Martin DR Centennial - Anthem query?

[icu81b4]

Hi,

I wonder if you could assist please, I have recently purchased a Martin DR Centennial guitar as per the attached link and am wondering if the Anthem controls will fit into the guitar with it having a forward shifted X brace.

https://www.martinguitar.com/guitars/limited-editions/dr-centennial/

Kind regards

AL.

[Caleb_Elling]

Hey AL,
The forward-shifted X-bracing hasn't ever caused specific issues with the Anthem as far as I know. It's usually only a problem if the soundhole bracing is taller than normal. I've installed the Anthem on shifted-braced Martins before with no trouble.

If you have the guitar already, you can reach your finger in the soundhole and feel for the brace. If it is a "popsicle stick" brace (flat), the Anthem should fit just fine (barring any additional changes that I haven't come across).

[icu81b4]

Thanks for your reply and swift response

Cheers
AL.