MARTIN D18 Authentic 1939

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Martin D-18 Authentic 1939

Here to remind you why you fell in love with us in the first place, the new Authentics are constructed 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 our museum, this guitar features mahogany back and sides, an Adirondack spruce top, using an authentic circa 1939 bracing pattern. Period-correct "18" Authentic-style appointments, with an Authentic neck barrel and heel, complete this piece.

Martin D-18 Authentic 1939

• Model: D-18 Authentic 1939
• Construction: Mahogany Blocks/Dovetail Neck Joint - Hide Glue Construction
• Body Size: D-14 Fret
• Top: Solid Adirondack Spruce
• Rosette: Old Style 18
• Top Bracing Pattern: Standard ''X'' Scalloped (Authentic Style) - Circa 1939 Rear-Shifted
• Top Braces: Solid Adirondack Spruce 5/16''
• Back Material: Solid Genuine Mahogany
• Back Purfling: Madagascar Rosewood(D28 Pattern)
• Side Material: Solid Genuine Mahogany
• Endpiece: Tortoise Color - Brown(1939 Shape)
• Endpiece Inlay: none
• Binding: Tortoise Color - Brown
• Top Inlay Style: Multiple Black/White Boltaron
• Side Inlay: none
• Back Inlay: none
• Neck Material: Solid Genuine Mahogany
• Neck Shape: Authentic 1939 Barrel & Heel
• Nut Material: Fossilized Ivory
• Headstock: Solid/1939 Taper
• Headplate: Solid Madagascar Rosewood/Large Golden Era Style
• Heelcap: Solid Black Ebony
• Fingerboard Material: Solid Black Ebony
• Scale Length: 25.4''
• Number Of Frets Clear: 14
• Number Of Frets Total: 20
• Fingerboard Width At Nut: 1-11/16''
• Fingerboard Width At 12th Fret: 2-1/8''
• Fingerboard Position Inlays: Old Style 18 - 1939(Abalone)
• Fingerboard Binding: none
• Finish Back & Sides: Polished Gloss w/Aging Toner
• Finish Top: Polished Gloss w/Aging Toner
• Finish Neck: Polished Gloss w/Aging Toner
• Bridge Material: Solid Black Ebony
• Bridge Style: Authentic Style Belly - Long Saddle
• Bridge String Spacing: 2-1/8''
• Saddle: 16'' Radius/Long Fossilized Ivory
• Tuning Machines: Waverly Nickel 4060 w/Butterbean Knobs
• Recommended Strings: Martin SP Lifespan Phosphor Bronze Medium Gauge (MSP7200)
• Bridge & End Pins: Black
• Pickguard: Delmar Tortoise Color
• Case: 545V Harptone
• Interior Label: none
• Electronics: not available as an option
• Other Options: Available left-handed at no additional charge