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Martin Custom Shop MGE 40th Anniversary Acoustic D FGL D14F Black Walnut C24-043713

   
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Celebrate Mark's Guitar Exchange's 40th Anniversary with a limited edition custom Martin D-18 inspired guitar that blends vintage tone with modern refinements. Built in the classic 14-fret D-body shape, it features a solid spruce top (Aging Toner finish) paired with hand-selected Black Walnut back/sides for warm, articulate projection. The Golden Era scalloped bracing and forward-shifted X-pattern deliver enhanced bass response and volume, while the GE Modified Low Oval neck (1¾" nut) ensures effortless playability.

Distinctive features include:

  • Old Style 18 Boltaron rosette & ebony fingerboard with abalone inlays

  • Ratio tuning machines (nickel w/ skeleton butterbean knobs) for precision

  • Gloss body/satin neck finish for a premium feel

  • 3-ply hardshell case included

General Specifications

  • Model: Custom D-18 Style (40th Anniversary Edition)

  • Body Shape: Dreadnought (14-fret, no cutaway)

  • Orientation: Right-Handed

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

  • Back/Sides: Black Walnut (Selected by Mark’s Guitar Exchange)

  • Binding: Black

  • Finish: Gloss body / Satin neck

  • Electronics: None

  • Case: 3-Ply Hardshell with Domed Top


Top & Bracing

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

  • Rosette: Old Style 18 Boltaron

  • Pickguard: Faux Tortoise (Pattern 21B)


Neck & Fingerboard

  • Neck Material: Select Hardwood (GE Modified Low Oval profile)

  • Taper: High Performance

  • Fingerboard: Black Ebony (Grade 2, 16" radius)

  • Nut Width: 1¾" (2?" at 12th fret)

  • Frets: 20 (Jumbo, pocketed slots)

  • Inlays: Old Style 18 (Select Abalone)

  • Nut: Bone (Angled positioning for optimal break angle)


Hardware

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

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

  • Saddle: Compensated Bone

  • Bridge Pins/End Pin: Black

  • Strings: Martin Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0 (Medium gauge)



Contact Us

3233 Midway Dr
San Diego, CA 92110
Call us now: 619-221-9011
Email: mge@marksguitarexchange.com

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.