Martin D-28 Authentic 1937 VTS Acoustic Guitar

Description: The Ultimate Golden-era D-28 Re-creation Many discerning guitarists instantly name the D-28 as their all-time favorite Martin; it is the standard to which all acoustic guitars are compared. Affectionately dubbed the "tone cannon," the D-28 deploys iconic rich tone and powerful projection that's perfect for stage and studio. For the D-28 Authentic 1937 VTS, Martin has reimagined this timeless classic, blending the enduring legacy of the guitar with the company's latest innovations. Inspired by the company's dreadnoughts from the 1930s and '40s, the D-28 Authentic 1937 VTS features a body profile that has been subtly reshaped for historical accuracy, along with other refinements that make it one of the most scrumptiously playable acoustic guitars in the Sweetwater Guitar Gallery. Of course, only the finest solid tonewoods are used: Guatemalan rosewood back and sides, and an Adirondack spruce top treated to Martin's proprietary VTS aging process. The net result is a Sweetwater is an Authorized Martin Dealer Genuine New Item Sweetwater's 2-year warranty and 55 point inspection Martin D-28 Authentic 1937 VTS Acoustic Guitar - Aged Vintage Gloss Acoustic Guitar with Spruce Top, Rosewood Back and Sides, Mahogany Neck, and Ebony Fingerboard - Aged Vintage Gloss The Ultimate Golden-era D-28 Re-creation Many discerning guitarists instantly name the D-28 as their all-time favorite Martin; it is the standard to which all acoustic guitars are compared. Affectionately dubbed the "tone cannon," the D-28 deploys iconic rich tone and powerful projection that's perfect for stage and studio. For the D-28 Authentic 1937 VTS, Martin has reimagined this timeless classic, blending the enduring legacy of the guitar with the company's latest innovations. Inspired by the company's dreadnoughts from the 1930s and '40s, the D-28 Authentic 1937 VTS features a body profile that has been subtly reshaped for historical accuracy, along with other refinements that make it one of the most scrumptiously playable acoustic guitars in the Sweetwater Guitar Gallery. Of course, only the finest solid tonewoods are used: Guatemalan rosewood back and sides, and an Adirondack spruce top treated to Martin's proprietary VTS aging process. The net result is a superb instrument with a comfortable, played-in feel, knock-'em-dead looks, and a glorious vintage voice. This is your opportunity to own that very special D-28 you've been dreaming about.Powerful sound, full bass The D-28 Authentic 1937 VTS acoustic guitar offers the deep bass response that's made Martin dreadnoughts so popular. Yet it also has a high-end presence that sings out even in heavy instrumentation. The instrument boasts a massive dynamic range: from loud, bombastic passages to quiet subtleties, you'll appreciate its immediate response to your unique touch. Whether you're flatpicking or playing fingerstyle, it reflects every nuance of your technique. The powerful voice and full sound of the D-28 have made it a staple in the bluegrass world, but its bold sonic signature has been heard cross-genre. The D-28 Authentic 1937 VTS is the ultimate expression of this exalted paragon from Martin's golden era. Very special tonewoods deliver timeless tone A quality acoustic guitar is all about the wood, and the Martin D-28 Authentic 1937 VTS serves up a classic tonewood cocktail with no compromises. The top is solid Adirondack spruce with superior stiffness for big projection and spectacular note clarity. Its back and sides are made of solid Guatemalan rosewood, an exotic spin on a quintessential Martin material. A solid mahogany neck with a solid black ebony fingerboard gives the Martin D-28 amazing playability to match its awesome sound!Martin’s Vintage Tone System Sweetwater's tone connoisseurs are always in search of the perfect guitar tone, and in the acoustic world, one of the most beloved tones is that of a vintage Martin. Martin's Vintage Tone System (VTS) is a proprietary torrefaction (thermochemical aging) process applied to the tops and braces of their VTS guitars to achieve the sound of an aged and played-in instrument. The Vintage Tone System allows Martin to age the woods to a specific time period without the typical change in color that results from most roasting processes. Martin VTS guitars not only look and play like lovingly cared-for vintage guitars, they also have that sought-after sound. The dreadnought: drenched in history Launched in 1906, Britain's HMS Dreadnought was the first all-big-gun battleship and the first to use steam turbine propulsion. Larger, faster, quieter, and more deadly than any warship that had come before, it ushered in the modern era of naval warfare. In 1916, Martin, which had been handcrafting fine guitars since 1833, christened their new large-bodied steel-string acoustic guitars after the groundbreaking naval vessel. Ubiquitous today across musical genres, dreadnoughts deliver the volume, projection, and deep bass that make them ideal for vocal accompaniment, solo work, and many other "unplugged" applications, and also gives them the power to drive a track or plow through a thick arrangement.A cornerstone of modern music Martin's early dreadnoughts set into motion the instrument's prominent role in modern music and set the standard for tone quality in acoustic guitars. Martin dreadnoughts became known for resonant warm tones, quality craftsmanship, and tasteful styling. For those reasons, Martin guitars became an important part of the music written and performed by the stars of the 1920s and beyond. The post-WWII D-28 became a cornerstone of the folk and folk-rock music of the '50s and '60s, but it's the D-28 models from the '30s and '40s from which the Martin D-28 Authentic 1937 VTS draws its inspiration. Incorporating subtle spec refinements that make it even more faithful to these coveted classics while optimizing tone and performance, this stunning guitar delivers the ultimate D-28 playing experience at a fraction of the price of an original golden-era model. If you've been waiting for that very special D-28 to come along, this one's the real deal. Grab it!Martin D-28 Authentic 1937 VTS Features: Iconic dreadnought design from Martin's golden era Vintage spec refinements Solid Adirondack spruce top with VTS; Aged Vintage Gloss finish Scalloped top bracing Grained Ivoroid top binding/purfling; Multi-Stripe rosette Solid Guatemalan rosewood back and sides; Aged Vintage Gloss finish Zig-Zag Authentic back/side binding/purfling Solid mahogany neck, Authentic 1937 profile; Aged Vintage Gloss finish Dovetail 14th-fret neck joint, hide glue construction Solid ebony fingerboard, 20 frets, 1937 Diamond and Square inlays; Grained Ivoroid side markers Bone nut; 25.4-inch scale length Authentic Belly bridge with glued-in long bone saddle, Ivory Pattern pins Guatemalan rosewood headstock overlay Waverly nickel open-back tuning machines Handcrafted by Martin luthiers in Nazareth, PA Martin hardshell case included SpecificationDetail String Type Steel Number of Strings 6 Left-/Right-handed Right-handed Body Shape Dreadnought Back & Sides Wood Guatemalan Rosewood Top Wood Adirondack Spruce Top Finish Aged Gloss Color Vintage Toner Body Bracing Forward Shifted X Brace Neck Wood Mahogany Neck Shape Authentic 1937 Radius 16" Fingerboard Material Ebony Fingerboard Inlay Abalone Number of Frets 20 Scale Length 25.4" Nut Width 1.75" Nut/Saddle Material Bone/Bone Bridge Material Ebony Tuning Machines Nickel Open Back Strings Lifespan 2.0 92/8 Phosphor Bronze, .012-.054 Case/Gig Bag Hardshell Case RETURN INFORMATION We want you to be completely happy with your purchase from Sweetwater. 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