2023 Martin D-19 190th Anniversary Ltd. Edition

Discover the magnificent 2023 Martin D-19 190th Anniversary acoustic guitar, its # 59 of only 190 produced, a truly unique and limited-edition instrument that celebrates nearly two centuries of Martin’s legendary craftsmanship ! Combining a custom-inked Adirondack figured spruce top with genuine very flamey mahogany back and sides, this dreadnought delivers a brilliant, bold, and balanced tone that will absolutely blow you away. The forward-shifted X-brace and scalloped bracing create a booming voice with incredible clarity and warmth. This is more than a guitar; it’s a piece of history and an investment in your musical journey, expertly built with a dovetail neck joint to ensure it’s a supremely playable and rock-solid instrument for years to come. Its label is personally signed & #’d by Chris Martin the IV. Its is absolutely near mint & is a marvelous example, comes in its original molded hard case.

Manufacturer Description:

“One hundred and ninety years ago, on November 6th, my great, great, great grandfather and grandmother and their two children arrived in New York City from Germany. They came to America seeking opportunity and freedom. They initially settled at 196 Hudson Street and opened the first Martin Guitar workshop in the New World. I was looking for a way for us to celebrate this milestone. In 1976 (the anniversary of the founding of our nation) we introduced the D-19. It was designed as an upmarket D-18. We stained the top to utilize spruce that was cosmetically challenged. An early nod to sustainability. I thought it would be appropriate to dust off that model designation and make 190 contemporary D-19s to honor our 190th anniversary. This model also embraces sustainability by utilizing cosmetically challenged Adirondack spruce tops that we have had in inventory for a while. We sent them through our Mimaki printer to achieve a figured mahogany look for the top. Hope you like it.”

– C.F. Martin IV

Specifications:

Body Size: D-14 Fret

Finish Top: Gloss

Construction: Dovetail Neck Joint

Back and Side Finish: Gloss

Bracing Pattern: Forward-Shifted X-Brace

Scale Length: 25.4″

Brace Shape: Scalloped

Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 3/4”

Top Material: Adirondack Spruce

Neck Shape: Modified Low Oval

Back Material: Genuine Mahogany

Neck Taper: High-Performance Taper

Side Material: Genuine Mahogany

Electronics: No

Top:

Top Color: Custom Ink

Bridge Style: Modern Belly – Drop in Saddle

Binding: Brown Tortoise Pattern

Bridge String Spacing: 2 5/32″

Top Inlay Material: Multi-Stripe

Bridge Material: Guatemalan Rosewood

Top Detail: None

Bridge Pin Material: Black Plastic

Pickguard: Tortoise Pattern

Bridge Pin Dots: White Plastic

Pickguard Inlay: None

Saddle: Compensated Bone

Rosette: Multi-Stripe

Saddle Radius: 16″

Body:

Brace Material: Adirondack Spruce

Back and Sides Color: Dark Mahogany

Brace Size: 5/16″

Back Detail: None

Back Purfling/Strip: Style 18

Back Inlay Material: Multi-Stripe

Heelcap: Tortoise Pattern

Side Detail: None

Endpiece: Tortoise Pattern

Side Inlay Material: None

Endpiece Inlay: None

Neck:

Neck Material: Select Hardwood

Fingerboard Material: Guatemalan Rosewood

Finish Neck: Satin

Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/8”

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: None

Side Dots: White

Headstock:

Headstock Shape: Solid with Square Taper

Tuning Machines: Nickel Open Gear

Headplate Material: Guatemalan Rosewood

Knob: Butterbean

Headplate Logo Style: Script Old Style Overlay

Nut Material: Bone

Headplate Binding Material: None