• Fully solid Custom Shop acoustic guitar
• Vintage Tone System (VTS)
• Dreadnought construction with 645 mm scale length
• Adirondack spruce top with scalloped X-bracing
• Old-style 18-stripe soundhole rosette
• Tortoise binding with multi-stripe purfling
• Tortoise pickguard
• Mahogany back and sides
• Madagascar rosewood backstripe
• Mahogany neck with Authentic 1937 profile
• Ebony fingerboard with 20 frets
• Old-style 18 inlays made from abalone
• Waverly open-back nickel tuners
• Compensated saddle and 44.45 mm bone nut
• Vintage gloss finish
• Ply hardshell case included

The Martin D-18 Authentic 1937 VTS at a glance

With this replica of a historic dreadnought from the 1930s, US manufacturer Martin & Co impressively proves that it is possible to recreate both the visual and tonal attributes of an acoustic guitar that has been played for decades. acoustic guitarAcoustic guitar:
The acoustic guitar is an acoustic guitar with steel strings. It is often used for folk played for decades. In addition to the authentic materials of the era, the instrument also comes with a wafer-thin vintage glossFinish:
The term "finish" refers to the outer coating or surface treatment of a guitar. It can be different types of varnish, stain or oil that are applied to the wood to protect it and give it an attractive appearance. finish and is furthermore subjected to the highly developed Vintage Tone System (VTS) treatment. Thanks to the grippy neckGuitar neck:
Maple neck with Authetic 1937Neck profile:
The neck profile refers to the shape of the guitar neck. It can be flat profile, the guitar feels extremely true to the original, giving the impression that it is undoubtedly the original from 1937. The headstockHeadstock:
The headstock is the upper part of a guitar to which the pegs for tuning the strings are attached. It can have different shapes and the guitar logo or the manufacturer's name can often be found on the headstock. is fitted with open tunersTuners:
die-cast tuners that guarantee clean tuning and tastefully underline the vintage charm of the guitar with their small butterbean buttons. The D-18 Authentic is rounded off with filigree abalone inlays, tortoise bindingsBinding:
Binding refers to the decorative edging of the guitar body. It is made of wood and a large tortoisePickguard:
The pickguard is a plate made of plastic or wood that is attached to the front of a guitar. It protects the wood from scratches and serves as a base for striking the strings with a pick. pickguard. A plyGuitar case:
Case hardshell case is included in the scope of delivery.