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Martin D-1 Authentic 1931 Natural

D-1 Authentic 1931 ยท #2096468
BrandMartin
TypeAcoustic Guitars
Serial No.2096468
PhotographyActual Photos
Part No.10D1AUTHENTIC1931VTS
Archive ID46052
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The Story

D-1 Authentic 1931 Natural

This is the D-1 Authentic 1931, the Dreadnought that started the Dreadnought! This slotted headstock 12-fret guitar remains true to history with hide glue construction, a VTS Adirondack spruce top with matching VTS Adirondack bracing, and punchy mahogany back and sides.

Includes: Hardshell Case, Paperwork

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The Specifications

As it left The Music Zoo Tech Bench.
  • Acoustic Guitar
  • Natural Finish
  • Vintage Gloss Neck Finish
  • 12th Fret Neck/Body Joint
  • Dreadnought Body Size
  • Adirondack Spruce Top with VTS
  • Solid Mahogany Back and Sides
  • Adirondack Spruce VTS Scalloped 5/16โ€ Authentic 1931 X Bracing
  • Abalone with Multi-Stripe Rosette
  • Genuine Mahogany Neck with Authentic 1931 Neck Shape
  • Brazilian Rosewood Fretboard
  • Authentic 1931 Style 18 Dot Fretboard Inlays
  • Solid Headstock with Silver Foil Martin Decal
  • Brazilian Rosewood Headplate and End Piece
  • 1-7/8" Nut Width
  • 16" Radius
  • 25.4" Scale Length
  • 19 Frets
  • 3 lbs, 8 oz.
  • .830" Neck Profile at 1st Fret
  • .960โ€ Neck Profile at 9th Fret
  • Bone Nut and Saddle
  • Brazilian Rosewood Belly Glue In Long Saddle Bridge
  • Golden Age Relic Brass Side Mount Tuners

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