This Vintage 1950 Martin 5-18 Terz/Mini guitar not only stands out in appearance but also in its ability to project sound effectively despite its smaller size.

The Model 5-18 is Martin's entry into the all-time cutest guitar competition, and it’s an impressively playable, professional-quality instrument. Built from the company's 19th-century terz guitar patterns, this guitar features an 11" body and a short scale of just over 21". It showcases standard Style 18 characteristics, including a mahogany back, sides, and neck, a spruce top, a rosewood fingerboard and bridge, and elegant tortoise celluloid trim. The crisp and bright tonal quality resonates with clarity, making it perfect for both intricate fingerpicking and rhythmic strumming.

This is a fine-playing and lovely original example of this delightful miniature Martin, showing only light wear and no major repairs. It appears to have been little used over the past nearly 76 years. The all-original finish has some small checking as well as scattered dings, scrapes, and chips but no significant areas of wear. Structurally, the guitar is in excellent condition, featuring a re-fret, new nut, and new saddle, with no cracks anywhere. If there was ever a neck reset it was an exceptionally clean job, and the original rosewood bridge has never been cut down. This sweet yet punchy example of this diminutive gem comes complete in its original "Bull's Head" chipboard case. Overall, it is in excellent condition and ready to bring joy to its next owner!