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D-1 Authentic 1931

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Based off the very first Martin branded Dreadnought, this 12-fret Dreadnought remains true to its origins with hide glue construction, Vintage Gloss finish, Adirondack spruce top with Vintage Tone System (VTS) and mahogany back and sides which will appeal to a wide range of players and musical styles with its well-balanced tone.

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D-1 Authentic 1931
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Model:

D-1 Authentic 1931

Construction:

Dovetail Neck Joint - Hide Glue Construction

Body Size:

D-12 Fret

Top Material:

Adirondack Spruce with VTS

Top Detail:

None

Rosette:

Multi-Stripe

Bracing Pattern:

Authentic 1931 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:

N/A

Side Material:

Genuine Mahogany

Side Detail:

None

Endpiece:

Brazilian Rosewood

Endpiece Inlay:

N/A

Binding:

Black

Top Inlay Material:

Multi-Stripe

Side Inlay Material:

N/A

Back Inlay Material:

None

Neck Material:

Genuine Mahogany

Neck Shape:

Authentic 1931

Neck Taper:

Standard Taper

Plek:

No

Nut Material:

Bone

Headstock Shape:

Slotted with 1931 Taper

Headplate Material:

Brazilian Rosewood

Headplate Detail:

N/A

Headplate Logo Style:

Stamped on Back of Headstock

Headplate Binding Material:

None

Heelcap:

Ebony

Fingerboard Material:

Brazilian Rosewood

Scale Length:

25.4"

Neck Joins Body At:

12th Fret

Number of Frets Total:

19

Fingerboard Width at Nut:

1 7/8''

Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret:

2 5/16''

Fingerboard Inlay Material:

Abalone

Fingerboard Inlay Style:

Authentic 1931 Style 18 Dots

Fingerboard Binding Material:

N/A

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:

Brazilian Rosewood

Bridge Style:

Authentic Belly - Glue in Long Saddle

Bridge String Spacing:

2 3/8''

Saddle:

Bone

Saddle Radius:

16"

Tuning Machines:

Golden Age Relic Brass Side Mount

Recommended Strings:

SP Lifespan 92/8 Phosphor Bronze Medium (MSP7200)

Knob:

Cream

Bridge Pin Material:

Black Plastic

Bridge Pin Dots:

None

Pickguard:

Faux Tortoise

Pickguard Inlay:

N/A

Case:

Ply Hardshell

Label:

N/A

Electronics:

Not Available

Left Handed Availability:

Yes

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