{"id":6817,"date":"2020-01-13T18:26:26","date_gmt":"2020-01-13T18:26:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.westsidedistribution.com\/?p=6817"},"modified":"2020-01-13T18:26:26","modified_gmt":"2020-01-13T18:26:26","slug":"limited-editions-at-namm-2020-from-c-f-martin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.westsidedistribution.com\/limited-editions-at-namm-2020-from-c-f-martin\/","title":{"rendered":"Limited Editions at NAMM 2020 from C.F. Martin"},"content":{"rendered":"
The D-18E 2020 is a limited edition version of the historic 14-fret D-18, which officially joined Martin\u2019s lineup in 1934. Like its namesake, the D-18E 2020 is constructed with a Sitka spruce top and genuine mahogany back and sides plus all of the Standard Series elements that, combined, offer supreme playability and legendary Martin tone.<\/p>\n
What sets it apart is the use of exquisite East Indian rosewood for the headplate, fingerboard, binding, bridge, and heelcap.<\/p>\n
The D-18E 2020 comes stage-ready with LR Baggs Anthem electronics. The guitar is strung with Martin Authentic Acoustic Lifespan\u00ae 2.0 strings, and it is limited to 2,020 instruments.<\/p>\n
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The D-42 Purple Martin Flamed Myrtle is the fourth instrument in the Purple Martin Series.<\/p>\n
The \u201cPurple Martin\u201d theme is inspired by a native bird of Pennsylvania, where Martin Guitar\u2019s headquarters and factory are located.<\/p>\n
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Limited to 100 instruments, this head-turning model includes 42-style pearl inlay throughout and highly decorative inlay on the fingerboard and pickguard of the purple martin bird and mountain laurel flowers, the state flower of Pennsylvania.<\/p>\n
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It is a full-gloss guitar with a heavy bearclaw Engelmann spruce top with a deep purple burst and stunning flamed myrtle back and sides.<\/p>\n
Each model includes a label signed by C. F. Martin & Company Chairman and CEO Chris Martin.<\/p>\n
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Limited Editions D-18 2020 The D-18E 2020 is a limited edition version of the historic 14-fret D-18, which officially joined Martin\u2019s lineup in 1934. Like its namesake, the D-18E 2020 … <\/p>\n