2023 Martin D-18 Authentic 1937 $5195 Mint

This guitar is essentially mint as it was taken out of a box at a retiring dealer. It was never titled to an owner and may be eligible for the Martin warranty through the factory. These Martin Authentic's are the closest thing to 1930's Martin guitars without spending uber bucks...
1937 was an excellent year for guitars with a perfect storm of craftsmanship, innovation, and materials. This Authentic Series 1937 D-18 stays true to the original 1937 construction with the use of hide glue and historically accurate detailing. This guitar features genuine mahogany back and sides and an Adirondack spruce straight grained top, and it includes an Authentic circa 1937 bracing pattern (forward bracing). It includes period-correct "18" Authentic-style small dot appointments and an Authentic neck barrel and heel, and 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.

Specs:
Body Size: Authentic D-14 Fret
Finish Top: Vintage Gloss
Construction: Dovetail Neck Joint - Hide Glue Construction
Back and Side Finish: Vintage Gloss
Bracing Pattern: Forward Shifted X Brace
Scale Length: 25.4"
Width at Bridge : 2-1/4"
Brace Shape: Scalloped
Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 3/4''
Top Material: Adirondack Spruce with VTS
Neck Shape: Authentic 1937
Back Material: Genuine Mahogany
Neck Taper: Standard Taper
Side Material: Genuine Mahogany
Electronics: None