Description
The new Authentics are constructed the old way - with hide glue, throughout, and historically-accurate detailing confirmed by using a CAT scan machine located at the Smithsonian Institute. Based on a 1933 OM-18 on loan from Fred Oster of Vintage Instruments, this guitar is constructed with a genuine mahogany back and sides and an Adirondack spruce top using an authentic circa 1933 bracing pattern. Featuring period-correct "OM-18" Authentic-style appointments, right down to the Authentic 1933 neck barrel and heel. Martin’s new Vintage Tone System (VTS) is employed for the top and braces. The new Martin Vintage Tone System (VTS) uses a unique recipe that is based on the historic torrefaction system. The VTS acts much like a time machine in which Martin can target certain time periods and age the top/braces to that era. This focused method allows Martin’s craftsmen and women to recreate not only the pleasing visual aesthetics of a vintage guitar, but also reproduce the special tones previously reserved for vintage instruments.
Cosmetic Condition: Excellent condition & very clean overall with only some mild surface scratches.
Neck: V-shaped mahogany neck with white side-dots. Ebony fingerboard with abalone dot inlays. Frets are in great shape with no wear. Waverly open-gear tuners with Butterbean knobs. 1 3/4" nut width; 25.4" scale length. Neck is straight & truss rod is in perfect working condition.
Body: Double-bound, 000-14 Fret with Authentic 1933 X-Brace. Solid Adirondack Spruce top with VTS. Ebony bridge with bone saddle. Tortoise pickguard & multi-ring rosette. Solid mahogany back & sides. There are no electronics & the guitar weighs 3 lbs 8.5 oz.
Case: Original deluxe hardshell case included.
