Martin OM18 Authentic Shaded 1933 VTS with Hardshell Case

Here 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 1933 OM-18 on loan from Fred Oster of Vintage Instruments, this guitar is constructed with a genuine mahogany back and sides and an Adirondack spruce top using an authentic circa 1933 bracing pattern. Featuring period-correct "OM-18" Authentic-style appointments, right down to the Authentic 1933 neck barrel and heel. 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: OM-18 Authentic 1933Construction: Genuine Mahogany Blocks/Dovetail Neck Joint - Hide Glue ConstructionBody Size: 000-14 FretTop: VTS Solid Adirondack SpruceRosette: Old Style 18Top Bracing Pattern: Standard ``X`` Scalloped (Authentic Style) - Circa 1933Top Braces: VTS Solid Adirondack Spruce 5/16``Back Material: Genuine MahoganyBack Purfling: Solid Madagascar Rosewood StripSide Material: Genuine MahoganyEndpiece: Solid Madagascar Rosewood in a Narrow 1933 ShapedEndpiece Inlay: noneBinding: Black BoltaronTop Inlay Style: Multiple Black/White BoltaronSide Inlay: noneBack Inlay: noneNeck Material: Genuine MahoganyNeck Shape: Authentic 1933 Barrel and HeelNut Material: Solid Black EbonyHeadstock: Solid/1939 TaperHeadplate: Solid Madagascar Rosewood/Authentic Style (1933) Gold Lettering w/No Black OutlineHeelcap: Solid Black EbonyFingerboard Material: Solid Black EbonyScale Length: 25.4``Number Of Frets Clear: 14Number Of Frets Total: 20Fingerboard Width At Nut: 1-3/4``Fingerboard Width At 12th Fret: 2-1/4``Fingerboard Position Inlays: Old Style 18Fingerboard Binding: noneFinish Back & Sides: Vintage GlossFinish Top: Vintage GlossFinish Neck: Vintage GlossBridge Material: Solid Black EbonyBridge Style: Authentic Style Belly w/Long SaddleBridge String Spacing: 2-3/8``Saddle: 16" Radius/Long BoneTuning Machines: Waverly Nickel 8060 w/Butterbean KnobsRecommended Strings: Martin Bronze Medium Gauge (M150)Bridge & End Pins: BlackPickguard: Delmar Tortoise ColorCase: 533V Harptone styleInterior Label: noneElectronics: noneOther Options: Available left-handed at no additional chargeOther Comments: All prices & specifications are subject to change without notice.