{"product_id":"2021-martin-d-18-authentic-aged-coming-soon","title":"2021 Martin D-18 Authentic Aged","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis guitar needs on introduction, but you'll find a great one below from Martin themselves. This comes to us as a one owner guitar played very sparingly and shows no wear to mention besides the very light aging job from the factory. This one is not overdone in the slightest, in fact this is one of the most tasteful ones we've seen!  It basically looks like a new old guitar... Very loud, clear and robust tone, with a perfect neck angle and needs nothing but a player. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are a fan of vintage instruments, you may know that some of the most highly regarded pieces are Martin guitars that preceded World War II. Martins that were built between the 1930s and 1940s benefited from a perfect storm of innovation, materials, and craftsmanship and today they are among the world’s most sought-after vintage guitars. The reason? They simply sound amazing and they continue to sound better over time. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom this knowledge, Martin’s Authentic Series was born. The Authentic Series is made up of new instruments that are constructed to be faithful-looking and faithful-sounding reproductions of history-making, pre-war models like the D-45, D-28, and D-18.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith Martin’s Authentic Series, the Martin customer who wants the sound that only a pre-war vintage Martin provides, without having to wait many years to get it, has an option. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMartin accomplishes this amazing feat using their proprietary VINTAGE TONE SYSTEM® (VTS). This system allows Martin to target certain time periods and age the top and the top braces to that specific era. It’s like magic! This focused method allows Martin’s craftspeople to reproduce the special tones previously found only in true vintage instruments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd if you choose the aged version of an instrument in this series, you will get a guitar that has also been methodically and painstakingly hand-distressed, inside and out, in all the right places. Only a few luthiers at Martin are trained to do this. It’s that meticulous. The result is a tactile, visual, and auditory experience that will transport you back to the 1930s. And we know you’re going to like it there!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Authentic series was first introduced in 2005, and they have been widely praised. Over the last 17 years, Martin has made many Authentic models from specific time periods, and they’ve focused on the most iconic models from highly collectible vintage years, each one representing a high point in acoustic guitar design. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"label font-weight-bold\"\u003eTop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label font-weight-bold\"\u003eTop Material:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"value\"\u003eAdirondack Spruce with VTS\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label font-weight-bold\"\u003eFinish Top:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"value\"\u003eVintage Gloss\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label font-weight-bold\"\u003eTop Color:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"value\"\u003eClear\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label font-weight-bold\"\u003eTop Inlay Material:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"value\"\u003eMulti-Stripe\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label font-weight-bold\"\u003eTop Detail:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"value\"\u003eNone\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label font-weight-bold\"\u003eBinding:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"value\"\u003eFaux Tortoise\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label font-weight-bold\"\u003eBridge Material:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"value\"\u003eEbony\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label font-weight-bold\"\u003eBridge Style:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"value\"\u003eAuthentic Belly - Glue in Long Saddle\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label font-weight-bold\"\u003eBridge String Spacing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"value\"\u003e2 1\/8''\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label font-weight-bold\"\u003eBridge Pin Material:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"value\"\u003eNone\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label font-weight-bold\"\u003eBridge Pin Dots:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"value\"\u003eNone\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label font-weight-bold\"\u003ePickguard:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"value\"\u003eTortoise Pattern\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label font-weight-bold\"\u003ePickguard Inlay:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"value\"\u003eNone\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label font-weight-bold\"\u003eRosette:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"value\"\u003eOld Style 18 Multi-Stripe\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label font-weight-bold\"\u003eSaddle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"value\"\u003eBone\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label font-weight-bold\"\u003eSaddle Radius:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"value\"\u003e16\"\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"value\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"value\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"my-4 h4 text--black text-decoration-none d-block\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#guitarSpec2\" hreflang=\"en-us\" aria-expanded=\"true\"\u003eBody\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"collapse show\" id=\"guitarSpec2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label font-weight-bold\"\u003eBody Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"value\"\u003eD-14 Fret\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label font-weight-bold\"\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"value\"\u003eDovetail Neck Joint - Hide Glue Construction\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label font-weight-bold\"\u003eBack Material:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"value\"\u003eGenuine Mahogany\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label font-weight-bold\"\u003eSide Material:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"value\"\u003eGenuine Mahogany\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label