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In this video Nashville guitarist and producer Corey Congilio demos the Martin D-18GE 1934 Golden Era Acoustic Guitar and shows us why it's the smart buy for those chasing down the sound of Martin's perhaps most infamous period of production. Go ahead - call it a "canon". We won't stop you. See our specs below on this monster.


This D-18GE is based on what is quite possibly the best dreadnought ever built. Let's start with the top: It's solid Adirondack spruce, which is known for having a slightly faster response than sitka. An aging toner has been added to the top, giving it a rich color not unlike an older acoustic guitar. The braces are solid Adirondack spruce, and they're arranged in a standard "X" scalloped, forward-shifted pattern in the Golden Era style. This allows the top to vibrate more freely than typical bracing, creating more volume and clarity. The sides and back are genuine mahogany. The neck is a modified V shape, a comfortable profile that'll let you get around without any trouble but also offers plenty of wood to dig into when you need it. Solid black ebony on the fretboard and bridge looks great and adds a stable, precise feel. The dovetail neck joint certainly enhances this guitar's sound as well. Other features include a 1930's belly-style bridge with a long saddle, Waverly nickel tuners with butterbean knobs, and an interior label signed by C.F. Martin IV.

Specs:
Martin D-18GE 1934 Acoustic Guitar
D-14 Dreadnought Body Shape
Solid Adirondack Spruce Top
Solid Genuine Mahogany Sides and Back
Polished Gloss Top, Back, Sides
Aging Toner on Top
Standard "X" Scalloped Forward Shifted Bracing, Golden Era Style
Solid Adirondack Spruce Braces
Dovetail Neck Joint
Old Style 18 Rosette
Style 18 Back Purfling
Select Hardwood Neck
Modified V Neck Shape
Solid Black Ebony Fretboard
Old Style 18 Fingerboard Inlays
25.4" Scale Length
16" Fretboard Radius
Top Inlay Style: Multiple Black/White Boltaron
20 Frets
Bone Nut
1 3/4" Nut Width
Solid Black Ebony Bridge - 1930's Belly Style w/ Long Saddle
Waverly Nickel Tuning Machines w/ Butterbean Knobs
Beveled, Polished Tortoise Color Pickguard
Hardshell Case - 545E


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