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C.F. Martin D-18 CFM IV 70th Acoustic Guitar 43 of 70

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$4,699.00
SKU:
2976209
UPC:
729789700375
Condition:
New
Availability:
Order by 3:00PM EST for same day shipping.
Shipping Weight:
29.00 LBS
Shipping:
Calculated at Checkout
Case:
Martin Hardshell Case
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From the Manufacturer:

To mark Chris Martin IV’s 70th birthday, we’re proud to introduce the D-18 1955 CFM IV 70th—inspired by an original 1955 D-18 recently acquired at auction. That guitar, serial number 144636, was part of the legendary Skip Maggiora collection and shows considerable playwear on the top, adding to its character and storied past. 1955 wasn’t just a milestone year for the Martin family—it was the dawn of the folk boom, a movement that would forever shape the sound of American music and launch the company into its next great chapter. This all-new limited-edition model captures the essence of that mid-century Martin with the unmistakable tone and feel of a true classic. The gloss Dreadnought body, crafted with mahogany back and sides, delivers a loud, projective tone. The top is made from reclaimed spruce sourced from land- and water-salvaged old-growth trees from Alaska, including wind-felled trees, dismantled log bridges, and massive logs once used in barge ramps and log floats that supported historic logging operations. This marks the first time Martin has used this unique, sustainably sourced spruce. Printed to replicate the worn look of the original 1955 model, it produces a clear, even tone and adds a rich layer of history to the voice of the instrument. Paired with rear-shifted non-scalloped Sitka spruce X-bracing, it offers a precise, focused sound with enhanced treble clarity and responsiveness. The FSC®-certified rosewood fingerboard features mother-of-pearl 1955 Style 18 dots, while the satin select hardwood neck with a Golden Era (GE) Modified Low Oval profile provides smooth, comfortable playability. Vintage-style Kluson® Waffleback® nickel tuners complete the look, blending vintage style with reliable precision. Limited to 70 guitars, each includes an embossed paper label hand-signed by Chris Martin IV.

 

 

Specifications:

  • Body
    • Body Shape - Dreadnought
    • Top Wood - Reclaimed Spruce
    • Back & Sides Wood – Mahogany
    • Pickguard – Faux Tortoise
    • Rosette - Old Style 18 Multi Stripe
    • Binding – Faux Tortoise
    • Bracing - Rear Shifted Non Scalloped X Brace
  • Neck
    • Frets - 20
    • Scale length - 25.4"
    • Neck Wood - Select Hardwood
    • Neck Shape – GE Modified Low Oval - Standard Taper
    • Nut Width - 1-11/16"
    • Fretboard Wood - FSC® Certified Rosewood
    • Inlays – 1955 Style 18 Dots
    • Headplate Material – East Indian Rosewood
    • Headplate Inlay - Authentic Style CFM Script Overlay
  • Hardware
    • Tuners - Vintage-style Kluson® Waffleback® Nickel Tuners
    • Nut - Bone
    • Bridge - FSC® Certified Rosewood
    • Saddle - Long Drop-In Saddle - Bone
    • Bridge Pins - Ebony
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