Martin D-18 Modern Deluxe Series w Case USED w TONERITE AGING!

Melody Music Shop, LLC is now offering TONERITE AGING on all of our Martin Acoustic Guitars!  Just let us know how long you'd like it "aged" and we'll be happy to assist!  24 hours offers mind-blowing results.

From Tonerite:

"Vintage Tone, Now!It’s no secret that vintage instruments sound better. Tens of thousands of hours of play time alter the molecular structure of the wood fibers, aging the instrument and creating a richer, sweeter, and louder tone.The ToneRite accelerates this same play-in process by using a set of sub-sonic frequencies to simulate long term play.  Simply attach the ToneRite whenever you are not playing, and expect to hear a dramatic increase in resonance, balance, and range after only a week of use."

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This CRISP customer return just got traded in towards something else here and is being sold as USED / no warranty as the client claims to have registered the product

We have listed this item as clean used as this trade in has been a "case Queen" it's whole life. Being a used item, it may have some minor play wear in the form of light pick scratches or dings (some of which are impossible to capture in photographs but we've done our best to do so with today's technology).  Rest assured, we have attempted to disclose any known imperfections to the best of our ability and the instrument will still perform as intended.  Most instruments would pass for brand new from other shops.  If you want a brand new one in a factory sealed box, let us know because we can do that too! :)

*Please note that this instrument has been on display in our shop and has very MINOR play wear, too small to capture in photographs.  If you want a brand new one untouched by customers, please let us know and we'll be glad to accommodate you! :)

The D-18 Modern Deluxe is a new take on Martin Vintage. This guitar is packed with custom features and modern technology that you have to see, feel, and hear for yourself. The vintage appointments include a Sitka spruce Vintage Tone System (VTS) top, a dovetail neck joint, and natural protein glue construction that give it the rich, fully aged Martin tone that has inspired generations. The look is unlike anything in our production line to date with East Indian rosewood binding, stylish gold frets, gold open-gear tuners, and a unique 1930s style script logo inlaid in pearl on the headstock. Some ultra-modern features include a titanium truss rod, Liquidmetal bridge pins with red dots, and a carbon fiber bridgeplate that boosts volume without adding weight. And we've included a new neck shape that is slightly skewed for maximum hand comfort up and down the fretboard. This guitar is anything but standard. 

SPECIFICATIONS OVERVIEW

BODY SIZE:

D-14 Fret

FINISH TOP:

Gloss

CONSTRUCTION:

Dovetail Neck Joint

BACK & SIDE FINISH:

Gloss

BRACING PATTERN:

Forward Shifted X Brace

SCALE LENGTH:

25.4"

BRACE SHAPE:

Scalloped

FINGERBOARD WIDTH AT NUT:

1 3/4''

TOP MATERIAL:

Sitka Spruce with VTS

NECK SHAPE:

Vintage Deluxe

BACK MATERIAL:

Genuine Mahogany

NECK TAPER:

High Performance Taper

SIDE MATERIAL:

Genuine Mahogany

ELECTRONICS:

Optional

TOP

TOP COLOR:

Clear

BRIDGE STYLE:

Modern Belly - Drop in Saddle

BINDING:

East Indian Rosewood

BRIDGE STRING SPACING:

2 5/32"

TOP INLAY MATERIAL:

Multi-Stripe

BRIDGE MATERIAL:

Ebony

TOP DETAIL:

None

BRIDGE PIN MATERIAL:

Liquid Metal

PICKGUARD:

Faux Tortoise

BRIDGE PIN DOTS:

Red Acrylic

PICKGUARD INLAY:

None

SADDLE:

Compensated Bone

ROSETTE:

Old Style 18 Multi-Stripe

SADDLE RADIUS:

16"

BODY

BRACE MATERIAL:

Adirondack Spruce with VTS

BACK & SIDES COLOR:

Dark Mahogany

BRACE SIZE:

5/16"

BACK DETAIL:

None

BACK PURFLING/STRIP:

Style 18

BACK INLAY MATERIAL:

None

HEELCAP:

East Indian Rosewood

SIDE DETAIL:

None

ENDPIECE:

East Indian Rosewood

SIDE INLAY MATERIAL:

None

ENDPIECE INLAY:

None

NECK

NECK MATERIAL:

Genuine Mahogany

FINGERBOARD MATERIAL:

Ebony

FINISH NECK:

Satin

FINGERBOARD WIDTH AT 12TH FRET:

2 1/8''

NECK COLOR:

Dark Mahogany

FINGERBOARD INLAY STYLE:

Old Style 18

NUMBER OF FRETS TOTAL:

20

FINGERBOARD INLAY MATERIAL:

Abalone

NECK JOINS BODY AT:

14th Fret

FINGERBOARD BINDING MATERIAL:

None

SIDE DOTS:

Abalone

HEADSTOCK

HEADSTOCK SHAPE:

Solid with Square Taper

TUNING MACHINES:

Gold Open Gear

HEADPLATE MATERIAL:

East Indian Rosewood

KNOB:

Butterbean

HEADPLATE LOGO STYLE:

Stylized Script Inlay

NUT MATERIAL:

Bone

HEADPLATE BINDING MATERIAL:

None

MISC

CASE:

Ply Hardshell

LEFT HANDED AVAILABILITY:

Yes

LABEL:

None

PLEKED:

Yes

Why buy from Melody Music Shop, LLC?

