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Martin Authentic Series D-18 1937 acoustic guitar with a rich wood finish and traditional dreadnought shape.
  • Martin Authentic Series D-18 1937 acoustic guitar with a rich wood finish and traditional dreadnought shape.
  • Martin Authentic Series D-18 1937 acoustic guitar with a rich wood finish and vintage-style detailing.
Martin Authentic Series D-18 1937

Brand: Martin

Martin Authentic Series D-18 1937

SKU: 40/AS-D18-1937
$12,599.00 (10% off RRP)
RRP $13,999.00
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Description

Step back into Martin’s Golden Era with the Martin D-18 Authentic 1937, a meticulously handcrafted Dreadnought that captures the tone, feel, and character of one of the most celebrated years in the company’s history. Combining vintage-inspired design, VTS-aged tonewoods, and period-accurate craftsmanship, it delivers dry, punchy sound with remarkable clarity and pre-war authenticity. With its historically faithful construction and classic aesthetic, the D-18 Authentic 1937 offers the rich, open voice of a true vintage instrument, bringing legendary Martin tone to modern players without the wait.

Features 

  • Built by hand with a deep respect for tradition
  • Authentic D-14 Fret body size
  • Genuine Mahogany back and sides
  • Adirondack Spruce with VTS top
  • Authentic 1937 with Standard Taper neck
  • 1 3/4'' fingerboard width at nut
  • Ply Hardshell case

Specifications 

General
Body Size: Authentic D-14 Fret
Construction: Dovetail Neck Joint – Hide Glue Construction
Scale Length: 25.4"
Number of Frets Total: 20
Neck Joins Body At: 14th Fret

Body
Top Material: Adirondack Spruce with VTS
Finish Top: Vintage Gloss
Top Color: Clear
Top Inlay Material: Multi-Stripe
Top Detail: None
Binding: Brown Tortoise Pattern
Back Material: Genuine Mahogany
Side Material: Genuine Mahogany
Back and Side Finish: Vintage Gloss
Back and Sides Color: Dark Mahogany
Back Detail: None
Side Detail: None
Back Purfling/Strip: Madagascar Rosewood
Back Inlay Material: None
Side Inlay Material: None
Bracing Pattern: Forward Shifted X Brace
Brace Shape: Scalloped
Brace Material: Adirondack Spruce with VTS
Brace Size: 5/16"
Heelcap: Ebony
Endpiece: Brown Tortoise Pattern
Endpiece Inlay: None
Bridge Material: Ebony
Bridge Style: Authentic Belly – Glue in Long Saddle
Bridge String Spacing: 2 1/4"
Bridge Pin Material: Black Plastic
Bridge Pin Dots: None
Saddle: Bone
Saddle Radius: 16"
Pickguard: Tortoise Pattern
Pickguard Inlay: None
Rosette: Old Style 18 Multi-Stripe

Neck
Neck Shape: Authentic 1937
Neck Taper: Standard Taper
Neck Material: Genuine Mahogany
Neck Color: Dark Mahogany
Finish Neck: Vintage Gloss
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/4"
Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 3/4"
Fingerboard Inlay Style: Old Style 18
Fingerboard Inlay Material: Abalone
Fingerboard Binding Material: None
Side Dots: Antique White

Hardware
Headstock Shape: Solid with 1937 Taper
Headplate Material: Madagascar Rosewood
Headplate Logo Style: Script Old Style Overlay
Headplate Binding Material: None
Tuning Machines: Waverly Nickel Open Back
Knob: Butterbean
Nut Material: Bone
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