OM-18 Authentic 1933 VTS
Here to remind you why you fell in love with us in the first place, the new Authentics are constructed the old way – with hide glue, throughout, and historically-accurate detailing confirmed by using a CAT scan machine located at the Smithsonian Institute. Based on a 1933 OM-18 on loan from Fred Oster of Vintage Instruments, this guitar is constructed with a genuine mahogany back and sides and an Adirondack spruce top using an authentic circa 1933 bracing pattern. Featuring 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.
The new Martin Vintage Tone System (VTS) uses a unique recipe that is based on the historic torrefaction system. The VTS acts much like a time machine in which Martin can target certain time periods and age the top/braces to that era. This focused method allows Martin™s craftsmen and women to recreate not only the pleasing visual aesthetics of a vintage guitar, but also reproduce the special tones previously reserved for vintage instruments.
Construction: Dovetail Neck Joint – Hide Glue Construction
Body Size: 000-14 Fret Top Material: Adirondack Spruce
Rosette: Multi-Stripe
Bracing Pattern: Authentic 1933 X Brace
Brace Shape: Scalloped Brace
Material: Adirondack Spruce with VTS Brace Size: 5/16″ with 1/4″ Tone Bars
Back Material: Genuine Mahogany
Back Detail: N/A
Back Purfling/Strip: Madagascar Rosewood
Side Material: Genuine Mahogany
Side Detail: N/A
Endpiece: Madagascar 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 1933
Neck Taper: Standard Taper
Nut Material: Ebony
Headstock Shape: Solid with 1933 Taper Headplate
Material: Madagascar Rosewood
Headplate Detail: N/A
Headplate Logo Style: Script Authentic 1933
Overlay Headplate Binding Material: N/A
Heelcap: Ebony
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Scale Length: 25.4″
Neck Joins Body At: 14th Fret
Number of Frets Total: 20
Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 3/4”
Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/4”
Fingerboard Inlay Material: Abalone
Fingerboard Inlay Style: Old Style 18
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: 1932 Shaded Finish
Neck: Vintage Gloss Neck Color: Dark Mahogany
Bridge Material: Ebony
Bridge Style: Authentic Belly – Glue in Long Saddle
Bridge String Spacing: 2 3/8”
Saddle: Bone Saddle Radius: 16″
Tuning Machines: Nickel Open Gear
Recommended Strings: SP Lifespan 92/8 Phosphor Bronze Medium (MSP7200)
Knob: Butterbean
Bridge Pin Material: Black Plastic Bridge
Pin Dots: N/A
Pickguard: Faux Tortoise
Pickguard Inlay: N/A
Case: Ply Hardshell