Martin D-18 Authentic 1937 Aged Acoustic Guitar - Natural

Martin

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 Aged is built to those same specifications, with hide glue construction, an Authentic 1937 forward-shifted scalloped bracing pattern, and historically accurate details throughout. It features genuine mahogany back and sides paired with an Adirondack spruce top that’s been thermally aged using Martin’s Vintage Tone System® (VTS) for the rich, open sound of a well-played pre-war guitar. What sets this model apart is its meticulously aged finish, which adds the visual character and feel of an instrument that’s been played and loved for decades. The body profile is modeled after early Golden Era Dreadnoughts for enhanced historical accuracy, and other period-correct features include an Authentic-style neck barrel and heel, along with traditional 18-style appointments. From its worn-in look to its vintage voice, the D-18 Authentic 1937 Aged delivers an experience that feels straight out of the 1930s—no time machine required.

  • Serial Number: 2905531
  • Weight: 4.2 lbs

Specs

Top

  • Top Material: Adirondack Spruce with VTS
  • Finish Top: Vintage Gloss - Aged
  • Top Color: Vintage Toner
  • Top Inlay Material: Multi-Stripe
  • Top Detail: Aged
  • Binding: Brown Tortoise Pattern
  • Bridge Material: Ebony
  • Bridge Style: Authentic Belly - Glue in Long Saddle - Aged
  • Bridge String Spacing: 2 1/4''
  • Bridge Pin Material: Black Plastic - Aged
  • Pickguard: Tortoise Pattern Aged
  • Pickguard Inlay: None
  • Rosette: 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 - Aged
  • Back and Sides Color: Dark Mahogany
  • Back Detail: Aged
  • Side Detail: Aged
  • Back Purfling/Strip: Dark Mahogany
  • Back Inlay Material: Multi-Stripe
  • Side Inlay Material: None
  • Bracing Pattern: Authentic 1937 Forward-Shifted X-Brace
  • Brace Shape: Scalloped
  • Brace Material: Adirondack Spruce with VTS
  • Brace Size: 5/16"
  • Heelcap: Ebony
  • Endpiece: Brown Tortoise Pattern

Neck

  • Neck Shape: Authentic 1937
  • Neck Taper: Standard Taper
  • Neck Material: Genuine Mahogany
  • Neck Color: Dark Mahogany
  • Finish Neck: Vintage Gloss - Aged
  • 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: Authentic Style CFM Script Overlay
  • Headplate Binding Material: None
  • Headplate Detail: Aged
  • Tuning Machines: Aged Waverly Nickel Open Back
  • Knob: Butterbean
  • Nut Material: Bone

Misc

  • Case: Hardshell
  • Label: None
  • Electronics: None
  • Electronics Options: None
  • Left Handed Availability: true

Collections: Acoustic Guitars

Category: Acoustic Guitar, Martin

Type: Acoustic