Martin D-18RG Special Edition Native American Artwork by Robert Goetzl + OHSC

Description: Google us! Lovies Guitar Shop Lovies Guitars is excited to offer up this 2017 Martin D-18RG Special Edition Native American Artwork by Robert Goetzl #24! Take a look at its specs sheet, and the Martin D-18 RG acoustic guitar seems to be a classic Martin dreadnought: genuine mahogany back and sides topped with solid Sitka spruce, expertly scalloped Sitka spruce bracing (forward-shifted for a smooth and elegant voicing), and iconic Martin styling throughout. But the real story here is that this D-18 RG was designed specifically as a tribute to the Lakota Sioux Native American tribe of South Dakota. Featuring original artwork by artist Robert F. Goetzl, and Plek'd for eminent playability and tone, the Martin D-18 RG is a once-in-a-lifetime instrument that honors a charitable cause. While a limited number of D-18 RG guitars will be available for the general public, one guitar will be donated to the Native American Heritage Association to be auctioned as a fundraiser. In the words of Martin, the NAHA is "a charitable organization whose mission is to provide food and other essentials to the people of Crow Creek and Pine Ridge Reservations in South Dakota. Pine Ridge has the lowest survival rate in the Western Hemisphere, second only to Haiti. The donated guitar will be auctioned off to raise much-needed funds for the organization.” Martin explains that the D-18 RG features "imprinted original artwork by the talented Robert F. Goetzl, a tribute to the Lakota Sioux Native American Tribe. The guitar features a single arrowhead inlay on the headplate, to symbolize a tool that was essential to the tribe’s early survival, along with four arrowheads on the fingerboard, each facing outward, to represent the four directions which were sacred to the Lakota Tribe.” This guitar is in unplayed shape, rated at 10/10. All original and free of any breaks, cracks or repairs. Included with this guitar is an original hard-shell case, a complimentary sample of Fret-Not, our preferred fretboard cleaner, check it out at fretnot.net and a complimentary Cooper Standard Fin guitar pick—our favorite for enhanced control and reduced movement! For additional photos, including internal shots, please visit our website. Thank you for considering this exceptional instrument from Lovies Guitars. Features: Classic dreadnought featuring custom artwork by Robert F. Goetzl Honors the plights of Lakota Sioux Native Americans of Crow Creek and Pine Ridge reservations in South Dakota 1 D-18 RG will be donated to the Native American Heritage Association to be auctioned as a fundraiser Mahogany back and sides topped with Sitka spruce for balanced, wide-ranging tonality Scalloped X-bracing, shifted forward for a smooth, mellower voicing Fretboard has been Plek'd for maximum playability and precision performance Includes paper label signed by C.F. Martin IV and Robert Goetzl 1st Fret: .835” 9th Fret: .910” Nut Width: 1 3/4” Serial: 2116502/ #24 SKU: 7419 We offer a 14-day money-back return policy. Buy with confidence. All guitars are guaranteed to arrive in the condition as described, and a full refund will be issued if not. Additionally, all our guitars are fully insured, and we will assist with any claims that may arise. Lovies Guitars holds a CITES Master File, and we can provide certificates when and where they are required. We are also declaration-friendly, ensuring a smooth experience for international shipments.

Price: 3995 USD

Location: Thousand Oaks, California

End Time: 2024-10-09T18:03:54.000Z

Shipping Cost: 45 USD