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Martin Limited Edition (70 Guitars) D-18 1955 CFM IV 70th Aged Natural #2976211

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Product SKU: CFM-GTR-D18-1955CFMIV70TH

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The Martin Limited Edition D-18 1955 CFM IV 70th has a Reclaimed Spruce Top, Mahogany Back & Sides, GE-Modified Low Oval Standard Taper Select Hardwood Neck, Rosewood Fingerboard, Vintage-style Kluson Waffleback Tuners, Rosewood Bridge, Incl. Hard Case.

To mark Chris Martin IV’s 70th birthday, we’re proud to introduce the D-18 1955 CFM IV 70th—inspired by an original 1955 D-18 recently acquired at auction. That guitar, serial number 144636, was part of the legendary Skip Maggiora collection and shows considerable playwear on the top, adding to its character and storied past. 1955 wasn’t just a milestone year for the Martin family—it was the dawn of the folk boom, a movement that would forever shape the sound of American music and launch the company into its next great chapter.

This all-new limited-edition model captures the essence of that mid-century Martin with the unmistakable tone and feel of a true classic. The gloss Dreadnought body, crafted with mahogany back and sides, delivers a loud, projective tone. The top is made from reclaimed spruce sourced from land- and water-salvaged old-growth trees from Alaska, including wind-felled trees, dismantled log bridges, and massive logs once used in barge ramps and log floats that supported historic logging operations. This marks the first time Martin has used this unique, sustainably sourced spruce.

Printed to replicate the worn look of the original 1955 model, it produces a clear, even tone and adds a rich layer of history to the voice of the instrument. Paired with rear-shifted non-scalloped Sitka spruce X-bracing, it offers a precise, focused sound with enhanced treble clarity and responsiveness. The FSC®-certified rosewood fingerboard features mother-of-pearl 1955 Style 18 dots, while the satin select hardwood neck with a Golden Era (GE) Modified Low Oval profile provides smooth, comfortable playability. Vintage-style Kluson® Waffleback® nickel tuners complete the look, blending vintage style with reliable precision.

Limited to 70 guitars, each includes an embossed paper label hand-signed by Chris Martin IV. It’s a fitting tribute to Chris’ dedication to quality, tradition, and innovation.

Specifications:

  • Brand : Martin
  • Model : Limited Edition D-18 1955 CFM IV 70th
  • Colour : Aged Natural
  • Finish : Gloss
  • SKU : CFM-GTR-00018-1955CFMIV70TH
  • Body Size : D-14 Fret
  • Top : Reclaimed Spruce
  • Bracing Pattern : Non-Scalloped X-Brace
  • Back & Sides : Mahogany
  • Binding : Brown Faux Tortoise
  • Back Purfling/Strip : Style 18 Madagascar Rosewood
  • Rosette : Old Style 18 Multi-Stripe
  • Top Inlay : Multi-Stripe
  • Neck : Select Hardwood
  • Neck Profile : GE-Modified Low Oval Standard Taper
  • Fingerboard : Rosewood
  • Fingerboard Inlays : Mother of Pearl 1955 Style 18 Dots
  • Saddle Radius : 16"
  • Nut Width : 1 11/16''
  • Nut Material : Bone
  • Saddle Material : Bone
  • Scale Length : 25.4"
  • Frets : 20
  • Pickguard : Faux Tortoise
  • Tuners : Vintage-style Kluson Waffleback
  • Bridge : Rosewood
  • Bridge Pins : Ebony
  • No. of Strings : 6
  • Case/Gigbag : Hard Case
  • Condition : New

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