Martin Custom 1937 D-18 Authentic
Brand New
Hot on the heels of the D-28 "Custom Authentic" models, we're excited to welcome our first D-18 "Custom Authentic" into the fold.
This powerhouse of a guitar will delight Martin dreadnought fans who've long wondered, "Why don't they make the D-18 Authentic 1937 anymore?" Well, thanks to the Martin Custom Shop's new 'Expert Authentic' program, we've brought it back!
This guitar is, essentially, a D-18A 1937, with the addition of an adjustable truss rod and a VTS top. Authentic bracing and top thickness. Full hide glue construction. Vintage low gloss finish. And the chunky, full thickness neck inspired by the original run of D-18A 1937 guitars (a significant part of the sound, of you ask us).
We're delighted to report the sound is everything we'd hoped it would be: the voice is wide-open and woody, with booming low end, fantastic crackle in the midrange, and the singing, fat trebles that characterize great old D-18s. An exciting development from the Martin Custom Shop, and a most welcome addition to our showroom! Priced with Custom Shop hard case from Martin.
- Mahogany back & sides
- VTS Adirondack Spruce top
- VTS Adirondack Spruce bracing, Authentic Pattern, 5/16" scalloped
- Genuine Mahogany neck, Custom 1937 Barrel & heel
- Full Hide Glue construction
- Vintage Low Gloss finish
- Ebony fingerboard & 1930 style belly bridge
- Bone nut & saddle
- Old Style 18 select abalone fingerboard dots
- Authentic headstock decal
- 1 3/4" nut width
- 25.4" Scale length
- 2 5/16" String spacing
- Waverly Tuners
- Custom Shop hardshell case (5-ply, 545V Harptone)
- Serial No. 2499862
Every instrument is thoroughly checked and set up before shipping fully insured via UPS with tracking to your door. We reuse boxes and materials to cut waste when they meet our protection standard.
Inspect it, play it, and if it isn't right, contact us within 48 hours of delivery to arrange a return or one-time exchange. Returns are subject to a 5% restocking fee, and the buyer covers shipping both ways.