In pristine condition, this 2015 Martin OM-18 Authentic 1933, complete with a Harptone Authentic deluxe case, is built using traditional practices and historic accuracy. All joints are secured with hide glue.
Based on an original Martin 1933 OM-18, all the specs are confirmed by using a CAT scan machine located at the Smithsonian Institute. Features Genuine Mahogany back and sides and an Adirondack Spruce VTS top using an authentic circa 1933 bracing pattern. 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.
Specifiaction
- Model: OM-18 Authentic 1933
- Construction: Mahogany Blocks/Dovetail Neck Joint - Hide Glue Construction
- Body Size: 000-14 Fret
- Top: Solid Adirondack Spruce
- Rosette: Old Style 18
- Top Bracing Pattern: Standard ''X'' Scalloped (Authentic Style) - Circa 1933
- Top Braces: Solid Adirondack Spruce 5/16''
- Back Material: Solid Genuine Mahogany
- Back Purfling: Solid Madagascar Rosewood Strip
- Side Material: Solid Genuine Mahogany
- Endpiece: Solid Madagascar Rosewood in a Narrow 1933 Shaped
- Endpiece Inlay: none
- Binding: Black Boltaron
- Top Inlay Style: Multiple Black/White Boltaron
- Side Inlay: none
- Back Inlay: none
- Neck Material: Solid Genuine Mahogany
- Neck Shape: Authentic 1933 Barrel and Heel
- Nut Material: Solid Black Ebony
- Headstock: Solid/1939 Taper
- Headplate: Solid Madagascar Rosewood/Authentic Style (1933) Gold Lettering w/No Black Outline
- Heelcap: Solid Black Ebony
- Fingerboard Material: Solid Black Ebony
- Scale Length: 25.4''
- Number of Frets Clear: 14
- Number of Frets Total: 20
- Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1-3/4''
- Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2-1/4''
- Fingerboard Position Inlays: Old Style 18
- Fingerboard Binding: none
- Finish Back & Sides: Polished Gloss w/Aging Toner
- Finish Top: Polished Gloss w/Aging Toner - 1933 Chris Hillman Shaded
- Finish Neck: Polished Gloss w/Aging Toner
- Bridge Material: Solid Black Ebony
- Bridge Style: Authentic Style Belly w/Long Saddle
- Bridge String Spacing: 2-3/8''
- Saddle: 16'' Radius/Fossilized Ivory
- Tuning Machines: Waverly Nickel 8060 w/Butterbean Knobs
- Recommended Strings: Martin Bronze Medium Gauge (M150)
- Bridge & End Pins: Black
- Pickguard: Delmar Tortoise Color
- Case: 533V Harptone style
- Interior Label: none
