Details
Martin's Custom Shop didn't skimp on the wood upgrades for this D-18 model, made in 2016 to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the first Dreadnought models made for Oliver Ditson & Co. We don't know if other examples of this Limited Edition got the nicely figured mahogany seen on the back of this one, but the Adirondack top and Adirondack bracing with Golden Era specs was evidently standard. The result is that classic Martin mahogany dreadnought tone and clarity, with all the headroom you could wish for (and, if you really do need even more volume, the Baggs iBeam Active has you covered). Very comfy 1 3/4" wide neck.
Condition is excellent+, a couple of shallow dents to the finish on the top but only the lightest fret wear. Original case with Martin badge is equally clean.
Specs
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Back sides
Genuine Mahogany
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Binding
Tortoise Style
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Bracing
Adirondack/Scalloped 5/16"/Golden Era
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Bridge
Ebony
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Fingerboard
Ebony
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Finish
Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
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Frets to body
14
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Neck material
Genuine Mahogany
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Neck shape
Mod Low Oval w/PA Taper
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Nut width
1 3/4"
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Pickup type
LR Baggs iBeam Active
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Rosette
Old Style 18 Multi-Stripe
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Saddle spacing
2 3/16"
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Scale length
25.4"
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Top material
Adirondack Spruce
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Total frets
20
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Tuners
Gotoh open back, Martin branded
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Year
2016
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Case type
Original Hardshell
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Serial number
1976275
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SKU
MARCUSDC18-1976275
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UPC
121044
