2017 Martin D-18 Authentic 1939 Mahogany Guitar

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Martin D-18 Authentic 1939 Guitar (Used, 2008)

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 genuine 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’s VINTAGE TONE SYSTEM® (VTS) is employed for the top and braces. The Martin VINTAGE TONE SYSTEM® uses a unique recipe that is based on the historic torrefaction system. The VTS acts much like a time machine in which Martin can target certain time periods and age the top/braces to that era. This focused method allows Martin’s craftsmen and women to recreate not only the pleasing visual aesthetics of a vintage guitar, but also reproduce the special tones previously reserved for vintage instruments.

  • Mahogany back & sides
  • Adirondack spruce top with VTS
  • Authentic 1939 rearward-shifted X-Brace, bracing pattern
  • Scalloped braces
  • Vintage gloss Top finish
  • Solid headstock with 1939 taper
  • Madagascar rosewood headstock faceplate with Script Golden Era Logo
  • Nickel open gear tuning machines with butterbean buttons
  • Mahogany neck with authentic 1939 shape & vintage gloss finish
  • Dovetail Neck Joint - Hide Glue construction
  • Faux tortoise binding & pickguard
  • Old Style 18 multi-stripe rosette
  • Ebony fretboard with Old Style 18 abalone dot fret markers
  • Grained ivoroid neck side dots
  • Ebony bridge & bridge pins
  • Authentic Belly bridge with Glue in Long saddle 
  • Bone Nut & saddle
  • Madagascar rosewood back purfling/strip
  • Ebony heelcap
  • SN: 2141447
  • OHSC included
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  • Condition: Used, Excellent: we find one ding in the top (see pictures)
  • Frets to body: 14
  • Scale Length: 25.4"
  • Nut width: 1 11/16"
  • Saddle spacing: 2 1/8"
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    2017
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    Mahogany
    Original Hard
    27 Years
    $4,950
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    We ship Fedex ground insured, unless otherwise specified by the buyer. On finer instruments, we insist on overnight shipment for safe handling. Buyer pays shipping unless otherwise agreed upon. International shipments are via FedEx.

    Must have prior approval of return. Opened strings are not returnable. If for any reason you are not satisfied with your guitar, simply return it fully insured (with prior authorization) via shipping method we agree upon. When we receive the instrument in the same condition as when we shipped it, you will happily be issued a refund minus all shipping costs.