Martin D-1 Authentic 1931

[George Henry]

I played a really cool guitar at Music Outlet in Sevierville, the D-1 Authentic 1931. It's a recreation of one of Martin's earliest dreads, which preceded the first D-18. It's a 12 fret slot head dread with nice Honduras mahogany neck and body, a wide grain adi top, and ebony board and bridge. Additional cool features are super light weight, vintage 3 on a plate tuners, and a very cool semigloss finish (varnish?)

The guitar felt great with it's 1 7/8" neck and punchy vintage tone. A concern is the lack of neck adjustability, but it's vintage after all.

The salesman quoted a price of $4100 + tax cash on the barrel head, no cards or checks at that price.

I'd like to compare that guitar to my custom Gallagher. Actually, I'd like to have both.

[StephenHD35]

These are really nice guitars. I'm a sucker for 12 fret dreads anyway, and this has become one of my favorite guitars.

[baimo]

Originally Posted by George Henry

I played a really cool guitar at Music Outlet in Sevierville, the D-1 Authentic 1931. It's a recreation of one of Martin's earliest dreads, which preceded the first D-18. It's a 12 fret slot head dread with nice Honduras mahogany neck and body, a wide grain adi top, and ebony board and bridge. Additional cool features are super light weight, vintage 3 on a plate tuners, and a very cool semigloss finish (varnish?)

The guitar felt great with it's 1 7/8" neck and punchy vintage tone. A concern is the lack of neck adjustability, but it's vintage after all.

The salesman quoted a price of $4100 + tax cash on the barrel head, no cards or checks at that price.

I'd like to compare that guitar to my custom Gallagher. Actually, I'd like to have both.

I have never played the D-1 but the specs and looks make me drool. Slope shoulder dreadnaught with slot head 12 frets seem to go together. How was the neck on the guitar? Most authentics are a little big for me although the OM-28 1931 has a very reasonable neck size. Anything under 4200.00 for that guitar is a very good price. And a good tech can make adjustments without a truss rod unless it is way off. But considering it is a new guitar from Martin I would not be overly concerned.

[Tico]

Yeah the standard (for buyers in the know) 40% off MSRP of $7000 is $4200, so $4100 is a nice price.

[Long Jon]

The specs of that sound like they could even tempt Silly Moustache away from his precious Collings !