Step into the Golden Era of acoustic tone with the Martin D-18 Authentic 1937 Aged, a masterfully handcrafted Dreadnought that blends vintage specs, VTS-aged tonewoods, and a beautifully worn finish. Delivering the rich, open sound and dynamic clarity of a true pre-war instrument, it captures the look, feel, and voice of one of Martin’s most celebrated years. With historically faithful construction and period-accurate detailing, the D-18 Authentic 1937 Aged offers players an authentic vintage experience, combining legendary tone, effortless playability, and timeless aesthetic appeal.

Features

• Authentic D-14 Fret body size
  
• Genuine Mahogany back and sides
  
• Adirondack Spruce with VTS top with Vintage Toner top color
  
• Authentic 1937 with Standard Taper neck
  
• 1 3/4'' fingerboard width at nut
  
• Hardshell case

Specifications 

General
Body Size: Authentic D-14 Fret
Construction: Dovetail Neck Joint – Hide Glue Construction
Scale Length: 25.4"
Number of Frets Total: 20
Neck Joins Body At: 14th Fret

Body
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
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
Bridge Material: Ebony
Bridge Style: Authentic Belly – Glue in Long Saddle – Aged
Bridge String Spacing: 2 1/4"
Bridge Pin Material: Black Plastic – Aged
Bridge Pin Dots: None
Saddle: Bone
Saddle Radius: 16"
Pickguard: Tortoise Pattern Aged
Pickguard Inlay: None
Rosette: Multi-Stripe

Neck
Neck Shape: Authentic 1937
Neck Taper: Standard Taper
Neck Material: Genuine Mahogany
Neck Color: Dark Mahogany
Finish Neck: Vintage Gloss – Aged
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

Hardware
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