Martin 2022 D-18 Authentic 1939

Martin 2022 D-18 Authentic 1939

Here to remind you why you fell in love with us in the first place, the new Authentics are constructed the old way - with hide glue, throughout, and historically-accurate detailing confirmed by using a CAT scan machine located at the Smithsonian Institute.

Based on a 1939 D-18 in our museum, this guitar features genuine mahogany back and sides, an Adirondack spruce top, using an authentic circa 1939 bracing pattern. Period-correct “18” Authentic-style appointments, with an Authentic neck barrel and heel, complete this piece. Martin’s new VINTAGE TONE SYSTEM® (VTS) is employed for the top and braces.

The new Martin VINTAGE TONE SYSTEM® uses a unique recipe that is based on the historic torrefaction system.

The VTS acts much like a time machine in which Martin can target certain time periods and age the top/braces to that era.

This focused method allows Martin’s craftsmen and women to recreate not only the pleasing visual aesthetics of a vintage guitar, but also reproduce the special tones previously reserved for vintage instruments.

SPECIFICATIONS - MISC

• CASE:Ply Hardshell
• LEFT HANDED AVAILABILITY:true
• LABEL:None

SPECIFICATIONS - OVERVIEW

• BODY SIZE:D-14 Fret
• FINISH TOP:Vintage Gloss
• CONSTRUCTION:Dovetail Neck Joint - Hide Glue Construction
• BACK AND SIDE FINISH:Vintage Gloss
• BRACING PATTERN:Authentic 1939 Rearward-Shifted X-Brace
• SCALE LENGTH:25.4”
• BRACE SHAPE:Scalloped
• FINGERBOARD WIDTH AT NUT:1 11/16’‘
• TOP MATERIAL:Adirondack Spruce with VTS
• NECK SHAPE:Authentic 1939
• BACK MATERIAL:Genuine Mahogany
• NECK TAPER:Standard Taper
• SIDE MATERIAL:Genuine Mahogany
• ELECTRONICS:No