{"product_id":"martin-2017-d-18-authentic-1939-aged-w-lr-baggs-system-original-case","title":"Martin 2017 D-18 Authentic 1939 Aged w\/ LR Baggs System \u0026 Original Case","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo sales tax for US customers outside California.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat an amazing guitar!  This 2017 Martin D-18 Authentic 1939 is at the top of our list of favorite guitars in the shop currently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Martin D-18 Authentic 1939 isn't simply a high-end D-18—it's Martin's attempt to recreate the experience of owning a lightly played 1939 D-18. Rather than modernizing the design, Martin went to extraordinary lengths to build the guitar the way it would have been built before World War II. Hide glue is used throughout, the Adirondack spruce top is paired with genuine mahogany back and sides, the bracing is hand-shaped and tucked into the linings, and the neck features a non-adjustable T-bar reinforcement just like the originals. Even the finish is intentionally thin, allowing the guitar to vibrate more freely.  The 25.4\" scale length and 1-11\/16\" nut width are consistent with the original specification. This is a purpose-built pre-war replica intended for players who want that construction philosophy in a new, playable instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSolid Adirondack spruce over mahogany produces strong fundamental response, clear note separation, and robust low-end projection — qualities that made the late-1930s D-18 a benchmark for the style. Martin's Vintage Tone System (VTS) thermally treats the Adirondack top to approximate decades of played-in response, pushing the spruce toward a more open, resonant character from the outset. The ebony fingerboard and bridge contribute definition and sustain. This example is in excellent condition throughout. An LR Baggs  pickup system has been added for amplified use. Action measures 3\/32\" on both the 1st and 6th strings at the 12th fret. It ships with its original Martin case, also in excellent condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe have no condition issues to report. The finish, top, back, sides, neck, fretboard, frets, binding, bridge, and case all present in excellent condition. There are no cracks, repairs, or modifications to the guitar's structure aside from the added output jack for the pickup system. All other components, including tuners, nut, saddle, bridge, bridge plate, and pickguard, are original to the instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"product-spec-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eColor: Natural\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eFinish Original?: Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eFinish Condition: Excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eWeight: 4lbs 3.5oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eOverall Length: 41\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNut Width: 1-11\/16\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eString Spacing At Bridge: 2.168\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eScale Length: 25.4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eAction 1st String At 12th Fret: 3\/32\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eAction 6th String At 12th Fret: 3\/32\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Material: Mahogany\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eInlay: Abalone Dot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Thickness At 1st Fret: .852\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Thickness At 10th Fret: 1.003\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Condition: Excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Repairs: None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eTuner Brand And Model: Nickel Open Gear with Butterbean knobs (Aged)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eTuners Original?: Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eChanges To Headstock For Tuners?: None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eTruss Rod Cover: None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNut Original: Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNut Material: Bone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNut Repairs: None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eFretboard Material: Ebony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eFretboard Condition: Excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eFretboard Radius: 16\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eFretboard Repairs: None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eFret Condition: Excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eFret Repairs: None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eFret Count: 20\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBody Length: 20\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eLower Bout: 15-5\/8\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eWaist: 10-7\/8\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eUpper Bout: 11-1\/2\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBody Depth\/Thickness: 4-7\/8\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eTop Material: Solid Adirondack Spruce with Vintage Tone System (VTS)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eTop Condition: Excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eTop Cracks: None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eTop Repairs: None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eTop Binding: Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eTop Binding Condition: Excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBack \u0026amp; Side Material: Mahogany\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBack \u0026amp; Side Condition: Excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBack \u0026amp; Side Repairs: None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBack \u0026amp; Side Binding: Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBracing Material: Spruce\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBracing Condition: Excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBridge Wood: Ebony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBridge Original?: Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBridge Condition: Excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBridge Pins: Ebony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBridge Plate Material: Maple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBridge Plate Condition: Excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBridge Plate Original?: Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSaddle Material: Bone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSaddle Original?: Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSaddle Condition: Excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePickguard Color: Faux Tortoise (Aged)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePickguard Original?: Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eStrap Buttons: Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePickup System: Under Saddle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePickup System Original Or Added: Added\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePickup System Brand And Model: LR Baggs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eCase Brand: Martin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eCase Original?: Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eCase Condition: Excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eCase Smells?: None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eAccessories Included: None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eString Gauge: 12-53\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eDocumentation: None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSmells?: None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Profile: Authentic 1939 profile (a notably rounder, shallow C-shape)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.maharsvintageguitars.com\/pages\/sell-vintage-guitars\"\u003eWe buy, sell, and take trades.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBe sure to check out the other cool guitar related stuff on our site!\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca title=\"Vintage and used Gibson guitars at Mahar's Vintage Guitars\" href=\"https:\/\/www.maharsvintageguitars.com\/collections\/gibson-guitars\"\u003eGibson Guitars\u003c\/a\u003e — \u003ca title=\"Vintage and used Fender guitars at Mahar's Vintage Guitars\" href=\"https:\/\/www.maharsvintageguitars.com\/collections\/vintage-fender-guitars\"\u003eFender Guitars\u003c\/a\u003e — \u003ca title=\"Vintage and used guitar amplifiers at Mahar's Vintage Guitars\" href=\"https:\/\/www.maharsvintageguitars.com\/collections\/amps\"\u003eVintage \u0026amp; 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Shipments require signature on delivery, no exceptions. Less than 1% of our shipments are damaged in transit, and we are committed to making sure your item arrives safely. If there is damage, retain all packing materials intact, photograph them immediately, and send the photos to \u003ca href=\"mailto:sales@maharsvintageguitars.com\"\u003esales@maharsvintageguitars.com\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eStringed Instruments\u003c\/b\u003e: Multiple shipping speeds are available for orders on our website — Ground, 2 Day, 3 Day, and Next Day Air Saver. For Reverb orders: customers from any state that is more than a 3 day UPS ground shipment from our shop will get their shipment via UPS 3 day air. Otherwise, ground shipping will be used.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Martin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56688996122790,"sku":"G-2311","price":5499.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0455\/7527\/4662\/files\/martin-2017-d-18-authentic-1939-aged-w-lr-baggs-system-original-case-7724411.jpg?v=1784792957","url":"https:\/\/www.maharsvintageguitars.com\/products\/martin-2017-d-18-authentic-1939-aged-w-lr-baggs-system-original-case","provider":"Mahar's Vintage Guitars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}