Martin D18GL Gordon Lightfoot acoustic

Subject: Martin D18GL Gordon Lightfoot acoustic
From: burntstump
Date: 06 Oct 08 - 10:21 AM

Anyone out there interested in a Martin D18GL acoustic guitar?

Martin made only 61 of this limited edition signature guitar and I have one in mint condition.

Subject: RE: Martin D18GL Gordon Lightfoot acoustic
From: GUEST,JB
Date: 06 Oct 08 - 06:18 PM

Hi there from Germany,

How could we make contact to talk about price, etc.?

JB

Subject: RE: Martin D18GL Gordon Lightfoot acoustic
From: burntstump
Date: 07 Oct 08 - 03:08 AM

Send me a PM with your email address

Subject: RE: Martin D18GL Gordon Lightfoot acoustic
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 07 Oct 08 - 04:21 AM

He can't send a PM he's not a member

Subject: RE: Martin D18GL Gordon Lightfoot acoustic
From: burntstump
Date: 07 Oct 08 - 07:41 AM

One good way to increase the membership

Subject: RE: Martin D18GL Gordon Lightfoot acoustic
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 07 Oct 08 - 08:59 AM

Yup

Subject: RE: Martin D18GL Gordon Lightfoot acoustic
From: GUEST,LJW - at work
Date: 07 Oct 08 - 12:16 PM

Can you elaborate please on the "GL" bit? Some details would be appreciated - might be interested

James Wright

Subject: RE: Martin D18GL Gordon Lightfoot acoustic
From: GUEST
Date: 07 Oct 08 - 12:19 PM

What price please?

Subject: RE: Martin D18GL Gordon Lightfoot acoustic
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 07 Oct 08 - 12:34 PM

GL I assume is for Gordon Lightfoot.

Subject: RE: Martin D18GL Gordon Lightfoot acoustic
From: burntstump
Date: 07 Oct 08 - 12:54 PM

Yes the guitar is a Gordon Lightfoot signature limited edition of only 61 ever made by Martin, a replica of Lightfoots own Martin circa 1954.

As you can imagine the guitar is made from exceptionaly high quality wood and the craftmanship is superb, all 61 are signed by Gordon Lightfoot.

This guitar in mint condition, photos are available.

I would suggest that anyone seeking more information sign up to being a member of Mudcat so they can send a PM, I don't want to get the silly day dreamers involved.

Subject: RE: Martin D18GL Gordon Lightfoot acoustic
From: PoppaGator
Date: 07 Oct 08 - 01:26 PM

What year did they make those 61 guitars?:

Just curious ~ count me in as one of the silly daydreamers; I'm sticking with the non-mint-condition D-18 I already have.

I've gotten a "ballpark" rough-estimate appraisal of $2500 for my 1969 D-18. (It's not a firm figure because I didn't pay for an official, good-for-insurance-purposes appraisal.) I would assume that the asking price for a special signature-model D-18 would be significantly higher than that ~ ???

Subject: RE: Martin D18GL Gordon Lightfoot acoustic
From: burntstump
Date: 07 Oct 08 - 01:44 PM

Martin made the guitars in 2001

Subject: RE: Martin D18GL Gordon Lightfoot acoustic
From: burntstump
Date: 08 Oct 08 - 12:31 PM

The guitar has no marks or dings it is in near new condition

Subject: RE: Martin D18GL Gordon Lightfoot acoustic
From: burntstump
Date: 22 Oct 08 - 05:55 AM

Still available, due to time waster

Subject: RE: Martin D18GL Gordon Lightfoot acoustic
From: AcousticTone
Date: 22 Oct 08 - 07:03 PM

Hi, Sorry to hear you had to deal with a test pilot.

It seems that it is in nice shape, so no issues there. Can you advise price and where you are located in terms of shipping. If you have photos, that would be good too.

Subject: RE: Martin D18GL Gordon Lightfoot acoustic
From: burntstump
Date: 24 Oct 08 - 07:16 AM

Hi AcousticTone

I have sent you a PM

Subject: RE: Martin D18GL Gordon Lightfoot acoustic
From: Silas
Date: 24 Oct 08 - 07:22 AM

Why not just say what you want for it?

I hate shop windows without prices in them.

Subject: RE: Martin D18GL Gordon Lightfoot acoustic
From: Lowden Jameswright
Date: 24 Oct 08 - 09:30 AM

Different folk use different marketing techniques, and it's up to them I suppose, but I also walk away from shops that don't show prices - it's maybe the old "if you need to ask, then you can't afford it" syndrome.

As a GL fan I'd love to own a GL signature guitar, but having already got a £2000 guitar I doubt very much my good wife would consider it a sensible Christmas present. At the right price though - who knows?

