[JRtele]

Good evening,
I’m a little embarrassed to admit that I hardly play acoustic and know very little about them in general (more of a Telecaster guy-go figure). I was offered a 2018 Martin Custom Shop Dreadnought earlier today in exchange for an electric I’ve been looking to move.

I would appreciate some help in determining the value of the guitar, knowing that as a “one of a
kind” it’s a tricky question.

Additional pictures as well as the original listing can be found at the reverb link below:

Martin Custom Shop Limited w/ "Faux Pickguard" 2018 Natural | Rufus Guitar Shop | Reverb

Specs:

Limited Edition Custom Shop from Namm18
Adirondack Spruce Top
Scalloped Adirondack Braces
"Faux Pickguard" Inlays by Sean Brandle
Mahogany back & sides
"V" Neck, 1 7/8ths Nut
Waverly Tuners
Certificate of Authenticity
HSC

Thank you for your time and consideration, I’ve got a few days before I would be meeting up to exchange to consider the trade.

Regards,
JR

 

[Alan Small]

A 12 fretter even! Nice.

@Always12AM

Ben, Have you one of these in your book?

To OP, a chance some info may be confirmed using pics of neck block ser#/model and certificate

 

[Always12AM]

A 12 fretter even! Nice.

@Always12AM

Ben, Have you one of these in your book?

To OP, a chance some info may be confirmed using pics of neck block ser#/model and certificate

I need to see the sticker on the inside of the body to know what actual model it is.

 

[JRtele]

I need to see the sticker on the inside of the body to know what actual model it is.

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Would these pictures provide the info?

 

[Mooh]

No wisdom from me, but that's one really lovely guitar.

 

[Always12AM]

I can’t find anything in the price guide. But there were two listings on Reverb for $4,999. Not sure if that’s new or used or what or when they sold.

I believe it is a custom shop model and that it is B-E-A-uuuutiful. That being said, I wouldn’t be the right person to ask about the value.

I would consider emailing Martin or calling Folkway music as they seem to always have a lot of useful insight on acoustic guitars, also they could likely give you an idea of what they’d offer you on a trade it which is often as much or more than you’d get on here or kijiji.

 

[Alan Small]

Folkway and 12th fret both easy to approach

 

[Simon]

Folkway and 12th fret both easy to approach

Good evening,
I’m a little embarrassed to admit that I hardly play acoustic and know very little about them in general (more of a Telecaster guy-go figure). I was offered a 2018 Martin Custom Shop Dreadnought earlier today in exchange for an electric I’ve been looking to move.

I would appreciate some help in determining the value of the guitar, knowing that as a “one of a
kind” it’s a tricky question.

Additional pictures as well as the original listing can be found at the reverb link below:

Martin Custom Shop Limited w/ "Faux Pickguard" 2018 Natural | Rufus Guitar Shop | Reverb

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Specs:

Limited Edition Custom Shop from Namm18
Adirondack Spruce Top
Scalloped Adirondack Braces
"Faux Pickguard" Inlays by Sean Brandle
Mahogany back & sides
"V" Neck, 1 7/8ths Nut
Waverly Tuners
Certificate of Authenticity
HSC

Thank you for your time and consideration, I’ve got a few days before I would be meeting up to exchange to consider the trade.

Regards,
JR

It is a DI8SN no longer a current model so available Custom Shop they are new in the US about $6300cdn Reverb Pricing. It is about $4500cdn current value. The 12 fret Dreads are not easy to sell, there is one in Toronto that has been on Reverb for 3 months.

Simon

 

[JRtele]

I can’t find anything in the price guide. But there were two listings on Reverb for $4,999. Not sure if that’s new or used or what or when they sold.

I believe it is a custom shop model and that it is B-E-A-uuuutiful. That being said, I wouldn’t be the right person to ask about the value.

I would consider emailing Martin or calling Folkway music as they seem to always have a lot of useful insight on acoustic guitars, also they could likely give you an idea of what they’d offer you on a trade it which is often as much or more than you’d get on here or kijiji.

Folkway and 12th fret both easy to approach

Thank you both very much guys. Folkway was awesome to talk with and helped me out. They said it should be worth $5,000 or a little under depending on the exact condition.

That said I’m comfortable that I won’t be losing a ton on the trade and will likely proceed if other trader is still interested, knowing that I can always bring the guitar to Folkway (or maybe Lauzon) to help me sell it if I don’t end up getting more into acoustic.

 

[Alan Small]

That will be a "cannon" as acoustic players call a loud and proud sounding unit...and the 12 fret design with slotted headstock make it unique.

 

[jdto]

That's a pretty huge neck, too, so keep that in mind if you're coming from electrics.

 

[Simon]

If you are looking to sell or trade it down the road. I like those.

Simon

 

[Always12AM]

Thank you both very much guys. Folkway was awesome to talk with and helped me out. They said it should be worth $5,000 or a little under depending on the exact condition.

That said I’m comfortable that I won’t be losing a ton on the trade and will likely proceed if other trader is still interested, knowing that I can always bring the guitar to Folkway (or maybe Lauzon) to help me sell it if I don’t end up getting more into acoustic.

I wish I could of been more help. I have never had an experience with Folkway where they didn’t offer balanced and fair feedback.

Also, they have a lot of first hand trade and sale experience with a LOT of really rare and beautiful instruments, notably acoustic guitars and Martin’s.

Glad you got to the bottom of your query.