Martin D-18E Modern Deluxe Natural w/Fishman Aura VT Blend NAMM Booth 2020

6-String Acoustic-Electric Guitar with Ebony Fingerboard, Includes Hardshell Case. Made in the USA.
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Martin D-18E Modern Deluxe Natural w/Fishman Aura VT Blend NAMM Booth 2020

Brand New
Serial #M2286022

Description & Specs

Note: This instrument was on display in the Martin booth for Winter NAMM 2020. As a result, the guitar has some cosmetic flaws due to play. It is a new instrument with a full manufacturer's warranty.


From Martin: 
 
The D-18E Modern Deluxe is packed with vintage appointments, custom features, and modern technology. A Sitka spruce Vintage Tone System® (VTS) top,  dovetail neck joint, and natural protein glue construction deliver the rich, fully-aged Martin tone that has inspired generations. European flamed maple binding, stylish gold frets, gold open-gear tuners, and a unique 1930s-style script logo inlaid in pearl on the headstock give it a look to match its sound. Ultra-modern features like a titanium truss rod, Liquidmetal® bridge pins with red dots, and a composite carbon fiber bridgeplate, boost volume without adding weight, making this a guitar players dream. Aura HD Imaging technology included in new Fishman® Aura VT Blend electronics allows more control over the voice of your guitar than ever before. It offers stunning realism and delivers a new high level of performance for direct recording and live situations. 

SERIAL #: M2286022
WEIGHT: 4lbs 4.2oz

BODY SIZE: D-14 Fret
FINISH TOP: Gloss
CONSTRUCTION: Dovetail Neck Joint
BACK & SIDE FINISH: Gloss
BRACING PATTERN: Forward-Shifted X-Brace
SCALE LENGTH: 25.4"
BRACE SHAPE: Scalloped
FINGERBOARD WIDTH AT NUT: 1 3/4''
TOP MATERIAL: Sitka Spruce with VTS
NECK SHAPE: Vintage Deluxe
BACK MATERIAL: Genuine Mahogany
NECK TAPER: High-Performance Taper
SIDE MATERIAL: Genuine Mahogany
ELECTRONICS: Fishman Aura VT Blend

TOP COLOR: Clear
BRIDGE STYLE: Modern Belly - Drop in Saddle
BINDING: East Indian Rosewood
BRIDGE STRING SPACING: 2 5/32"
TOP INLAY MATERIAL: Multi-Stripe
BRIDGE MATERIAL: Ebony
TOP DETAIL: None
BRIDGE PIN MATERIAL: Liquidmetal®
PICKGUARD: Tortoise Pattern
BRIDGE PIN DOTS: Red Acrylic
PICKGUARD INLAY: None
SADDLE: Compensated White Tusq
ROSETTE: Old Style 18 Multi-Stripe
SADDLE RADIUS: 16"

BRACE MATERIAL: Adirondack Spruce with VTS
BACK & SIDES COLOR: Dark Mahogany
BRACE SIZE: 5/16"
BACK DETAIL: None
BACK PURFLING/STRIP: Style 18
BACK INLAY MATERIAL: None
HEELCAP: East Indian Rosewood
SIDE DETAIL: None
ENDPIECE: None
SIDE INLAY MATERIAL: None
ENDPIECE INLAY: None

NECK MATERIAL: Genuine Mahogany
FINGERBOARD MATERIAL: Ebony
FINISH NECK: Satin
FINGERBOARD WIDTH AT 12TH FRET: 2 1/8''
NECK COLOR: Dark Mahogany
FINGERBOARD INLAY STYLE: Old Style 18
NUMBER OF FRETS TOTAL: 20
FINGERBOARD INLAY MATERIAL: Abalone
NECK JOINS BODY AT: 14th Fret
FINGERBOARD BINDING MATERIAL: None
SIDE DOTS: Abalone

HEADSTOCK SHAPE: Solid with Square Taper
TUNING MACHINES: Gold Open Gear
HEADPLATE MATERIAL: East Indian Rosewood
KNOB: Butterbean
HEADPLATE LOGO STYLE: Stylized Script Inlay
NUT MATERIAL: Bone
HEADPLATE BINDING MATERIAL: None

CASE: Ply Hardshell
LABEL: None
PLEKED: Yes

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