{"product_id":"martin-custom-shop-d-18-authentic-adirondack-vts-sinker-mahogany-w-case-2","title":"Martin Custom Shop D-18 Authentic Adirondack VTS \/ Sinker Mahogany w\/case 2962017","description":"\u003ch3\u003eSerial# 2962017\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Martin Custom Shop D-18 Authentic is a deeply considered build that draws directly from pre-war Martin tradition while incorporating rare materials and meticulous Custom Shop execution. Built for Tone Shop Guitars, this instrument follows authentic 1937-style construction with hide glue assembly, a dovetail neck joint, and period-correct voicing, delivering the dry power, immediacy, and headroom that define the most revered vintage D-18s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA premium-grade Adirondack spruce top treated with Martin’s VTS process is paired with hand-selected sinker mahogany back and sides, producing a fundamental-forward voice with explosive dynamics, strong note separation, and a broken-in warmth straight out of the case. Every detail—from the scalloped forward-shifted bracing to the barrel-and-heel neck carve—was specified to maximize resonance, responsiveness, and long-term musicality .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMartin Custom Shop Authentic D-18-style build\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePremium Adirondack spruce top with VTS treatment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-selected sinker mahogany back and sides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHide glue construction with forward-shifted scalloped bracing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1937-style neck profile and vintage-correct appointments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBody\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody Shape: Authentic “D” Dreadnought\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop Wood: Adirondack spruce (VTS, Grade 5)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBack \u0026amp; Sides: Sinker mahogany (premium)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBracing: Adirondack spruce with VTS, forward-shifted scalloped X-bracing (Authentic 1937, 5\/16\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRosette: Old Style 18 Boltaron\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Brown faux tortoise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePickguard: Faux tortoise, under finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Vintage gloss (Authentic low gloss)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop Color: Vintage toner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeck\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Wood: 12\/4 genuine mahogany\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Profile: D-18 Custom 1937 barrel \u0026amp; heel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Joint: Dovetail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale Length: 25.4\" (compensated 25.470\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFingerboard: Black ebony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFingerboard Radius: 16\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNut Width: 1 3\/4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFingerboard Inlay: Old Style 18 (Authentic 1937)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNut Material: Bone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Finish: Gloss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardware\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBridge: Black ebony, Authentic belly slotted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSaddle: Long bone, glue-in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBridge Pins: Ebony (no slot)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTuners: Waverly Relic Nickel 4076 with vintage butterbean buttons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElectronics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElectronics: None\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMiscellaneous\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrientation: Right handed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrets Clear of Body: 14\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrings: Martin Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0 Medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase: Martin Authentic hardshell case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdhesive: Vintage hide glue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry of Origin: USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom Shop Credentials Book: Included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerial Number: 2964099\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Buy from Tone Shop Guitars?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Tone Shop Guitars, we pride ourselves on offering a curated selection of instruments backed by knowledgeable staff and exceptional customer service. Whether you're shopping online or visiting us in person, our goal is to help you find the right guitar and deliver a top-tier experience every step of the way.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Reemes Music","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53838371619135,"sku":"RMC-MUS-G37315315","price":5467.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0990\/7535\/9039\/files\/D181.jpg?v=1782094171","url":"https:\/\/www.reemesmusic.com\/products\/martin-custom-shop-d-18-authentic-adirondack-vts-sinker-mahogany-w-case-2","provider":"Reemes Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}