Martin D-18 Authentic 1937 Aged

Martin D-18 Authentic 1937 Aged

From the moment you hold the Martin D-18 Authentic 1937 Aged, you'll feel a connection to a bygone era of acoustic guitar craftsmanship. This instrument is a meticulous re-creation of a legendary pre-war Martin, utilizing historically accurate materials and construction methods to deliver a truly vintage voice. The top is crafted from solid Adirondack spruce, a tonewood renowned for its stiffness and hardness, which allows it to produce a clear, ringing, and nuanced tone that remains well-defined even when played hard. Paired with genuine mahogany back and sides, the guitar offers a warm, woody, and focused sound with a strong midrange presence, which is why it has long been a favorite for both recording and live performance.

The magic doesn’t stop there. Martin’s Vintage Tone System (VTS) is used to thermally age the top and bracing, replicating the look and feel of a decades-old instrument and giving it the rich, open sound of a well-played guitar. This guitar's construction is a flatpicker's dream, featuring an Authentic 1937 forward-shifted X-brace pattern and assembled with traditional hide glue for optimal tone transfer and resonance. This attention to detail has made the D-18 a legendary model, favored by iconic musicians across genres, including Elvis Presley, Kurt Cobain, and Paul Simon.

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Highlights

• The VTS-aged Adirondack spruce top offers the incredible, broken-in sound of a vintage instrument right out of the case.

• Genuine mahogany back and sides provide a warm, focused, and powerful voice that's perfect for both solo performance and cutting through a band mix.

• Authentic 1937 forward-shifted X-bracing and full hide glue construction deliver historic tone, volume, and projection.

• The "Old Style 18" inlays and vintage-style tuners give this instrument an authentic, Golden Era look and feel.

• It's a faithful recreation of the legendary workhorse that helped define American music, from bluegrass to rock.

Specifications

• Body Wood: Genuine Mahogany

• Top Wood: Adirondack Spruce with VTS

• Neck Wood: Genuine Mahogany

• Left/Right Handed: Right-handed

• Fretboard Wood: Ebony

• Scale Length: 25.4"

• Fretboard Radius: 16"

• Fretboard Inlay/Material: Old Style 18 / Abalone

• Neck Profile: Authentic 1937 with standard taper

• Finish: Vintage Gloss - Aged

• Bridge Material: Ebony

• Nut Material: Bone

• Tuners: Aged Waverly Nickel Open Back

• Electronics: None

• Bridge: Authentic Belly - Glue-in Long Saddle

• Manufacturer Part Number: 10D18AUTHENTIC1937VTSAGED

• Depth at 1st Fret: .840"

• Depth at 10th Fret: 1.100"

The instrument pictured is the exact instrument you’ll receive. All fretted instruments receive a free complimentary professional setup. Please feel free to reach out to our knowledgeable sales staff with any additional questions!