MARTIN / D-18 Authentic 1937

The D-18 Authentic 1937 is a reproduction of the 1937 model. Featuring deep bass and clear highs, it's the perfect instrument for players seeking a vintage sound.

Model:D-18 Authentic 1937
Construction:Dovetail Neck Joint - Hide Glue Construction
Body Size:Authentic D-14 Fret
Top Material:Adirondack Spruce with VTS
Top Detail:None
Rosette:Old Style 18 Multi-Stripe
Bracing Pattern:Forward Shifted X Brace
Brace Shape:Scalloped
Brace Material:Adirondack Spruce with VTS
Brace Size:5/16""
Back Material: Genuine Mahogany
Back Detail:None
Back Purfling/Strip:Madagascar Rosewood
Side Material:Genuine Mahogany
Side Detail:None
Endpiece:Brown Tortoise Pattern
Endpiece Inlay:None
Binding:Brown Tortoise Pattern
Top Inlay Material:Multi-Stripe
Side Inlay Material:None
Back Inlay Material:None
Neck Material:Genuine Mahogany
Neck Shape:Authentic 1937
Neck Taper: Standard Taper
Plek:Nut Material:Bone
Headstock Shape:Solid with 1937 Taper
Headplate Material:Madagascar Rosewood
Headplate Detail:N/A
Headplate Logo Style:Script Old Style Overlay
Headplate Binding Material:None
Heelcap:Ebony
Fingerboard Material:Ebony
Scale Length:25.4""
Neck Joins Body At:14th Fret
Number of Frets Total:20
Fingerboard Width at Nut:1 3/4''
Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret:2 1/4''
Fingerboard Inlay Material:Abalone
Fingerboard Inlay Style:Old Style 18
Fingerboard Binding Material:None
Side Dots: Grained Ivoroid
Back and Side Finish: Vintage Gloss
Back and Sides Color:Dark Mahogany
Finish Top:Vintage Gloss
Top Color:Clear
Finish Neck: Vintage Gloss
Neck Color: Dark Mahogany
Bridge Material:Ebony
Bridge Style:Authentic Belly - Glue in Long Saddle
Bridge String Spacing:2 1/4''
Saddle:Bone
Saddle Radius:16""
Tuning Machines:Waverly Nickel Open Back
Recommended Strings:Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0 - Medium MA550T
Knob: Butterbean
Bridge Pin Material:Black Plastic
Bridge Pin Dots:None
Pickguard: Tortoise Pattern
Pickguard Inlay: None
Case: Ply Hardshell
Label: None
Electronics: None

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