Martin OM-18 1933 Authentic

OM-18 Authentic 1933
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. Martin’s 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 Martin’s 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.

SPECIFICATIONS OVERVIEW
BODY SIZE: 000-14 Fret
FINISH TOP: Vintage Gloss
CONSTRUCTION: Dovetail Neck Joint – Hide Glue Construction
BACK & SIDE FINISH: Vintage Gloss
BRACING PATTERN: Authentic 1933 X Brace
SCALE LENGTH: 25.4″
BRACE SHAPE: Scalloped
FINGERBOARD WIDTH AT NUT: 1 3/4”
TOP MATERIAL: Adirondack Spruce with VTS
NECK SHAPE: Authentic 1933
BACK MATERIAL: Genuine Mahogany
NECK TAPER: Standard Taper
SIDE MATERIAL: Genuine Mahogany
ELECTRONICS: Not Available
TOP
TOP COLOR: 1932 Shaded
BRIDGE STYLE: Authentic Belly – Glue in Long Saddle
BINDING: Black
BRIDGE STRING SPACING: 2 3/8”
TOP INLAY MATERIAL: Multi-Stripe
BRIDGE MATERIAL: Ebony
TOP DETAIL: N/A
BRIDGE PIN MATERIAL: Black Plastic
PICKGUARD: Faux Tortoise
BRIDGE PIN DOTS: N/A
PICKGUARD INLAY: N/A
SADDLE: Bone
ROSETTE: Multi-Stripe
SADDLE RADIUS: 16″
BODY
BRACE MATERIAL: Adirondack Spruce with VTS
BACK & SIDES COLOR: Dark Mahogany
BRACE SIZE: 5/16″ with 1/4″ Tone Bars
BACK DETAIL: N/A
BACK PURFLING/STRIP: Madagascar Rosewood
BACK INLAY MATERIAL: N/A
HEELCAP: Ebony
SIDE DETAIL: N/A
ENDPIECE: Madagascar Rosewood
SIDE INLAY MATERIAL: N/A
ENDPIECE INLAY: N/A
NECK
NECK MATERIAL: Genuine Mahogany
FINGERBOARD MATERIAL: Ebony
FINISH NECK: Vintage Gloss
FINGERBOARD WIDTH AT 12TH FRET: 2 1/4”
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: N/A
SIDE DOTS: Grained Ivoroid
RECOMMENDED STRINGS: SP ACOUSTIC 92/8 PHOSPHOR BRONZE MEDIUM (MSP4200)
HEADSTOCK
HEADSTOCK SHAPE: Solid with 1933 Taper TUNING MACHINES: Nickel Open Gear
HEADPLATE MATERIAL: Madagascar Rosewood
KNOB: Butterbean
HEADPLATE LOGO STYLE: Script Authentic 1933 Overlay
NUT MATERIAL: Ebony
HEADPLATE BINDING MATERIAL: N/A
MISC
CASE: Ply Hardshell
LABEL: N/A
PLEKED: No