Measurements
2009, one of 26
Carpathian Spruce / Quilted Mahogany
Madagascar rosewood headplate
~1.75” nut
~24.9” string length
~2.34” string spacing at saddle
Mellencamp signature inlay
Sloane tuners (from when they were nice(r)! Engraved)
Original case
Condition / Setup Notes
Excellent; The guitar presents very cleanly overall, with just a few notable impressions visible in raking light. It’s been very well kept. Light fretwear in the typical lower positions. The neck has glossed up from playing. Capo marks in the headstock. Currently set up with string height about 6/64”-4/64”, with just a bit of relief, and playing nicely.
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A very cool and very limited signature edition from Martin. One of only 26, and in matte of which there fewer. Gloss was offered as on option on these, although the original spec from Mellencamp was for the matte. Less usual top wood of Carpathian spruce is a nice match with the quilted mahogany, also less usual. Tuners are the very high quality older Sloanes. Aside from its rarity, its a quality specimen with good sound and playability.
$5000
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