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Martin D-18 Authentic 1939 Aged Vintage Gloss Dreadnought

D-18 Authentic 1939 ยท #2599471
BrandMartin
TypeAcoustic Guitars
Serial No.2599471
PhotographyActual Photos
Part No.10D18AUTHENTIC1939VTSAGED
Archive ID59826
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The Story

D-18 Authentic 1939 Aged Vintage Gloss Dreadnought

This Martin D-18 Authentic 1939 Aged is an even further elevated Authentic model - we've been waiting for "Aged" Martins for awhile, and they've finally delivered. The D-18 Authentic 1939 Aged not only features the VTS wood-aging system, hand shaped braces, and all hide glue construction, but it's been carefully aged inside and out for an appearance that matches it's tone. A perfect replacement for that out-of-reach pre-war dreadnought!

Includes: Hardshell Case and Paperwork

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The Specifications

As it left The Music Zoo Tech Bench.
  • Acoustic Guitar
  • Aged Vintage Gloss Finish
  • D-14 Fret Body Size
  • Solid Adirondack VTS Spruce Top
  • Authentic 1939 Rearward Shifted Scalloped X Braces
  • Genuine Mahogany Back and Sides
  • Genuine Mahogany Neck
  • Authentic 1939 Neck Shape
  • Black Ebony Fingerboard
  • 25.4" Scale Length
  • 1-11/16โ€ Nut Width
  • 2-1/8'' Fretboard Width at 12th Fret
  • 20 Frets
  • Madagascar Rosewood Back Purfling
  • Tortoise Binding
  • Bone Nut
  • Multi-Stripe Back Inlay
  • Old Style 18 Fingerboard Inlays
  • Madagascar Rosewood Headplate
  • Nickel Open Gear Tuners
  • Authentic Belly Ebony Bridge
  • 4 lbs, 1 oz.
  • .880" Neck Thickness at 1st Fret
  • 1.020" Neck Thickness at 9th Fret

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