Martin Limited Edition D-19 190th Anniversary Acoustic Guitar Natural with Case
D-19 190TH ANNIVERSARY - ONLY 190 MADE
The latest addition to Martin's line, the D-19, is a truly exceptional limited edition guitar. This model marks a significant achievement for the brand, offering much more than just a high-end acoustic instrument. There's a story behind it:
“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 Sitka 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-19’s 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 applied a digital microburst to the top to achieve a figured mahogany look. Hope you like it.” — C. F. Martin IV
Over the past 200 years, Martin guitars have been strummed by a diverse range of musicians - from Civil War soldiers to pioneers of the protest movement. From influential pop artists to those who embrace the counterculture, Martin has solidified its place as a renowned American guitar brand. Its legacy and reputation for crafting exceptional acoustic instruments are unmatched. The original D-19's were produced in limited quantities, with even the Martin Museum lacking one in its collection. However, they gained a devout fan base for their exceptional playability and distinctiveness, making them highly sought-after. Now, the opportunity to have one is presented with this one-time run. Only 190 of these were made, and we only have one, so get it before it's gone!
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- Body Size: D-14
- Fret Construction: Dovetail Neck Joint Top Color: Custom Ink Finish
- Top: Gloss
- Back and Sides Color: Dark Mahogany
- Back and Side Finish: Gloss
- Top Material: Adirondack
- Spruce Back Material: Genuine Mahogany
- Side Material: Genuine Mahogany
- Neck Material: Select Hardwood
- Fingerboard Material: Guatemalan Rosewood Binding: Brown Tortoise Pattern
- Top Inlay Material: Multi-Stripe
- Back Inlay Material: Multi-Stripe
- Bracing Pattern: Forward-Shifted X-Brace
- Brace Shape: Scalloped
- Fingerboard Brace Material: Adirondack Spruce
- Brace Size: 5/16"
- Back Rosette: Multi-Stripe
- Saddle Purfling/Strip: Style 18
- Heelcap: Tortoise Pattern
- Scale Length: 25.4"
- Width at Nut: 1 3/4''
- Neck Shape: Modified Low Oval
- Neck Taper: High-Performance Taper Radius: 16"
- 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 Shape: Solid with Square Taper
- Headplate Material: Guatemalan Rosewood
- Logo Style: Script Old Style
- Bridge Style: Modern Belly - Drop in Saddle Bridge
- String Spacing: 2 5/32"
- Bridge Material: Guatemalan Rosewood
- Bridge Pin Material: Black Plastic
- Bridge Pin Dots: White Plastic
- Saddle: Compensated Bone
- Pickguard: Tortoise Pattern
- Endpiece: Tortoise Pattern
- Tuning Machines: Nickel Open Gear
- Knob: Butterbean Headplate Overlay
- Nut Material: Bone Case: Hardshell
- Label: Paper Label Signed by CFM IV, Numbered in Sequence with Total
- Pleked: true MFC SKU: 10D19190THANNIVERSARY