Subway Guitars is pleased to offer a rare Pre-War Martin 00-18 guitar. This guitar has had a long life and has multiple repairs. In no particular order:Completely refinished- neck and bodyOld neck resetRepaired and cleated long crack on top from end block to under pickguardReplaced pick guardBridge has been replacedCompensated saddle is a replacementBridge pins replacedOld fang cracks on either side of sound hole, it has been repaired and reinforced.The refin was very well done and doesn't seem either very recent or very old. There are no finish cracks. The guitar feels much less worn and delicate than most old Martins do. You sacrifice the feel of an old worn neck, and the vibe of decades of dings and scratches and abuse, but you gain a guitar much better protected against the elements, and ready for another 80 years of playThe set up is excellent with low action and a straight neck. There is ample room to lower the saddle in the futureSerial number 78516Ships in 60's Gibson hard case with one busted latch.