Here to remind you why you fell in love with Martins in the first place, the new Authentics are constructed in the old way: with hide glue throughout, and historically-accurate detailing confirmed by using a CAT scan machine located at the Smithsonian Institute. Based on a 1939 D-18 in the Martin museum, this guitar features genuine mahogany back and sides, an Adirondack spruce top, and an authentic circa-1939 bracing pattern. Period-correct "18" Authentic-style appointments with an Authentic neck barrel and heel complete this piece. Martin’s new Vintage Tone System (VTS) is employed for the top and braces.
Specs:
Make: Martin
Model: D18 Authentic 1939
Body Size: D-14 Fret
Construction: Dovetail Neck Joint, Hide Glue
Bracing: Scalloped, Rearward Shifted X Bracing, Adirondack Spruce
Top Wood: Adirondack Spruce with VTS
Back and Side Wood: Mahogany
Finish: Vintage Gloss
Scale Length: 25.4”
Nut Width: 1 11/16”
Neck Shape: Authentic 1939
Neck Taper: Standard Taper
Binding: Faux Tortoise
Top Inlay: Multi Stripe
Pickguard: Faux Tortoise
Rosette: Old Style 18 Multi Stripe
Bridge: Authentic Belly, Ebony
Saddle: Glue In Long Saddle, Bone
Bridge Pins: Plastic
Back Strip: Madagascar Rosewood
Neck Wood: Mahogany
Neck Finish: Vintage Gloss
Fingerboard: Ebony
Frets: 20
Fingerboard Inlay: Old Style 18, Abalone
Fingerboard Binding: None
Tuning Machines: Nickel Open Gear, Butterbean Knobs
Nut Material: Bone
Case: Martin Ply Hardshell
