Those old Martins always seem so right, so no guessing the inspiration here in this classic 30’s look. Based on the D-18 with some up market D-28 appointments she has a classic open pore thin nitro finish to keep that tone ringing out – it really does make a difference.She has a full neck profile with diamond volute and some checking in the lacquer on the top which adds to the overall aesthetic. Top: Solid Sitka Spruce
Body: Solid Mahogany
Rosette: Herringbone
Bridge: Rosewood with bone bridge pins and saddle
Pickguard: Tortoiseshell (imitation of course)
Binding: Black and white
Neck: Mahogany with a hand rolled Rosewood fingerboard, dressed, profiled and polished frets, snowflake inlays and bone nut.
Finish: Light amber stain on top, Nazareth Mahogany stain on the back, sides and neck. Sprayed open pore style in Nitrocellulose Lacquer.
Hardware: Grover machineheads and bone end pin.
Body: Solid Mahogany
Rosette: Herringbone
Bridge: Rosewood with bone bridge pins and saddle
Pickguard: Tortoiseshell (imitation of course)
Binding: Black and white
Neck: Mahogany with a hand rolled Rosewood fingerboard, dressed, profiled and polished frets, snowflake inlays and bone nut.
Finish: Light amber stain on top, Nazareth Mahogany stain on the back, sides and neck. Sprayed open pore style in Nitrocellulose Lacquer.
Hardware: Grover machineheads and bone end pin.