{"product_id":"martin-d-19-vintage-1980","title":"Martin D-19 Vintage 1980","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eC.F. Martin \u0026amp; Co. D-19 (1980) – Upmarket D-18 Variant – Dark-Stained Spruce Top – Very Good Condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMartin D-19 from 1980\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — also searched as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMartin D19, Martin D 19, vintage Martin D-19, used Martin D-19\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1980 Martin dreadnought\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — is a rare and distinctive model developed by Martin as an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eupmarket version of the D-18\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Martin itself has described the original D-19 as an “upmarket D-18,” retaining the same basic spruce-and-mahogany construction while adding distinctive cosmetic treatment and appointments.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe most recognizable feature of the D-19 is its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003edark-stained solid spruce top\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Martin used the darker finish partly so it could make use of spruce that was structurally and acoustically sound but had cosmetic grain or coloration under a natural finish. The result is the characteristic deep brown top that can almost resemble mahogany from a distance, while still retaining the tonal properties of spruce.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompared with the contemporary D-18, the D-19 also received upgraded decorative details, including a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStyle 28 rosette\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStyle 21-type top purfling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and additional contrasting back purfling. These subtle appointments gave the model a more refined appearance while preserving the direct, woody character of the D-18 platform.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuilt with a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esolid spruce top and solid mahogany back and sides\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the D-19 delivers the familiar vintage Martin mahogany sound: strong fundamental notes, warm and focused mids, clear trebles and controlled bass. Its full dreadnought body provides excellent projection and headroom for strumming, flatpicking, country, folk and singer-songwriter playing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe D-19 was produced in relatively small numbers compared with the D-18 and D-28, making surviving examples considerably less common today.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1980 Martin D-19\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003every good condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, particularly impressive for an instrument over four decades old. It has \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eno cracks and no repairs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe current string action measures approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2.2 mm on the treble side and 2.8 mm on the bass side at the 12th fret\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, there’s a lot of bone left, so there’s no need for any neck reset in the near future.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA rare opportunity to own one of Martin’s more unusual vintage dreadnoughts — essentially a more distinctive and cosmetically upgraded sibling to the D-18, with its unmistakable dark-stained spruce top and classic mahogany tone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications – Martin D-19 (1980)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBrand:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e C.F. Martin \u0026amp; Co.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eModel:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e D-19\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eYear:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1980\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eConcept:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Upmarket \/ cosmetically upgraded D-18 variant\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBody Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dreadnought, 14-Fret\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTop:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Solid Spruce\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTop Treatment:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDark Brown Hand-Stained Finish\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBack \u0026amp; Sides:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Solid Mahogany\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eNeck:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mahogany\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFingerboard:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rosewood\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBridge:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rosewood\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eScale Length:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 25.4” (645 mm)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eNut Width:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approx. 1 11\/16” (42.9 mm)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eRosette:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStyle 28\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTop Purfling:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStyle 21-type\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBack Purfling:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Additional contrasting white\/black detail\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eElectronics:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e None\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery Good\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Martin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54512124363090,"sku":null,"price":30182.0,"currency_code":"SEK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/0396\/5266\/files\/IMG_7207-Photoroom.jpg?v=1788381936","url":"https:\/\/guitar-heroes.net\/products\/martin-d-19-vintage-1980","provider":"Guitar-Heroes","version":"1.0","type":"link"}