Martin R-18 serial number 61836

by Desiree Waddle
(Vinita, OK)

Martin R-18

This guitar has been in my family for years although it is not in the best of shape I just wondered what information you have on this.
Thank you!

ANSWER

Hi, Desiree--

Here is the general info:

R-18 Add to Collection
- Grand Concert-style body, arched (1933-37) or carved (1937-1942) spruce top, arched mahogany back, mahogany sides, round soundhole (1933 only) or two three-piece (1933-37) or one-piece (1937-1942) f-holes, four-ply body binding with outer black layer, 14/20-fret rosewood fingerboard with white dot inlays, unbound headstock with decal logo, three-per-side nickel single unit tuners, rosewood bridge, nickel-plated trapeze tailpiece, raised black pickguard, available in dark back and sides with a Golden Brown Sunburst top finish, total production of 1,927 instruments (approx. 400 produced with round soundhole), mfg. 1933-1942.

The pricing info:

1933-1942 F-Holes
Excellent $2,000 - 2,500
Average $1,350 - 1,650

Lynne