This used 2020 D-18 Authentic 1939 from Martin Guitar brings their Aged VTS process to this great playing dreadnought. Featuring a Adirondack top paired with a genuine mahogany back and sides, this rear-shifted guitar sports the Vintage Tone System where Martin ages the wood to further develop that golden-era sound. Constructed with hide glue, another authentic touch, this D-18 is bold and dynamic, delivering the sound of Adi/Mahogany sound that we love. Tons of volume to cut through your neck flatpicking jam, this is a good deal and on a great model.
Here in excellent condition, with the aged finish of course showing playwear and dings, and nominal fretwear, this D-18 Authentic includes the original hardshell case.
14-Fret Dreadnought with Vintage Gloss - Aged finish and Tortoise-style binding
Adirondack Spruce with VTS top with Modified Vintage Toner, Faux Tortoise-Aged pickguard, Multi-Stripe rosette
Genuine Mahogany Mahogany back and sides
Rear-shifted Scalloped X-Brace (Authentic 1939)
Hide Glue Construction
25.4" Scale length
Genuine Mahogany neck with Authentic 1939 profile, Standard Taper and Vintage Gloss - Aged finished
Ebony fingerboard with 20 frets and Old Style-18 inlays
1 11/16" nut width, Bone
Glue in Long Saddle-Aged with 2 1/8" bridge string spacing
Authentic Belly-style Ebony bridge
Nickel Open Gear Tuners - Aged - Butterbean Buttons
Madagascar Rosewood headstock plate
Antique Acoustics Replica Martin Guitar Pin Set installed (originals in case)
