Details
Since this 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.
Specs
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Back sides
Genuine Mahogany
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Binding
Brown Tortoise Pattern
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Bracing
Authentic 1937 Forward-Shifted X-Brace, Adirondack Spruce with VTS, 5/16".
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Bridge
Ebony
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Fingerboard
Ebony
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Finish
Vintage Gloss (Authentic)
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Frets to body
14
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Neck material
Genuine Mahogany
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Neck shape
Authentic 1937
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Nut width
1 3/4"
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Rosette
Multi-Stripe
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Saddle spacing
2 1/4"
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Scale length
25.4"
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Top material
Adirondack Spruce w/VTS
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Total frets
20
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Tuners
Nickel Waverly
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Year
2023
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Case type
Original Hardshell
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Serial number
2805240
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SKU
MARD18AUTAGE-2805240
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UPC
120988
