Martin Guitar D-18 Authentic 1937 Aged
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Martin Guitar
D-18 Authentic 1937 Aged
Product Info
Article Number:
563929
Brand:
Martin Guitar
Model:
D-18 Authentic 1937 Aged
Category:
Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$10,879.00
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This D-18 Authentic 1937 is a serious recreation of a golden-era Martin – the VTS top really nails that aged tone. It’s built like a tank with those Waverly tuners, and the feel is just superb. Ideal for experienced players seeking a historically accurate and beautifully crafted dreadnought.
Product Description
- Martin Guitar D-18 Authentic 1937 Aged
- Acoustic Guitar
- Style: Dreadnought
- Top: solid spruce with Vintage Tone System (VTS)
- Back and sides: Mahogany
- Neck: Mahogany
- Headstock: Rosewood
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Abalone dot fingerboard inlays
- Multi-stripe rosette
- Scale: 645 mm (25.4")
- Nut width: 44.5 mm (1.75")
- Bone nut
- 20 Frets
- Tortoise pickguard
- Ebony bridge with bone saddle
- Open Waverly nickel tuners
- Factory strings: MA550T Authentic Treated Medium (art. #473904#)
- Colour: Aged Natural
- Incl. Ply hard case
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Vintage Tone System (VTS) convincingly replicates aged spruce's tonal complexity.
- • Mahogany back & sides deliver a warm, focused fundamental with excellent projection.
- • Open Waverly nickel tuners offer exceptional tuning stability and a vintage aesthetic.
- • Ebony fingerboard provides a smooth, responsive playing experience with clarity.
CONS
- • The aged finish, while beautiful, can be delicate and requires careful handling.
- • The 1.75” nut width might feel narrow for players accustomed to wider necks.
- • Premium-priced, making it a significant investment for most players.
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Key Features
Top Wood
Solid Spruce with Vintage Tone System (VTS)
Back & Sides
Mahogany
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Ebony
Scale Length
645 mm (25.4")
Frets
20
Electronics
None
Weight
5.8 lbs (approximate - varies slightly by individual instrument)
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Frequently Asked Questions
While it won’t perfectly replicate a century-old instrument, the VTS convincingly captures the warmth and responsiveness of aged spruce, offering a remarkable approximation.
The aging process is more than cosmetic; it subtly alters the wood's properties, contributing to the VTS's intended tonal character – a slightly softened attack and enhanced overtones.
The neck profile is closer to the slimmer, more comfortable profiles found on 1930s Martins, offering a slightly different feel than the more substantial necks on contemporary models.