Subject: RE: Martin D18GL Gordon Lightfoot acoustic
From: GUEST
Date: 24 Oct 08 - 04:47 PM

Havn't heard from you on Mudcatfor a while Mr B. Will always remember our session of Lightfoot songs on Lightfoot guitars.
(Mine is #57)
These may be the only ones in the UK.
Regards
M

Subject: RE: Martin D18GL Gordon Lightfoot acoustic
From: guitar-gord
Date: 25 Oct 08 - 01:05 AM

This is a beautiful guitar from a great maker, and is a great tribute to one of the great folk singers of our time. I am willing to pay a fair price. I have sent you a PM. I wish you good luck selling this great instrument.

Gord

Subject: RE: Martin D18GL Gordon Lightfoot acoustic
From: burntstump
Date: 25 Oct 08 - 04:03 AM

Hi Capo

did you get my PM?

Subject: RE: Martin D18GL Gordon Lightfoot acoustic
From: Backwoodsman
Date: 25 Oct 08 - 09:49 AM

I played one owned by a fellow Jack Hudson Fan and Mudcatter a few years ago, it looked and sounded the business. The little MOP image of the 'Edmund Fitzgerald' on the FB was beautiful, a real classy touch.

Subject: RE: Martin D18GL Gordon Lightfoot acoustic
From: burntstump
Date: 01 Nov 08 - 04:34 AM

The above mentioned Martin guitar number 57, which I believe is only the 2nd one in the uk, had a great acoustic session on Wednesday night here in Nottingham. The second time these two great instruments numbers 57 & 58 have had the pleasure of playing together. A very rare treat!!!

Subject: RE: Martin D18GL Gordon Lightfoot acoustic
From: burntstump
Date: 04 Nov 08 - 11:57 AM

Acoustic Tone, I have tried to email you but states not valid address

Subject: RE: Martin D18GL Gordon Lightfoot acoustic
From: burntstump
Date: 17 Nov 08 - 11:55 AM

refresh

Subject: RE: Martin D18GL Gordon Lightfoot acoustic
From: burntstump
Date: 22 Nov 08 - 10:30 AM

refresh

Subject: RE: Martin D18GL Gordon Lightfoot acoustic
From: GUEST,BleacherBum
Date: 27 Nov 08 - 02:32 AM

I had #7 which I pre ordered and prepaid from a store in Seattle. I paid $2500 and flipped it immediately for $3500.... I needed the money. I still have my 1981 Custom N20 Which I will never part with.

Subject: RE: Martin D18GL Gordon Lightfoot acoustic
From: AcousticTone
Date: 28 Nov 08 - 10:42 PM

Burntstump,

Can you try to contact email again?

Subject: RE: Martin D18GL Gordon Lightfoot acoustic
From: vlmagee
Date: 30 Nov 08 - 05:03 PM

For anyone who wants more information on the guitar, visit my web site and read my article on it, from back in July 2000:

Lightfoot guitar article

It's quilted mahogany with an Englemann spruce top. There are links in my story to the Martin Sounding Board article, with lots of detail, and some nice photos at Elderly.

And, if you go to my home page, and scroll down from my Massey 2008 story here, you will see a picture of mine (#22) - with it's extra, non-factory installed autograph.

PS to #57 and #58: #14 is in the UK as well, and I was told at one point that 5 were sent there, but I can't guarantee that is correct.

Subject: RE: Martin D18GL Gordon Lightfoot acoustic
From: GUEST
Date: 30 Nov 08 - 10:55 PM

Did you ever get around to learning to play it Val?

John in Hamilton

Subject: RE: Martin D18GL Gordon Lightfoot acoustic
From: Capo da Monty
Date: 01 Dec 08 - 07:29 AM

Thanks for the info Val. It would be interesting to meet up with #14.
Perhaps 'Catters could look out for it around the UK venues!
Regards
#57

Subject: RE: Martin D18GL Gordon Lightfoot acoustic
From: vlmagee
Date: 02 Dec 08 - 05:12 PM

Um, no, John. I rarely have time to play and have pretty much given up. Maybe when (if?) I retire?

MB, (is it?), I will email #14 and see if he wants to meet up with you two.

Subject: RE: Martin D18GL Gordon Lightfoot acoustic
From: GUEST
Date: 02 Dec 08 - 06:40 PM

A pity on that Val! Its always nice to see the breakthrough of someone who has their inhibitions at the outset. There's
still time!

John

Subject: RE: Martin D18GL Gordon Lightfoot acoustic
From: burntstump
Date: 20 Jun 09 - 07:03 AM

I may be putting my Lightfoot Martin on ebay I will keep you posted

Subject: RE: Martin D18GL Gordon Lightfoot acoustic
From: GUEST,guest
Date: 26 Nov 18 - 10:14 AM

is the d18gl still available text me please at 616-272-1372 thanks,mike

Subject: RE: Martin D18GL Gordon Lightfoot acoustic
From: C-flat
Date: 28 Nov 18 - 06:44 AM

Somewhat optimistic enquiry I think Mike......