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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. 

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Description

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.

Specifications

Highlights

Authentic D-14 Fret body size
Genuine Mahogany back and sides
Adirondack Spruce with VTS top
Clear
Authentic 1937 with Standard Taper
Genuine Mahogany back
Ply Hardshell case
Recommended Strings: Authentic Acoustic Lifespan® 2.0 Guitar Strings Phosphor Bronze - Medium
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 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 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 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
Case: Ply Hardshell
Label: None
Electronics: None

What's Included

D-18 Authentic 1937
Authentic Series, Authentic D-14 Fret, Acoustic
Authentic Acoustic Lifespan® 2.0 Guitar Strings Phosphor Bronze - Medium
Pre-strung on instrument

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Authentic D-14 Fret

Neck Shape

Authentic 1937

D-18 Authentic 1937

D-18 Authentic 1937

Authentic Series, Authentic D-14 Fret, Acoustic

$7,399.00
5 out of 5 Customer Rating

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. 

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