Jim Nunally's 1946 Martin D-18 | Peghead Nation

San Francisco Bay Area guitarist Jim Nunally is an in-demand flatpicker whose impressive resumé includes performing and recording with artists including David Grisman, John Reischman, Bill Evans, and many others. Jim primarily plays vintage Martin dreadnoughts, and while he was in the Peghead Nation studio recently to provide backup guitar for Chad Manning’s Western Swing Fiddle course, he shot a demo of the 1946 Martin D-28 that has been his companion for almost four decades.
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[@1935Martin]

I've heard play that guitar live many times. It's a fine one....as are most of that era.

[@markmartin3221]

Well Jim, your persistence paid off. That is one of the nicest sounding D-18’s I’ve ever heard

[@EricSkyeMusic]

I've seen Jim play live twice in the last twenty or so years (once in SF, and once in Portland) and both times I thought this guy has some the very best guitar tone I've ever heard. Maybe it was this D-18 -it's a killer for sure- but I think he could pull great tone from any box. Great vid. Thanks.

[@marcserrand4026]

D18 is probably my favorite model although my 1973 one is not the greatest one (but stil I like it). This one is superb. Thanks you for this story, very nicely (and quietly) told. Marc from France.

[@CORRIGEEN71]

Most guitars would be finished after 30 yrs

[@CORRIGEEN71]

How much is it worth now?

[@riceflatpicking4954]

2024 prices I would say a minimum of $20,000 probably a little more

[@StevesSlideandJazz]

Wow, this has great tone. I dont like most Martin tone. This old boy sounds good. So does the player!