Martin D-18 Authentic 1937 VTS Aged
Martin D-18 Authentic 1937 VTS Aged
The Martin D-18 Authentic 1937 VTS Aged is one of the closest modern recreations of a pre-war Martin ever produced. Built to capture the sound, feel, and appearance of an original 1937 D-18, it combines period-correct construction techniques with Martin’s Vintage Tone System (VTS), which thermally ages the top to replicate the responsiveness of a well-played vintage instrument. The aged finish and lightly distressed hardware further enhance its authentic pre-war character.
Renowned for its powerful projection, dry woody tone, and exceptional clarity, this dreadnought excels in bluegrass, folk, country, and flatpicking styles. The mahogany body contributes strong midrange punch and note definition, while the Adirondack spruce top delivers impressive headroom and dynamic range. Whether played with a light touch or an aggressive attack, the guitar responds with remarkable sensitivity and volume.
Every detail reflects Martin’s commitment to historical accuracy, from the hide-glue construction and hand-shaped bracing to the vintage-inspired neck profile. The result is an instrument that captures the spirit of the legendary pre-war D-18s that helped define American acoustic guitar music. For players and collectors seeking the sound and feel of a vintage Martin without the rarity and cost of an original, the D-18 Authentic 1937 VTS Aged stands among the finest modern recreations available.
Every guitar in our store is completely checked and set up by our guitar luthiers so that the guitar is easy to play yet without buzz. And if you have any special wishes regarding setup - tell us (or specify) when making an order and we will be happy to make a perfect guitar for you :)
Also, you have to keep in mind that wood is a living material. Guitar’s geometry changes a little over time, adjusting to temperature and humidity, so there is no setup that can last forever. To save you a headache, we have a free setup service for our instruments! If you feel that something is off you can bring it to us so that we can return everything to it’s perfect original state.
For online orders we manually pack each guitar into a ton of wraps and carton and also have full insurance for all our shippings. So that you wouldn’t worry that something might happen on the way.
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We manually pack each guitar into a ton of wraps and carton and also have full insurance for all our shippings. So that you wouldn’t worry that something might happen on the way.
Every guitar is completely checked and set up by our guitar luthiers so that the guitar is easy to play yet without buzz. And if you have any special wishes regarding setup - tell us :)
