Indianapolis, IN, United States
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A new guitar that looks and sounds like it’s been played for 80 years, the Aged version of the acclaimed D-18 Authentic 1939 includes all of the goodness that comes with Martin’s Authentic Series instruments, like hide glue construction and hand-scalloped X-bracing—plus the Vintage Tone System (VTS) that ages the wood to replicate the sound of a vintage Martin.But we didn’t stop there. We’ve now taken this amazing model and methodically, painstakingly distressed it, inside and out, in all the right places. The result is a tactile, visual, and auditory experience that will transport you all the way back to the 1930s. And we know you’re going to like it there. Stock is limited.The instrument is in very good condition. It has a few tiny dings/scratches and there are a few marks on either side of the headstock from a string winder (see two photos of headstock sides), but nothing that affects playability. The instrument was aged at the factory, so there are intentional cracks in the finish, some intentional scratching by the soundhole and on the pickguard, and intentional dings here and there to make it look worn. Comes with the original hardshell case from Martin & Co., which has a few scuffs and scratches as pictured in the photos. Specs:Construction: Dovetail Neck Joint - Hide Glue ConstructionBody Size: D-14 FretTop Material: Adirondack Spruce with VTSTop Detail: AgedRosette: Multi-StripeBracing Pattern: Authentic 1939 Rearward Shifted X BraceBrace Shape: ScallopedBrace Material: Adirondack Spruce with VTSBrace Size: 5/16"Back Material: Genuine MahoganyBack Detail: AgedBack Purfling/Strip: Madagascar RosewoodSide Material: Genuine MahoganySide Detail: AgedEndpiece: Faux TortoiseEndpiece Inlay: NoneBinding: Faux TortoiseTop Inlay Material: Multi-StripeSide Inlay Material: NoneBack Inlay Material: NoneNeck Material: Genuine MahoganyNeck Shape: Authentic 1939Neck Taper: Standard TaperPlek: NoNut Material: BoneHeadstock Shape: Solid with 1939 TaperHeadplate Material: Madagascar RosewoodHeadplate Detail: N/AHeadplate Logo Style: Script Golden Era OverlayHeadplate Binding Material: NoneHeelcap: EbonyFingerboard Material: EbonyScale Length: 25.4"Neck Joins Body At: 14th FretNumber of Frets Total: 20Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 11/16''Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/8''Fingerboard Inlay Material: AbaloneFingerboard Inlay Style: Old Style 18Fingerboard Binding Material: NoneSide Dots: Grained IvoroidBack and Side Finish: Vintage Gloss - AgedBack and Sides Color: Dark MahoganyFinish Top: Vintage Gloss - AgedTop Color: Modified Vintage TonerFinish Neck: Vintage Gloss - AgedNeck Color: Dark MahoganyBridge Material: EbonyBridge Style: Authentic Belly - Glue in Long Saddle - AgedBridge String Spacing: 2 1/8''Saddle: BoneSaddle Radius: 16"Tuning Machines: Nickel Open Gear - AgedKnob: ButterbeanBridge Pin Material: Black Plastic - AgedPickguard: Faux Tortoise- AgedWeight: 3 lbs., 14.8 oz.
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