Martin D-18 Authentic 1937 VTS Aged

Overview

The Martin D-18 Authentic 1937 VTS Aged captures one of the most celebrated moments in acoustic guitar history with remarkable accuracy and attention to detail. Based on the legendary 1937 D-18, this model is built using period-correct materials and techniques, delivering the look, feel, and tone of a true Golden Era instrument.

An Adirondack spruce top treated with Martin’s Vintage Tone System® (VTS) pairs with genuine mahogany back and sides for a powerful, dry, and articulate voice with exceptional clarity and headroom. Forward-shifted, scalloped bracing and hide glue construction enhance resonance and responsiveness, while the aged finish gives it the visual character and broken-in feel of a guitar that’s been played for decades. From its Authentic 1937 neck profile to its vintage-inspired appointments, this instrument is a faithful recreation of a pre-war icon.

Highlights

• Authentic D-14 Fret body size
• Genuine mahogany back and sides
• Adirondack spruce top with VTS and Vintage Toner
• Authentic 1937 neck with Standard Taper
• 1 3/4" nut width
• Hardshell case included

Specifications

Body

• Body Size: Authentic D-14 Fret
• Top Material: Adirondack Spruce with VTS
• Top Finish: Vintage Gloss - Aged
• Top Color: Vintage Toner
• Top Inlay: Multi-Stripe
• Binding: Brown Tortoise Pattern
• Back Material: Genuine Mahogany
• Side Material: Genuine Mahogany
• Back & Side Finish: Vintage Gloss - Aged
• Back & Sides Color: Dark Mahogany
• Bracing Pattern: Authentic 1937 Forward-Shifted X-Brace
• Brace Shape: Scalloped
• Brace Material: Adirondack Spruce with VTS
• Brace Size: 5/16"
• Bridge Material: Ebony
• Bridge Style: Authentic Belly - Glue in Long Saddle - Aged
• Bridge String Spacing: 2 1/4"
• Bridge Pins: Black Plastic - Aged
• Saddle: Bone

Neck

• Neck Material: Genuine Mahogany
• Neck Shape: Authentic 1937
• Neck Taper: Standard Taper
• Finish: Vintage Gloss - Aged
• Scale Length: 25.4"
• Fingerboard Material: Ebony
• Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 3/4"
• Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/4"
• Fingerboard Inlay: Old Style 18 (Abalone)

Hardware

• Tuners: Aged Waverly Nickel Open Back (Butterbean)
• Nut Material: Bone

Electronics

• Electronics: No

Miscellaneous

• Construction: Dovetail Neck Joint with Hide Glue Construction
• Case: Hardshell
• Pickguard: Tortoise Pattern - Aged
• Headplate Material: Madagascar Rosewood
• Left-Handed Availability: Yes

Why Buy From Tone Shop Guitars?

Tone Shop Guitars is the premier Martin dealer in the Dallas-Fort Worth area — and beyond. Our staff are players and enthusiasts who know these instruments inside and out, and we hand-inspect every guitar before it leaves our doors. When you buy a Martin from us, you're not just getting a great guitar — you're getting the expertise, the care, and the follow-through that a purchase like this deserves. Stop by any of our three DFW locations or shop online with confidence. We're here to help you find the right one.