Martin D-19 Year 1977 Vintage

The D-19 was introduced by Martin in 1976. It is basicallyan upgraded D-18 with a slightly darker stained Sitka spruce top for a vintagelook with Style 28 rosetteand fingerboard inlays, a four-ply Style 21 top binding anda two-ply back binding. With a nut width of 111/16″ (approx. 42.8mm), it is extremely comfortable to play with its soft V-profile in the style ofGolden Era instruments. Only two D-19
guitars were produced in 1976, only 600 in 1977 and a total of 1,715 guitars of this model between 1976 and 1988
.

All in all, this rare vintage Martin dreadnought is in beautiful condition with only superficial signs of use. It plays superbly, has an absolutely resonant sound and, as you would expect from a close relative of the classic D-18, delivers a powerful and warm Martin sound. The corner of the Headstock near the tuning peg of the high E string has been slightly repaired, and – to rule out future problems – a fine crack on the back has been invisibly filled with bone glue.

It has been freshly restrung with a D’Addario EJ16 Phosphor Bronze set (.012 – .053)
and still has its original case.

Manufacturer: C.F. Martin, Nazareth/USA
Model: D-19
Sr. no.: 395576
Year of manufacture: 1977
Finish: Natural with honey-brown stained Top
Weight: approx. 1,995 g
Case: original Martin molded case with blue lining

Neck
Neck base: Honduras Mahogany (Swietenia macrophylla, CITES Appendix B/II)
Fingerboard: Indian Rosewood (Dalbergia latifolia, CITES Appendix B/II) Nut width: 1 11/16″ (42mm) Scale length: 20 x original frets in good condition. B/II)
Nut width: 1 11/16″ (42,8mm)
Scale length: 25,4″ (64,7cm)
Frets: 20 x original in good condition
Profile: Soft-V
Fretboard inlays: Style 28 mother-of-pearl
Tuners: nickel-plated Grover
Neck-body.Connection: Dovetail neck joint

Body
Type: Dreadnought 14-Fret
Top: solid Sitka spruce
Bracing: Non-Scalloped X-Bracing
Back and sides: solid Honduras Mahogany (Swietenia macrophylla,
CITES Anh. B/II)Top Inlay: Style 28Rosette: Style 28 Multi-StripePickguard: BlackBridge: modern belly bridge made of Indian Rosewood (Dalbergia latifolia,CITES Appendix B/II)