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D-28 Authentic 1937 VTS Aged Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar

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Overview

Highly limited run with special aging technology to give it the vibe and feel of "golden era" model.

This special D-28 Authentic 1937 VTS Aged dreadnought acoustic guitar is another amazing example of how Martin Guitars continues to draw inspiration from their historic legacy. This limited edition features their newest innovative technology process, Aged, which "ages" a new guitar to replicate the appearance of a classic Martin vintage model.

Guitar aficionados and collectors worldwide covet vintage Martin guitars of the "golden era" of the 1930s, and Martin's Aged Series feature a limited run of 50 of these 1937 D-28 Authentics based on the visual hallmarks of a vintage Martin guitar, each one hand-aged with several new touches, such as a thinner lacquer finish, Martin's Vintage Tone System (VTS), spruce Adirondack tops and unique Aged tuning machines.

Building on the success of Martin's Authentic Series, which utilizes the time honored construction techniques of pre-war Martin guitars, Martin’s Custom Shop team now replicates the look and feel of a well-loved vintage instrument. And, best of all, you don't have to pay $75,000 to $80,000 to get these modern, yet vintage sounding and looking guitars.

Features

Body
  • Body type: D-14 Fret
  • Cutaway: No
  • Top wood: Solid Adirondack spruce with VTS
  • Back & sides: Madagascar rosewood
  • Bracing pattern: Hand-scalloped X
  • Body finish: Vintage Gloss
  • Orientation: Right handed
Neck
  • Neck shape: Authentic 1937 Standard Taper
  • Nut width: 1.75" (44.45 mm)
  • Fingerboard: Genuine African ebony
  • Neck wood: Genuine mahogany
  • Scale length: 25.4"
  • Number of frets: 20
  • Neck finish: Vintage Gloss
Electronics
  • Pickup/preamp: No
  • Brand: Not applicable
  • Configuration: Not applicable
  • Preamp EQ: Not applicable
  • Feedback filter: Not applicable
  • Tuner: Not applicable
Other
  • Headstock overlay: Madagascar rosewood
  • Tuning machines: Nickel Open Gear
  • Bridge: Ebony
  • Saddle & nut: Bone
  • Number of strings: 6-string
  • Special features: Limited run of 50 units, Finish gives aged appearance
  • Case: Ply hardshell
  • Accessories: None
  • Country of origin: United States

Be one of 50 owners across the world. Grab this majestic Martin today.

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