Detail 01
Vintage Tone System (VTS)
The wood is aged to replicate the classic sound of a vintage Martin.
Product detailSKU #1500000392831
MartinD-18 Authentic 1937 VTS Aged Acoustic Guitar Natural
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A historically detailed D-18 Authentic inspired by a circa-1937 Martin, with hide glue construction, Adirondack spruce, mahogany, and VTS-aged wood.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Players seeking a right-handed six-string acoustic with Authentic circa-1937 details
- Players who want mahogany back and sides with an Adirondack spruce top
- Players looking for a guitar supplied with a hardshell case
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Left-handed players
- Players seeking an instrument with more or fewer than six strings
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Authentic circa-1937 bracing
The guitar uses an Authentic circa-1937 bracing pattern.
Detail 03
Hide glue construction
Hide glue is used in the construction.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01This is a right-handed model.
- 02The nut width is 1.75 in. and the scale length is 25.4 in.
- 03It has 20 frets, an ebony fingerboard and bridge, and open-gear tuning machines.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What woods are used?
It has an Adirondack spruce top, genuine mahogany back and sides, a mahogany neck, and an ebony fingerboard and bridge.
02Is this guitar right- or left-handed?
It is right-handed.
03Does it include a case?
Yes. A hardshell case is included.
04What are the neck dimensions?
It has a 1.75 in. nut width and a 25.4 in. scale length.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
4 detailsPlayability
- Orientation
- Right-handed
- Number of Frets
- 20
- Number of Strings
- 6 String
- Scale Length
- 25.4"
5 detailsBody & build
- Fingerboard Material
- Ebony Neck wood: Mahogany Scale length: 25.4" Number of frets: 20 Neck finish: Gloss Bridge: Ebony Saddle & nut: Bone Other Tuning machines: Open-gear Orientation: Right-handed Number of strings: 6 String Case: Hardshell Case
- Color
- Natural
- Top Material
- Back & sides: Mahogany Bracing pattern: X Body finish: Gloss Neck Neck shape: Authentic 1937 Nut width: 1.75" Fingerboard: Ebony Neck wood: Mahogany Scale length: 25.4" Number of frets: 20 Neck finish: Gloss Bridge: Ebony Saddle & nut: Bone Other Tuning machines: Open-gear Orientation: Right-handed Number of strings: 6 String Case: Hardshell Case
- Body Type
- D-14 Fret
- Neck Wood
- Mahogany
4 detailsOther
- Category Source
- detail
- Korena Special
- false
- Tier
- platinum
- Source Id
- site51500000392831
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