Description
The new D-18 Authentic 1937 Aged VTS Dreadnought perfectly captures the look, sound, and feel of a genuine '30s Martin, and it's a phenomenal vintage-inspired guitar. From its gorgeous tone and flawless playability to its classy traditional aesthetic, this acoustic is a jaw-dropping instrument that'll impress players, collectors, and old-school Martin enthusiasts alike. Please reach out if you have any questions about this remarkable guitar!
Starting with a mahogany body and a solid Adirondack spruce top, the D-18 Authentic 1937 delivers an unbelievably rich tone with full lows, warm, punchy mids, and sparkling highs. Its mahogany neck feels incredible, courtesy of its period-correct Authentic 1937 profile and standard taper, and its ebony fingerboard plays with a silky-smooth response. Not only does it sound and play great, but this acoustic is a true stunner - from its multi-stripe rosette to its Aged Toner finish and abalone inlays, the D-18 Authentic 1937 is an eye-catching guitar that commands attention.
The magic behind this model's sound is in the Vintage Tone System (VTS) that's used to age the top and braces, giving it a rich, authentic tone that makes it sound nearly indistinguishable from an actual '30s D-18. Combined with its hide glue construction, aged tortoiseshell pickguard, and numerous other historically accurate appointments, this acoustic is the closest thing you can get to a '37 D-18 fresh off the line.
Complete with a hardshell case for safe transport, the D-18 Authentic 1937 Aged VTS Dreadnought is excellent for players and collectors seeking a masterfully-built Martin brimming with old-school mojo.
Back and Sides Finish: Vintage Gloss - Aged
Back and Sides Color: Dark Mahogany
Back Detail: Aged
Back Material: Genuine Mahogany
Back Purfling Strip: Madagascar Rosewood
Binding: Brown Tortoise Pattern
Body Size: Authentic D-14 Fret
Brace Material: Adirondack Spruce with VTS
Brace Shape: Scalloped
Brace Size: 5/16"
Bracing Pattern: Authentic 1937 Forward Shifted X Brace
Bridge Material: Ebony
Bridge Pin Material: Black Plastic - Aged
Case: Hardshell
Neck Joint: Dovetail Neck Joint - Hide Glue Construction
Electronics: None
Inlays: Abalone
Inlay Style: Old Style 18
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/4''
Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 3/4''
Neck Finish: Vintage Gloss - Aged
Top Finish: Vintage Gloss - Aged
Logo Style: Authentic Style CFM Script Overlay
Headplate Material: Madagascar Rosewood
Heelcap: Ebony
Tuner Buttons: Butterbean
Neck Color: Dark Mahogany
Neck Joins Body At: 14th Fret
Neck Material: Genuine Mahogany
Neck Shape: Authentic 1937
Neck Taper: Standard Taper
Number of Frets: 20
Nut Material: Bone
Pickguard: Tortoise Pattern - Aged
Rosette: Multi-Stripe
Saddle: Bone
Scale Length: 25.4"
Side Dots: Grained Ivoroid
Tuners: Aged Waverly Nickel Open Back
SKU: D18AUTH1937VTSA
