C.F. Martin & Co D-18-Auth37-Aged Authentic
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A D-18 Inspired by the Golden Years, Within the "Authentic" Spirit
The Martin D-18 Auth37 Aged Authentic follows the tradition of folk dreadnoughts that shaped acoustic accompaniment: a powerful format, generous projection, and a decidedly vintage aesthetic. With its aged finish and "period feel" design, it targets guitarists seeking the character of a "played-in" instrument while enjoying careful handcrafted construction and modern playability.
For Which Guitarists and Styles?
This acoustic folk guitar is especially suited for intermediate to advanced musicians who want an expressive, dynamic, and reliable dreadnought for both stage and studio. It excels in folk, bluegrass, country, and americana, but is equally convincing in energetic strumming, vocal accompaniment, and precise picking thanks to its definition and volume reserve.
Sound
The solid Sitka spruce top provides clarity, attack, and great responsiveness, ideal for highlighting right-hand nuances. The mahogany back and sides complement the sound with present mids, natural warmth, and quick response, perfect for rhythms that "carry" without muddiness. The scalloped X-bracing enhances resonance and sustain, delivering the broad projection typical of dreadnoughts, with solid bass and excellent open chord definition.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
This guitar comes with a hard case, ideal for daily transport and protection.
Technical specifications
| Category | Steel String Shaped Body | Nbrs of frets | 20 |
| Format | Dreadnought | Scale (mm) | 645 mm |
| Left handed | No | Tuning pegs | open, aged Waverly nickel |
| Cutaway | No | Bridge | Ebony |
| Strings | Steel | Nut | Bone |
| Nbr of strings | 6 | Original Strings | MA550T |
| Back&Sides | Mahogany | Cover/case | Case |
| Bracing | Spruce Adirondack VTS | Headstock | Madagascar rosewood |
| Neck | Mahogany | Neck Type | Glued |
| Neck format | Authentic 1937 | Electroacoustic | No |
| Radius | 406 mm | Color | Natural |
| Nut Width | 44 mm | Finishing | Vintage varnish |
| Fingerboard | Ebony | Hardware | Nickel |
| Marker | Abalone | ||
| Type | acoustic folk guitar | Profile | modified V |
| Top | solid Sitka spruce | Tuners | locking tuners |
| Back and sides | mahogany | Case | hard case included |
| Finish | aged "Aged Authentic" | Manufacture | handcrafted |
Questions frequently asked
Is the Martin D-18 Authentic 1937 Aged suitable for bluegrass?
Its dreadnought body shape, solid Adirondack VTS spruce top, and X bracing promote a wide projection suited for bluegrass, folk, and country.
What is the neck of this D-18 like?
The neck is made of mahogany, with a modified Authentic 1937 V profile. The nut width is 44 mm and the fingerboard radius is 406 mm.
What woods make up the D-18 Authentic 1937 Aged?
The top is solid Adirondack VTS spruce. The back and sides are mahogany, while the fingerboard and bridge are ebony. The headstock is Madagascar rosewood.
What is the scale length and how many frets?
The scale length measures 645 mm and the fingerboard has 20 frets. The nuts are bone, with abalone position markers on the fingerboard.
Is a case included with this guitar?
A hard case is provided for transport and protection. The aged nickel open-back Waverly tuners complete the vintage aesthetic. The factory strings are MA550T.
