Used

2021 Martin D-18 Authentic 1939 Aged Steel String Acoustic Guitar

Original price was: $5,800.00.Current price is: $4,930.00.

Pickup available 211 Lambert Ave, Palo Alto, CA

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Specs

Since this 2021 D-18 Authentic was “aged” by Martin before it was shipped, it’s impossible for us to determine what wear was added by the previous owner. Judging by the almost total lack of any fret wear, our guess is that not much of the wear you see on it now occurred after it left Nazareth, but who knows? And, more importantly, does it matter? What does matter is that it’s a great sounding D-18 that captures the clarity and crunch that has made Martin’s mahogany D models from this era so desirable for flat pickers. Yes, the powerful bass response is there when you need it, but the overtones and sustain don’t cloud the mids and treble response so your fills and leads can come through the mix. But smooth tone for backing vocals is also there, making this a do-anything Dreadnought. Original throughout with original case.

The D-18 Authentic 1939 Aged is built using the same material and techniques Martin was using in the late 1930s such as hide glue construction and hand-scalloped X-bracing. The Adirondack top is enhanced with the Vintage Tone System (VTS), a process that ages the wood to replicate the sound of a vintage Martin. In the Aged version, Martin subtly distresses the finish, giving it the patina of an 80 year old guitar that has been used but not abused.

UPC 120846
Year 2021
Top material Adirondack Spruce w/VTS
Back sides Mahogany
Fingerboard Ebony
Neck material Mahogany
Bridge Ebony Compensated
Bracing Authentic 1939 Rearward-Shifted X-Brace, Scalloped, Adirondack Spruce with VTS, 5/16"
Frets to body 14
Total frets 20
Scale length 25.4"
Finish Vintage Gloss (Authentic)
Nut width 1 11/16"
Saddle spacing 2 1/8"
Rosette Multi-Stripe
Neck shape Authentic 1939
Binding Faux Tortoise
Tuners Nickel Open Gear - Aged
Case type Original Hardshell
Serial number 2515149
SKU MARD18AUTH39-2515149