Straight out of the swing era, this early ’40s Martin R-18 archtop is the kind of instrument that instantly feels “seasoned” in the best way—dry, punchy, & responsive with that unmistakable vintage Martin character. The arched sunburst top, f-holes, tailpiece, & floating pickguard make it a natural fit for classic rhythm work, tight jazz comping, blues lines, & anything that benefits from quick attack and clear fundamentals.
Condition is outstanding for its age: the guitar presents cleanly, no cracks, and it’s been kept in a way you rarely see on instruments from this period. Even better, the setup is dialed—buttery action that makes it feel effortless up the neck while still retaining that old-wood authority.
A genuine vintage archtop with real era-correct vibe—warm, direct, & built to be played.
DM us for extra photos, exact measurements, or a quick demo.
Straight out of the swing era, this early ’40s Martin R-18 archtop is the kind of instrument that instantly feels “seasoned” in the best way—dry, punchy, & responsive with that unmistakable vintage Martin character. The arched sunburst top, f-holes, tailpiece, & floating pickguard make it a natural fit for classic rhythm work, tight jazz comping, blues lines, & anything that benefits from quick attack and clear fundamentals.
Condition is outstanding for its age: the guitar presents cleanly, no cracks, and it’s been kept in a way you rarely see on instruments from this period. Even better, the setup is dialed—buttery action that makes it feel effortless up the neck while still retaining that old-wood authority.
A genuine vintage archtop with real era-correct vibe—warm, direct, & built to be played.
DM us for extra photos, exact measurements, or a quick demo.
