Martin Gruhn Special Sinker Mahogany D-18 2022, Shade Top

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Specs


Instrument	Dreadnought
Brand	Martin
Model	Gruhn Special Sinker Mahogany D-18
Finish	Shade Top
SKU	GF6581-A
Handedness	Right
Made In Year	2022
Top	Adirondack Spruce (non-VTS)
Back and Sides	Sinker Mahogany
Neck (and Block)	Sinker Mahogany
Profile	Performing Artist Contour
Bracing	Forward-shifted and scalloped
Scale Length	25.4"
Nut Width	1-3/4"
String Spacing at Saddle	2.163"
Contains Brazilian Rosewood (Y/N)	N
Electronics	N/A
Case	Original Geib-style Hardshell
Modifications/Repairs	N/A

Description

This stunning George Gruhn Shade Top D-18 is an immediate classic through and through, but the biggest selling point—aside from the Adirondack spruce top and forward-shifted scalloped bracing—is the old-growth sinker mahogany, harvested in Belize between 1880 and 1920. Finding high quality tonewoods that rival those used on the Golden Era instruments is no small feat, so here's an opportunity to grab a modern guitar that sports mahogany that could have very well ended up on one of those pre-war gems!

This 2022 D-18 is beast, with a wonderfully dark bass that can deliver up a bit of growl when needed, and warm, clear mids and highs. A natural fit for bluegrass, this is a great thumbpicker's dread, too. Overall condition is excellent, with just some minor finish swirls and pick marks on the top but no dings or scratches that break finish.

Read more about the Special Gruhn Spec series here: https://guitars.com/martin-special-gruhn-spec-18-style-models-sinker-mahogany

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