Located in Bloomington, Indiana, Melody Music Shop strives to maintain a diverse, high quality inventory along with exceptional customer service. We carry a wide range of instruments and accessories, including new and used guitars, band and orchestral instruments, pianos, amps, sound systems, and so much more!

With certified technicians on staff and a century + of experience between them all, you can rest assured any instrument you purchase from Melody Music Shop LLC is in the best condition possible! Our ENTIRE STORE is maintained at 50% humidity year round per manufacturer's stringent requirements. All items will be packaged carefully to ensure their safe arrival. Guitars will have their string tension lowered and packaged to manufacture specs or better. Melody Music Shop LLC guarantees quality products, fast shipping, and top-notch customer service!

Please contact us if you have any questions!

Shipping

Items purchased from our store will typically ship out within 1 business day of receiving payment. UPS Ground, FedEx, or USPS, fully insured, will be used for shipping instruments and large items. Items over $300 will require a signature.  Apartment addresses will have a mandatory signature requirement.

Payments

Paypal

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Credit Cards

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Financing

We offer 0% financing and extended terms on many of our items.  Please contact us if you have any questions about our payment options.

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- We carry most items in inventory so we can ship your items without delay.

Most purchases leave our warehouse within 2 business-days of receipt of your order. Orders received on Friday, Saturday & Sunday will ship out Monday. (Our shipping department is closed on weekends & major US holidays.)

- Some of our items are shipped directly from the supplier. These items may require longer shipping times. Large orders, or orders which include items shipped directly from our suppliers, will arrive in multiple boxes.

- If you live within the continental US you will have the following options and associated shipping & handling costs at checkout:

• Orders up to $50 – $7.99
• Most orders over $50 – Free Shipping
• Some exclusions apply – contact us for expedited and large / heavyweight item shipping quotes

- If a package is not able to be delivered by for any reason and returned to us, the customer will be responsible for the original shipping cost, plus the cost of returned shipping, as well as shipping costs to be resent if you desire.

- Orders to Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, and APO addresses (AA & AP) are shipped the best way based on weight, package size, and location. Please refer below for International Shipping information.

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- If you received the wrong product, or if it arrives defective or damaged in transit, please contact us within 2 days of receipt so we can assist you to resolve the problem.  All damages incurred during shipment will be the responsibility of the shipping company which delivered the item (Fedex, USPS, or UPS).

International Shipping: 

We proudly ship to countries outside the United States of America: International orders are shipped the best way based on weight, package size, and location.

- All products are charged in USD (United States Dollars). Need help figuring out the rate of our products in your country? This currency calculator is an excellent tool: http://www.xe.com/.

• All custom fees, taxes and duties are the sole responsibility of the customer.
• The value of our package will be listed directly on your package as required by custom authorities.
• The release of your package is at the sole discretion of custom agents.

Due to customs processing, some packages may be delayed delivery.

NOTE: Depending on the shipping that has been chosen, there may or may not be tracking available once your packaged leaves the US. Once the USPS verifies (via tracking/scanning information that is available at usps.com) that the package has left the country, we cannot be held responsible for any missing packages. If there is an issue It is the responsibility of the customer to provide the customer care team with solid, specific information from your countries postal service regarding an order for a refund to be issued. Please keep in mind that international orders may take a bit longer to be received by the customer as we have no control over customs. The buyer assumes all risk and responsibility when placing international orders.

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If you are not entirely satisfied with your purchase, we’re here to help.

Returns:

- You have 14 calendar days to return an item from the date you received it.

- To be eligible for a return, your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it.

- Your item must be in the original packaging with all original contents.

- Your item needs to have the receipt or proof of purchase.

*Please note:
- Special orders and layaways are non-cancellable / non-refundable.

Exchanges:

If you need a different item including size or style and you are interested in returning an item in exchange for something else on the site, contact us and we’ll be glad to help you exchange your purchase or issue a store credit.

Refunds:

- Once we receive your item, we will inspect it and notify you that we have received your returned item. We will notify you on the status of your refund after inspecting the item.

- A restocking fee may be assessed if an item is not returned in it's originally sold condition.  If the customer wishes to return an item they received because they do not like the item (i.e. sound, feel, look), the customer is responsible for shipping costs to and from and those costs will be deducted from the refund amount.   

- If your return is approved, we will initiate a refund to your credit card (or original method of payment).

- You will receive the credit within a certain amount of days, depending on your payment method issuer’s policies.

- Kazoos, harmonicas, and microphones are non-returnable / non-refundable

Shipping costs:

- You will be responsible for paying the shipping costs to and from for returning an item that is not to your liking (see above). Shipping costs are non­refundable.