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MGE 40th Anniversary Martin Custom Shop Dreadnought w/ American Black Walnut C24-043852

   
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Celebrate Mark’s Guitar Exchange 40th Anniversary with this custom Martin Dreadnought, blending vintage D-18 inspiration with modern playability. The solid spruce top and rich Black Walnut back/sides deliver warm, punchy tones, enhanced by Golden Era scalloped bracing. The Modified V mahogany neck offers effortless playability, while Old Style 18 abalone inlays and a sleek black binding underscore its timeless aesthetic.

Highlights:

  • Forward-shifted X-bracing for enhanced bass response

  • Ratio tuning machines with vintage-style butterbean knobs

  • Gloss/satin finish with aging toner for a classic look

  • Includes a 3-ply hardshell case

Ideal for: Flatpickers, strummers, and players seeking a balanced, resonant dreadnought with premium craftsmanship.

 

Highlights:

  • Forward-shifted X-bracing for enhanced bass response

  • Ratio tuning machines with vintage-style butterbean knobs

  • Gloss/satin finish with aging toner for a classic look

  • Includes a 3-ply hardshell case

Ideal for: Flatpickers, strummers, and players seeking a balanced, resonant dreadnought with premium craftsmanship.

Handcrafted by Martin Custom Shop for Mark’s Guitar Exchange.

  Body & Construction

  • Model: Custom Dreadnought (Inspired by D-18 Style)

  • Top: Solid Spruce (Grade 4, Aging Toner finish)

  • Back & Sides: Black Walnut (2-piece back)

  • Bracing: Forward-Shifted Scalloped X-Brace (Golden Era, 5/16" spruce)

  • Binding: Black

  • Rosette: Old Style 18 Boltaron

  • Pickguard: Faux Tortoise (Pattern 21B)

  • Finish: Gloss Body / Satin Neck

  • Scale Length: 25.4" (Compensated: 25.470")

  Neck & Fingerboard

  • Neck Material: 12/4 Genuine Mahogany

  • Profile: Modified V (High Performance Taper)

  • Fingerboard: Black Ebony (16" radius)

  • Nut Width: 1 3/4"

  • Frets: 20 (Jumbo)

  • Inlay: Old Style 18 (Select Abalone)

  • Side Dots: White (3rd, 5th, 7th, 9th, 12thx2, 15th, 17th frets)

  • Nut/Saddle: Bone (Compensated)

  Hardware

  • Tuners: Ratio Nickel 18:1 (Skeleton Butterbean Knobs)

  • Bridge: Ebony (GE Modern Belly, Drop-in Saddle)

  • Bridge Pins/End Pin: Black

  • Electronics: None

  Case & Extras

  • Case: 3-Ply Hardshell (Domed Top)

  • Custom Label: Name Only

  • Commemorative: Mark’s Guitar Exchange 40th Anniversary

Order #C24-043852



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About MGE

Opened in 1985, Marks Guitar Exchange has been a staple to San Diego's musical community.  With a focus on guitar and bass, we've curated the best inventory in San Diego with service to match.