Martin D-18 1937 Authentic Aged

Adirondack Spruce VTS top, Mahogany back/sides, Hide Glue construction, Forward-Shifted Scalloped bracing, T-Bar neck reinforcement, 1 3/4" nut, 25.4" scale, Ebony fingerboard, and Authentic appointments, featuring an aged nitro finish with relic'd details (checking, wear, yellowing)for vintage look, feel, and sound. 

Key Specifications

    •    Body: Authentic Dreadnought 14-Fret

    •    Top: Adirondack Spruce with Vintage Tone System

    •    Back & Sides: Genuine Mahogany

    •    Bracing: Forward Shifted, Scalloped X-Brace (Adirondack Spruce, 5/16")

    •    Construction: Hide Glue

    •    Neck: Genuine Mahogany, Authentic 1937 Shape & Barrel/Heel

    •    Neck Reinforcement: T-Bar (non-adjustable)

    •    Fingerboard: Ebony, Old Style 18 Inlays (Abalone)

    •    Scale Length: 25.4"

    •    Nut Width: 1 3/4"

    •    Bridge: Authentic Belly, Ebony, Glue-In Long Saddle

    •    Nut/Saddle: Bone

    •    Tuners: Nickel Open-Back (Waverly, relic'd)

    •    Finish: Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer (Vintage Gloss, Toner) 

Aged Features (vs. Standard VTS)

    •    Finish: Aged Nitro with light checking, dings, and wear patterns.

    •    Color: Vintage Toner on top for aged look.

    •    Details: Relic'd tuner edges, stained/yellowed nut/saddle, worn binding.

    •    Wood: VTS treatment for open, vintage tone.

Video Demo: https://youtu.be/oVF3L62PrL8?si=N3uPKRbF9WfgSmBI