Members Noahben Posted April 11, 2013 Members Share Posted April 11, 2013 I recently found a quite clean Martin D-18V. I found that model number on the neck plate. It has a paper tag in the body as well that reads "Martin D-18 Vintage 1999" the serial number shows it was made in 2000 as far as martin's records show. But after scouring the internet for more info it has me suspecting its a fake. Its a completely solid mahogany body, front, back and sides. I have pictures i took myself, but i can't for the life of me find anything on the internet. I can post some pictures if needed, i know they always make things much easier. It plays lovely so that contradicts my beliefs that its fake. Any info would be helpful. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Members Opa John Posted April 11, 2013 Members Share Posted April 11, 2013 I don't know of any D-18 Martins that were all mahogany. How 'bout a picture of the guitar itself, showing the front, back & sides.Better still......give Martin's customer service a call tomorrow sometime between 8 am and 5 pm, eastern time. Toll free number........(888) 433-9177. They'll be able to answer all of your questions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members FretFiend. Posted April 12, 2013 Members Share Posted April 12, 2013 Phoney as a three-dollar bill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members larry50 Posted April 12, 2013 Members Share Posted April 12, 2013 Martin, I believe, never prints the serial number on the inside paper label. It is always woodburned into the neck block inside the guitar. A paper label can easily be forged.In addition, I've never seen/heard of a Martin with a mahogany top outside the 15 or 17 series instruments.Without seeing pics, it seems fake to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Members katopp Posted April 15, 2013 Members Share Posted April 15, 2013 Not a D18. Not even close to a Martin. Wrong in too many ways to tell.Peghead shape, tuners, rosette,, woods,label ... just to name a few. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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