Extremely Collectible Martin with a Story... 1 of Just 55!
A LTD version of an American Classic! The D-18 1955 CFM IV is a culmination of almost 200 years of guitar craftsmanship. Yes, C.F. Martin & Company has been building many of the world's finest acoustic guitars since its start in 1833 by Christian Frederick Martin. Today, the current chairman of Martin carries the distinction of being the fourth C.F. Martin, and he's committed to upholding the high standards his family has set. To honor the company's history and in-the-family values, Martin has released this D-18 1955 CFM IV. This captivating instrument is a version of Martin's legendary D-28.
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With the D-18 1955 CFM IV, Martin pays tribute to this "living legend" of an instrument by recognizing its current leader of Martin's own "living legend." Celebrating his 55th birthday this year, C.F. "Chris Martin" IV has re-created the 1955 D-18 and given it extremely collectible status, as only 55 of this re-created instrument have been made. Here at Sweetwater, we'll only have one of these fine instruments, so be sure to call your Sales Engineer and reserve yours. Because with the renowned combination of a Sitka spruce top and a extremely coveted solid quilted mahogany body, paired with the unmistakable voice of a Dreadnought, you can be sure this gorgeous D-18 1955 CFM IV has a sound that's as unbelievable as its collectible status, and its story. Enhancing its collectibility, each of the D-18 1955 CFM IV's interior labels is signed by CFM IV and numbered in sequence.
Martin D-18 1955 CFM IV LTD Edition Acoustic Guitar Features at a Glance:- Model: D-18 1955 CFM IV
- Construction: Mahogany Blocks/Dovetail Neck Joint
- Body Size: D-14 Fret
- Top: Solid Sitka Spruce
- Rosette: Old Style 18
- Top Bracing Pattern: Standard "X" Rear-Shifted
- Top Braces: Solid Sitka Spruce 5/16"
- Back Material: Solid Quilted Mahogany
- Back Purfling: Old Style 18
- Side Material: Solid Quilted Mahogany
- Endpiece: Tortoise Color - Brown
- Endpiece Inlay: None
- Binding: Tortoise Color - Brown
- Top Inlay Style: Multiple Black/White Boltaron
- Side Inlay: None
- Back Inlay: None
- Neck Material: Genuine Mahogany
- Neck Shape: Modified V
- Nut Material: Bone
- Headstock: Solid/Square Taper (1950s Rounded Corners)
- Headplate: Solid Madagascar Rosewood
- Heelcap: Solid Madagascar Rosewood
- Fingerboard Material: Black Ebony
- Scale Length: 25.4"
- # Of Frets Clear: 14
- # Of Frets Total: 20
- Fingerboard Width At Nut: 1-11/16"
- Fingerboard Width At 12th Fret: 2-1/8"
- Fingerboard Position Inlays: Syle 18 - 1955
- Fingerboard Binding: None
- Finish Back & Sides: Polished Gloss
- Finish Top: Polished Gloss W/ Aging Toner
- Finish Neck: Satin
- Bridge Material: Black Ebony
- Bridge Style: 1930s Style Belly W/ Drop-In Long Saddle
- Bridge String Spacing: 2-1/8"
- Saddle: Bone
- Tuning Machines: Grover Deluxe Nickel (Kluson Style)
- Bridge & End Pins: Black
- Pickguard: Delmar Tortoise
- Interior Label: Signed By Cfm Iv, Numbered In Sequence W/ Total (55)
- Case: 545 Geib Style Included