font-weight-bold\"\u003eBack and Side Finish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"value\"\u003eVintage Gloss\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label font-weight-bold\"\u003eBack and Sides Color:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"value\"\u003eDark Mahogany\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label font-weight-bold\"\u003eBack Detail:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"value\"\u003eNone\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label font-weight-bold\"\u003eSide Detail:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"value\"\u003eNone\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label font-weight-bold\"\u003eBack Purfling\/Strip:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"value\"\u003eMadagascar Rosewood\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label font-weight-bold\"\u003eBack Inlay Material:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"value\"\u003eNone\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label font-weight-bold\"\u003eSide Inlay Material:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"value\"\u003eNone\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label font-weight-bold\"\u003eBracing Pattern:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"value\"\u003eAuthentic 1939 Rearward-Shifted X-Brace\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label font-weight-bold\"\u003eBrace Shape:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"value\"\u003eScalloped\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label font-weight-bold\"\u003eBrace Material:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"value\"\u003eAdirondack Spruce with VTS\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label font-weight-bold\"\u003eBrace Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"value\"\u003e5\/16\"\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label font-weight-bold\"\u003eHeelcap:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"value\"\u003eEbony\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label font-weight-bold\"\u003eEndpiece:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"value\"\u003eFaux Tortoise\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"value\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"label font-weight-bold\"\u003eNeck\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label font-weight-bold\"\u003eNeck Shape:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"value\"\u003eAuthentic 1939\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label font-weight-bold\"\u003eNeck Taper:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"value\"\u003eStandard Taper\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label font-weight-bold\"\u003eNeck Material:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"value\"\u003eGenuine Mahogany\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label font-weight-bold\"\u003eNeck Color:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"value\"\u003eDark Mahogany\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label font-weight-bold\"\u003eFinish Neck:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"value\"\u003eVintage Gloss\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label font-weight-bold\"\u003eScale Length:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"value\"\u003e25.4\"\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label font-weight-bold\"\u003eNumber of Frets Total:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"value\"\u003e20\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label font-weight-bold\"\u003eNeck Joins Body At:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"value\"\u003e14th Fret\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label font-weight-bold\"\u003eFingerboard Material:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"value\"\u003eEbony\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label font-weight-bold\"\u003eFingerboard Width at 12th Fret:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"value\"\u003e2 1\/8''\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label font-weight-bold\"\u003eFingerboard Width at Nut:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"value\"\u003e1 11\/16''\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label font-weight-bold\"\u003eFingerboard Inlay Style:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"value\"\u003eOld Style 18\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label font-weight-bold\"\u003eFingerboard Inlay Material:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"value\"\u003eAbalone\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label font-weight-bold\"\u003eFingerboard Binding Material:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"value\"\u003eNone\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label font-weight-bold\"\u003eSide Dots:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"value\"\u003eAntique White\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label font-weight-bold\"\u003eEndpiece Inlay:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"value\"\u003eNone\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"value\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"value\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"my-4 h4 text--black text-decoration-none d-block\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#guitarSpec4\" hreflang=\"en-us\" aria-expanded=\"true\"\u003eHeadstock\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"collapse show\" id=\"guitarSpec4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label font-weight-bold\"\u003eHeadstock Shape:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"value\"\u003eSolid with 1939 Taper\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label font-weight-bold\"\u003eHeadplate Material:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"value\"\u003eMadagascar Rosewood\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label font-weight-bold\"\u003eHeadplate Logo Style:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"value\"\u003eScript Golden Era Overlay\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label font-weight-bold\"\u003eHeadplate Binding Material:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"value\"\u003eNone\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label font-weight-bold\"\u003eHeadplate Detail:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"value\"\u003eNone\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label font-weight-bold\"\u003eTuning Machines:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"value\"\u003eNickel Open Gear\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label 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