{"product_id":"martin-d18-authentic-1937-vts-aged-w-hs-989-10d18authentic1937vtsaged-3008989","title":"Martin D-18 Authentic 1937 VTS Aged (989)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1937 is widely regarded as one of the finest years in Martin’s history—a moment when craftsmanship, innovation, and premium materials came together to shape what would become legendary instruments. The D-18 Authentic 1937 Aged is built to those same specifications, with hide glue construction, an Authentic 1937 forward-shifted scalloped bracing pattern, and historically accurate details throughout. It features genuine mahogany back and sides paired with an Adirondack spruce top that’s been thermally aged using Martin’s Vintage Tone System® (VTS) for the rich, open sound of a well-played pre-war guitar. What sets this model apart is its meticulously aged finish, which adds the visual character and feel of an instrument that’s been played and loved for decades. The body profile is modeled after early Golden Era Dreadnoughts for enhanced historical accuracy, and other period-correct features include an Authentic-style neck barrel and heel, along with traditional 18-style appointments. From its worn-in look to its vintage voice, the D-18 Authentic 1937 Aged delivers an experience that feels straight out of the 1930s—no time machine required.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"17\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eTop Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adirondack Spruce w\/ VTS\u003cbr data-start=\"42\" data-end=\"45\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"45\" data-end=\"60\"\u003eFinish Top:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage Gloss - Aged\u003cbr data-start=\"81\" data-end=\"84\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"84\" data-end=\"98\"\u003eTop Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage Toner\u003cbr data-start=\"112\" data-end=\"115\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"115\" data-end=\"138\"\u003eTop Inlay Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Multi-Stripe\u003cbr data-start=\"151\" data-end=\"154\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"154\" data-end=\"169\"\u003eTop Detail:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aged\u003cbr data-start=\"174\" data-end=\"177\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"177\" data-end=\"189\"\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brown Tortoise Pattern\u003cbr data-start=\"212\" data-end=\"215\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"215\" data-end=\"235\"\u003eBridge Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ebony\u003cbr data-start=\"241\" data-end=\"244\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"244\" data-end=\"261\"\u003eBridge Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Authentic Belly | Glue-In Long Saddle | Aged\u003cbr data-start=\"306\" data-end=\"309\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"309\" data-end=\"335\"\u003eBridge String Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 1\/4\"\u003cbr data-start=\"342\" data-end=\"345\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"345\" data-end=\"369\"\u003eBridge Pin Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black Plastic | Aged\u003cbr data-start=\"390\" data-end=\"393\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"393\" data-end=\"407\"\u003ePickguard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tortoise Pattern | Aged\u003cbr data-start=\"431\" data-end=\"434\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"434\" data-end=\"454\"\u003ePickguard Inlay:\u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003cbr data-start=\"459\" data-end=\"462\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"462\" data-end=\"474\"\u003eRosette:\u003c\/strong\u003e Multi-Stripe\u003cbr data-start=\"487\" data-end=\"490\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"490\" data-end=\"501\"\u003eSaddle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bone\u003cbr data-start=\"506\" data-end=\"509\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"509\" data-end=\"527\"\u003eSaddle Radius:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16\"\u003cbr data-start=\"531\" data-end=\"534\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"534\" data-end=\"548\"\u003eBody Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Authentic D-14 Fret\u003cbr data-start=\"568\" data-end=\"571\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"571\" data-end=\"588\"\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dovetail Neck Joint | Hide Glue Construction\u003cbr data-start=\"633\" data-end=\"636\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"636\" data-end=\"654\"\u003eBack Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Genuine Mahogany\u003cbr data-start=\"671\" data-end=\"674\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"674\" data-end=\"692\"\u003eSide Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Genuine Mahogany\u003cbr data-start=\"709\" data-end=\"712\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"712\" data-end=\"735\"\u003eBack \u0026amp; Side Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage Gloss - 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