The D-18 Authentic 1939 is a replica based on an original 1939 in the Martin museum. This guitar features genuine Mahogany back and sides, an Adirondack spruce top and authentic circa 1939 rear shifted scalloped bracing pattern. Constructed the old way – with hide glue, throughout, and historically-accurate detailing confirmed by using a CAT scan machine located at the Smithsonian Institute. Period-correct “18” Authentic-style appointments, with an Authentic neck barrel and heel, complete this piece.
Other features include Madagascar Rosewood headstock overlay and back purfling, Black Ebony fretboard heelcap and authentic style belly bridge, tortoise-brown binding and 1939 shaped endpiece, Waverly Nickel 4060 tuners with butterbean knobs, fossilized Ivory nut and long saddle, black/ white top purfling, Old Style 18-1939 Abalone dot inlays, Delmar tortoise pickguard, 25.4″ scale length, 1 11/16″ nut width and 2 1/8″ saddle spacing.
Includes 545V Harptone hardshell case and lifetime warranty.
Free shipping in the continental United States.
