2021 Martin D-18 Authentic Acoustic Guitar 1937 VTS Natural

DESCRIPTION

1937 was an excellent year for guitars with a perfect storm of craftsmanship, innovation, and materials. This Authentic Series replication of a 1937 D-18 stays true to the original with hide glue construction and historically accurate detailing. This guitar features genuine mahogany back and sides and an Adirondack spruce top, and it includes an Authentic circa 1937 bracing pattern. It includes period-correct "18" Authentic-style appointments and an Authentic neck barrel and heel, and new this year, a more accurate body profile based on dreadnought shapes from the early Golden Era of Martin’s history. Martin’s VINTAGE TONE SYSTEM® (VTS) is employed to age the top and braces, which captures the tone from the 1930s era. Martin’s craftspeople can recreate the pleasing visual aesthetics of a vintage guitar and reproduce the particular tones previously reserved for vintage instruments. Watch our demo video to hear how this guitar sounds!

SETUP & INSPECTED BY OUR TECH TEAM

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INDIVIDUALLY PHOTOGRAPHED

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COSMETIC CONDITION: Mint condition.

WEIGHT: 4.3lbs

CASE: Hardshell Case

YEAR: 2021

BODY SIZE: Authentic D-14 Fret

FINISH TOP: Vintage Gloss

CONSTRUCTION: Dovetail Neck Joint - Hide Glue Construction

BACK AND SIDE FINISH: Vintage Gloss

BRACING PATTERN: Forward Shifted X Brace

SCALE LENGTH: 25.4"

BRACE SHAPE: Scalloped

FINGERBOARD WIDTH AT NUT: 1 3/4''

TOP MATERIAL: Adirondack Spruce with VTS

NECK SHAPE: Authentic 1937

BACK MATERIAL: Genuine Mahogany

NECK TAPER: Standard Taper

SIDE MATERIAL: Genuine Mahogany

ELECTRONICS: None