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This model is retired but may still be available at a dealer near you. 

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Description

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

Highlights

D-14 Fret body size
Genuine Mahogany back and sides
Adirondack Spruce with VTS top
Authentic 1939 neck with Standard Taper
1 11/16'' fingerboard width at nut
Ply Hardshell case
Recommended Strings: Authentic Acoustic Lifespan® 2.0 Guitar Strings Phosphor Bronze - Medium
Top Material: Adirondack Spruce with VTS
Finish Top: Vintage Gloss
Top Color: Clear
Top Inlay Material: Multi-Stripe
Top Detail: None
Binding: Faux Tortoise
Bridge Material: Ebony
Bridge Style: Authentic Belly - Glue in Long Saddle
Bridge String Spacing: 2 1/8''
Bridge Pin Material: None
Bridge Pin Dots: None
Pickguard: Tortoise Pattern
Pickguard Inlay: None
Rosette: Old Style 18 Multi-Stripe
Saddle: Bone
Saddle Radius: 16"
Body Size: D-14 Fret
Construction: Dovetail Neck Joint - Hide Glue Construction
Back Material: Genuine Mahogany
Side Material: Genuine Mahogany
Back and Sides Finish: Vintage Gloss
Back and Sides Color: Dark Mahogany
Back Detail: None
Side Detail: None
Back Purfling/Strip: Madagascar Rosewood
Back Inlay Material: None
Side Inlay Material: None
Bracing Pattern: Authentic 1939 Rearward-Shifted X-Brace
Brace Shape: Scalloped
Brace Material: Adirondack Spruce with VTS
Brace Size: 5/16"
Endpiece: Faux Tortoise
Endpiece Inlay: None
Neck Shape: Authentic 1939
Neck Taper: Standard Taper
Neck Material: Genuine Mahogany
Neck Color: Dark Mahogany
Finish Neck: Vintage Gloss
Scale Length: 25.4"
Number of Frets Total: 20
Neck Joins Body At: 14th Fret
Heelcap: Ebony
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/8''
Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 11/16''
Fingerboard Inlay Style: Old Style 18
Fingerboard Inlay Material: Abalone
Fingerboard Binding Material: None
Side Dots: Antique White
Headstock Shape: Solid with 1939 Taper
Headplate Material: Madagascar Rosewood
Headplate Logo Style: Script Golden Era Overlay
Headplate Binding Material: None
Headplate Detail: None
Tuning Machines: Nickel Open Gear
Knob: Butterbean
Nut Material: Bone
Case: Ply Hardshell
Label: None
Electronics: No
Left Handed Availability: true

At A Glance

Body Shape & Volume

D-14 Fret

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Neck Shape

Authentic 1939

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RETIRED

D-18 Authentic 1939

D-18 Authentic 1939

3.6 out of 5 Customer Rating

This model is retired but may still be available at a dealer near you. 

D-18 Authentic 1939

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