Martin D-28 Authentic 1941 VTS with Hardshell Case

Martin D-28 Authentic 1941 VTS with Hardshell CaseHere to remind you why you fell in love with us in the first place, the new Authentics are constructed the old way - with hide glue, throughout, and historically-accurate detailing confirmed by using a CAT scan machine located at the Smithsonian Institute. Based on a 1941 D-28 in our museum, this guitar features Madagascar rosewood back and sides, an Adirondack spruce top, and authentic 1941 D-28 appointments, right down to the neck barrel, heel, diamond, head taper, and slots. Martins new Vintage Tone System (VTS) is employed for the top and braces.The new Martin Vintage Tone System (VTS) uses a unique recipe that is based on the historic torrefaction system. The VTS acts much like a time machine in which Martin can target certain time periods and age the top/braces to that era. This focused method allows Martins craftsmen and women to recreate not only the pleasing visual aesthetics of a vintage guitar, but also reproduce the special tones previously reserved for vintage instruments.Model: D-28 Authentic 1941Construction: Mahogany Blocks/Dovetail Neck Joint - Hide Glue ConstructionBody Size: D-14 FretTop: VTS Solid Adirondack SpruceRosette: Style 28Top Bracing Pattern: VTS Standard ``X`` Scalloped (Authentic Style) - Circa 1941 - Rear ShiftedTop Braces: Solid Adirondack Spruce 5/16``Back Material: Solid Madagascar RosewoodBack Purfling: Zig-Zag (Authentic)Side Material: Solid Madagascar RosewoodEndpiece: Grained Ivoroid in a Narrow 1941 ShapeEndpiece Inlay: Black/White BoltaronBinding: Grained IvoroidTop Inlay Style: Bold HerringboneSide Inlay: noneBack Inlay: Black/White BoltaronNeck Material: Solid Genuine MahoganyNeck Shape: Authentic 1941 Barrel & HeelNut Material: BoneHeadstock: Solid/Diamond/1941 TaperHeadplate: Solild Madagascar RosewoodHeelcap: Grained IvoroidFingerboard Material: Solid Black EbonyScale Length: 25.4``Number Of Frets Clear: 14Number Of Frets Total: 20Fingerboard Width At Nut: 1-11/16``Fingerboard Width At 12th Fret: 2-1/8``Fingerboard Position Inlays: Diamonds & Squares - Long Pattern golden Era - Circa 1941Fingerboard Binding: noneFinish Back & Sides: Vintage GlossFinish Top: Vintage GlossFinish Neck: Vintage GlossBridge Material: Solid Black EbonyBridge Style: Authentic Style Belly - Long SaddleBridge String Spacing: 2-1/8``Saddle: 16" Radius/Long BoneTuning Machines: Waverly Nickel 1129 w/Oval KnobsRecommended Strings: Martin SP Lifespan Phosphor Bronze Medium Gauge (MSP7200)Bridge & End Pins: Ivory Colored Poly w/ Black DotsPickguard: Delmar Tortoise ColorCase: 545V HarptoneInterior Label: noneElectronics: none