Martin D-18 Authentic 1939 VTS Vintage Gloss w/OHSC

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 new Vintage Tone System (VTS) is employed for the top and braces. The new Martin Vintage Tone System (VTS) 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.

FEATURES:

• An iconic piece of Martin guitar history, with a focused tone that sits well with a wide variety of instruments
• Vintage Tone System (VTS) ages the woods to a specific age/time period
• Solid Adirondack spruce top for amazing projection and great note definition
• Solid mahogany back and sides for a well-balanced tonal range
• Focused low frequency response that sounds tight, never boomy
• Hardshell case included

SPECIFICATIONS:

• String Type: Steel
• Number of Strings: 6
• Body Shape: Dreadnought 14-Fret
• Body Style: No Cutaway
• Left-/Right-handed: Right-handed
• Color: Natural
• Finish: Gloss
• Top Wood: VTS Solid Adirondack Spruce
• Back & Sides Wood: Genuine Mahogany
• Body Bracing: X Scalloped
• Binding: Tortoise
• Neck Wood: Genuine Mahogany
• Neck Shape: Authentic 1939 Barrel and Heel
• Fingerboard Material: Solid Black Ebony
• Fingerboard Inlay: Old Style 18, 1939 (Abalone)
• Number of Frets: 20
• Scale Length: 25.4″
• Tuning Machines: Waverly Nickel 4060 with Butterbean Knobs
• Bridge Material: Solid Black Ebony
• Nut/Saddle Material: Bone/Bone
• Nut Width: 1.6875″
• Strings: Lifespan 2.0 92/8 Phosphor Bronze, .013-.056
• Case Included: Hardshell
• Body Length: 20″
• Body Width: 15.625″
• Body Depth: 4.875″
• Overall Length: 40.5″
• Manufacturer Part Number: 10D18AUTHENTIC1939VTS