{"product_id":"used-martin-d-18-authentic-w-hsc","title":"Martin D-18 Authentic 1937","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a listing for a used Martin D-18 Authentic 1937 in very good condition! Minor wear throughout. A few very small nicks and hairline scratches. No major cosmetic damage. Previous owner installed pickup. Plays and sounds great! Includes hardshell case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease let us know if you have any questions about this listing!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom Martin:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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 is built to the same specifications as those iconic guitars, using hide glue construction and historically accurate detailing throughout. It features genuine mahogany back and sides paired with an Adirondack spruce top, and an Authentic 1937 forward-shifted scalloped bracing pattern for a dry, punchy tone with remarkable clarity. The body profile is modeled after Dreadnoughts from the early Golden Era, offering enhanced historical accuracy. Other period-correct features include an Authentic-style neck barrel and heel, as well as traditional 18-style appointments. Martin’s Vintage Tone System® (VTS) is used to thermally age both the top and braces, capturing the rich, open sound of a well-preserved pre-war instrument. Built by hand with a deep respect for tradition, the D-18 Authentic 1937 delivers the tone, feel, and aesthetic of a vintage classic—without the decades-long wait.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHighlights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAuthentic D-14 Fret body size\u003cbr\u003eGenuine Mahogany back and sides\u003cbr\u003eAdirondack Spruce with VTS top\u003cbr\u003eAuthentic 1937 neck with Standard Taper\u003cbr\u003e1 3\/4'' fingerboard width at nut\u003cbr\u003ePly Hardshell case\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTop\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTop Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adirondack Spruce with VTS\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish Top:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage Gloss\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTop Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clear\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTop Inlay Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Multi-Stripe\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTop Detail:\u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinding: \u003c\/strong\u003eBrown Tortoise Pattern\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBridge Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ebony\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBridge Style: \u003c\/strong\u003eAuthentic Belly - 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