Note: As ALL of our plans are sold as digital downloads, when you complete your plan purchase with us, you will automatically be given a download link to access the plans. Also, since quality Adirondack Spruce can be difficult to obtain, consider either Sitka Spruce, or European Spruce for the top plate and braces. Unfortunately that wood is no longer available and is on the endangered species list.
Note that the original pre-WWII D28's used Brazilian Rosewood. The D28 uses Indian Rosewood with Adirondack Spruce Top.
While wood selection can be whatever the luthier or customer desires, the classic D18 uses ribbon cut Genuine Mahogany (Honduras Mahogany) back and sides with Sitka Spruce Top. The US Navy de-militarized them and used them as depot ships until 1936 when the Treaty. Although this guitar model is most closely associated with bluegrass and folk styles, the bold sound and projection is suitable for any genre. These ships were the pre-Dreadnoughts Mississippi and Idaho. This guitar is the standard and legendary for it's incredible balance, projection and robust tone. Off North Africa on 10 November 1942, just after the Battle of Casablanca.
The dreadnought 6-string guitar was one of the most significant innovation of the Martin Guitar Co.
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