Martin D-18 GE Golden Era-2010

Product Description

Based on the pre-war 1934, Martin D-18, the D-18 GE is a near faithful reproduction of the classic dreadnought Martin guitar that has inspired so many musicians, players, and many luthiers who have chosen to copy this iconic design. This particular D-18 GE was made in 2010. It is in mint condition with no dings, scratches, or flaws. The guitar has tremendous volume and exceptional tone. Set up with medium gauge strings, the neck is straight, the action is comfortable, and the guitar is a dream to play.

This guitar is in original condition with the following exceptions: A K & K Pure Sound Acoustic Pickup with Volume Control has been professionally installed. A strap button has been added at the neck heel. The bridge pins have been upgraded from black plastic to what I believe are dark fossilized mammoth ivory with abalone dots. The guitar includes a deluxe archtop Gibson hard case rather than the original Martin case. Other then that the guitar appears as if it left the factory yesterday.

ORIGINAL FACTORY SPECIFICATIONS:

CONSTRUCTION:	Mahogany Blocks/Dovetail Neck Joint
BODY SIZE:	D-14 Fret
TOP:	Solid Adirondack Spruce
ROSETTE:	Old Style 18 - Black/White Fiber
TOP BRACING PATTERN:	Standard ''X'' Scalloped (Golden Era Style), Forward Shifted
TOP BRACES:	Solid Adirondack Spruce 5/16''
BACK MATERIAL:	Solid Genuine Mahogany
BACK PURFLING:	Style 18
SIDE MATERIAL:	Solid Genuine Mahogany
ENDPIECE:	Delmar Tortoise Color - Brown
ENDPIECE INLAY:	none
BINDING:	Black Boltaron
TOP INLAY STYLE:	Multiple Black/White Boltaron
SIDE INLAY:	none
BACK INLAY:	none
NECK MATERIAL:	Select Hardwood
NECK SHAPE:	Modified V
NUT MATERIAL:	Fossilized Ivory
HEADSTOCK:	Solid/Square Taper
HEADPLATE:	Solid Brazilian Rosewood /Golden Era Style
HEELCAP:	Solid Black Ebony
FINGERBOARD MATERIAL:	Solid Black Ebony
SCALE LENGTH:	25.4''
# OF FRETS CLEAR:	14
# OF FRETS TOTAL:	20
FINGERBOARD WIDTH AT NUT:	1-3/4''
FINGERBOARD WIDTH AT 12TH FRET:	2-1/4''
FINGERBOARD POSITION INLAYS:	Old Style 18
FINGERBOARD BINDING:	none
FINISH BACK & SIDES:	Polished Gloss
FINISH TOP:	Polished Gloss w/ Aging Toner
FINISH NECK:	Satin
BRIDGE MATERIAL:	Solid Black Ebony
BRIDGE STYLE:	1930s Style Belly w/ Long Saddle
BRIDGE STRING SPACING:	2-5/16''
SADDLE:	16'' Radius/Long Fossilized Ivory
TUNING MACHINES:	Waverly Nickel w/ Butterbean Knobs
RECOMMENDED STRINGS:	Martin SP Lifespan Phosphor Bronze Medium Gauge (MSP7200)
BRIDGE & END PINS:	Black
PICKGUARD:	Tortoise Color - Beveled & Polished

INTERIOR LABEL:	Signed by CFM IV