Malibu Music is proud to be an authorized Martin Marquis level dealer! We are excited to be your premier source for Martin guitars and accessories and each guitar undergoes an extensive inspection and setup prior to shipping. Do not hesitate to ask us any questions and we can’t wait to help you find your dream Martin! From Martin: The D-18 Authentic 1937 recreates a Golden Era Martin with vintage specs, hide glue, and VTS-aged tonewoods. Handcrafted for historical accuracy, it delivers dry, punchy Dreadnought tone with classic pre-war character. 1937 is widely regarded as one of the finest years in Martin’s history—a moment when craftsmanship, innovation, and premium materials came together to shape what would become legendary instruments. The D-18 Authentic 1937 is built to the same specifications as those iconic guitars, using hide glue construction and historically accurate detailing throughout. It features genuine mahogany back and sides paired with an Adirondack spruce top, and an Authentic 1937 forward-shifted scalloped bracing pattern for a dry, punchy tone with remarkable clarity. The body profile is modeled after Dreadnoughts from the early Golden Era, offering enhanced historical accuracy. Other period-correct features include an Authentic-style neck barrel and heel, as well as traditional 18-style appointments. Martin’s Vintage Tone System® (VTS) is used to thermally age both the top and braces, capturing the rich, open sound of a well-preserved pre-war instrument. Built by hand with a deep respect for tradition, the D-18 Authentic 1937 delivers the tone, feel, and aesthetic of a vintage classic—without the decades-long wait. Key Features: Authentic D-14 Fret body size Genuine Mahogany back and sides Adirondack Spruce with VTS top Authentic 1937 neck with Standard Taper 1 3/4'' fingerboard width at nut Ply Hardshell case Specifications: 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 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 Pickguard: Tortoise Pattern Pickguard Inlay: None Rosette: Old Style 18 Multi-Stripe Saddle: Bone Saddle Radius: 16" Body Body Size: Authentic D-14 Fret Construction: Dovetail Neck Joint - Hide Glue Construction 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 Neck Neck Shape: Authentic 1937 Neck Taper: Standard Taper Neck Material: Genuine Mahogany Neck Color: Dark Mahogany Finish Neck: Vintage Gloss Scale Length: 25.4" Number of Frets Total: 20 Neck Joins Body At: 14th Fret 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 Headstock 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 Misc Case: Ply Hardshell Label: None Electronics: None Serial: 2839359 Weight: 3lbs 1oz