Addison, TX, United States
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Martin D-18 Authentic 1937 VTS Aged
Overview
The Martin D-18 Authentic 1937 VTS Aged captures one of the most celebrated moments in acoustic guitar history with remarkable accuracy and attention to detail. Based on the legendary 1937 D-18, this model is built using period-correct materials and techniques, delivering the look, feel, and tone of a true Golden Era instrument.
An Adirondack spruce top treated with Martin’s Vintage Tone System® (VTS) pairs with genuine mahogany back and sides for a powerful, dry, and articulate voice with exceptional clarity and headroom. Forward-shifted, scalloped bracing and hide glue construction enhance resonance and responsiveness, while the aged finish gives it the visual character and broken-in feel of a guitar that’s been played for decades. From its Authentic 1937 neck profile to its vintage-inspired appointments, this instrument is a faithful recreation of a pre-war icon.
Highlights
Authentic D-14 Fret body size
Genuine mahogany back and sides
Adirondack spruce top with VTS and Vintage Toner
Authentic 1937 neck with Standard Taper
1 3/4" nut width
Hardshell case included
Specifications
Body
Body Size: Authentic D-14 Fret
Top Material: Adirondack Spruce with VTS
Top Finish: Vintage Gloss - Aged
Top Color: Vintage Toner
Top Inlay: Multi-Stripe
Binding: Brown Tortoise Pattern
Back Material: Genuine Mahogany
Side Material: Genuine Mahogany
Back & Side Finish: Vintage Gloss - Aged
Back & Sides Color: Dark Mahogany
Bracing Pattern: Authentic 1937 Forward-Shifted X-Brace
Brace Shape: Scalloped
Brace Material: Adirondack Spruce with VTS
Brace Size: 5/16"
Bridge Material: Ebony
Bridge Style: Authentic Belly - Glue in Long Saddle - Aged
Bridge String Spacing: 2 1/4"
Bridge Pins: Black Plastic - Aged
Saddle: Bone
Neck
Neck Material: Genuine Mahogany
Neck Shape: Authentic 1937
Neck Taper: Standard Taper
Finish: Vintage Gloss - Aged
Scale Length: 25.4"
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 3/4"
Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/4"
Fingerboard Inlay: Old Style 18 (Abalone)
Hardware
Tuners: Aged Waverly Nickel Open Back (Butterbean)
Nut Material: Bone
Electronics
Electronics: No
Miscellaneous
Construction: Dovetail Neck Joint with Hide Glue Construction
Case: Hardshell
Pickguard: Tortoise Pattern - Aged
Headplate Material: Madagascar Rosewood
Left-Handed Availability: Yes
Why Buy From Tone Shop Guitars?
Tone Shop Guitars is the premier Martin dealer in the Dallas-Fort Worth area — and beyond. Our staff are players and enthusiasts who know these instruments inside and out, and we hand-inspect every guitar before it leaves our doors. When you buy a Martin from us, you're not just getting a great guitar — you're getting the expertise, the care, and the follow-through that a purchase like this deserves. Stop by any of our three DFW locations or shop online with confidence. We're here to help you find the right one.
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