Martin DR Centennial Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar

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With a solid Sitka spruce top aged by Martin's Vintage Tone System, the Centennial Dreadnought looks and sounds the part of a vintage acoustic guitar.

What's special about this item?

Feature: What it does:
Adirondack spruce top Dynamic tone with a loud, clear sound
East Indian rosewood back and sides Rich low end; smooth mids; articulate highs
Scalloped X bracing Top vibrates freely; remains stable
East Indian rosewood fretboard Rich lows and pronounced highs

The DR Centennial is a time limited edition that will cap off the celebration of "100 Years of the Dreadnought". This guitar features a silky smooth satin finish on the body & neck. The Adirondack spruce top with Vintage Tone System (VTS) is bordered by an antique white binding. This elegant yet simple guitar is an excellent & affordable value for all discerning guitarists.

- CONSTRUCTION: Simple Dovetail Neck Joint
- BODY SIZE: D-14 Fret
- TOP: Solid Adirondack Spruce w/ VTS
- ROSETTE: Single Ring
- TOP BRACING PATTERN: Standard "X" Scalloped - Forward Shifted
- TOP BRACES: Solid Sitka Spruce 5/16"
- BACK MATERIAL: Solid East Indian Rosewood
- BACK PURFLING: none
- SIDE MATERIAL: Solid East Indian Rosewood
- ENDPIECE: none
- ENDPIECE INLAY: none
- BINDING: Antique White Boltaron
- TOP INLAY STYLE: Black Boltaron
- SIDE INLAY: none
- BACK INLAY: none
- NECK MATERIAL: Select Hardwood
- NECK SHAPE: Modified Low Oval Profile w/ High Performance Taper
- NUT MATERIAL: Bone
- HEADSTOCK: Solid/Square Taper
- HEADPLATE: Solid East Indian Rosewood
- HEELCAP: none
- FINGERBOARD MATERIAL: Solid East Indian Rosewood
- SCALE LENGTH: 25.4"
- # OF FRETS CLEAR: 14
- # OF FRETS TOTAL: 20
- FINGERBOARD WIDTH AT NUT: 1-3/4"
- FINGERBOARD WIDTH AT 12TH FRET: 2-1/8"
- FINGERBOARD POSITION INLAYS: 1955 Style 18
- FINGERBOARD BINDING : none
- FINISH BACK & SIDES: Satin
- FINISH TOP: Satin
- FINISH NECK: Satin
- BRIDGE MATERIAL: Solid East Indian Rosewood
- BRIDGE STYLE: Modern Belly w/ Drop-In Saddle
- BRIDGE STRING SPACING: 2-5/32"
- SADDLE: 16" Radius/Compensated/Bone
- TUNING MACHINES: Nickel Open Geared w/ Butterbean Knobs
- RECOMMENDED STRINGS: Martin SP Lifespan Phosphor Bronze Medium Gauge (MSP7200)
- BRIDGE & END PINS: Black
- PICKGUARD: Faux Tortoise
- CASE: 345 Hardshell
- INTERIOR LABEL: none
- ELECTRONICS: none
- OTHER OPTIONS: Available left-handed at no additional charge
- OTHER COMMENTS: All prices & specifications are subject to change without notice

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 610-759-2837

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars. (1 ratings)
Submitted March 30, 2017 by Joe V in White House, TN

"Martin DR Centennial"

Overall: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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I wanted a great sounding guitar. I can make one play great, but tone and volume are either there or it's not. I chose this guitar because of the torreified red spruce top, forward scalloped X bracing, and dovetail neck joint. If these are done right, you get a wonderful sounding, powerful guitar. I was amazed. It exceeded my expectations and hopes. It is a fairly plain looking guitar with the satin finish and only small top binding, but I wasn't concerned about the appearance as much as the tone. I actually like the satin finish and less binding. It just lets the quality. Of the woods and build stand on their own. I am more than happy with gen guitar and zZounds.

Musical Background:

Played guitar over 50 years, plus mandolin and banjo

Musical Style:

Diverse, jazz, blues, swing, country, gospel
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