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Based off the very first Martin branded Dreadnought, this 12-fret Dreadnought remains true to its origins with hide glue construction, Vintage Gloss finish, Adirondack spruce top with Vintage Tone System (VTS) and mahogany back and sides which will appeal to a wide range of players and musical styles with its well-balanced tone.

Other specifications of the D-1 Authentic 1931 VTS include:

  • Construction: Dovetail Neck Joint - Hide Glue Construction
  • Body Size: D-12 Fret
  • Top Material: Adirondack Spruce with VTS
  • Top Detail: N/A
  • Rosette: Multi-Stripe
  • Bracing Pattern: Authentic 1931 X Brace
  • Brace Shape: Scalloped
  • Brace Material: Adirondack Spruce with VTS
  • Brace Size: 5/16"
  • Back Material: Genuine Mahogany
  • Back Detail: N/A
  • Back Purfling/Strip: N/A
  • Side Material: Genuine Mahogany
  • Side Detail: N/A
  • Endpiece: Brazilian Rosewood
  • Endpiece Inlay: N/A
  • Binding: Black
  • Top Inlay Material: Multi-Stripe
  • Side Inlay Material: N/A
  • Back Inlay Material: N/A
  • Neck Material: Genuine Mahogany
  • Neck Shape: Authentic 1931
  • Neck Taper: Standard Taper
  • Plek: No
  • Nut Material: Bone
  • Headstock Shape: Slotted with 1931 Taper
  • Headplate Material: Brazilian Rosewood
  • Headplate Detail: N/A
  • Headplate Logo Style: Stamped on Back of Headstock
  • Headplate Binding Material: N/A
  • Heelcap: Ebony
  • Fingerboard Material: Brazilian Rosewood
  • Scale Length: 25.4"
  • Neck Joins Body At: 12th Fret
  • Number of Frets Total: 19
  • Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 7/8''
  • Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 5/16''
  • Fingerboard Inlay Material: Abalone
  • Fingerboard Inlay Style: Authentic 1931 Style 18 Dots
  • Fingerboard Binding Material: N/A
  • Side Dots: Grained Ivoroid
  • Back and Side Finish: Vintage Gloss
  • Back and Sides Color: Dark Mahogany
  • Finish Top: Vintage Gloss
  • Top Color: Clear
  • Finish Neck: Vintage Gloss
  • Neck Color: Dark Mahogany
  • Bridge Material: Brazilian Rosewood
  • Bridge Style: Authentic Belly - Glue in Long Saddle
  • Bridge String Spacing: 2 3/8''
  • Saddle: Bone
  • Saddle Radius: 16"
  • Tuning Machines: Golden Age Relic Brass Side Mount
  • Recommended Strings: SP Lifespan 92/8 Phosphor Bronze Medium (MSP7200)
  • Knob: Cream
  • Bridge Pin Material: Black Plastic
  • Bridge Pin Dots: N/A
  • Pickguard: Faux Tortoise
  • Pickguard Inlay: N/A
  • Case: Ply Hardshell
  • Label: N/A
  • Electronics: Not Available
  • #2051427

For more information about the Martin D-1 Authentic 1931 VTS, please contact us.

 

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Martin
Series
Authentic
Body Style
12 Fret

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Martin D-1 Authentic 1931 VTS

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Based off the very first Martin branded Dreadnought, this 12-fret Dreadnought remains true to its origins with hide glue construction, Vintage Gloss finish, Adirondack spruce top with Vintage Tone System (VTS) and mahogany back and sides which will appeal to a wide range of players and musical styles with its well-balanced tone.

Other specifications of the D-1 Authentic 1931 VTS include:

  • Construction: Dovetail Neck Joint - Hide Glue Construction
  • Body Size: D-12 Fret
  • Top Material: Adirondack Spruce with VTS
  • Top Detail: N/A
  • Rosette: Multi-Stripe
  • Bracing Pattern: Authentic 1931 X Brace
  • Brace Shape: Scalloped
  • Brace Material: Adirondack Spruce with VTS
  • Brace Size: 5/16"
  • Back Material: Genuine Mahogany
  • Back Detail: N/A
  • Back Purfling/Strip: N/A
  • Side Material: Genuine Mahogany
  • Side Detail: N/A
  • Endpiece: Brazilian Rosewood
  • Endpiece Inlay: N/A
  • Binding: Black
  • Top Inlay Material: Multi-Stripe
  • Side Inlay Material: N/A
  • Back Inlay Material: N/A
  • Neck Material: Genuine Mahogany
  • Neck Shape: Authentic 1931
  • Neck Taper: Standard Taper
  • Plek: No
  • Nut Material: Bone
  • Headstock Shape: Slotted with 1931 Taper
  • Headplate Material: Brazilian Rosewood
  • Headplate Detail: N/A
  • Headplate Logo Style: Stamped on Back of Headstock
  • Headplate Binding Material: N/A
  • Heelcap: Ebony
  • Fingerboard Material: Brazilian Rosewood
  • Scale Length: 25.4"
  • Neck Joins Body At: 12th Fret
  • Number of Frets Total: 19
  • Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 7/8''
  • Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 5/16''
  • Fingerboard Inlay Material: Abalone
  • Fingerboard Inlay Style: Authentic 1931 Style 18 Dots
  • Fingerboard Binding Material: N/A
  • Side Dots: Grained Ivoroid
  • Back and Side Finish: Vintage Gloss
  • Back and Sides Color: Dark Mahogany
  • Finish Top: Vintage Gloss
  • Top Color: Clear
  • Finish Neck: Vintage Gloss
  • Neck Color: Dark Mahogany
  • Bridge Material: Brazilian Rosewood
  • Bridge Style: Authentic Belly - Glue in Long Saddle
  • Bridge String Spacing: 2 3/8''
  • Saddle: Bone
  • Saddle Radius: 16"
  • Tuning Machines: Golden Age Relic Brass Side Mount
  • Recommended Strings: SP Lifespan 92/8 Phosphor Bronze Medium (MSP7200)
  • Knob: Cream
  • Bridge Pin Material: Black Plastic
  • Bridge Pin Dots: N/A
  • Pickguard: Faux Tortoise
  • Pickguard Inlay: N/A
  • Case: Ply Hardshell
  • Label: N/A
  • Electronics: Not Available
  • #2051427

For more information about the Martin D-1 Authentic 1931 VTS, please contact us.

 

Manufacturer
Martin
Series
Authentic
Body Style
12 Fret

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