～D-18 Authentic 1937 Aged～ This is the ultimate reissue model, a 1937 D-18 reproduced by the skilled craftsmen of the Martin Custom Shop. The top is made of VTS-treated Adirondack spruce, and the back and sides are made of mahogany. In order to reproduce the sound of that time, measurements were taken from the original 1937 model, and the design was faithfully produced based on documents from that time. The hand-scalloped forward shift bracing exclusive to the 1937 Authentic, the hide glue, neck shape, painted pickguard, and the thickness of the headstock, fingerboard, and bridge are all perfectly reproduced. It features a vintage finish that recreates the unique texture of a deteriorated lacquer finish, and an aged finish that recreates weather checking and dents, giving it the feel of a real vintage piece that has been used for many years. The sound is both powerful and delicate. The forward shift bracing allows this guitar to "sound from the moment you touch it," but thanks to the exquisite hand-scalloping technique, it doesn't saturate even when you input strongly, and it has a rich bass that you wouldn't expect from a mahogany model, and a light midrange that's typical of mahogany models. Perhaps due to the VTS treatment and aging process, it exudes a mellow, vintage nuance even when new. The list of details and sounds packed into this record is endless, giving you a feeling that transcends time and space... This is a wonderful guitar that could be called the ultimate vintage replica, but its sound has the potential to go beyond the realm of a replica. This is a masterpiece that could be called the ultimate D-18, proposed by Martin today. This is a model with limited stock, so don't miss this opportunity to purchase one.-SPEC- Top Material: Adirondack Spruce with VTS Brace Material: Adirondack Spruce with VTS Bracing Pattern: Authentic 1937 Forward Shifted X Scalloped Brace Back Material: Genuine Mahogany Neck Material: Genuine Mahogany Neck Shape: Authentic 1937 Standard Taper Fingerboard Material: Ebony Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 3/4'' (approx. 44.5mm) Scale Length: 25.4 (approx. 645.2 mm) Bridge Material: Ebony Bridge Style : Authentic Belly - Glue in Long Saddle - Aged Rosette: Multi-Stripe Binding: Brown Tortoise Pattern Top Inlay Material: Multi-Stripe Headstock Shape: Solid with 1937 Taper and Diamond Headplate Material: Madagascar Rosewood Fingerboard Inlay Style: Old Style 18 Top Color: Vintage Toner Finish: Vintage Gloss - Aged Tuning Machines : Aged Waverly Nickel Open Back Pickguard : Tortoise Pattern - Aged Case: Hardshell
