Martin D-18 Authentic 1937 VTS Acoustic Guitar

Martin D-18 Authentic 1937 VTS Acoustic Guitar

1937 was an excellent year for guitars, with a perfect storm of craftsmanship, innovation, and materials. This Authentic Series replication of a 1937 D-18 stays true to the original with hide glue construction and historically accurate detailing. This guitar features genuine mahogany back and sides and an Adirondack spruce top, and it includes an Authentic circa 1937 bracing pattern. Plus, it adds the VINTAGE TONE SYSTEM® (VTS) that ages the wood to replicate the sound of a vintage Martin. Martin's craftspeople can recreate the pleasing visual aesthetics of a vintage guitar and reproduce the particular tones previously reserved for vintage instruments. Now Martin has reintroduced a more accurate body profile based on dreadnought shapes from the early Golden Era of Martin's history. The result is a tactile, visual, and auditory experience that will transport you all the way back to the 1930s. And we know you’re going to like it there.

Why Buy A Guitar From Palen Music Center?

Palen Music Center has a wide range of unique guitars to enhance the sound of your music! We have been trusted by musicians across the country since 1963 and are constantly working to provide the best value for our customers. With the addition of our new PLEK machine and our longtime veteran luthiers, we are pleased to provide top-quality guitar repair.

Specifications

• String Type: Steel
• Number of Strings: 6
• Left-/Right-handed: Right-handed
• Body Shape: Dreadnought
• Back & Sides Wood: Mahogany
• Top Wood: Adirondack Spruce
• Top Finish: Aged Gloss
• Color: Vintage Toner
• Body Bracing: Forward Shifted X brace
• Neck Wood: Mahogany
• Neck Shape: Authentic 1937
• Radius: 16"
• Fingerboard Material: Ebony
• Fingerboard Inlay: Abalone
• Number of Frets: 20
• Scale Length: 25.4"
• Nut Width: 1.75"
• Nut/Saddle Material: Bone/Bone
• Bridge Material: Ebony
• Tuning Machines: Nickel Open Back
• Strings: Lifespan 2.0 92/8 Phosphor Bronze, .012-.054
• Case/Gig Bag: Hardshell Case
• Manufacturer Part Number: 10D18AUTHENTIC1937VTSAGED

The instrument pictured is the exact instrument you’ll receive. All fretted instruments receive a free complimentary professional setup.

Please feel free to reach out to our knowledgeable sales staff with any additional questions!