About This Guitar

Martin Custom Dread Style 18 GE Adirondack Sinker Ambertone #2699982

This Custom Shop Martin is based on the D-18 Standard with many fantastic upgrades. 

The Top and Braces are upgraded to Adirondack, and the Back and Sides are Sinker Mahogany. The Scalloped Braces are upgraded to Golden Era Scallop. The Tuning Machines are Waverly Tuners and finally the Case is a 5 Ply Geib Hardshell Case! 

It is setup and ready to play for standard action. This is a great sounding instrument and the Ambertone is gorgeous! 

Features & Specifications   

• Serial Number - 2699982
• Brand New - Lifetime Warranty
• Construction: Mahogany Blocks / Dovetail Neck Joint
• Top Material: Adirondack Spruce
• Top Bracing Pattern:  "X" Golden Era Scalloped - Forward Shifted
• Top Braces: Adirondack Spruce 5/16" 
• Rosette: Old Style 18 Multi-Stripe
• Back and Side Material:  Sinker Mahogany
• Binding: Black
• Neck Material: Mahogany
• Neck Shape: Modified Low Oval
• Nut and Saddle Material: Bone
• Fingerboard and Bridge Material: Ebony
• Scale Length: 25.4"
• Number of Frets Clear: 14
• Width at Nut: 1 3/4"
• Fingerboard Inlays: Old Style 18 Abalone
• Finish Top: Ambertone 
• Finish: Gloss Body, Satin Neck 
• Bridge Style: Belly
• Bridge String Spacing: 2 5/32"
• Tuning Machines: Waverly
• Bridge and End Pins: Black
• Pickguard: Faux Tortoise
• Case: Geib

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