Martin D18 Authentic 1937 VTS Acoustic Guitar with Case

Item
MATD18AUTH1937VT

h m s

free-shipping-icon
In Stock!Order now!
Remove one item Add one item

Compare

Compare! Here are all the serial numbers of this model we have in stock. Compare them all and select your favorite!

    Free Shipping - No Extra Charge!

    Our 4 state-of-the-art, strategically located warehouses are highly efficient and allow us to ship your gear in record time - and most orders will arrive at your door within 2 days for free. Shortly after you place your order, a Ship Confirmation email will arrive letting you know the order was picked, packed, and put on a truck. Full Details


    Shipping Map

    Free Extended WarrantyFree Extended Warranty

    12 Months EXTRA for Free!

    Many of our competitors charge 10% or more for an additional 12 months of warranty on the products they sell. AMS offers this exclusive benefit to our valued customers at no extra charge. Thousands of items on our site and in our catalog carry the "Gold Lock Extended Warranty" icon. It means you get the manufacturer's full warranty plus 12 additional months, FREE!!!

    45 Day Money Back Guarantee45 Day Money Back Guarantee

    Our 45 day return policy allows you to buy with confidence at AMS! If you are not completely satisfied with any item* purchased from AMS, return it to us within 45 days of the shipping date, and we will refund your money or help you with an exchange. That's always been our policy, and now we've added the ease of Electronic Return Labels!

    Canadian Shipping Information

    Welcome Canadian musicians! Buying your gear from AMS is as easy as going to a local music store, with more selection and more than competitive prices!

    Items with this logo are eligible to ship to Canada. Please note that you will be responsible for payment of brokerage fees, duties and other import taxes applicable to your order.

    NOTE: Free shipping offers do not apply to Canadian orders. Please be aware of custom fees - such as taxes and duties - when your order arrives. Since these fees vary from location to location, CUSTOMS FEES ARE NOT INCLUDED IN SHIPPING CHARGES. Please check with your local customs office for more information on the fees in your areas. Refusal to pay these fees will result in an undeliverable order. If returned, we do not refund shipping charges and may assess restocking fees to cover return shipping expenses.

    Buy by Serial Number

    Don't just pick out a guitar, pick out YOUR guitar. When ordering a guitar by serial number from AMS you aren't simply choosing a guitar model, you're choosing the very guitar that will wind up in your hands. That unique flow to the grain, the sunburst finish that's just slightly darker than the one next to it; musicians like yourself understand that these things matter when searching for the guitar of your dreams and newest addition to the family. Shopping by serial number allows you the convenience of buying online combined with the essence of the in-store experience. At AMS, what you see is what you get.

    AMS AgentAMS Agent

    Have questions, found a better price?
    Talk to a sales specialist!

    800-319-9043

    Producing full sounding bass with natural reverb, the D-28 Authentic 1937 VTS is indeed the faithful reproduction of a specific 1937 D-18. This guitar features genuine mahogany back and sides and an Adirondack spruce top, and it includes an Authentic circa 1937 bracing pattern. It includes period-correct "18" Authentic-style appointments and an Authentic neck barrel and heel, and new this year, a more accurate body profile based on dreadnought shapes from the early Golden Era of Martin’s history.


    Martin’s VINTAGE TONE SYSTEM (VTS) is employed to age the top and braces, which captures the tone from the 1930s era. Martin’s craftspeople can recreate the pleasing visual aesthetics of a vintage guitar and reproduce the particular tones previously reserved for vintage instruments.


    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.

    Shop Similar Models

    Martin D18 Authentic 1937 VTS Acoustic Guitar with Case Specifications

    Martin D18 Authentic 1937 VTS Acoustic Guitar with Case Specifications
    Product Specifications

    Martin D18 Authentic 1937 VTS Acoustic Guitar with Case Specifications

    • Construction: Dovetail Neck Joint - Hide Glue Construction
    • Body Size: Authentic D-14 Fret
    • Top Material: Adirondack Spruce with VTS
    • Rosette: Old Style 18 Multi-Stripe
    • Bracing Pattern: Forward Shifted X Brace
    • Brace Shape: Scalloped
    • Brace Material: Adirondack Spruce with VTS
    • Brace Size: 5/16"
    • Back And Sides Material : Genuine Mahogany
    • Back Purfling Strip: Madagascar Rosewood
    • End Piece: Brown Tortoise Pattern
    • Binding: Brown Tortoise Pattern
    • Top Inlay Material: Multi-Stripe
    • Neck Material: Genuine Mahogany
    • Neck Shape: Authentic 1937
    • Neck Taper: Standard Taper
    • Nut Material: Bone
    • Headstock Shape: Solid with 1937 Taper
    • Headplate Material: Madagascar Rosewood
    • Headplate Logo Style: Script Old Style Overlay
    • Heelcap: Ebony
    • Fingerboard Material: Ebony
    • Scale Length: 25.4"
    • Neck Joins Body At: 14th Fret
    • Total Number Of Frets: 20
    • Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 3/4''
    • Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/4''
    • Fingerboard Inlay Material: Abalone
    • Fingerboard Inlay Style: Old Style 18
    • Side Dots: Grained Ivoroid
    • Back And Sides Finish: Vintage Gloss
    • Back And Sides Color: Dark Mahogany
    • Finish Top: Vintage Gloss
    • Top Color: Clear
    • Neck Finish: Vintage Gloss
    • Neck Color: Dark Mahogany
    • Bridge Material: Ebony
    • Bridge Style: Authentic Belly - Glue in Long Saddle
    • Bridge Spacing: 2 1/4''
    • Saddle: Bone
    • Saddle Radius: 16"
    • Tuning Machines: Waverly Nickel Open Back
    • Strings: Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0 - Medium MA550T
    • Knob: Butterbean
    • Bridge Pin Material: Black Plastic
    • Pickguard: Tortoise Pattern
    • Case: Ply Hardshell
    Copyright © 1996-2025 American Musical Supply, Inc. All rights reserved